SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

THE CONGRESS HOTEL.

YOUR CALL. 50/100

520 S MICHIGAN AVE · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 23, 2026 · passed

18 of 25 inspections passed, 5 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
25
18 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
78
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Mar 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 23
2026
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON FLOOR IN BAR AREA NEXT TO AND IN BETWEEN COMPACT REFRIGERATORS AND ON WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

SEP 22
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BY THE HANDSINK ; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. WATER IS STILL LEAKING WHEN FAUCET ITS TURNED OFF.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 15
2025
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE MEN AND WOMEN BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 74.5F-80.4F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL,FOUND ABOUT 10-20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

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

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BY THE HANDSINK ; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. WATER IS STILL LEAKING WHEN FAUCET IKS TURNED OFF.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 29
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, light grayish film build-up noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Unable to locate the backflow prevention device for bar ice maker, instructed to install in an exposed location.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Peeling paint noted on ceiling above large dish machine, above clean utensils racks in main kitchen, instructed to remove and maintain.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Grease spills noted under main cook line. Instructed to clean and maintain.

JAN 13
2023
PASSED
0 violations
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JAN 6
2023
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.112(A:1&2) OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING, INSPECTOR USED A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIP TO CONFIRM AND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIP DID NOT CHANGE COLOR. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WAS 138F CONFIRMED BY A METAL STEM THERMOMETER. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (ALL EGG MENU ITEMS AND ALL BEEF MENU ITEMS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE FOR THE MENU ITEMS BY ASTREKING THESE ITEMS AND PROVIDE AN ASTREIK NEXT TO THE REMINDER ON BOTH THE BREAKFAST AND ALL DAY MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

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

4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS NOT INVERTED WHILE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.

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

4-204.115 OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE GAUGES NOT OPERABLE NOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

MAR 15
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE CONDENSER OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GLASS DEBRIS BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

MAR 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, READY TO EAT 1 POUND PAN FOOD ITEMS (CHICKEN, DICED AND SLICE TOMATO, SOFT CHEESE,EGGS ETC.) EACH INSIDE TWO POUND PAN AT 47.9-51.4 DEGREES INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP KITCHEN NEAR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 14 POUNDS $70.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES, NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. SEE VIOLATION #60

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. SEE VIOLATION #60

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED AT FOR INSPECTION PERFORMED ON 08/27/2018. #57 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES, NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. #58 PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED ON GAZEBO LICENSE FOR FACILITY.

AUG 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, REMINDER NOR DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY TO POST AND A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED CHEF WITHOUT THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT VISIBLE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 26
2017
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 29
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ABATED.

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

FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

THE WALLS/CEILING ABOVE THE VENTILATION HOOD HAS DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILING.

JUN 21
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 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

FOUND 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE NOZZLE AND BAR GUN HOLDER AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA GUNS AT THE BAR HAS OLD SYRUP BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

THE WALLS/CEILING ABOVE THE VENTILATION HOOD HAS DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILING.

APR 28
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND FOIL USED TO COVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND KEEP SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA GUNS AT THE BAR HAS OLD SYRUP BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

THE TILES IN FRONT OF THE 2-COMPARMENT SINK AREA ARE DAMAGED/BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN SAME. THE FLOORS NEED TO BE REGROUTED IN FRONT OF THE STOVE AND COOLERS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.

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

THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE REAR ABOVE AND AROUND THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 29
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS AT THE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED WALL BEHIND PREP COOLER AND UNFINISHED WALL BEHIND CLEAN POTS AND PANS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 11
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN INSIDE SURFACES AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALL NEXT TO FOOD COOKING LINE IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY.

MAY 22
2015
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 24
2014
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 17
2014
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 64.9 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATUE. COOLER WAS UNPLUGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER HAS BEEN CONNECTED AND AT 38.5 DEGREES. COOLER IS NOT BEING HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE

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

FOUND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE COOKED CHICKEN 68.7 2 POUNDS, RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES 56.3 3 POUNDS ALLFOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED HUMMUS, HOT DOGS, MEAT LOAF, SOUR CREAM.... TOTAL VALUE $500.00 50 POUNDS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMERATURE.

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

OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY REAR PREP AREA APPROX. 15-20 FLIES NOTED. MICHIGAN AVENUE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4 GAP AT BOTTOMS OF OUTER DOORS. MUST ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES AND CORRECT DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.

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

FLOORS UNDER BAR AND AROUND DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.

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

RAW WOOD ON DOORWAY IN NEED OF SEALING, DRY WALL MUST BE SEALED AND COMPLETED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

ALL LEAKS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 17
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. ALL DRINK NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

LEAK AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN WAIT AREA AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

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

ALL ICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 9
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS IN THE BAR AND UNDER/AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

OCT 2
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT FRONT OF DISHMACHINE.

SEP 25
2012
FAILED
6 violations1 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

FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 2O LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS AT LOWER LEVEL DRY STORAGE AREAS. CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector Comments: FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER FLOOR NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE.

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

Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

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

FOUND WALLS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.(SPLATTER)

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

Inspector Comments: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT FRONT OF DISHMACHINE.

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

FOUND UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AT BASEMENT STORAGE THAT MUST BE REMOVED BY ICE MACHINE.(OLD UMBRELLAS)

AUG 24
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER FLOOR NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

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

FOUND SMALL LEAK AT FRONT OF DISHMACHINE.

NOV 10
2011
PASSED
3 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. OBSERVED DARK PITS ON SURFACE OF COOKLINE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON TABLE CAN OPENER, DUST BUILD UP ON CONDENSER OF REACH IN COOLER(BY COOKLINE) AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN LOWER LEVEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

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. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT LOWER LEVEL NORTHEAST CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/KEEP FLOOR DRY.

MAR 18
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF TABLE TOPS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, DUST/FOOD BUILD UP ON SHLEVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND FOOD BUILD UP IN MEAT SLICER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

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. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE ROOM SERVICE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

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