Chicago
18
BEAT

Smoke Daddy

3636 N Clark Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Mixed record — 3 of 13 inspections passed

Inspections
13
3 passed
Last Inspected
2025-08-08
Pass Rate
23%
2 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 2 inspections (2024, 2018)
Sanitation issues found across 36 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 27 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 36×
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Employee Hygiene critical 27×
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Food Temperature critical 17×
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Other serious
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity minor
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Facility Condition minor
2025-08-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA TO BE OFF AND UNDER REPAIR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRAION. TECHNICIA...

minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED TORN PLASTIC PROTECTIVE LINING ON THE HOT HOLDING DRAWERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL TORN PLASTIC LINERS AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED TWO (2) OF SIX (2) SINKS IN THE 2ND FLOOR MEN'S BATHROOM TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ONE SINK FAUCET WAS NOT FULLY TURNING ON AND OPERATIONAL, AND THE OTHER SINK WAS FULLY TURNED OFF TO COMPLETE REPAIRS TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED T...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORING BELOW THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE SECOND FLOOR PREPARATION AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORING BELOW AND BEHIND TO MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUIL...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONLY ONE (1) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO BE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2024-05-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11-- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE LID OF THE COOKS LINE FAR LEFT TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE. : 4-204.12--- LIDS MUST BE ON THE BAR ICE BINS WHEN BINS ARE NOT IN CONSTANT USE.

2024-05-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER LOCATED AT THE FOLLOWING HAND WASHING SINKS. 1ST FLR. SERVER STATION HAND SINK AT A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 88.8F, 2ND FLR. SERVER STATION HAND SINK AT 73.4F, NOTED A TRICKLE OF HOT WATER AT THE 1ST FLR. COOKS LINE...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED CHICKEN. APPROXIMATELY 29 LBS COOKED, PULLED CHICKEN WRAPPED TIGHTLY IN 3 TO 5 POUND POUCHES OF PLASTIC WRAP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 57.7F. WHEN ASKED, THE COOK ON SITE STATED IT WAS COOKED BETWEEN 11:30 AM TO...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS PRE-PORTIONED, PREPARED AND BAGGED CORNED BEEF AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.4F IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MANAGER STATES THE MEAT WAS PREPARED IN THE MORNING. REVIEWED PROPER...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED THE BURGERS ON THE MENU ARE NOT PROPERLY REMINDED BY ASTERISKS. AN ASTERISKS WITH THE STATEMENT "THESE ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER" IS FOUND AT THE PRINTED CONSUMER ADVISORY BUT NO FOODS SUCH AS THE BURGERS ARE FOUND WITH THE ASTERISKS. INSTRUCTE...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED THE CHEF WITH A LARGE BEARD. MUST PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD PREPARERS WITH BEARDS.

minor Food Temperature

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED IN-USE PLASTIC FOOD SCOOPS IN HOT HELD ASSORTED MEATS IN HOT HOLDING DRAWERS WITH BROKEN HANDLES. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN STORED PLATES IN THE 1ST FLR. KITCHEN MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

minor Sanitation

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

LIDS MUST BE ON THE BAR ICE BINS WHEN BINS ARE NOT IN CONSTANT USE.

minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE LID OF THE COOKS LINE FAR LEFT TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

serious Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED A LEAK UNDER THE 2ND FLR. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING COMPARTMENT ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UPON COMPLETION OF INSPECTION FROM 5-8-24 NOTED THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK BEING USED AS A SLOP SINK WITH DUMPED ICE AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SLOP/PREP SINK ON THE COOKS LINE.

2023-09-05 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES PERFORMED THE FOLLOWING:- -WIPED THEIR HANDS ON THEIR PANTS AND CONTINUED PREPARING A SERVING PLATE WITH CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS -WIPED HANDS ON A DIRTY WASH CLOTH AND CONTINUED PREPPING WITHOUT CHANGING ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED CLOGGED HAND WASH SINK (WATER NOT DRAINING AT ALL) AT THE SECOND-FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.DISCUSSED WITH THE MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASH SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

THERE IS NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINKS ON THE SECOND FLOOR AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. TEMPERATURE OF HOT RUNNING WATER WAS 94.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WITH A MIN...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE SECOND-FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND-WASHING SINKS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

NOTED RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT VEGETABLES (TOMATOES, ONIONS) INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO STORE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND P...

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZED AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. M...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNITS: BIKES 103.8F/110F118.4F/120F, CHICKEN 95.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 51 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $400.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. P...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER: CORN BEEF 49.3F/72.1F/66.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 12 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLAT...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPIAR AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE HAND WASHING SINK OF THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN.

2023-05-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS THROUGH OUT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS THROUGH OUT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE SECOND FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA AND PREP AREA. TEMPERATURE OF HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 83.5F AND 77.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE FOR HOT RUNNING W...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED VERY SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLA...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS ON THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT (SMOKER) ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

2022-07-14 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY(EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND BEHIND BAR AREAS) WITH OUT HANDWASHING CLEANSER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION,7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY(EXPOSED SINKS, BEHIND BAR AREAS, AND GROUND FOOD PREP AREA ) WITHOUT ANY HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION COMBINED WITH ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT SIGNAGE THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY(BAR AREAS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP SURROUNDING THE STORAGE AREA OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

2021-06-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
8
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

