Chicago
23
BEAT

Staropolska Restaurant

3028-3030 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 · North Center · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
23/100

Passed most recently but 7 prior failures on record

Inspections
20
10 passed
Last Inspected
2025-11-21
Pass Rate
50%
7 failures
Score
23/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-11-21
Failed 7 inspections (2022, 2021, 2018...)
Documentation & Training issues found across 12 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 50×
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Documentation & Training critical 12×
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Plumbing & Waste minor 12×
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
2025-11-21 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE REAR AREA WALK-IN COOLER (BREADED CHICKEN) STORED COVERED WITH FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOL...

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.

2023-05-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUPS, CHICKEN, PORK, SALADS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT A...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER (POWDERED SUGAR, FLOUR ETC) IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR (IN THE REAR AREA BY THE KITCHEN) NEEDS TO BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

2022-03-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19-OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

2022-02-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS).

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT "0" PPM AND NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE MUST PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 10...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND IN-COMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENUS.INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW O...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED MENS WASHROOM NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2500404 DATED:04/19/2021 #47--OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THEWALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCES...

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER EXHIBIT A.

2021-04-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THEWALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

2021-04-05 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATIO...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COOKED RICE AND CHICKEN) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSEDRVED NO LABELS FOR BULK SUGAR, SALT, AND FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINER STORED IN THE REAR NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THEWALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN, BREAD, PORK, VEGETABLES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND ONE DOOR FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE PUBLIC WOMEN TOLIET ROOM AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LOCTAED NEAR THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

2019-05-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED EXPIRED/NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (SAUSAGES, BEEF, MASHED POTATOES, ETC.) ARE PREPAPRED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFI...

critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPAPRED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED WITH SELL BY DATE INCLUDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSU...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING AT WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR CEILING IN WOMENS WASHROOM.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NEW EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN SAID WASHROOM.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

2018-01-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE TOP LAYER OF PAINT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER BUBBLING UP, BLISTERING, AND TEARING AWAY FROM THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAINT AND RESURFACE THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

2018-01-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH HAND SINKS UPON REQUEST. ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON PREMISES MUST HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CIT...

serious Food Temperature

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

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION ON 4 SEPARATE ACCOUNTS: (1) OBSERVED OPEN CARDBOARD AND UTENSILS USED FOR TO-GO CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER A WATER PIPE IN THE BASEMENT THAT WAS WRAPPED IN VINYL PIPE WRAP THAT IS RIPPED AND DETERIORATING ...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE TOP LAYER OF PAINT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER BUBBLING UP, BLISTERING, AND TEARING AWAY FROM THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAINT AND RESURFACE THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

2017-01-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL TO COVER SURFACE OF SHELF UNDER STEAMTABLE AND ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE TIN FOIL AND PAINT SHELVES, SHELVES SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP VENTIALTION HOOD AND ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF BASEMENT FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREP AREA ONE LOOSE CEILING TILE AND ONE MISSING CEILING COVER (NEXT TO LOOSE CEILING TILE). MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING VENTILATION AND REATTACH/MAKE TIGHT FITTED SAID LOOSE CEILING TILE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DISH WASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO BAR LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROD OUT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE AND REPAIR LEAK AT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

2017-01-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP UNDER SAID DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL TO COVER SURFACE OF SHELF UNDER STEAMTABLE AND ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE TIN FOIL AND PAINT SHELVES, SHELVES SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP VENTIALTION HOOD AND ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF BASEMENT FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREP AREA ONE LOOSE CEILING TILE AND ONE MISSING CEILING COVER (NEXT TO LOOSE CEILING TILE). MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING VENTILATION AND REATTACH/MAKE TIGHT FITTED SAID LOOSE CEILING TILE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DISH WASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO BAR LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROD OUT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE AND REPAIR LEAK AT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

2016-02-16 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 6
minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOUND 3 LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING SUGAR, BREAD CRUMBS AND FLOUR N...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES AT ALL TIMES. FOUND PLATES BEING USED AS SCOOPERS INSIDE LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING FLOUR, BREAD CRUMBS AND SUGAR.

critical Pest Activity

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

MUST PROVIDE AN ICE BOX COVER FOR THE ICE BOX AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPLACE RUSTY BOTTOM OF STAINLESS STEEL REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO REPAIR DAMAGED SCREEN DOOR IN FRONT OF THE ABOVE STATED DOOR.(EXTERIOR DOOR RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME).

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE TABLE ACROSS THE MEN'S RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE AT THE DESIGNATED HAND SINK ATTACHED TO THE 4-COMP SINK IN THE MOST REAR AREA ACROSS FROM WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE 3-SINK STOPPERS FOR THE MOST REAR 4-COMP SINK/WITH ATTACHED DESINGNATED HAND WASHING...

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED 2 FOOD PREP STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOODS IN THE REAR COOKING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

2015-11-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2015-10-23 Fail Canvass
8
serious Pest Activity

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1401521 DATED: 02-25-2014. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #31 - SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED, MUST INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ELEMENTS. #32 - INSTRUCTED TO ...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN COOLER (1) DOOR IN PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM LINER ON PREP SHELVES AND REPAINT SHELVES WITH RUST ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

minor Facility Condition

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

ALL LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS..

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2014-03-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

SINGLE SERVES ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, MUST INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ELEMENTS,

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. RUSTY WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS INSIDE THE MAIN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUS...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT,

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REAR UNUSED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PIPES LEAKING UNDER SINK, MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE,

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

2014-02-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
serious Sanitation

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

ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA AND INTERIOR PANELS, HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCT...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND FRONT EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, WITH OVER 1/4 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

SINGLE SERVES ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED, MUST INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ELEMENTS,

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. RUSTY WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS INSIDE THE MAIN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUS...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT,

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REAR UNUSED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PIPES LEAKING UNDER SINK, MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE,

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

2013-07-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
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minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. RUSTY WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS INSIDE THE MAIN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUS...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND FLOOR DRAIN IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT.

2013-06-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO PAPER AND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR, NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. CITATION ISSUED 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

FOUND EXIT DOOR WITH OVER 1/2 AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. RUSTY WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS INSIDE THE MAIN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RU...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING FLOOR DRAIN IN THE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND FLOOR DRAIN IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER TO STORE STOCKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING HEAVY ON THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

2012-05-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 4LBS. OF PASTA AT 64.5F, 2DOZ. EGGS AT 68.7F AND ABOUT 5LBS POTATOES AT 66.7, ABOVE FOOD ITEMS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER STATED, "FOOD WAS COOKED YESTERDAY. NO TEMPER...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED KITCHEN EXPOSED SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. FOUND TEN PIECES OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS, PARTS OF POTATOES PEELER INSIDE ABOVE SINK. INSTRUCTED SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION IS...

minor Chemical Safety

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

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK, MOP SINK AND 3PART SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING; MUST CLEAN/SANITZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST REMOVE FOIL COVERING FROM EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED BOTH 3PART SINKS FAUCETS AT PREP AREAS IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

2010-07-14 Pass Canvass
4
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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN BASEMENT BEER COOLER, REAR UP-RIGHT FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE...

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.OBSREVED THE FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR AREA NOT CLEAN IN FRONT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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.OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP KITCHEN MISSING INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be prov...

100
Mythos
100
C-manny'S Mexican Cuisine Ii, Inc.
74
D & L Snack Shop
61
Angelo'S Wine Bar
49
Soul and Smoke

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