SNICKER'S BAR & GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

446-448 N STATE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).

16 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Feb 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 17

2026

PASS 4 violations

Minor Other

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

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 14

2025

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 12

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 22

2024

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Other

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 24

2023

PASS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 1

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 25

2022

FAIL 13 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN HAMBURGERS LEFT TO THAW ON TOP OF GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO THAW ITEMS UNDER COLD, RUNNING WATER.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE BINS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON TOP OF BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE SANITIZER BUCKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Minor Sanitation

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 2

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING AND STAINED DROP CEILING PANELS ABOVE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLCE.

MAR 6

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Other

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 5

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN EXPOSED LIGHTBULB OVER FLAT TOP GRILL ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 29

2020

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN EXPOSED LIGHTBULB OVER FLAT TOP GRILL ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 18

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DRYING RACK ABOVE SINK.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, FOUND FOOD DEBRIS STUCK ON SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP NOTED BEHIND COOK LINE, TRASH BEHIND BAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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 17

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 10

2018

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Serious Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT COOK LINE HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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.

FEB 7

2017

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

MAR 31

2016

PASS · 0 violations

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