FEB 17
2026
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SNICKER'S BAR & GRILL.
YOUR CALL. 62/100
446-448 N STATE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 17, 2026 · passed
9 of 16 inspections passed, 4 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
84
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Mar 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
UNABLE TO LOCATE TO THERMOMETER INSIDE "7-UP" PREP COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS USED TO STORE TCS ITEMS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED MEAT FROZEN IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS IN BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STOP AND USE ONLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF "7-UP" COOLER LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN AREA USED FOR FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED COOK ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION WITHOUT VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 142025PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 14
2025
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE AT BASE OF WALL NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLE AT BASE OF WALL NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON RIGHT SIDE FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED STAINS AND HOLES ON CEILING IN REAR OF BASEMENT BEHIND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLES IN CEILING FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT STAINED CEILING IN REAR OF BASEMENT BEHIND WALK IN COOLER.
MAR 122024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 12
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR SHELVES OF ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FEB 222024FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 22
2024
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO ASTERICK AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU IDENTIFYING AND STATING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERICK AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO MENU IDENTIFYING AND STATING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED EXPOSED ICE IN ICE BIN ON SOUTHSIDE OF BAR WITH NO LID/COVER ON ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN ON SOUTHSIDE OF BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BIN DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR SHELVES OF ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NORTHSIDE SODA NOZZLE HOLDER WITH A WHITE GEL LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE INSTUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG BASE OF NORTHSIDE WALL OF COUNTER AREA (ON SIDE WHERE FOOD IS COOKED). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG BASE OF NORTHSIDE WALL OF COUNTER AREA(ON SIDE WHERE FOOD IS COOKED) AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
JAN 242023PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 24
2023
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
KITCHEN BACK EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS OUTSIDE ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SODA DISPENSER LINES DIRECTLY ABOVE CONTAINERS OF ICE IN BAR. FOOD (ICE) SHALL BE COVERED IN BAR AREA AND PROTECTED BY CONTAMINATION BY STORING IT: 1) IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION; 2) WHERE IT IS NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION; 3) AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MOVE LINES, COVER LINES, OR COVER ICE CONTAINERS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD OIL CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON BAR PREP COUNTERS. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CRATES USED AS ELEVATION IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH SHELVING THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS UNDERNEATH AND THAT HAS A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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FEB 12022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 1
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 252022FAILED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 25
2022
FAILED
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FROZEN HAMBURGERS LEFT TO THAW ON TOP OF GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO THAW ITEMS UNDER COLD, RUNNING WATER.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM, SUMP PUMP ROOM, AND NEAR WALK-IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE BINS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON TOP OF BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE SANITIZER BUCKETS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED UNDERNEATH GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
OBSERVED CIGARETTE BUTT AND ASHES IN UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONALLY OBSERVED PACK OF CIGARETTES AND LIGHTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONALLY OBSERVED CIGARETTE BUTTS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH TABLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDERNEATH TABLE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ASHTRAYS AND SMOKING PARAPHERNALIA FROM PREMISES. VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 22020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 2
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING AND STAINED DROP CEILING PANELS ABOVE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLCE.
