Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Tower
Passed most recently but 9 prior failures on record
2025-01-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 7 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED IN BROKEN NON-FUNCTIONING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BANQUET AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS I...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT IN THE DISH CHEMICAL STOREROOM, BOTH DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNDER HANDSINK IN MAIN DISH ROOM A 4X5 HOLE IN WALL, ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVLY LEAKING FROM HOT WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FULL OF RUST OF MAIN DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2025-01-23 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 20 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN FRONT PREP HAND SINK, INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-0...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT HANDSINKS IN FRONT PREP RANGING IN TEMPREATURES FROM 64.2F - 68.7F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT L...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED IN BANQUETS NO PAPER TOWEL IN BOTH DISHROOMS LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY F...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED IN BANQUETS HANDSINK IN POT& PAN DISH ROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FO...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED IN SHULA'S STEAK HOUSE NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT BAR IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED IN SHULA'S STEAK HOUSE 3 HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING HOT WATER SANITIZER REQUIREMENTS OF AT LEAST 180F FOR THR FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH)....
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN DINING AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-0...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IN BANQUET NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE BANQUEST WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: VARIETY OF SOUP RANGING IN TEMPERATURES FROM 58.7F-61.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARI...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VARIETY OF CHICKEN, HARD BOILED EGG, CORNBEEF HASH, BREAKFAST SAUSAGE LINKS & COOKED POTATOES) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.7F - 58.7 F LOCATED IN COLD LINE WALK-IN COOLER. ...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH 1 LIVE ROACHES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DISH MACHINE AND NEAR HOT HOLDING UNIT OF COOKING LINE IN REAR PREP, AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SER...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED IN BANQUETS OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE 5TH FLOOR BANQUEST OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF BEVERAGE STORAGE CASE BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND UNDER THE STORAGE S...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED IN BROKEN NON-FUNCTIONING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BANQUET AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS I...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT IN THE DISH CHEMICAL STOREROOM, BOTH DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNDER HANDSINK IN MAIN DISH ROOM A 4X5 HOLE IN WALL, ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVLY LEAKING FROM HOT WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED PROTECTIVE SHIELDING FULL OF RUST OF MAIN DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN HOOD AREA IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
2024-02-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2024-01-23 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT HANDSINK LOCATED AT COOKLINE AND MAIN DISH AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDSINK LOCATED AT COOKLINE AND MAIN DISH AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED WHILE ON SITE. SEE ABOVE FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDSINK IN THE MAIN DISH AREA IS NOT MANTAINED. THE PLUMBING CONNECTION UNDER SINK IS LEAKING AT WATER CONNECTION. MUST REPAIR LEAK MAKING IT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. SEE ABOVE FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF WAFFLE BATTER (CONTAINS RAW EGGS) CONTAINER STORED ON TOP OF MELTED ICE ON PREP COUNTER. 2LBS OF WAFFLE BATTER MEASURED AT 51.2F. APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $...
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL COMMERICIALLY WRAPPED IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP) IN COOKLINE WALK-IN COOLER. PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 LIVE ROACHES SCATTERED IN MAIN DISH. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE RODENT DROPPINGS AND ROACH INSECTS IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/TEST STRIPS IS NOT PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/T...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FAN GUARD IN WALK-IN COOLER SOILED WITH DUST. OBSERVED ACCUMILATED FROST/ICE NEAR FAN GUARD OF COOKLINE WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVILY ACCUMILATED SOILED, GARBAGE, BLACK GRIME, AND PUDDLE WATER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN/DISH AREA AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. FACILITY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2023-08-24 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE PIPING ATTACHED UNDER MACHINE WITH LEAK AND WATER POOLED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITIONS, IN ORDER TO PROHIBIT BECOMING A BREEDING SITE FOR PEST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE SILVER ROOM FOOD STORAGE CLOSET GATED AREA, SOAP ROOM, AND STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED ATTACHED TO EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ALL UNNECCESARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
2023-08-17 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 12 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE ON 2ND FLOOR PARLOR WITH PINK/YELLOW BUILDUP ON INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING DOWN ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. DRIPPING ON TO ICE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITA...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 35 LBS OF VARIETY (TURKEY BEEF, PORK) SLICED DELI MEAT RANGING BETWEEN 47.0F- AND 56.4F, 2.5 LBS COOKED SHRIMP @55.1F BOTH LOCATED IN WALK ...
