SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TANTA.

BEAT. 18/100

118 W GRAND AVE · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 10, 2025 · passed

Failed 7 of 22 inspections. 26 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
22
10 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
120
includes 26 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Jul 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 10
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13---OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

AUG 18
2025
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12---OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17---OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX ROOFTOP WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13---OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2621703 DATED: 08/05/2025 #38---6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND BASE AT CORNERS OF DOUBLE REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. #51---5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ESPRESSO MACHINES NEAR FIRST FLOOR BAR AND IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINES IN SAID AREAS SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 8/20/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 5
2025
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE ROOF TOP BAR AREA (NOT-IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.THE SAID DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE PREP LINE-COOLER AT FRONT BAR SUSHI PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.OBSERVED TUNA AT 50.5F,SALMON AT 50.9F,SLICED TOMATOES AT 50.7F AND COOKED PORK AT 46.4F-50.2F,COOKED CHICKEN AT 46.9F,COOKED RICE AT 50.3F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 35#'S OF FOOD WORTH $300.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE PREP LINE COOLER AT FRONT BAR SUSHI PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 62.4F AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58.9F.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLERS AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLERS ARE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND EQUIPMENTS IN THE BAR AREAS AND IN BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AREAS ALSO, APPROXIMATELY 4 LIVE LARGE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX ROOFTOP WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS INCLUDING ALL FLOOR DRAINS ALSO,DETAIL CLEAN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2604390 DATED:10/09/2024 #38---6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND BASE AT CORNERS OF DOUBLE REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. #51---5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ESPRESSO MACHINES NEAR FIRST FLOOR BAR AND IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINES IN SAID AREAS SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 8/12/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 9
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND BASE AT CORNERS OF DOUBLE REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-204.113: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN ROOFTOP BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ESPRESSO MACHINES NEAR FIRST FLOOR BAR AND IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINES IN SAID AREAS SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

OCT 4
2024
FAILED
13 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BARS AND WASHROOMS USED BY EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVE BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF BOTH SHIELDS OF LARGE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.114 (A, B, C, D, E, F: 1 & 2): OBSERVED ONE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR IMPROPERLY SANITIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR, LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND BASE AT CORNERS OF DOUBLE REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111: OBSERVED OVER 40 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN DISHWASHING AREA, BASEMENT HALLWAY AND BARS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/2/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-204.115: OBSERVED ERROR DISPLAYED ON WASH GAUGE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT SECOND FLOOR BAR. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED A WAREWASHING MACHINE SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE THAT INDICATES THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER IN EACH WASH TANK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-204.113: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN ROOFTOP BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ESPRESSO MACHINES NEAR FIRST FLOOR BAR AND IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINES IN SAID AREAS SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM IN BAESEMENT FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.113(B): OBSERVED DAMAGED DUMPSTER LID. OBSERVED DUMPSTER LID PUSHED INWARDS LEFT LID CREATES A LARGE OPENING, LID IS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DUMPSTER LID AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LID ON DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

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OCT 2
2024
FAILED
14 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BARS AND WASHROOMS USED BY EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVE BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF BOTH SHIELDS OF LARGE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED TWO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN BARS IMPROPERLY SANITIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN BARS, LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND BASE AT CORNERS OF DOUBLE REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 40 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN DISHWASHING AREA, BASEMENT HALLWAY AND BARS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/2/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED A RECORD OF ALL VISITS DESCRIBING ALL PEST CONTROL RELATED ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED, INCLUDING INSPECTIONS AND APPLICATIONS OF PESTICIDES OR OTHER METHODS TO CONTROL PESTS TO THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SHALL BE CONTAINED IN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAINTAINED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED ERROR DISPLAYED ON WASH GAUGE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED A WAREWASHING MACHINE SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE THAT INDICATES THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER IN EACH WASH TANK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN ROOFTOP BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ESPRESSO MACHINES NEAR FIRST FLOOR BAR AND IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINES IN SAID AREAS SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM IN BAESEMENT FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DAMAGED DUMPSTER LID. OBSERVED DUMPSTER LID PUSHED INWARDS LEFT LID CREATES A LARGE OPENING, LID IS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DUMPSTER LID AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LID ON DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

