SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SU CASA.

BEAT. 18/100

49 E ONTARIO ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 20, 2026 · passed

Failed 14 of 41 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
41
23 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 14 failed
VIOLATIONS
177
includes 23 critical
RECORDS COVER
16 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 20
2026
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 18
2026
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MOP SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER/SEWAGE BACKING UP IN MENS WASHROOM URNIAL AND COMING UP INSIDE MOP SINK WHICH IS IN ADJACENT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL WASTE WATER/SEWAGE FROM SAID LOCATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

MAR 17
2026
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MOP SINK PIPE LEAKING ALSO BAR HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER/SEWAGE BACKING UP IN MENS WASHROOM URNIAL AND COMING UP INSIDE MOP SINK WHICH IS IN ADJACENT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL WASTE WATER/SEWAGE FROM SAID LOCATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED.

MAR 27
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11:OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND BASMENT WALK-IN COOLER PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

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

4-501.12: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

4-502.11(A;C): OBSERVED BASE COOLER IN REAR PREP AND REACH IN COOLER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE UNDER 41F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM TILES MISSING FROM HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18: OBSERVED IN REAR PREP HOOD FILTERS MISSING FROM VENTILATION UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-204.11: OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM DRIPPING GREASE ON TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO ELIMINATE RISK OF CONTAMINATION FROM DRIP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN HOOD SYSTEM INSTRCUTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

MAR 18
2025
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3LIVE ROACHES 1 DEAD ROACH IN DINING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACH. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND BASMENT WALK-IN COOLER PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NOTED OBSERVED BASE COOLER IN REAR PREP AND REACH IN COOLER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE UNDER 41F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM TILES MISSING FROM HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED IN REAR PREP HOOD FILTERS MISSING FROM VENTILATION UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM DRIPPING GREASE ON TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO ELIMINATE RISK OF CONTAMINATION FROM DRIP AND MAINTAIN

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN HOOD SYSTEM INSTRCUTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

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FEB 11
2025
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND BASMENT WALK-IN COOLER PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED BASE COOLER IN REAR PREP AND REACH IN COOLER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE UNDER 41F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.

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

OBSERVED RUSTED AND ENCRUSTED IN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM TILES MISSING FROM HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED IN REAR PREP HOOD FILTERS MISSING FROM VENTILATION UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM DRIPPING GREASE ON TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO ELIMINATE RISK OF CONTAMINATION FROM DRIP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN HOOD SYSTEM INSTRCUTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

FEB 4
2025
FAILED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND BASMENT WALK-IN COOLER PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED BASE COOLER IN REAR PREP AND REACH IN COOLER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE UNDER 41F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.

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

OBSERVED RUSTED AND ENCRUSTED IN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION#60

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM TILES MISSING FROM HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED IN REAR PREP HOOD FILTERS MISSING FROM VENTILATION UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM DRIPPING GREASE ON TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO ELIMINATE RISK OF CONTAMINATION FROM DRIP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN HOOD SYSTEM INSTRCUTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2588614 CONDUCTED ON 1/25/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#55)6-201.11: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN COOKLINE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES. (55)6-501.12: OBSERVED SOILED FLOORS (WITH FOOD, GREASE AND BOTTLE CAPS) UNDER THE COOKLINE AND BAR AREA FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 1
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Ice maker located in basement under a ceiling with many pipes and conduits that might leak on ice maker, instructed to install a barrier to prevent ice contamination.

JAN 25
2024
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED TWO ICE MACHINE INTERIOR DRIP PLATE HEAVILY SOILED WITH PINK AND BLACK SLIME, LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR (OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA). FACILITY MUST DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT AND 1 IN THE MAIN COOKLINE AREA. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN THE 2ND FLOOR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE ALL DEAD/ALIVE ROACHES IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDAITON VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED COOKING POTS WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACE FACING UPWARDS IN DIRECTION OF CEILING. FACILITY MUST INVERT POTS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST REPLACE LINER WITH MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

EQUIPMENT (LARGE POTS) USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED CASTER WHEELS AND EXTERIOR COOKLINE EQUIPMENT/IN BETWEEN UNITS ARE SOILED WITH FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED FLOORS (WITH FOOD, GREASE AND BOTTLE CAPS) UNDER THE COOKLINE AND BAR AREA FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR (OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA). THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LEAKING CEILING AND BROKEN TILES IN DINING SEATING AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR LEAK AND REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN COOKLINE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONLY 1 FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

APR 19
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inaccurate refrigerator thermometer in walk-in cooler, instructed to use good working ones.