NOTED RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE READY-TO-EAT VEGETABLES INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO STORE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINES NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINING TABLES AND SHELVES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES OPPOSITE STOVE AT THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF THE DEEP FRYER OF THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNITS OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE HANDWASH SINK. ALSO NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HAND WASH SINK AND PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAIN THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WITH HEAVY DIRT AND SLIME. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING FANS OF THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2020-07-17 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR SERVER STATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND WOME'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVER WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SYRUP MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NO USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR WALLS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHTS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2019-06-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 16
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED AT THE 2ND FLOOR DISH AREA AND THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA FOUND WITH INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURES OF 95F & 96.3F. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WITH A MINIMUM OF 100F AT BOTH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS FROM THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINKS IN BOTH THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR SERVER STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE ACCESSIBLE, ADJACENT HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED AT THE BARS NEXT TO SERVER STATIONS.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

SOME AREAS OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 1.5 LBS PORK RIBS AT 106.7F IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE BAR (USED AS A DRINK GARNISH). 4 LBS EACH CHICKEN AT 117.1, MAC & CHEESE AT 127.1F, BEANS AT 113.7F IN A HOT HOLDING DRAWER ON TH...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED VARIOUS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED PORK, COOKED BEANS, PREPARED CHEESE, CHILI THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND BOTH BAR WALK-IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AND EXPIRATION DATE. PREPARED DATES ONLY. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR THE BRUNCH MENU AND MAIN MENU.MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY, AND DISCLOSE FOOD...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL COOKS PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS AT THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL STORED CLEAN POTS AND PANS THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING LID FOR THE FIRST FLOOR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE LID AT ALL TIMES WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC BASE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT ON THE COOKS LINE SEVERELY DAMAGED/MELTED. MUST REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

EXTREMELY LOW WATER PRESSURE IN THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM AT THE TWO FAR LEFT WASH BOWLS. MUST PROVIDE GREATER WATER PRESSURE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE WOOD STORAGE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. FLOOR BEHIND AND AROUND FIRST FLOOR ICE MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

SUMMARY REPORT FROM #2229533 ON 10-10-18 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. OBSERVED SUMMARY POSTED IN THE SERVER STATION WHERE CUSTOMERS HAVE NO ACCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

2018-10-10 Pass w/ Conditions Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED - -

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage 6-301.11 A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HAND WASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. -

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11(A) NO HAND WASHING SINK PROVIDED AT COFFEE AREA BY THE BAR AT SECOND FLOOR. EMPLOYEE USING HAND WASHING SINK FOR A DUMP SINK,PRESENTLY INTERIOR OF HAND WASHING SINK IS HEAVILY STAINED WITH COFFEE. MUST INSTALL A SINK CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOY...

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

-304.14 (B)(1) OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS NOT STORED IN CHEMICAL SANITIZE BETWEEN USES. MUST HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZE SOLUTION AND PROPER CONCENTRATION. - -

serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) KNIVES AND FOOD SPATULAS STORED BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BY THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND STORE IN A KNIFE RACK OR DRAWER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA FIRST FLOOR,BARS

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-305.11(B) EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS. MUST PROVIDE STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

2018-09-27 Fail Suspected Food Poisoning
CRITICAL 14
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED - -

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

2-301.14(A)(E)(F)(G)(H). OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HANDS TOUCHING HIS NECK AND BACK,THAN CONTINUE THE TASK OF HANDLING FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA; OTHER EMPLOYEES TOUCHING EQUIPMENT,GOING IN AND OUT THE KITCHEN WITH GLOVED HANDS,S...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11(A) NO HAND WASHING SINK PROVIDED AT COFFEE AREA BY THE BAR AT SECOND FLOOR. EMPLOYEE USING HAND WASHING SINK FOR A DUMP SINK,PRESENTLY INTERIOR OF HAND WASHING SINK IS HEAVILY STAINED WITH COFFEE. MUST INSTALL A SINK CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLO...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12(A)(B) PAPER TOWELS DISPENSER ARE BROKEN NOT ABLE TO DISPENSE PAPER TOWELS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND BARS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNITS .PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED NO CITATION ISSUED REEFER TO ABOVE VIOLA...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-205.11 NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN ACROSS THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HAND WASHING SINK BY THE FOOD LINE IN THE KITCHEN FIRST FLOOR, OUT OF THREE HAND WASHING SINKS ONLY ONE HAD PAPER TOWELS; NO...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage 6-301.11 A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HAND WASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. -

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2) FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:5 PANS OF COOKED CHILI(LABELLED 9-26-18) AT TEMP OF 45.9F-47.7F-48.1F; 40# OF COOKED AND SLICED CORNED BEEF AT TEMP OF 48.6F; PORK WITH BEANS AND SAUCE AT TEMP OF 48.6F; COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT T...

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.14 (B)(1) OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS NOT STORED IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER BETWEEN USES. MUST HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AND PROPER CONCENTRATION. - -

serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) KNIVES AND FOOD SPATULAS STORED BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BY THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND STORE IN A KNIFE RACK OR DRAWER. - -

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA FIRST FLOOR,BARS

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-305.11(B) EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS. MUST PROVIDE STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN -

2018-03-29 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2018-03-27 Pass w/ Conditions License
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT NOT IN WORKING CONDITION.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,MUST MAINTAIN 0F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

serious Food Storage & Handling

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

WASTE WATER PIPE ABOVE FIRST FLOOR BAR ARE NOT ENCASED. FRP PANELS ARE TEMPORALLY PROVIDED UNTIL PERMANENT ENCASED PIPES ARE INSTALLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

minor Sanitation

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

OPENINGS ON CEILING AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SEAL AND MAINTAIN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK AT SECOND FLOOR BY THE WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

100
Melao Latin Cuisine Inc.
100
Pide Ve Lahmacun
53
Go! Grocer #4
70
Clark/irving Apartments
31
Healthy Kids Kitchen

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