FEB 23
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE CHICAGO FIREHOUSE RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 48/100
1401 S MICHIGAN AVE · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 23, 2026 · passed
Failed 7 of 17 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Dec 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 22025PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
JUL 2
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF COOKED MUSHROOM AT 52.2F-54F, AND 3LBS OF BONE MARROW AT 46F-48F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 6LBS AT $150. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
MAR 212024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 21
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE RINSE WATER TEMPERATURE AT 156F. MUST PROVIDE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOW PROVIDING A RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F. 7-38-025. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK, RANCH, REMOULADE, COCKTAIL SAUCE ) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 60F - 64F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED UNDER COFEE DISPENSOR. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 2 GALLONS AT $40. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 55F LOCATED UNDER COFFEE STATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDS SAID COOLER AND PURCHASES NEW COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND WATER SERVICE PREP SINK ON 1ST FLOOR WITHOUT HOT WATER WHEN HOT WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON. INSTRUTED TO REPAIRE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 212023FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 21
2023
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-205.11 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH A TOOL CHEST IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DESSERT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEM AND NEVER BLOCK HAND WASHING SINKS, ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED SAID ITEM DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-601.11(A) OBSERVED A PINKISH/BLACK SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE ICE MAKER DOOR AND A MINOR BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF FLOUR WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE PRODUCT NAME FOR ALL ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. EMPLOYEE LABELED THE CONTAINER DURING THE INSPECTION.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES AND LARGE INSECTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 2 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT BAR AREA AND ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES BY THE KNIFE RACK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-904.11 OBSERVED GLASSWARE NOT INVERTED AT THE BAR IN THE BASEMENT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL GLASSWARE TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED BOXES OF LIQUOR STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S WITHOUT A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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MAR 82023FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 8
2023
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF STEAKS, BEEF BURGERS, SHELLFISH (OYSTERS)). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND ADD A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) THAT REFERS TO THE REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. MANAGER POSTED A CONSUMER ADVISORY DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED BY THE SERVING/PREP AREA, WINE GLASSES NOT INVERTED BY THE BAR AREA AND TABLES BEING PRESET WITH SILVERWARE AND GLASSWARE NOT PROTECTED NOR INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE AND PROTECT ALL SILVERWARE/GLASSWARE AT ALL TIMES IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
SEP 22020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 2
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT ABOVE THE LARGE DISHMACHINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.
AUG 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-203.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT HAND SINK IN UPSTAIRS PREP AREA BAKERY KITCHEN; ONLY A PREP ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN, INSTALL HAND SINK CONNECTED TO CITY HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED FOOD AND SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN DOWNSTAIRS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ENCASE ALL SEWER LINE AND WASTE WATER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-204.115 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING WARE WASHING REQUIREMENTS; NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE INTERNAL SURFACE OF DISH. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS, OBTAIN MEASURING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.16 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING MOP STORAGE REQUIREMENTS, MOPS STORED DOWN INSIDE UTILITY SINK AND ON FLOOR (CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE). MUST STORE PROPERLY TO MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS, WALL, STAIRS BARE CEMENT POROUS NOT EASY CLEANABLE. FLOORS AND STAIRS LEADING TO AND INSIDE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, PREP AREA INCLUDING DRY STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR SMOOTH NON POROUS EASY TO CLEAN.
JUL 302019FAILED15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 30
2019
FAILED
15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH OUT HAND SOAP AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AT HAND SINK IN FACILITY AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING HAND SINK REQUIREMENTS; NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN FRONT BAR PREP AREA HAND SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWELS) ARE REQUIRED AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT HAND SINK IN UPSTAIRS PREP AREA BAKERY KITCHEN; ONLY A PREP ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN, INSTALL HAND SINK CONNECTED TO CITY HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-501.114 (A, B, C, D, E, F: 1 & 2) OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINES LOCATED IN THE FRONT BAR WARE WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING.THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. TAG REMAINS ON MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS; MASHED POTATOES AT 121 DEGREES F INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP KITCHEN AREA (COOK LINE). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED SMALL FLIES THROUGH OUT FACILITY 40 SMALL FLIES IN WARE WASHING AREA/ , 50 SMALL FLIES IN FRONT BAR,REAR PREP, BASEMENT PREP, HALL WAY AND UTILITY SINK AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO REMOVE PEST(SMALL FLIES) FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED FOOD AND SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN DOWNSTAIRS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ENCASE ALL SEWER LINE AND WASTE WATER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH OUT TEST KIT/TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING CHEMICAL SANITIZER RESIDUAL FOR CHEMICALS UTILIZED IN FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. FACILITY OBTAINED TEST STRIPS 7/31/19.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-204.115 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING WARE WASHING REQUIREMENTS; NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE INTERNAL SURFACE OF DISH. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS, OBTAIN MEASURING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS, WALL, STAIRS BARE CEMENT POROUS NOT EASY CLEANABLE. FLOORS AND STAIRS LEADING TO AND INSIDE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, PREP AREA INCLUDING DRY STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR SMOOTH NON POROUS EASY TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.16 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING MOP STORAGE REQUIREMENTS, MOPS STORED DOWN INSIDE UTILITY SINK AND ON FLOOR (CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE). MUST STORE PROPERLY TO MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED FACILITY SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE SUMMARY REPORT MUST REMAIN DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 242018FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 24
2018
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR SIDE EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN SAID DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SIDE EXIT DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED SILVERWARE AND GLASSWARE NOT PROTECTED AND BEING PRESET ON TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT GLASSWARE AND COVER SILVERWARE OR DO NOT PRESET TABLES AND SET TABLES UPON GUEST ARRIVAL.
JAN 222018FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 22
2018
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR BAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AND AT A SANITIZING CONCENTRATION LEVEL OF 0PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT 50-100PPM AT ALL TIMES. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK AT AN IMPROPER HAND WASHING HOT WATER TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE OF THE HOT WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WAS 43.3F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK HOT WATER MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 85F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR SIDE EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN SAID DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SIDE EXIT DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED SILVERWARE AND GLASSWARE NOT PROTECTED AND BEING PRESET ON TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT GLASSWARE AND COVER SILVERWARE OR DO NOT PRESET TABLES AND SET TABLES UPON GUEST ARRIVAL.
JUL 272017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 27
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED 2 BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE, NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT, ONCE THEY ARE OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN THE MAIN PREP KITCHEN, WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE MAIN PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 192017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 19
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED A TOTAL OF 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREA: -REAR DOOR, PASTRY ROOM AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED, A 1/4 INCH GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED 2 BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE, NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT, ONCE THEY ARE OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN THE MAIN PREP KITCHEN, WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE MAIN PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 272016FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 27
2016
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND LARGE WASTE WATER CAST IRON PIPES RUNNING ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, PREP TABLE AND BAR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A CEILING OR A BARRIER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
1ST FLOOR KITCHEN WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLE WITH TILES NOT GROUTED AND HOLES. ALSO BASEMENT BAR AND PREP AREA WITH ROUGH AND UNFISHED WASLLS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS. ALSO EXPOSED INSULATION AROUND PIPES BEHIND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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