FEB 16
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVER NOT CLEAN, DUST BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 21
2021
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

GASKETS ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR ARE PEELING OFF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND ARE BROKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS SO THAT THE DOOR SEALS PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND BUILDUP OF OLD CHIP CRUMBS ON SHELVING NEAR CHIP CONTAINER. FOUND OLD FOOD BUILDUP ON INTERIOR RACKS AND MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON GASKETS OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP BEHIND FRYERS ON WALL AND FLOOR, AND ON LIGHTBULB SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE 2ND FL STORAGE BY THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT/ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES; STORING THEM ON SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

SEP 23
2019
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 20
2019
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN NOT CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND DIRT NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSECTS INFESTATION NOTED IN MAIN KITCHEN, FOUND OVER 40 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING BEHIND PREP TABLES, ON WALL BEHIND DEEP FRYER, COOK LINE AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.MUST HAVE LICENSE PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020.

MINORSanitation
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

CARD BOARD BOX USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS FOR CORN CHIPS STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD CONTAINER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

BROKEN DRAIN LINES AT BAR 3-COMP SINK, WASTE WATER DRAINING ON BAR FLOOR, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-30(C) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED INSIDE AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP NOTED ON GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF RAIN WATER THAT IS DRIPPING FROM CEILING AND PIPE ABOVE STAIR CASE . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN, POOLING WATER IN BASEMENT FLOOR NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER AND ICE MAKER, STAIR CASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED THROUGH KITCHEN AREA, METAL PLATES WALL COVERING NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO FIX WALLS.

JUL 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Violation Codes: 4-602.11(B-E). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A SIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B). Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS THAT ARE EASILY READABLE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-501.111. Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED INSIDE AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK FROM UNDER THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE BAR, THE PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 2ND FL, FROM THE PIPE ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT, AND FROM UNDERNEATH THE WASHING MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE 2ND FL STORAGE BY THE ICE MACHINE, IN THE HALL BETWEEN THE REAR ENTRANCE AND THE BASEMENT, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FL STORAGE AREAS, AND THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FL ICE MACHINE STORAGE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT THE FLOOR, WALLS, AND CEILING OF THE 2ND FL STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REPAIR ALL CRACKS AND HOLES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FL. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT THAT IS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION. DETAIL CLEAN AREA. ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES AND STORE THEM ON SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN EXCESS ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Violation Codes: 8-404.13 (B:3). Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2300535 DATED 7/1/19. THE VIOLATION STATES:OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT, 1 LIVE ROACH OF THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN BY THE COOK LINE, APPROX 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FL STORAGE ROOMS, AND APPROX 25 FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED ON SITE. THE FACILITY'S PEST CONTROL PROVIDER, ECOLAB, IS ON SITE AT THIS TIME TO ELIMINATE ALL REMAINING LIVE ROACHES AND FLIES. FACILITY REMOVED THE RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEANED THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 1
2019
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

- OBSERVED A SIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN. -

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

- MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS THAT ARE EASILY READABLE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

- OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT, 1 LIVE ROACH OF THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN BY THE COOK LINE, APPROX 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FL STORAGE ROOMS, AND APPROX 25 FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED. -

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

- OBSERVED A 2" HOLE AT THE DOOR HANDLE OPENING OF THE 2ND FL STORAGE ROOM ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. -

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED INSIDE AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. -

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

- OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK FROM UNDER THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE BAR, THE PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 2ND FL, FROM THE PIPE ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT, AND FROM UNDERNEATH THE WASHING MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FL. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT THAT IS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION. DETAIL CLEAN AREA. ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES AND STORE THEM ON SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. -

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE 2ND FL STORAGE BY THE ICE MACHINE, IN THE HALL BETWEEN THE REAR ENTRANCE AND THE BASEMENT, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FL STORAGE AREAS, AND THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FL ICE MACHINE STORAGE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT THE FLOOR, WALLS, AND CEILING OF THE 2ND FL STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REPAIR ALL CRACKS AND HOLES AND MAINTAIN. -

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

JUL 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACES STAINED AND PITTED, REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED REACH IN PREP COOLER (UNDER GRILL) CONDENSER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT ALSO MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATD FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES, FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS AND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ON CEILING LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

JAN 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT HANDWASH BOWLS, FOUND WATER TEMPERATURE AT 75.5 F AT ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST REACH A MINIMAL OF 110.0 F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACE STAINED AND PITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER CUTTING BOARD SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE MACHINE ICE SCOOP NOT CLEAN(STAINED). MUST CLEAN ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTICATES MUST BE CURRENT AND ON PREMISES.

