Chicago
18
BEAT

Roots Handmade Pizza-lincoln Square/the Sixth Qual

2200 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 · Lincoln Square · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 7 of 16 inspections for sanitation, other

Inspections
16
4 passed
Last Inspected
2022-11-18
Pass Rate
25%
7 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 7 inspections (2021, 2021, 2021...)
Sanitation issues found across 35 inspections
Other issues found across 14 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 35×
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Other critical 14×
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Food Temperature critical 11×
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste serious
Chemical Safety serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
2022-11-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR (THE SIXTH).

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT PROVIDING FINAL SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F. (NOTED FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF 140F) AND LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE (THE SIXTH BAR) AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RI...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (VISIBLE) IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (BREAD CRUMBS, FLOUR ETC)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH WATER DAMAGE/PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

2021-12-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2021-12-14 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (MOZZARELLA STICKS) WERE BEING PREPARED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND LIVE INSECTS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 300 MOUSE DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE BAR EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS IN THE ROOTS BAR, ON THE FLOOR IN THE SIXTH BAR WAIT...

serious Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AT THE END OF THE COOK'S LINE, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST CONNECT THE SUPPLY LINE OF THE COFFEE MACHINE TO THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WALL OF THE WAIT STATION BEHIND ROOTS BAR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE SERVICE STATION EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE BAR COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT OF THE ROOTS BARS AND SIXTH COCKTAIL BAR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT ELECTRICAL ROOM AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE SUMP PUMP.

2021-09-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 MUST CONNECT THE SUPPLY LINE OF THE COFFEE MACHINE TO THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WALL OF THE WAIT STATION BEHIND ROOTS BAR.

2021-09-14 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112 REMOVE THE DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE USED OIL TANKS AND DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON A G...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE INSIDE OF THE DOORS TO THE DEEP FRYERS AND ON THE PREP TABLE LEGS BENEATH THE GRILL. CLEAN THE CABINET BENEATH THE FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSER IN THE ROOTS WAIT STATION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE USED OIL TANKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND BEHIND AND UNDER BOTH BARS AND THE WAIT STATIONS AT BOTH BARS. CLEAN THE BASEMENT CEILING WHERE FOOD SPLASH HAS OCCURRED. CLEAN TH...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS AROUND THE PIPES AND IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 CLEAN THE DUST ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES POSTED FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2528925 ON 9/1/21 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND LIVE INSECTS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT UTILITY R...

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2386538 ON 8/27/20 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH ...

2021-09-01 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO SANITIZER PROVIDED TO THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE SIXTH COCKTAIL BAR AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZER AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY 7-38-025.

serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED VACCUUM PACKAGED ITALIAN BEEF PACKAGED ON THE PREMISES BEING COOKED WITH A SOUS VIDE SETUP IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITH VACUUM PACKAGED ITALIAN BEEF AND SAUCES STORED IN ...

minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

NO VARIANCE PROVIDED FOR VACUUM PACKAGING AND SOUS VIDE COOKING PROCESSES. MUST HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH TO PERFORM THESE PROCESSES ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND LIVE INSECTS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM AND COMPUTER CLOSET, WAIT STATION BEHIND THE ROOTS BAR, BEHIND THE BAR OF ROOTS PIZZA AND UND...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REMOVE THE DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE USED OIL TANKS AND DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS PROVIDED TO TAKE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORIT...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE INSIDE OF THE DOORS TO THE DEEP FRYERS AND ON THE PREP TABLE LEGS BENEATH THE GRILL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE CORNER STRIP FALLING OFF THE CEILING SOFFITT AREA IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL IN DISREPAIR IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE USED OIL TANKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND BEHIND AND UNDER BOTH BARS AND THE WAIT STATION. CLEAN THE BASEMENT CEILING WHERE FOOD SPLASH HAS OCCURRED. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE DUST ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES POSTED FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

minor Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2386538 ON 8/27/20 NOT CORRECTED: 37 - OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS.(RICE, SALT, SUGAR, ETC.) WITH OUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS.ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS...

2020-08-27 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
6
serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING TEMPERATURE OF WATER OBSERVED TO BE 145 MEASURED BY DISH WASHING DISK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. UNIT REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025 CITAT...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, PIZZA SAUCE, MEAT SAUCE, AVOCADO SPREAD )NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS.(RICE , SALT SUGAR) WITH OUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS.ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS ...