JUL 28
2023
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 20
2023
FAILED
14 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN HANDSINK NEAR STOVE TOPS. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT HAND SINK IN DISH AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED ON SITE. SEE ABOVE FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT IS SLIGHTLY SOILED ON INTERIOR DRIP PLATE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS MEASURED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE LOCATED IN THE PREP-LINE COOLER ACROSS THE GRILL AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. TEMPERATURE OF RAW BEEF MEASURED AT 68.2F, GARLIC AT 64.5F, CHEESE AT 66.2F, RAW SHRIMP AT 67.6F, CALAMARI AT 66.4F, PORK AT 67.5F, VEGGIE HOUSE MADE SAUCE AT 60.3F, LOBSTER STOCK AT 60.5F, RICE AT 68.1F, AND SLICED TOMATOES AT 63.4F. AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $120.00 AT AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT OF 55 POUNDS WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED PREP-LINE COOLER ACROSS THE GRILL AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN MEASURED AT IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE READING AT 65F. MANAGER ADJUSTED SETTING WHILE ON SITE AND TEMPERATURE WAS BROUGHT BACK DOWN TO 41F. ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS HAD BEEN DISCARDED (VIOLATION #22). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EXTERIOR 2ND FLOOR DOOR/LARGE WINDOWS IS LEFT OPEN WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS TO ENTER THROUGH. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID, AND TIGHT FITTING.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AT LEAST 7 LARGE BLACK FLYING INSECTS AND AT APPROXIMATELY AT LEAST 50 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN THE ICE MACHINE AREA AND 2ND/1ST FLOOR BAR. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE ALL LIVE LARGE BLACK FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED ON SITE.

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

CRATES USED AS STORAGE IN THE DISH AREA FOR CLEAN DISHES. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH A CONTAINER THAT IS DURABLE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAP AND PLASTIC GLOVE USED AS A DRAIN STOPPER IN THE 2ND BASIN OF THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST REMOVE PLASTIC ITEMS AND EITHER REPAIR CURRENT OR PROVIDE A PROPER DRAIN STOPPER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM PIPE LOCATED UNDER 2ND COMPARTMENT BASIN OF THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PUDDLE WATER ON FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKLINE AND DISH ARAE IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BACKBACK HUNG ON CLEAN DISH SHELVING. ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN EMPLOYEE DESIGNATED AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE ITEMS DATED ON 2/7/23; REPORT #:2570896 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. 51) 5-204.12: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON COFFEE/ESPRESSO MACHINES IN THE FACILITY. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. 53) 6-202.14: THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOES NOT HAVE A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR. ALL TOILET ROOMS LOCATED WITHIN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR. 58) 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

FEB 7
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

MEASURED BAG CRAB MEAT TEMPERATURE IN THE FOOD PREP-SINK IN BASEMENT. TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD MEASURED AT 86.6F. AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $56 AT AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT OF 2 POUNDS WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFacility Condition
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

PREVIOUSLY HAMACHI FISH IS PREPARED WITH REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING AND STORED IN THE 2-DOOR STAND UP FREEZER NEXT TO FRYER. A HACCP PLAN WAS NOT SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN A ROP OPERATION WITHOUT A VARIENCE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER ON SITE. ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED ON SITE AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $25 AND AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT VALUE OF 2 POUNDS. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO INQUIRE MORE INFORMATION AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED BAG OF CRAB MEAT RESTING IN A CONTAINER OF 90F WATER. TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD MUST BE THAWED: UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41F OR LESS; COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER AT A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70F OR BELOW AND FOR A PERIOD OF TIME THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THAWED PORTIONS OF READY-TO-EAT FOOD TO RISE ABOVE 41F; PART OF A COOKING PROCESS; OR USING A PROCEDURE IF A PORTION OF FROZEN READY-TO-EAT FOOD IS THAWED AND PREPARED FOR IMMEDIATE SERVICE IN RESPONSE TO AN INDIVIDUAL CONSUMER'S ORDER. TCS FOOD WAS DISCARDED ON SITE BY MANAGER DUE TO IMPROPER COLD HOLIDNG TEMPERATURE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON COFFEE/ESPRESSO MACHINES IN THE FACILITY. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOES NOT HAVE A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR. ALL TOILET ROOMS LOCATED WITHIN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOORS NEAR THE BASEMENT FRYER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND AREA AROUND FRYER.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 7
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM TOILET IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME INSIDE ICE MAKER USED TO PRODUCE ICE NOT USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGEMENT STATES ICE IS USED ONLY IN COOLING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 4
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND DRAINBOARDS NEAR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANTIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND IN SINGLE OCCUPANCY RESTROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2555129 DATED 5/2/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 2
2022
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEAR PASTRY STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINK IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55.6F AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT BOTH SINKS ARE CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE FOR CLAMS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF CLAMS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $50. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE AS REQUIRED BY LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT MAINTAINING IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 146.8F AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR BAR MAINTAINING IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINES SO THAT THEY SANITIZE CORRECTLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR THESE ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT BY ASTERISKING ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED TO DISCLOSURE ON BOTTOM OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND DRAINBOARDS NEAR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANTIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND IN SINGLE OCCUPANCY RESTROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SEP 29
2020
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS LOCATED IN BAR ON FIRST FLOOR, MAIN COOK LINE, AND ROOFTOP BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN AND BOWED CEILING PANELS ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