AUG 10
2017
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

UNFINISHED WOODEN SHELVES FOR BAR GALSSES, INSTRUCTED TO FINISH OR REPLACE.

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

PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN AROUND COVER HINGES AND GASKETS, SODA GUN DISPENSER HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

STANDING WATER AT BASEMENT'S FLOOR BEHIND DISH WASHING MACHINES, SAME AT CORNER OF BAR UNDER ICE BINS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY TO PREVENT INSECTS BREEDING.

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER NOT KEPT IN WARMEST PART, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WHERE IT COULD BE MONITORED.

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

COOKS AT FOOD LINE WITH BEARD NOT WERARING BEARD RESTRAINRTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES IN BAR ICE BINS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF IN A CLEAN UTENSILS.

JUN 30
2017
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND TORTILLA CHIPS BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER INSIDE A CARD BOARD BOX. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.MUST PROVIDE.

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

FOUND THE LOWER STAINLESS STEEL SHEET METAL PANEL OF THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR LOOSE AT CORNERS.MUST REPAIR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING,AS WELL AS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

FOUND THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE LIQUOR ROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT BROKEN AND WITH HOLES AT THE LOWER LEFT HAND SIDE AND IN POOR REPAIR. ALSO FOUND THE EXTERIOR BOTTOM PORTION OF THE WALK-IN COOLER CRACKED AND RUSTED WITH ROUGH SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ABOVE STATED AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO HAVE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AT ALL TIMES.

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

FOUND EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION AROUND THE EXTERIOR PIPE OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX AT THE FLOOR AS WELL AS THE FLOOR UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND EXCESSIVE BURNT GREASE ACCUMULATION AT THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND CRUMBLING/LOOSE BRICKS WITH GAPS AND HOLES WHILE VISUALLY INSPECTING THE EXTERIOR PORTION OF THE RESTAURANT BUILDING WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CRUMBLING BRICKS AND HOLES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.MUST MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND A DAMAGED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BAR 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ABOVE STATED LIGHT SHIELD.

JUN 27
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND TORTILLA CHIPS BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER INSIDE A CARD BOARD BOX. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.MUST PROVIDE.

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

FOUND THE LOWER STAINLESS STEEL SHEET METAL PANEL OF THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR LOOSE AT CORNERS.MUST REPAIR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING,AS WELL AS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

FOUND EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION AROUND THE EXTERIOR PIPE OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX AT THE FLOOR AS WELL AS THE FLOOR UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND EXCESSIVE BURNT GREASE ACCUMULATION AT THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND A DAMAGED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BAR 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ABOVE STATED LIGHT SHIELD.

OCT 18
2016
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 11
2016
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND A LARGE CONTAINER OF CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 118.6F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF CHICKEN WORTH $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: FOUND 4 LIVE ROACHES ALONG THE WALL IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET, 1 LIVE ROACH IN THE "AVOCADO ALLEY", AND 2 ROACHES OUTSIDE OF THE KITCHEN AREA NEAR THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED FOOD STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD THAT IS WORN AND CHIPPING AWAY IN LOCATIONS UNDER THE LIQUOR STORAGE BEHIND THE BAR AND SERVER STATION OUTSIDE OF THE BAR UNDER THE ICE BIN. MUST RESURFACE WOOD OR PROVIDE A NON ABSORBENT LINER TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING.

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

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FRONT, SIDES AND BACK OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE ACCUMULATION.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE CONDENSER OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILDUP.