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING PAINT IN BASEMENT OVER ICE BLOCK PREP AREA IS PEALING AND MUST BE REPAIRED. .

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

2020-02-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
6
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. ...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

minor Pest Activity

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS M...

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR OR THERMOMETER THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERA...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED LIGHTS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE BASEMENT HUD .

2020-02-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. ...

serious Food Temperature

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS IN FACILITY NOTED PICKLED VEGETABLES FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION ALL STORED IN WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INFORMED PERSON IN CHAR...

minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS IN FACILITY NOTED PICKLED VEGETABLES FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION WITH OUT VARIANCE ISSUED BY DEPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OVER 20 MICE DROPPING ON FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM STORAGE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST COVERED ALL FOOD CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

minor Pest Activity

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS M...

minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED STEAM KETTLES USED FOR SOUP COOKING TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(OR DISH MACHINE) AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO B...

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR OR THERMOMETER THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERA...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED LIGHTS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE BASEMENT HUD .

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

2019-03-29 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
1
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY...

2019-03-22 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN AND ASSORTED PRE COOKED MEATS) WITH NO DATE MARKING OR PRODUCTION DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. P...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORI...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THAT HI TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WATER TEMPERATURE WASH GAUGE IS NOT WORKING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN FREEZER

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, AND STANDING WATER.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED LIGHT BULBS INSIDE DOWNSTAIRS HUD SYSTEM

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT

2017-06-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. RUBBER GASKET LOOSE /RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2017-06-22 Fail Canvass
6
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED WITH ORANGE,WHITE MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR UPPER PANEL PLASTIC LID OF THE ICE MAKER SURFACES. AND BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE LOWER PLASTIC LID. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER. ICE ARE...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM REPORT # 1609626 DATED 1/12/16. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED/DISPLAYED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER TO SEE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. RUBBER GASKET LOOSE /RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK, IST FLOOR AND UNDER 3 COMPT SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(STOVE, GRILL AND DEEP FRYER) IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT CO...

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK,1ST FLOOR. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE IN THE BASEMENT, AND MISSING LIGHT BULB ON HOOD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB AND PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT BULB AND MA...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING CHOPPING BOARDS,PREP TABLES, COOLERS, ETC, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.

2016-01-12 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITHOUT SOAP AND WITH SOILED PAPER TOWELS IN MAIN DINING ROOM BAR. OPERATOR PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DRY DIRTY SUBSTANCE ON FLOOR, UNDER COOLERS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IN ICE BIN IN BAR. ADVISED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS IN PROPER CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF ICE.

2015-12-14 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-12-08 Fail License
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN KITCHEN IS NOT OPERABLE AT THIS TIME.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDSINKS AT THE MAIN BAR AREA.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.CRITICAL VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS,NEAR THE WALK-IN-FREEZER WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AT THIS TIME.MUST COMPLETELY SEAL WASTE WATER PIPES IN A SANITARY MANNER AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 3 SETS OF DOORS TO THE PREMISES NOT PEST-PROOFED.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE COMPLETE WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION.NO CIA...

serious Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

OBSERVED WOMENS TOILET ROOM 1 TOILET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY,NOT FLUSHING,MISSING LID TO TOILET.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

OBSERVED TOILET ROOMS NOT MAINTAINED.ALL TOILET ROOMS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP,TOILET PAPER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES INSIDE THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.MUST BE SEALED. MUST REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY THROUGHOUT ALL SINKS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING SEAL CONCRETE FLOOR AREAS AT THE REAR BAR,FLOORS SHOULD BE SMOOTH ENOUGH TO BE EAASILY CLEANED.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS AND CEILINGS AT REAR BAR, MUST BE FINISHED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. SEAL OPENING AT CORNER WALL NEAR THE ELECTRICAL ROOM IN BASEMENT,OPENING AROUND PIPE AT CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM WHERE NOTED TO MANAGE...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LOW WATER PRESSURE AT REAR BAR.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK ROOM.MUST REMOVE UNNECSSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.

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Beijo De Chocolat, LLC
100
Wendy'S #000899
65
Prince Creperie Cafe Inc
68
Subway
41
Taco Place & Steakhouse

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