AUG 25
2025
PASS · 0 violations
SOUL VIBEZ.
Chicago Health Dept
226 W CHICAGO AVE · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025).
16 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Aug 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
VIOLATIONS
63
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 18
2025
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN MAIN PREP LINE COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE ACUURATE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER AND BETTER MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DISHMACHINE SPRAYER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE AND NOT OPERATIONAL.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BROKEN CEILING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE NEAR THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING/PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2608465 DATED:12/04/2024 #55---6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. #58---2-102.13: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 8/25/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 4
2024
PASS 6 violations
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: OBSERVED NO RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON SOUTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHTSIDE SPLASH GUARD ON SOUTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19: OBSERVED BOX OF SINGLE USE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH BASEMENT STAIRS AND CONTAINERS OF FISH AND CHICKEN STORED ON RACK ON FLOOR OF WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
4-301.16: OBSERVED NO PREP SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF ONE PREP SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA FOR OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.16: OBSERVED MOP IN UTILITY SINK IN BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
NOV 25
2024
FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED SINK FOR HANDWASHING LOCATED IN PREP AREA OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA OF BASEMENT FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM QUATERNARY AMMONIUM. OBSERVED QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SOLUTION INSTALLED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH TEMPERATURE USED FOR SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS INSTEAD OF CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION ACCORDING INFORMATION ON DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER SANITIZER AT THE CORRECT CONCENTRATION FOR SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. CORRECTED ON SITE CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION DELIVERED TO FACILITY AND INSTALLED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INPSECTION. OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING PROPERLY AT 50 PPM CHLORINE BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO REMINDER ON MENU STATING CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER, TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER AND TO ADD REMINDER STATING CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON SOUTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHTSIDE SPLASH GUARD ON SOUTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BOX OF SINGLE USE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH BASMENT STAIRS AND CONTAINERS OF FISH AND CHICKEN STORED ON RACK ON FLOOR OF WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO PREP SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF ONE PREP SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA FOR OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP IN UTILITY SINK IN BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVRED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
NOV 9
2020
PASS 1 violation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON BASEMENT'S CEILING VENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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JUN 25
2019
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO SERVICE SINK FOR MOP WASHING AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
A MINOR LEAK NOTED UNDER BAR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
AUG 15
2017
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE AND GRIME ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND AN OPENING AT THE FLOOR WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE WALL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE.MUST SEAL OPENING AND MUST ALSO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED EXCESS GREASE AND GRIME AT THE EXHAUST HOOD VENTS AND CANOPY LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO FOUND A LARGE OPENING AT THE WALL IN BETWEEN THE 3-COMP SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT.MUST SEAL LARGE OPENING AT THE WALL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
JUN 30
2016
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON PREP AREA SHELF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TIN FOIL, SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BAR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED BEHIND WALK IN COOLER CONDENSERS. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
JUL 16
2015
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 9
2015
FAIL 6 violations
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. WET BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES,WALLS AND TUDINGS OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE, UNPLUGGED THE ICE MAKER AND DISCARD ALL THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE WITH HOT HOLDING UNIT AND THE PREP SINK. DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, ALL THE WHEELS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, LEGS OF THE OVEN,TUBINGS CONNECTED TO THE HOOD (WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
RE GLUE THE PLASTIC BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALL BASE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. FILTER ON THE HOOD/CANOPY WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE COOKLINE. MUST REPLACE. MUST CLEAN ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY (WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
SEP 23
2014
PASS 2 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,BOWLS,CUPS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILE ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
OCT 10
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
NO SANITIZING RINSE DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. OPPM CHLORINE WAS OBSERVED. DISHMACHINE WAS NOT TURNED ON AND WAS NOT BEING USED DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR SO THAT IT MAINTAINS A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. MUST USE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO DISHMACHINE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES/MULTIUSE ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. FAX A RE-INSPECTION LETTER TO 312 746-4240 TO HAVE THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG REMOVED FROM DISHMACHINE.
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM 02/17/12. REPORT# 569814 NOT CORRECTED. STILL NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED, HANDLING AND COOKING. MUST OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR OF BASEMENT.
FEB 17
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
(7-38-012) NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPPING, HANDLING & COOKING STOCK ON THE STOVE & BAKING POTATOES IN THE OVEN. A CERTIFIED FOOD PERSON MUST ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED & COOKED. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE DATED & LABELED AT ALL TIMES. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER, & SHELVINGS IN THE SAME COOLER MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/DUST . All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED WATER ACCUMULATION IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR-MUST KEEP DRY. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
JUN 7
2011
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 1
2011
FAIL 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSULATE THE WATER LINES IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE DROP CEILING. REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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 AREA BELOW THE BEER DRIP PANS BEHIND THE BAR AND THE WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND BROILER WIRE RACK.
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. REPLACE THE BASEMENT CEILING TILES THAT ARE DIRTY, WATER STAINED. REPAINT THE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BECAUSE THE PAINT IS CHIPPING. SEAL THE CORNER AND THE WALL BEHIND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE LEAKS AT THE HANDLES OF THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
MAY 19
2011
FAIL 8 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAINT THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE THE PARTICLEBOARD LEDGE NEXT TO THE WINDOW IN THE PREP AREA. PAINT THE SHELVES ABOVE THE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE RACKS NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE AND IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. REPAINT THE LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE THE PLASTIC SHIELDS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. REPLACE THE GAS LINES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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. CLEAN THE BEER LINES BEHIND THE BAR, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR, GAS LINES BEHIND THE OVEN, OIL LINES IN THE BASEMENT, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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 UNDER THE BAR EQUIPMENT, PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE DRAIN LINES ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BEER COOLER. MUST MOP THE FLOOR.
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. SEAL THE WALL OPENINGS BEHIND THE BAR. PROVIDE VINYL BASEBOARD ALONG THE BAR WALLS. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR. SEAL THE WALLS AND OPENINGS IN THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP AREA WALLS BEHIND THE COOLERS. MUST COVER THE WALL NEXT TO THE BROILER. REPLACE THE BASEMENT CEILING TILES THAT ARE DIRTY, WATER STAINED. MUST SEAL ALL BRICK WALLS IN THE BASEMENT SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DETAIL CLEAN THE COBWEBS IN THE BASEMENT. THE FRP BOARD OF THE BASEMENT STAIRCASE MUST BE ANCHORED TO THE WALL.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DRAIN LINE HOSES FOR THE BEER TAP MUST BE ROUTED INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN. PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE LEAKS AT THE HANDLES OF THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT OR SHOW PROOF OF A GREASE INTERCEPTOR. NO MOP SINK AVAILABLE ON THE PREMISES. MUST INSTALL.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE THE LITTER AROUND THE GREASE DUMPSTER.
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