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED UNNAPPROVED RODENT BAIT STATION'S LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS ON FLOORS, UNDER AND ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE BAIT STATION AS REQUIRED BY CODE ...COVERED AND TAMPER RESISTANT AND IN P...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LIVE BIRD FLYING AROUND IN THE 5TH FLOOR DISH WASHING ROOM ABOVE WASHED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS AND COOKWARE DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT LIVE ANIMALS MAY NOT BE ALLOWED ON PREMISE OF A FOOD ESTABLISHMEN...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD X-LARGE RAT INSIDE OF SILVER ROOM FOOD STORAGE CLOSET (ATTACHED TO MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA) ON FLOOR BETWEEN SHELF AND LOCKED GATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA TO REMOVE FOUL ODOR. RODENT WAS R...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 6 LIVE ROACHES IN SOAPSTORAGE ROOM ATTACHED TO MAIN KITCHEN CRAWLING AROUND EQUIPMENT, AND ON WALLS. NOTED 10 LARGE RODENTS DROPPING IN SAID AREA AS WELL AS THE SILVER ROOM ATTACHED TO MAIN KITCHEN PREP UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.NOTED APPROXIMAT...
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE 2ND FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN WITH BROKEN WASH GUAGE AND UNABLE TO MEASURE WASHING TEMPERATURED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED BY CODE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. ...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ALL HEAVY AND PREP EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES IN BAKERY SECTION OF MAIN KITCHEN COOK LINE, ROLLING CARTS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE PIPING ATTACHED UNDER MACHINE WITH LEAK AND WATER POOLED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITIONS, IN ORDER TO PROHIBIT BECOMING A BREEDING SITE FOR PEST.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SOME TRASH ON GROUND NEAR RECEPTACLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE SILVER ROOM FOOD STORAGE CLOSET GATED AREA, SOAP ROOM, AND STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED ATTACHED TO EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ALL UNNECCESARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULB IN HALLWAY OF DISH ROOM ON 5TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLAC AND INTENSIFY LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.
2023-04-11 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 1 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hands washing signs in employees men's toilet room , instructed to provide.
2022-01-26 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO POST.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING THERMOMETERS IN 2 PREP COOLERS AT FRONT SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN WARMEST PART OF COOLERS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MISSING FOOD LABLES ON PARFAIT CONTAINERS AT GRAB AND GO COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MAKERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN SCOOP HOLDER.
2020-02-06 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 1 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FLY TRAP INSTALLED ABOVE OPEN FOOD TRAYS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AWAY FROM PREP AREAS.
2019-01-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SOME "GRAB AND GO" ITEMS IN THE STARBUCKS STORE FRONT AREA WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. MUST PROVIDE. LABELING REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION GIVEN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL BY THE 3 COMP SINK AND BY THE ICE MACHINE IN THE HALLWAY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2018-03-30 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS.
2017-07-11 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND ACCUMULATED GRIME AT PIPE AND BLACK WRAPPING UNDER THE CONDENSOR AT WALK-IN COOLER #46. MUST REPLACE BLACK WRAPPING AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE PIPE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND LEAKING HOT WATER AT FAUCET BASE IN THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH ROOM AREA.FOUND A BROKEN COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK ON THE NORTH END OF THE KITCHEN.FOUND A BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK ON THE SOUTH END OF T...
2016-07-29 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSERS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER #36 AND COOLER #51. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP AROUND VENT COVER/CEILING TILES AND FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS BY DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN WALLS, CEILING TILES AND VENT COVER.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
METAL ICE SCOOP DAMAGED, CRACKED AROUND HANDLE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP.
2015-05-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
NOTED A VACUUM SEALER ON SITE. ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED THAT WERE VACUUM SEALED ON SITE. (NOTED 5 BAGS OF CHORIZO IN THE REACH IN COOLER.) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD THE VACUUM PACKAGED ITEMS. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CDPH A...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
2014-11-21 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2014-04-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
OBSERVED SEWAGE OVERFLOWING ONTO THE FLOOR FROM A STAND PIPE WHEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR IT WAS IN USE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD, TO NOT PREP FOOD OR WALK THROUGH THIS AREA AND TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED COFFEE FILTERS UNCOVERED IN THE LINK COFFEE SHOP. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN COFFEE FILTERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INSIDE DOOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE DOOR OF FRYERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER CABINETS IN THE LINK CAFE ACROSS FROM THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH COFFEE SPILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED HOOD VENTS DISPLACED AND WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE HOOD VENTS CORRECTLY AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT COMPARTMENT PLUMBING LEAKING UNDERNEATH IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SEVERAL BOWLS OF WATER WITH UTENSILS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
2013-08-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2013-08-06 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 1 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 37 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION ...
