The Daily Bar & Grill
Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record
2025-07-18 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREPARATION AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED. (SUGAR, FLOUR, SALT ETC.) MUST PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIF ITEMS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED UNDERNEATH AND ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY ON BASEMENT AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENINGS INTO CEILING AROUND PIPES ON BASEMENT ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL AND REPAINT WALLS SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.
2025-07-11 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 9 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREPARATION AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED. (SUGAR, FLOUR, SALT ETC.) MUST PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIF ITEMS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED TWO LIVE SMALL ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT AND ONE LIVE ROACH ON WALL UNDERNEATH DISHWASHER MACHINE LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AN...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED UNDERNEATH AND ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PLASTIC CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY FOODS. MUST USE DURABLE UTENSILS FOR SCOOPING DRY FOODS. OBSERVED DAMAGED DOORS GASKET AT THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY ON BASEMENT AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENINGS INTO CEILING AROUND PIPES ON BASEMENT ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL AND REPAINT WALLS SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.
2024-12-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
2024-12-06 Fail Canvass 7 ▾
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 MACHINE CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND MAIN...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT,TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (COOKED CHICKEN WINGS,GRILLED ONIONS,COOKED MUSHROOMS,CHIPOTLE MAYO ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DATE MA...
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).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE PIZZA OVEN NEXT TO THE FRYERS, AND INTERIOR OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS AND PIZZA OVEN AND DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
2023-10-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-304.11 OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
2023-10-02 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING HOT AND COLD TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 50 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN THE BAR AREA, IN THE KITCHEN AREA, AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP IN THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
2022-08-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2022-08-05 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 16 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK IN PREP AREA, BAR AND WASHROOMS.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (WHITE AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RIN...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, CORN MEAL, SALT ETC.)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR HIGH TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE TO TAKE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (QUA...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE BASEMENT BEER WALK-IN COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEER LINES WITH EXCESSIVE WHITE MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE BASEMENT BEER WALK-IN COOLER.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH SOME LITTER ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED POOLED WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT BEER WALK-IN COOLER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2021-05-07 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 6 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS AND OVEN NEXT TO THE FRYERS, AND INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 REPAIR THE VINYL BASEBOARD AGAINST THE WALL BETWEEN THE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE CORNER WALL BEHIND THE SALAD PREP COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE DEEP FRYERS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH MISSING OR INVALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
2021-04-30 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 13 ▾
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (CHIPOTLE MAYO, MAYONNAISE AND COOKED RICE) STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER BEYOND THE MAXIMUM 7 DAY USE BY DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE OR DISCARD ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS BY THE USE BY DATE MARKED ON THE...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE ...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
REPLACE THE BROKEN LID ON THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. REPLACE THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH RUST AND A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE TABLE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE UTENSIL SURFACE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS AND OVEN NEXT TO THE FRYERS, AND INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE SINK CAN DRAIN PROPERLY. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPAIR THE VINYL BASEBOARD AGAINST THE WALL BETWEEN THE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE CORNER WALL BEHIND THE SALAD PREP COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE DEEP FRYERS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH MISSING OR INVALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
2019-12-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT BY NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION-7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR FIND LOCATION OF BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALLS AROUND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT WITH WALLS CRUMBLING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WALLS AROUND ICE MACHINE
2018-10-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17-ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOS INISDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-360.11 NO WRITTEN INFORMATION ON THE UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SERVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO WRITE IT ON THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK ON SPECIFIC FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14-WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE,CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11- MUST DEFROST ONE OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19- MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.17-ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ARE AND LIQUOR ROOM MUST BE SEALED OR PAINTED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11- DAMAGED FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE GRILL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE SEALED THE FLOOR BY THE COOKING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 BIG HOLES ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM. MUST SEALED THE HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201 11- HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11- TWO BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2017-09-14 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED ONE PREP AREA BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST BULID UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND VENTILATION COVER AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES/VENTILATION COVER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE MOP SINK. SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS MUST BE COVERED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING. MUST RE-ADJUST STOPPERS SO AS WATER IS COMPLETELY HELD IN EACH COMPARTMENT.
2016-03-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN COVING IN THE KITCHEN WHERE THE WHITE WALLS MEET THE FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE PIPE THAT ENTER THE BASEMENT CEILING FROM THE KITCHEN ABOVE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
2016-02-23 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD OBSERVED: OBSERVED FOODHANDLER GRAB LETTUCE, TOMATO, AND ONION BARE HANDED AND PLACE ON A PLATE FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT THERE IS TO BE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AT ANY...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1575317, DATED 9-9-15: VIOLATION 33-"MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT," VIOLATION 34-"FIRST FLOOR PREP AREAS ALONG WALL BASE IN CORNER...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PREPPED FOODS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE KITCHEN PREP COOLERS (ALL 3). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN PREP COOLER GASKETS (ALL 3). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN COVING IN THE KITCHEN WHERE THE WHITE WALLS MEET THE FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK IN BEER COOLER, ATTACHED PIPES, AND ON THE CONDENSOR UNIT. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE PIPE THAT ENTER THE BASEMENT CEILING FROM THE KITCHEN ABOVE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AN...
2015-09-09 Pass Short Form Complaint 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FIRST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS ALONG WALL BASE IN CORNERS, BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BRICK WALL BY DISH AND PREP AREAS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL, AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED NICE AND NEATLY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LADIES TOILET COMMODE IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
2015-07-20 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FIRST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS ALONG WALL BASE IN CORNERS, BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BRICK WALL BY DISH AND PREP AREAS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL, AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED NICE AND NEATLY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LADIES TOILET COMMODE IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
2014-08-22 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, SODA GUN AND SODA GUN HOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN PREP AREA, ALONG WALL BASE IN BASEMENT AND CARPET ON STAIRS LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE CONDIMENT AND MILK COOLER IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
2013-10-11 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
DRIED FOOD STORAGE BINS/CONTAINERS INSIDE THE MAIN KITCHEN/STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR THRU-OUT THE MAIN KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO RE-SEAL, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE AT MAIN KITCHEN AND 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA BEHIND EXPOSED SINK AND ICE BIN; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. GREASE AND DUST ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLE...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MAIN KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING AT NECK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER AT SOUTH AREA IN BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
2012-10-05 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. THIN HAMBURGER AT 44.9F, BIG HAMBURGER AT 48,3F, STEAK AT 44.8F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $70.00, 8LBS TOTAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY H...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
READY TO COOK AND READY TO EAT FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUBBER GASKET ON THE TWO CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT,NOT IN GOOD REPAIR,RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CAULKING ALONG THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP T...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN AND STOVE WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING OF THE PREP COOLER WITH DUST AND MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE FORMING ON THE WALLS, AND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAC...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT,AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IST FLOOR, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON ALL FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN THE WALLS UNDENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR THE WINDOW FRAME ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE BULBS ON THE HOOD AND CEILING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP AREA. CRACKED/BROKEN CEILING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKING AREA. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAK ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET ARM CONNECTOR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR LOOSE PLUG UNDERNEATH THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN
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