OCT 17
2019
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 10
2019
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

REFER TO VIOLATION #32

MINOROther
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

FOUND VACUUMED PACKAGED FOOD ON SITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE PROCESS UNTIL AN APPROVED HACCP PLACE IS OBTAINED. MACHINE IS TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND ABOUT 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN BASEMENT'S KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES IN AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

SPOONS STORED IN A STANDING WATER CONTAINER AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER.

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

SMALL CLEAR PLASTIC CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY FOOD CONTAINERS

OCT 2
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. -

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

3-502.12 (B), FOUND VACUUMED PACKAGED FOOD ON SITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE PROCESS UNTIL AN APPROVED HACCP PLACE IS OBTAINED. MACHINE IS TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINOROther
32. VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12, SPOONS STORED IN A STANDING WATER CONTAINER AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER.

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

4-901.11, SMALL CLEAR PLASTIC CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY FOOD CONTAINERS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.12, EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM VENT NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

AUG 14
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP AT THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE MACHINE(ICE MACHINE ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE) LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND ALL EXHAUST HOOD VENTS IN ALL RESTROOMS NOT IN WORKING ORDER. MUST REPAIR ALL EXHAUST HOOD VENTS IN ALL RESTROOMS IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR ROOFTOP AREA.

NOV 17
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED ONE PREP AREA BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINER.

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE (LEFT SIDE ICE MACHINE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE STAINS ON CEILING TILE ABOVE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND PROVIDE CEILING TILES/CEILING TILES MUST BE TIGHT FITTED AT DISHWASH AREA.

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

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED UNDER STAIR CASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

JAN 12
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

BASEMENT PREP AREA VENTILATION HOOD FILERS WITH GREASE BUILD UP ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 2ND FLOOR BAR REACH IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND INTERIOR OF 2ND FLOOR BAR REACH IN COOLER.

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

FLOOR TILES GROUT IN POOR REPAIR, LOW GROUT AT MAIN PREP AREA ALONG COOKLINE ALSO OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN AT 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2ND FLOOR BAR FLOOR DRAIN.

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

OBSERVED DUST ON WALLS AT BAR 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ONE CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE SAID DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER.

JUL 2
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE DISH MACHINE,(CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN.

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

WHEELS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND DEEP FRYER,STOVE,GRILL WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CHOPPING BOARDS, INTERIOR PANEL OF ONE OF THE ICE MAKER WITH REGULAR ICE CUBES AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR BAR AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHND THE ICE MAKERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP ARA AND FLOOR BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AND 2ND FLOOR ROOF TOP BAR NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

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

VENTILATION COVER IN ALL WASHROOMS, BASEMENT AND SECOND FLOOR WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE PREP AREA BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN THE 2ND FLOOR,NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 23
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 45.9F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NOTED GLASSES BEING WASHED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER ON THE SECOND FLOOR USING QUARTZ SANITIZER WITH READING OF 0PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, PREPARED BY OR USE BY DATE.

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

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS(PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AND DISPLAY TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE AND SERVING TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MEAT SLICER ON PREP TABLE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITH OLF FOOD PARTICLES.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS/FILTERS AT CEILING AND AT THE COOKING UNIT OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION AND DIRT. ALSO NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 23
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND CANOPY ABOVE BAR AT 2ND FLOOR NOT PROTECTING FOOD/DRINK FROM ELEMENTS. CANOPY MADE OF WOODEN SLATS. MUST INSTALL CANOPY ABOVE 2ND FLOOR BAR THAT WILL PROTECT FOOD FROM ELEMENTS. TAGGED OUTDOOR BAR AT 2ND FLOOR.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM BASEMENT.

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

EXHAUST VENTS NOT WORKING AT WOMEN RESTROOMS BASEMENT.

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