AUG 8
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SMOKE DADDY.
BEAT. 18/100
3636 N CLARK AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 8, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 13 inspections. 26 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
3 passed · 8 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
102
includes 26 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Mar 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
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. TECHNICIAN ON SITE ACTIVELY WORKING ON UNIT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50 PPM AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. MACHINE SERVICED AND FULLY FUNCTIONING BY END OF INSPECTION.
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.
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 TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL SINKS IN GOOD REPAIR. FOUR (4) FULLY STOCKED AND FUNCTIONING HAND SINKS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR USE.
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 BUILD UP.
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.
MAY 202024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 20
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
MAY 82024FAILED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 8
2024
FAILED
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 HAND SINK, AND HOT WATER NOTED TURNED OFF FROM UNDER SINK AT THE 2ND FLR. COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. ALL OTHER HAND SINKS NOTED WITH ADEQUATE HOT WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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 12:30 PM. LATER THE HEAD CHEF STATED IT WAS PREPARED AT 3PM. THE TIME WAS APPROXIMATELY 4:15 PM WHEN THE TEMPERATURE WAS NOTED. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS MAINTAINED OR ON SITE FOR THE COOKED CHICKEN. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING TIME/TEMPERATURE AND PROCEDURES FOR COOLING FOODS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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 COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #20 FOR CITATION.
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REMIND CONSUMERS. ALSO NOTED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDING AND DISCLOSURE ON THE BRUNCH MENU. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NOTED THE CHEF WITH A LARGE BEARD. MUST PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD PREPARERS WITH BEARDS.
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.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
CLEAN STORED PLATES IN THE 1ST FLR. KITCHEN MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED A LEAK UNDER THE 2ND FLR. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING COMPARTMENT ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
SEP 52023PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 5
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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 GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS -WENT TO THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND CAME BACK TO THE PREP AREA ALL WITHOUT CH DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE POLICY OF USING GLOVES. GLOVES MUST BE CHANGED AND HANDS WASHED WHEN MOVING FROM THE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER AREA AND WHEN CHANGING TASKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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.
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 MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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.
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 PROTECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED
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. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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 VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE HAND WASHING SINK OF THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 172023PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 17
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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 WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED VERY SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR.
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 VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS ON THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA.
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.
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JUL 142022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 14
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 PREVIOUS VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT SIGNAGE THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY(BAR AREAS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
JUN 232021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
JUN 23
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINES NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
JUL 172020PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 17
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SYRUP MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHTS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 42019PASS W/ CONDITIONS16 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
16 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
SOME AREAS OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 THE COOKS LINE. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $35.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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 VIOLATION 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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 FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
ALL COOKS PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOPS AT THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
ALL STORED CLEAN POTS AND PANS THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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.
OCT 102018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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 - -
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
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 EMPLOYEE TO DUMP FOOD LIQUIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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. -
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. - -
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.
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
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
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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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 - -
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
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,SWITCHING TASK AND HANDLE FOOD. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING BY EMPLOYEE WHEN GLOVES ARE CHANGED NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS. MANAGER ON SITE DEMONSTRATED TO EMPLOYEE HOW TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010
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 EMPLOYEE TO DUMP FOOD LIQUIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN (SMOKING AREA); NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT BAR AREAS (FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR), ALSO SOME OF THE HAND WASHING SINK SOAP WAS NOT PROVIDED. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS UPON MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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. -
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 VIOLATION #10,(5-205.11).
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 TEMP OF 54.1F TO 62.4F PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,WHICH BOTH UNIT MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 39.7F TO 40.6F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 165 VALUE 232.87. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED - COS
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.
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. - -
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. - -
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
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
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN -
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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)
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)
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
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.
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