MAR 62020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 6
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGN AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA LOCATED ON WEST SIDE OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU WITH MULTIPLE ITEMS INVOLVING EGGS SERVED ANY STYLE WITH NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN IN BAR LOCATED SOUTHSIDE OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND ON COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 52020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 5
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGN AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA LOCATED ON WEST SIDE OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU WITH MULTIPLE ITEMS INVOLVING EGGS SERVED ANY STYLE WITH NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND ON COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN EXPOSED LIGHTBULB OVER FLAT TOP GRILL ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 292020FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 29
2020
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGN AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA LOCATED ON WEST SIDE OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT BEING USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU WITH MULTIPLE ITEMS INVOLVING EGGS SERVED ANY STYLE WITH NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND ON COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN EXPOSED LIGHTBULB OVER FLAT TOP GRILL ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED COOK HANDLING READ-TO-EAT FOOD( BREAD SLICES, SLICED TOMATOES...) WITH BARE HANDS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE GLOVES OR UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-10
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SODA GUN DISPENSER HOLDER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, GUNK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DRYING RACK ABOVE SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, FOUND FOOD DEBRIS STUCK ON SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP NOTED BEHIND COOK LINE, TRASH BEHIND BAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
FOUND A USED ASHTRAY IN BASEMENT'S FOOD STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO KEEP ASHTRAYS IN RESTAURANT. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020
APR 172018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 17
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE BAR BEER COOLER. MUST ELIMINATE. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING AT BAR WHERE LIQUOR BOTTLES ARE STORED. MUST PAINT/SEAL WOOD TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED PLASTIC BINS OF BEER STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE OLD BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. MUST STORE ALL BEER AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. OBSERVED METAL FLOOR COVERING DETACHING FROM GROUND, EXPOSING INSULATION AND CREATING HARD TO CLEAN SPACE BELOW IT, IN THE NEW BASEMENT SIDE WALK IN BEER COOLER. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
APR 102018FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 10
2018
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT. NOTED APPROX. 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE NEW, NON-WORKING WALK-IN COOLER. NOTED APPROX. 12 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS (OLD SIDE). NOTED APPROX. 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM (OLD SIDE) ACROSS FROM THE GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED APPROX. 12 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BY THE WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL RODENT ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1982784 DATED 2/7/17: #33-OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMUALTION ON INTERIOR FRYER. DEGREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RACKS WITHIN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN UNCLEAN WITH BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS.. ALL RACKS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND ALL INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNTIS AND FREEZER #34-OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT BEHIND BAR WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST PULL OUT ALL COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMNENT AND DEGREASE AND CLEAN FLOORS. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER STOVE BROKEN. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR UNCLEAN WITH BUILD UP OF DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35-OBSERVED BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE SODA SYRUP STORAGE IN DISREPAIR. CEILING IS WATER DAMAGED AND FALLING DOWN. CEILING NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED SO THAT IT IS PROTECTIVE OF THE SODA SYRUPS. CEILING NEEDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CORRECT ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE BAR BEER COOLER. MUST ELIMINATE. OBSERVED HEAVY FROST ACCUMULATING IN THE 1 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING AT BAR WHERE LIQUOR BOTTLES ARE STORED. MUST PAINT/SEAL WOOD TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND CARDBOARD UNDER THE SILVER SHELVES IN THE OLD BASEMENT AS WELL AS BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR CHEST FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PLASTIC BINS OF BEER STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE OLD BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. MUST STORE ALL BEER AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. OBSERVED METAL FLOOR COVERING DETACHING FROM GROUND, EXPOSING INSULATION AND CREATING HARD TO CLEAN SPACE BELOW IT, IN THE NEW BASEMENT SIDE WALK IN BEER COOLER. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP ROOM ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED UNFINISHED DRYWALL BEING USED AS CEILING COVERING IN MAIN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST FINISH CEILING SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT COOK LINE HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN VARIOUS AREAS OF BASEMENT. NOTED CLUTTER AGAINST FAR WALL IN BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM, WHERE BOXES, DECORATIONS, AND PAPER MATERIALS ARE STORED, COVERING THE FLOOR. NOTED CLUTTER IN NEW BASEMENT ELECTRICAL HALL WAY WHERE MAINTENANCE MATERIALS, AN OLD JUKEBOX, BOARDS AND DEBRIS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR. MUST ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY OBJECTS AND ORGANIZE REMAINDER TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON REACH IN BEER COOLER BEHIND BAR. REMOVE DUCT TAPE RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED RACKS WITHIN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN UNCLEAN WITH BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS.. ALL RACKS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND ALL INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNTIS AND FREEZER NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMUALTION ON INTERIOR FRYER. DEGREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT BEHIND BAR WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST PULL OUT ALL COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMNENT AND DEGREASE AND CLEAN FLOORS. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER STOVE BROKEN. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR UNCLEAN WITH BUILD UP OF DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. MUST KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE SODA SYRUP STORAGE IN DISREPAIR. CEILING IS WATER DAMAGED AND FALLING DOWN. CEILING NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED SO THAT IT IS PROTECTIVE OF THE SODA SYRUPS. CEILING NEEDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHTS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE SHIELDED. INSTALL PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN ON ALL LIGHTS IN BASEMENT DUE TO ICE MACHINE AND STORAGE OF BEER AND REFIGERATORS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NEAR HAND SINK BEHIND BAR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMTERS WITHIN ALL REFIGERATION UNITS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE. HANG MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED IN A SNAITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON COUNTER. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IN BASEMENT IN BROKEN PLASTIC CONTAINER. STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN DRY CONTAINER.
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