SALERNO'S.

Chicago Health Dept

1201 W GRAND AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

16 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected May 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 12

2026

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE ALL-GENDER WASHROOM, WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOMS ALSO AT THE BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER(S) INSIDE THE REACH IN DISPLAY COOLER IN THE CARRYOUT FRONTLINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETTO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SEASONINGS) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-901.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING/BROKEN DOOR HANDLES ON HOLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

MAY 6

2026

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK#1 AT THE BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH WATER PITCHER IN THE HANDWASHING SINK WHICH APPREARED TO BE FILLED WITH A CLEANING LIQUID SOAKING A HOSE/NOZZEL. INSTRUCTED THAT HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE ALL-GENDER WASHROOM, WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOMS ALSO AT THE BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER(S) INSIDE THE REACH IN DISPLAY COOLER IN THE CARRYOUT FRONTLINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETTO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SEASONINGS) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING/BROKEN DOOR HANDLES ON HOLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 27

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (BULK & SQUEEZE BOTTLES)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCT FROM WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER FLOOR AND STORE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Food Temperature

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

4-501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT & COLD HOLDING LINE & PASTA PREP COOLERS, WALK IN FREEZER INTERIOR DOOR PANEL IN POOR REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND GROUT THE SAME IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.

JUL 1

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (BULK & SQUEEZE BOTTLES)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCT FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER FLOOR AND STORE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Food Temperature

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

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT & COLD HOLDING LINE & PASTA PREP COOLERS,WALK IN FREEZER INTERIOR DOOR PANEL IN POOR REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND GROUT THE SAME IN MAIN PREP AREA.

JUN 26

2025

FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM A LARGE PITCHER IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID AND STRAW AND GO TO A DESIGNATED AREA.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK AT 65.5F IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM NEAR BAR AREA.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS FOR CLAMS NOT DATED AND SIGNED OF LAST DATE SOLD OR SERVED .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 4LBS. COOKED MEAT BALLS AT 128.0F AND 1LBS. COOKED LASAGNA-108.0F ON STEAM TABLE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 5LBS.$93. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 26LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS- AT 70.0F .10LBS. SAUSAGE-50.0F. IN PREP COOLERS. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 36LBS.$428. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 69.1F AND 62.4F AT PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNITS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG WHEN READY. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLERS ON HOT & COLD LINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (BULK & SQUEEZE BOTTLES)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCT FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER FLOOR AND STORE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Food Temperature

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT & COLD HOLDING LINE & PASTA PREP COOLERS,WALK IN FREEZER INTERIOR DOOR PANEL IN POOR REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND GROUT THE SAME IN MAIN PREP AREA.

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APR 21

2025

PASS · 0 violations

APR 11

2025

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THE REPAIR OF THE HANDWASHING SINK SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2593423 ON 4/25/24 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF VALID TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

APR 25

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE DISHWASHING AREA BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE FOOD PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A STAINED AND HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARD USED TO CUT CHICKEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET COVERED WITH DUCT TAPE INSIDE OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER'S LEFT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE AND THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 30

2023

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 23

2023

FAIL 6 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SEVERAL PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN LOCATED AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR DOORS OF PREP COOLER LOCATED ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT REPAIRED WITH A ZIP TIE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED 1 CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #2552791 DATED 3/11/2022: #53 "TOILET ROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT IS NOT SELF COLSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 11

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT IS NOT SELF COLSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

JAN 19

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS STORED IN MOP BUCKETS AND REFUSE CONTAINERS. MOPS AND BROOMS MUST HANG TO AIR DRY AND PREVENT POTENITAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT IS NOT SELF COLSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

MAR 25

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

FOUND SHELL STOCK TAGS WITHOUT LAST SERVED OR SOLD DATE. THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL.SHELLSTOCK TAGS OR LABELS SHALL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER IN WHICH THE SHELLSTOCK ARE RECEIVED UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CUTTING SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE AND REPAIR OR REPLACE. MUST MAINTAIN.

MAR 18

2021

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (TCS)COOKED: LASAGNA, SAUSAGE, AND MASH POTATOES AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 92F - 110F. ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED VOLUNTARILY BY MANAGER.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER AT 52F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSALIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED STEAK AND BURGERS ON ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA ALONG WALL BEHIND HOBART MIXER IN STORAGE AREA BEHIND PIZZA BOXES, INSTRUCTED MANBAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A) .CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING FOOD AT PASTA STATION. OBSERVED UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE DRIPPING FROM CEILING IN PASTA STATION ON CUTTING BOARD WHERE BREAD WAS LOCATED. DURING PREPARATION, UNPACKAGED FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM ENVIRONMENTAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX LEAK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASEMENT CEILING OVER FOOD PREPRATION/3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNFINISHED. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS WALLS AND CEILINGS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND LIGHT SHEILD OVER PASTA STATION PARTIALLY BROKEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 23

2020

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA ALONG THE BASEBOARDS ENCASED WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A COOLER AND A FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

AUG 13

2019

PASS 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE TABLES IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF ONIONS, FLOUR, SUGAR WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER, THERE MUST BE A FOOD LABEL OF THE COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREP TABLE IN THE BACK KITCHEN MOUNTED ON WOODEN SLATES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE WAREWASHING AREA ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA ALONG THE BASEBOARDS ENCASED WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN THE PREP AREA AND AS FLOOR COVERING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE-----MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR WATER: KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREAS AND IN BASEMENT BEHIND DRY STORAGE SHELVING

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