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE WASHER AND DRYER. WATER BUILDUP MUST BE CONTAINED AND PROPERLY DRAINED OR REMOVED FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS ON THE CEILING IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RE-ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND DISCARD UNECCESSARY ITEMS FROM THE BASEMENT, 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND THE CRAWLSPACE BEHIND THE WALL OF THE KITCHEN TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

FEB 26
2016
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 19
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND RUBBISH AND FOOD DEBRIS ITEMS SCATTERED AROUND THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND TO MAINTAIN GREASE INSIDE OF RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES, AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DUMPSTERS AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

EMPTY THE GREASE CATCHER UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED FRYERS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS DRAINS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE BLOCKAGE AND DEBRIS.

JUN 18
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT FREEZER IN KICHEN OF FOOD DEBRIS.

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

CLEAN FLOORS OF 2ND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OF DEBRIS.

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

ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN 2ND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

JUL 30
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BAR WITHOUT AN EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED PREP AREA 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE AND THE PLUMBING UNDER THE RIGHT BASIN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE PREP AREA 2 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

MAY 21
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BAR WITHOUT AN EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR.

MAY 19
2014
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER IN USE AND FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 159.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180.0F. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

OBSERVED GREEN BACK DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE RODENT PROOF EXTERIOR DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE FRYERS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

AUG 1
2013
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 23
2013
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND A LIVE COCKROACH ON THE PREMISES. 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS OF THE DINING ROOM, BEHIND THE BAR AND ON THE EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. 1 LIVE COCKROACH WAS OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE WASHROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

MAY 9
2013
PASSED
0 violations
APR 29
2013
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND LITTER OUTSIDE THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS IN THE ALLEY. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES PILED UP ON THE GROUND AND EMPTY CANS OF FOOD ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ALLEY AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 157.4F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA WITH LITTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

OCT 30
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

refer to previous inspection for description.

OCT 15
2012
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #569793 DATED ON 12-28-11 FOR VIOLATION (32) MUST INSTALL LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VILATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SIDES OF 3-COM SINK WALLS. MUST CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT ABOVE ICE BIN.

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

WALLS AT SECOND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE WALLS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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

ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE BIN, INSTUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES ON A CLEAN SURFACE

DEC 28
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

LIDS MISSING AT ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA, MUST PROVIDE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

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

FLOORS AT DISHROOM & BAR AREA MUST BE KEPT DRY; DRAIN BY THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT AT ALL TIMES. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

NOV 30
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA NEED CLEANING (WATER STAINS/DIRT OBSERVED). All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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

FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT PREMISES & UNDER SHELVINGS AT 2nd FLOOR STORAGE ROOM NEED CLEANING; FLOORS AT THE BAR & DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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

THE WALLS UNDER THE DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD & AROUND THE FAUCET FIXTURES HAVE EVIDENCE OF MILDEW-MUST CLEAN & MAINTAIN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAK AT WATER LINE UNDER THE DISHMACHINE SCRAPER SINK; AT THE FAUCET BASE OF THE SAME SINK; & AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE STEAMTABLE. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.

JUL 1
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MINOROther
34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MINOROther
35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MINOROther
41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
JUN 21
2011
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED THE COOK CHANGING TASKS (I.E.-HANDLING A WIPING CLOTH THEN PLATING AN ORDER) WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS BETWEEN JOB CHANGES (7-38-010-A). INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT EVERY CHANGE IN TASKS. All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

2-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN IS SLOWLY BACKING-UP WASTE WATER ON SINK DRAINS-MUST FIX/CLEAN GREASE TRAP (7-39-030). All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.

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

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FAN GUARDS OF ALL COOLERS THRU-OUT, INTERIOR OF FRYERS & STOVE/OVEN-DUE TO GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS/DUST. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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

FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND, AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN & IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/CLUTTER/DIRT & KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. FLOOR IN BACK HALLWAY (BETWEEN THE 2-RESTAURANTS) MUST BE RE-SURFACED & SMOOTH-OUT TO PREVENT POOLING WATER & PEST BREEDING SITES. CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN MUST BE FIXED ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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

FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE, FAN GUARDS OF MOST COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST/GREASE BUILD-UP. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

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

ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY/COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. 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.

FEB 3
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MUST BE KEPT DRY. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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 provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. ALL LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST SHEILD AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER.

JAN 25
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS.

MINORSanitation
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. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INNEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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. FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MUST BE KEPT DRY.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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