Chicago
18
BEAT

Snarfs River North

600 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60654 · River North · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Mixed record — 9 of 21 inspections passed

Inspections
21
9 passed
Last Inspected
2018-11-01
Pass Rate
43%
6 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 6 inspections (2018, 2017, 2017...)
Sanitation issues found across 33 inspections
Other issues found across 13 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 33×
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Other critical 13×
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Employee Hygiene critical 10×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2018-11-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING THE VOMITING OR DIAHHREAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED SOME PREP COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO ALL PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE CEILING LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

2018-10-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DELI MEAT, EGGS) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITA...

critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING THE VOMITING OR DIAHHREAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPERTOWELS NOR ANY MEANS OF PROPERLY DRYING HANDS AT ALL 4 HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. EMPLOYEE STATES FACILITY HAS NOT RECEIVED A SHIPMENT OF PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS OR ADE...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A TOP PREP COOLER OF A 3 DOOR PREP COOLER; 3 LBS OF CHEESE AT 51.3F, 2.5 LBS OF ROAST BEEF AT 49.3F, 2 LBS OF TUNA AT 48.9F, 1 LB OF CHICKEN SALAD AT ...

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (BAGS OF CHICKEN SOUP) BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED INSIDE OF A 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH STAGNET WATER, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE STAGNET WATER WAS AT 95F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS USING RUNNING WATER NO G...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED SOME PREP COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO ALL PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ABOUT 20 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALL BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020...

minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DIRTY UTENSILS LOCATED IN EACH COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORED ON A PREP TABLE AND NOT PREFLUSHED OR PRESOAKED. INSTRUCTED TO PREFLUSH AND PRESOAK ALL DIRTY UTENSILS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE CEILING LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT DATED 10/25/17 POSTED IN PLAIN SIGHT FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN SITE FOR CUSTOMER VIEW AT ALL TIMES.

2017-10-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED MACARONI SALAD AND COLE SLAW IN SMALL CONTAINERS. ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS NEED INGREDIENT LIST, NAME OF PRODUCT, AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF WHERE PRODUCT WAS MADE.

2017-10-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA CLOGGED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TURNED OFF TO SINK. SINK MUST BE UNCLOGGED AND HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER MUST BE RESTORED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION...

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING CHICKEN AND BEEF ARE BEING PREPARED COOKED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1982386 DATED 1/23/17 NOT CORRECTED # 30 ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING COOKIES AND BROWNIES NEED TO HAVE A LABEL INCLUDING NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENT LIST AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF RESTAURANT. # ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF ALL DOORS TO COOLERS AND COLD HOLD UNITS UNCLEAN WITH CAKED ON FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL HANDLES AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION AND COLD HOLD UNITS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN I...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTER ABOVE MOP SINK LEAKING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BACK FLOW PREVENTER. OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE REAR GRILL IN DISREPAIR WITH FLAKING METAL. REPLACE ALL METAL VENTS IN DISREPAIR ABOVE REAR GRILL.

2017-01-31 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING COOKIES AND BROWNIES NEED TO HAVE A LABEL NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENT LIST AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF RESTAURANT.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

INSTALL SPLASH GUARD OF LEFT SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO THE RIGHT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. BARRIER IS NEEDED BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND STORED CLEAN DISHES.

2017-01-23 Fail Canvass
7
serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN ON INTERIOR WITH DIRT AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEEDS TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL ALL BLACK MOLD LIKE SUNSTANCE AND DIRT MUST BE REMOVED. ICE MACHINE MUST BE MAINTAINED.

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING LUNCHMEAT AND BURGERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING COOKIES AND BROWNIES NEED TO HAVE A LABEL NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENT LIST AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF RESTAURANT.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED LOWER SHELF USED FOR CHEMICAL STORAGE TO THE LEFT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CONTAINS RUST. RESTORE SHELF TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLENABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD OF LEFT SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO THE RIGHT OF 3 COMPARTM...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNCLEAN UNDER SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS BURNT OUT ABOVE BURGER GRILL AREA. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MAKE SURE ALL REFIRGERATION UNITS CONTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS.

2016-06-21 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS ALSO BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM FLOOR LITTERED. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND CLEAN FLOOR AT BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA CEILING TILES (X2) NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL CEILING TILES TIGHT FITTED.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL ADJACENT TO ICE CREAM FREEZER FAUCET LEAKING ALSO FRONT PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMETERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ITEMS.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FRONT PREP COFFEE STATION FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRIANTS.