2013-08-05 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED MILK COOLER IN THE LINK CAFE AT 61.5F AND OPEN DISPLAY COOLER IN THE LINK CAFE AT 52F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MILK AND SANDWICHES. BOTH COOLERS W...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS INSIDE OF THE LINK CAFE PREP COOLERS: MILK AT 51.2F, YOGURT AT 52.7F, CUT FRUIT AT 48.9F, SANDWICHES AT 52.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# O...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 37 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATI...
2013-02-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1110290 ON 2/7/13: 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 39 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. MANAGEMENT IS REMOVING THE FLIE...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
SEE VIOLATION #14.
2013-02-07 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE AT THE BREASKFAST BUFFET BARS. OBSERVED PASTRIES, SALSAS, BROWN SUGAR AND RAISINS STORED ON THE COUNTERTOP OF THE BREAKFAST BARS WITHOUT A SNEEZEGUARD. MANAGEMENT REMOVED THE FOOD FRO...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A...
2012-07-17 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING AND PIPES ABOVE A LARGE MIXERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAITNAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING ABOVE DISH WASHING MACHINE IS DETERIORATED, AND IN EXTREME POOR REPAIR, MOLD ALL OVER BACK SIDE OF CELING TOO, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
WALL AT CORNER NEXT TO CELAN LARGE POTS SHELF IS DAMAGED AND PAINT IS PEELING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAITNAN.
2012-03-08 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLERS DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON BACK OF BLADE, INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2011-10-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS/CEILING AFFECTED BY PESTS MUST BE KEPT CLEANED/SANITIZED & FOOD SPLATTERS ON CEILING MUST BE ADDRESSED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKS AT WATER LINE UNDER FRONT SECTION OF DISHMACHINE & AT MIDDLE SECTION OF SAME EQUIPMENT-MUST ADDRESS, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, ve...
2011-10-03 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
(7-38-020) PEST ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISES. FOUND 28-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS & CEILING AT DISHROOM AREA; 9-ON WALLS AROUND DOOR FRAME (MAIN ENTRY DOOR FROM KITCHEN); 11-ON WALLS AROUND THE WAIT STAFF STATION (BEHIND THE COFFEE SHOP); 18-ON WALLS U...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING; CABINETS UNDERSINKS OR PREP TABLES, PLASTIC CURTAINS OF DISHMACHINE, DRIP PANS OF SMALL COOLERS AT COOK'S LINE-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS OR FOOD STAINS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food stor...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, FLOOR DRAINS/COVERS THRU-OUT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good r...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS /CEILING AFFECTED BY PESTS MUST BE SANITIZED & FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AROUND GARBAGE BINS OR PREP AREAS MUST BE MAINTAINED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOT WATER KNOB AT DISHROOM HANDSINK IS LOOSE & WATER LEAKS AT PIPE UNDER THIS SAME SINK-MUST FIX. ALSO NOTED A LEAK AT A WATER LINE TO FRONT & MID-SECTION OF DISHMACHINE, MUST ADDRESS. MOST WASHERS OF SINK FAUCETS THRU-OUT PREMISES ARE LEAKING-MUST R...
2011-03-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
VIOLATION REMAINS, FROM 2/24/11 VISIT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VIOLATION REMAINS, FROM 2/24/11 VISIT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
VIOLATION REMAINS, FROM 2/24/11 VISIT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VIOLATION REMAINS, FROM 2/24/11 VISIT.
2011-02-24 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED 5-LIVE ROACHES BELOW THE LOOSE PAINTED BASEBOARD AT WEST WALL OF DISHROOM (LEFT OF MOP SINK). MUST ELIMINATE BREEDING AREA. CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED LOCATION & P.C.O CONTACTED AT THIS TIME. All necessary control measures shall be used to effec...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES. MUST EXTEND THE SNEEZE GUARDS BY BREAKFAST LINE TO COVER CONDIMENTS ALSO. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in g...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM AT DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE BY THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR, AT COLD STORAGE ROOM. MUST RESOLVE EVIDENCE OF MOLD AT S.W. CORNER OF DISHROOM. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AT PREP AREA HALLWAY MUST BE REPLACED & OTHER LKIGHT COVERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST/DIRT. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, ...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
A LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE REAR END OF THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE FIXED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to...
2010-08-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2010-07-22 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OB...
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER IN WOMENS ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOKING EQUIPMENT AT REAR HOT-LINE IN NEED ...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP IN REAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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