STAROPOLSKA RESTAURANT.
3028-3030 N MILWAUKEE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 20 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 212025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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 COOLING TO FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER AND MAINTAIN.
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.
MAY 152023PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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 AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER (POWDERED SUGAR, FLOUR ETC) IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR
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.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR (IN THE REAR AREA BY THE KITCHEN) NEEDS TO BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
MAR 12022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
4-202.18- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 232022FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS).
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 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,NO CITATION ISSUED. (COS).
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 OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
OBSERVED MENS WASHROOM NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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 ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. #51--OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #58 --OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 3/2/2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER EXHIBIT A.
APR 192021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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APR 52021FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 CITATION ISSUED.
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 LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. THE CHICKEN AND RICE WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. COS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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 PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE PUBLIC WOMEN TOLIET ROOM AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LOCTAED NEAR THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
MAY 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 ISSUED.
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.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING AT WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR CEILING IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NEW EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN SAID WASHROOM.
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
JAN 232018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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.
JAN 162018FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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 DIRECTLY OVER FOOD STORAGE ITMES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE SHABBY TAPE AND EITHER REPLACE PIPE WRAP OR RELOCATE FOOD STORAGE ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINANTS. (2) OBSERVED FOOD ON THE FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR PREP AREAS. OBSERVED A CUSHION ON THE FLOOR WHERE A FOOD HANDLER WAS SKINNING POTATOES WITH THE BUCKET OF SKINNED POTATOES ON THE FLOOR, SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF FOOD INCLUDING POTS OF MEAT, FLOUR, SOUP SEASONINGS AND INGREDIENTS, AND VARIOUS SAUCES. FOOD AND FOOD PREPARATION SHALL NOT BE ON THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. ALL FOOD SHALL BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. (3) OBSERVED PAINT CHIPPING FROM UNDER THE CUTING BOARD ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT ABOVE AN AREA WHERE CLEAN FRYING PANS AND DISHES ARE STORED. ON THE SIDE WALL UNDER THE SAME HOT HOLDING UNIT MENTIONED ABOVE THERE IS RUST DRIPPING NEAR THE CLEAN FRYING PANS AND DISHES MENTIONED ABOVE THAT ARE STORED UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST REMOVE RUST THAT IS DRIPPING FROM THE SIDE WALL UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND EITHER RESURFACE THE PEELING PAINT AFTER DISHES ARE RELOCATED AND NO FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, OR REPLACE HOT HOLDING UNIT. (4) ICE BINS AT THE BAR AND THE WAITER/WAITRESS STATION ARE COVERED WITH A SHEET OF PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO FIND PROPER LIDS FOR ICE BINS TO PROTECT ICE IN BETWEEN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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.
JAN 302017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP VENTIALTION HOOD AND ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF BASEMENT FLOOR.
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.
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.
JAN 232017FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP VENTIALTION HOOD AND ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF BASEMENT FLOOR.
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.
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.
FEB 162016PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 NOT LABELED. MUST PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WARNING AT ALL TIMES FOR PUBLIC VIEW.
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.
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).
MUST REPAIR HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE TABLE ACROSS THE MEN'S RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
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 SINK. MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING TOILET ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE IN THE LADIES RESTROOM(TOILET ON THE RIGHT SIDE IS IN WORKING ORDER). MUST REPAIR URINAL IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM SO AS TO FLUSH PROPERLY.(THE TOILET STALL IN MEN'S RESTROOM IS IN WORKING ORDER. MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER THE BAR 3-COMP SINK UNDER THE 3RD COMPARTMENT ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE. MUST REROUT WATER LINE AROUND THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR TO A FLOOR PAN OR PROPE FLOOR DRAIN.
OBSERVED 2 FOOD PREP STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOODS IN THE REAR COOKING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 32015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OCT 232015FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
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 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 RUST AND MAINTAIN. #41 - 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
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.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
ALL LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS..
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 52014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SINGLE SERVES ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, MUST INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ELEMENTS,
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 RUST AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT,
REAR UNUSED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PIPES LEAKING UNDER SINK, MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE,
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.
FEB 252014FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALONG RECEIPTS FROM COMPANY WHO CLEANED MACHINE, FAX #312746-4240, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
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
SINGLE SERVES ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED, MUST INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ELEMENTS,
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 RUST AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT,
REAR UNUSED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PIPES LEAKING UNDER SINK, MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE,
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.
JUL 52013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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 RUST AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND FLOOR DRAIN IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT.
JUN 272013FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 7-38-030. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PUT THE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ON THE HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION
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.
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 RUST AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
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.
LEAKING HEAVY ON THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
MAY 102012PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 TEMPERATURE LOGS. INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOODS DISCARDED. V=100. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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 ISSUED, 7-38-030.
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK, MOP SINK AND 3PART SINK.
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.
MUST CLEAN FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED BOTH 3PART SINKS FAUCETS AT PREP AREAS IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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.
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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 BASEMENT ICE MACHINE LID.
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.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP KITCHEN MISSING INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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 provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED 1 LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR KITCHEN PREP.
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