2015-10-02 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE WIRE RACK SHELVING FOR DRY CLEAN DISHES/UTENSILS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE COFFEE STATION AREA AND IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

2015-08-04 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE WIRE RACK SHELVING FOR DRY CLEAN DISHES/UTENSILS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

2015-07-30 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1561480 DATED 7/23/15.#35-BEAM SUPPORT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. #35- MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE CONDUIT AND PIPES THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA/KITCHEN. #3...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE WIRE RACK SHELVING FOR DRY CLEAN DISHES/UTENSILS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE COFFEE STATION AREA AND IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

2015-07-23 Fail Complaint
4
serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1533170DATED 4/22/15. #32-MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE COFFEE STATION. #35-BEAM SUPPORT IN THE PREP FRONT AND REAR AREA MUST BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. #35- MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AROU...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE WIRE RACK SHELVING FOR DRY CLEAN DISHES/UTENSILS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE COFFEE STATION AREA AND IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED THREE EMPLOYEES WITH FACIAL HAIR (BEARD)PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE FACIAL HAIR.

2015-04-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
9
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ESTABLISHMENT OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT 7:00AM. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012. CERTIFIED MANAGER MARCUS WILLIAMS ARRIVED AT 9:25AM DURING INSPECTION

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE COFFEE STATION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ONE OUT OF TWO FAN GUARD OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA BY THE COFFEE STATION WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

BEAM SUPPORT IN THE PREP FRONT AND REAR AREA MUST BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE CONDUIT AND PIPES THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA/KITCHEN .

minor Facility Condition

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

ONE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE FRONT AREA. MUST REPLACE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST RE ADJUST BOTH SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOMS. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

HOT WATER HANDLE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE COFFEE STATION NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON TOP OF THE TAYLOR MACHINE. LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 2 FAUCET OF THE 3...

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

2014-09-03 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER:- PASTA 47.F, CHICKEN(50.8F,50.0F,45.0F), TUNA 58.0F, HAM 49.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED OR DISPLAYED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED BY LAW. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-010(B)

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT AND/OR REPLACE....ALSO NOTED MISSING KNOB AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT PREP LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AT THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

2014-07-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE TO BE IMPROPER AT 45.8F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-LIQUID EGGS 48.2F, PORK 45.1F,TUNA 46.2F, CHICKEN SALAD 48.0F,CUT ONIONS 44.3F, BRISKETS 45.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DI...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT AND/OR REPLACE....ALSO NOTED MISSING KNOB AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT PREP LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AT THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

2013-07-11 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND CUTTING BOARD IN REAR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPALSH GUARD.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CARDBOARD IS USED TO COVER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

2012-06-07 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. ALL RUSTY SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE RE-SEALED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

2012-05-30 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

(7-38-005A) FOUND PINKISH, SLIMY SUBSTANCES ADHERED TO THE SURFACES OF THE INTERIOR PANEL & SIDES OF THE ICE MACHINE, WHERE THE ICE CUBES ARE TOUCHING THESE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN & SANITIZE THE EQUIPMENT. (UNIT TAGGED). All food shall be prot...

minor Sanitation

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

ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. A SPLASHGUARD TO THE RIGHT OF THE HANDSINK AT THE SOUTH WALL BESIDE THE CLEAN POTS/PANS STORAGE RACK MUST BE INSTALLED. ALL THE RUSTY SHELVINGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE RE-SEALED. Al...

minor Sanitation

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

SOME FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE CEILING AT GRILL AREA & BY THE DISHWASHING SECTION MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. DUST AROUND CEILING VENTS MUST BE REMOVED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM LEFT PIPE OF THE 3-COMP SINK AT COFFEE STATION. THE FAUCET BASE OF THE 2-COMP SINK IS LEAKING ALSO, MUST FIX. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, ve...

2011-12-29 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROPERLY LABEL BAGEL CHIP BAGS, GRANOLA CUPS AND INDIVIDUAL CAKES WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER AT ALL TIMES.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES.

2011-10-19 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
7
serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED. IT WAS PLACED WITH THE REPORT IN THE OFFICE AREA. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMM...

minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE IMPINGER UNIT IN THE SANDWICH PREP AREA, DUST ON ALL IMPINGER U...

minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE GRILL AREA, SANDWICH PREP AREA AND COFFEE BAR.

minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE GRILL PREP AREA. SEAL THE WALL OPENINGS IN THE GRILL AREA BEHIND THE PREP COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INADEQUATE LIGHTING OBSERVED AT THE GRILL PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQU...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE NON-WORKING DRAIN STOPPER AT THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

2010-10-01 Pass License

No violations found.

2010-06-22 Fail License

No violations found.

100
Keefer'S Kaffe
100
Keefer'S Restaurant
69
Gemini Grill
72
Gus'S World Famous Fried Chicken
37
House of Blues

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