THE DOCK AT MONTROSE BEACH.
4400 N SIMONDS DR · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 11 of 24 inspections. 33 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 22025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PLASTIC CUP BEING USED AS A SCOOP IN THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. MANAGER PROVIDED SCOOP WITH HANDLE.-COS.
OBSERVED SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE STORED INSIDE OF ICE IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL UTENSILS STORED WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF FOOD ITEM TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. FOOD EMPLOYEE PLACED SCOOP WITH HANDLE UP AND OUT OF FOOD ITEM.-COS.
JUL 222024FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND HAND WASHING SINK (BEHIND THE BAR) NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BEING BLOCKED BY LIQUOR BOTTLES AND GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE LIQUOR BOTTLES AND GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF THE HAND SINK. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR TEST STRIPS/STICKERS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS/PLATES (HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WITH GAUGE READING 180F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SURFACE TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE (SURFACE - 160.0F) REGISTERING THERMOMETER TO TAKE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF SODA (2) GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE INSIDE REAR ICE MACHINE SHED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE.
JUL 242023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN REACH-IN COOLER NEAR GRILL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR NEAR THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANEL ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR CEILING PANEL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
JUL 142022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 45.3 F AND 47.0 F INSIDE THE FRONT AREA WALK-IN COOLER- CEASAR DRESSING, LINE AIDI, CHIPOTLE AIOLI, SHREDDED CHEESE, SLICED CHEDDAR CHEESE, SLICED SWISS CHEESE, AND SLICED PROVOLONE CHEESE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS ARE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 80 LBS VALUED AT $150.00. SAID FRONT WALK-IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 39.0 F.
PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
PREP AREA FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT CAUSING STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND KEEP FLOOR CLEAN/DRY.
OBSERVED ONE MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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JUL 82021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-202.15 OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED: FOUND BOTH REAR SCREEN DOORS NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED TO DOOR FRAME(GAPS OF 1/4# TO 1/2" BOTTOM, SIDE AND TOP)ALSO SCREEN MESH BROKEN WITH HOLES. OBSERVED ROLLED-UP DOOR BETWEEN KITCHEN AND FRONT SERVING AREA(WHERE DOOR IS NOT PROTECTED) REMAINS OPEN AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE BY PROVIDING WINDOW WITH SCREEN MESH TO PICK UP FOOD FROM KITCHEN
3-305.11 WASTE PIPE A FEW INCHES FROM THE PREP LINE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
4-302.13 NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
4-601.11(B) MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-202.11 PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD WITH ACCUMULATION OF GRIME, DEAD INSECTS, ETC, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 62021FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
6-202.15 OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED: FOUND BOTH REAR SCREEN DOORS NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED TO DOOR FRAME(GAPS OF 1/4# TO 1/2" BOTTOM, SIDE AND TOP)ALSO SCREEN MESH BROKEN WITH HOLES. OBSERVED ROLLED-UP DOOR BETWEEN KITCHEN AND FRONT SERVING AREA(WHERE DOOR IS NOT PROTECTED) REMAINS OPEN AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE BY PROVIDING WINDOW WITH SCREEN MESH TO PICK UP FOOD FROM KITCHEN
3-305.11 WASTE PIPE A FEW INCHES FROM THE PREP LINE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
2-402.11 NOT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE RESTRAINT HAIR IN THE PREP AREA/DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
4-501.12 SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
4-302.13 NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
4-602.13 THE INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
4-601.11(B) MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
5-205.15 OBSERVED SMALL LEAK FROM PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA, REPAIR CAUSE
6-201.12 DUST, SPIDER WEBS, AND FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AREA, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
6-202.11 PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD WITH ACCUMULATION OF GRIME, DEAD INSECTS, ETC, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-21-2021,REPORT #2521654 #60)8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-5-2019, REPORT #2311829. #51) 5-204.12 OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. #55)6-501.114 OBSERVED REAR STORAGE AREA CONTAINING 2 WALK-IN COOLERS, WALK-IN FREEZER, AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN THE AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS AND INSECTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
JUN 212021FAILED18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT WASHBOWL INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM AT TEMP OF 83.7F TO 84.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F TO 120F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED ON 6-22-2021, HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED AT MEN'S WASHROOM. THE HOT WATER TANK WAS TURNED OFF DUE TO A REPAIR. PRESENTLY HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT WASHBOWLS IS 101.3F TO 105.6F.
NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT OUTSIDE BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"
TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FRESH RAW TUNA STORED INSIDE THE DRAWERS OF THE COOLER UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT TEMP OF 45.3F AND RAW CUT COD AT TEMP OF 45.1F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED OVER 20 HOUSE FLIES INSIDE THE PREP AREA ON SHELVES, BOXES, POTS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED: FOUND BOTH REAR SCREEN DOORS NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED TO DOOR FRAME(GAPS OF 1/4# TO 1/2" BOTTOM, SIDE AND TOP)ALSO SCREEN MESH BROKEN WITH HOLES. OBSERVED ROLLED-UP DOOR BETWEEN KITCHEN AND FRONT SERVING AREA(WHERE DOOR IS NOT PROTECTED) REMAINS OPEN AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE BY PROVIDING WINDOW WITH SCREEN MESH TO PICK UP FOOD FROM KITCHEN.
WASTE PIPE A FEW INCHES FROM THE PREP LINE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
NOT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE RESTRAINT HAIR IN THE PREP AREA/DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
THE INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK FROM PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA, REPAIR CAUSE
COVER FOR RECEPTACLES IS NEEDED AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE, BROKEN WITH NUMEROUS SMALL HOLES ON WALL PANELS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAID CEILING TILES, AND SEAL ALL SMALL HOLES OR REPLACE WALL PANELS.
DUST, SPIDER WEBS, AND FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AREA, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD WITH ACCUMULATION OF GRIME, DEAD INSECTS, ETC, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-5-2019, REPORT #2311829. #51) 5-204.12 OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. #55)6-501.114 OBSERVED REAR STORAGE AREA CONTAINING 2 WALK-IN COOLERS, WALK-IN FREEZER, AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN THE AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS AND INSECTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
SEP 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED AREA WITH LARGE ICE MACHINE, SMALL REFRIGERATORS, AND PREP TABLE CONTAINING GUACAMOLE AND SALSA AND SCOOPS TO SCOOP GUACAMOLE AND SALSA INTO SMALL INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS. OBSERVED TORTILLA CHIPS BEING DISPENSED INTO BASKETS FOR CUSTOMER CONSUMPTION. OBSERVED NO ACCESS TO HANDWASING SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWLES OR STOP USING AREA TO PREPARE FOOD. ALL SALSA AND GUACAMOLE AND CHIPS WILL HAVE TO BE PORTIONED IN BACK WHERE THERE IS ACCESS TO PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON HAND SINK IN MAIN COOKING AREA. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK TO PROTECT ADJACENT POTATO/FRENCH FRY SLICER AND ICE BIN.
OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER NEAR EXIT DOOR OF MAIN COOKING AREA UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR OF WATER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR OR WALK IN COOLER.: 6-501.114 OBSERVED REAR STORAGE AREA CONTAINING 2 WALK IN COOLERS, WALK IN FREEZER, AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS AND INSECTS.
OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 292019FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED AREA WITH LARGE ICE MACHINE, SMALL REFRIGERATORS, AND PREP TABLE CONTAINING GUACAMOLE AND SALSA AND SCOOPS TO SCOOP GUACAMOLE AND SALSA INTO SMALL INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS. OBSERVED TORTILLA CHIPS BEING DISPENSED INTO BASKETS FOR CUSTOMER CONSUMPTION. OBSERVED NO ACCESS TO HANDWASING SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWLES OR STOP USING AREA TO PREPARE FOOD. ALL SALSA AND GUACAMOLE AND CHIPS WILL HAVE TO BE PORTIONED IN BACK WHERE THERE IS ACCESS TO PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON HAND SINK IN MAIN COOKING AREA. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK TO PROTECT ADJACENT POTATO/FRENCH FRY SLICER AND ICE BIN.
OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE STORAGE CONTAINER UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION ON COVER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b)
6-201.11- OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER NEAR EXIT DOOR OF MAIN COOKING AREA UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR OF WATER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR OR WALK IN COOLER.: 6-501.114 OBSERVED REAR STORAGE AREA CONTAINING 2 WALK IN COOLERS, WALK IN FREEZER, AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS AND INSECTS.
OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 272019FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED COOK GRABBING AND PLATING FRENCH FRIES WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED COOKS TO STOP WHAT THEY WERE DOING AND IMMEDIATELY WASH HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED AREA WITH LARGE ICE MACHINE, SMALL REFRIGERATORS, AND PREP TABLE CONTAINING GUACAMOLE AND SALSA AND SCOOPS TO SCOOP GUACAMOLE AND SALSA INTO SMALL INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS. OBSERVED TORTILLA CHIPS BEING DISPENSED INTO BASKETS FOR CUSTOMER CONSUMPTION. OBSERVED NO ACCESS TO HANDWASING SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWLES OR STOP USING AREA TO PREPARE FOOD. ALL SALSA AND GUACAMOLE AND CHIPS WILL HAVE TO BE PORTIONED IN BACK WHERE THERE IS ACCESS TO PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON HAND SINK IN MAIN COOKING AREA. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK TO PROTECT ADJACENT POTATO/FRENCH FRY SLICER AND ICE BIN.
OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BACK UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN FAR RIGHT OR FAR LEFT COMPARTMENTS ARE DRAINED DIRTY WATER CONTAINING FOOD PARTICLES AND GREASE BACKS UP INTO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE STORAGE CONTAINER UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION ON COVER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASSE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b)
OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER NEAR EXIT DOOR OF MAIN COOKING AREA UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR OF WATER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR OR WALK IN COOLER.
OBSERVED REAR STORAGE AREA CONTAING 2 WALK IN COOLERS, WALK IN FREEZER, AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS AND INSECTS.
OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
AUG 162018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
4-501.12 NOTED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AT THE KITCHEN PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SMOOTHEN AND MAINTAINED.
4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
4-201.11 NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST ICE CREAM FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES ON THE POTATO SLICER AT THE WALL BY THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
6-201.16(A) NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11 NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ALONG PIPING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
AUG 32018FAILED16 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW GUIDELINES.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
NOTED EMPLOYEE AT THE PREP AREA WHILE SERVING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS AND NO GLOVES OR SPOONS OR TONGS. STILL WENT ON TO WIPE HANDS ON DIRTY WASH CLOTHS AT THE PREP TABLE AND CONTINUED SERVING FOOD ROOM THE COLD SERVING LINE INTO CUSTOMER PLATES. WHEN THEY FINALLY WORE THE GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. NOTED EMPLOYEE AT THE BAR SERVING LIME INSIDE CUSTOMER DRINKS WITH NO GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS EITHER. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE POLICY OF NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST USE GLOVES, SPOONS, TONGS ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010
NOTED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TIME FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS TO BE IMPROPER INSIDE THE TRAY REFRIGERATION UNITS AND INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER:-VEGGIE HAMBURGER 47.8F, TURKEY BURGER 46.9F, CHICKEN 51F, STEAK 57.2F,SHRIMP 49.1F, OCTOPUS 46.4F, SALSA 62.1F, FISH BATTER 62.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 9 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $141.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 64.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
NOTED OVER 10 LARGE FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING, EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
NOTED DIRTY WASHCLOTHS SCATTERED ALL OVER THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
NOTED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AT THE KITCHEN PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SMOOTHEN AND MAINTAINED.
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST ICE CREAM FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES ON THE POTATO SLICER AT THE WALL BY THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED EMPLOYEE USING CUP TO SCOOP ICE FROM THE ICE BIN AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO USE AN ICE SCOOP WITH THE ICE SCOOP HOLDER AT ALL TIMES.
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INSIDE ONE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE OR TWO OF THE OTHER COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)
NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ALONG PIPING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION OR PROOF OF. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION OR PROOF OF.
AUG 182017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DIRTY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. BEHIND COOKS LINE COOLERS ALONG BASE BOARDS, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. COOLERS IN THE CONCESSION AREA.
MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST REPLACE.EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALLS AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS ALONG THE COOKS LINE. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
AUG 102017FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. SERVER OBSERVED HANDLING/MOVING FRIED FISH ON A CUSTOMERS PLATE TO BE SERVED TO MAKE ROOM FOR A SAUCE CONTAINER. ALSO COOK HANDLING READY TO EAT TORTILLAS AND TOPPINGS FOR FILLED TORTILLAS. OBSERVED COOKS IMPROPER USE OF GLOVES. NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE OR AFTER EACH GLOVE USE. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES WITH ALL EMPLOYEES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
KITCHEN EXIT SCREENED DOOR IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOUND NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. TORN MESH SCREEN IN SEVERAL AREAS NOTED. BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WITH OPEN 1/2 TO 1 INCH GAPS. SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR BROKEN WITH DOOR NOT ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE AND BLOWS OPEN WITH THE BREEZE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVEL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
MUST NOT USE USED, LIVE SHELLFISH SHELLS AS FOOD CONTAINERS OR FOR FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DIRTY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALL COOLERS. THROUGHOUT LIQUOR AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND ALL STORED ITEMS IN STORAGE ROOMS BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
DIRTY, BLACKENED WALLS AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE WALL UNDER THE SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR CONCESSION AREA TWO DOOR COOLER AND COOKS LINE COOLERS.
ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS AND IN THE BAR MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
SEP 262016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRI INSIDE ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AT LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL CEILING CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL COBB WEBS AND DEAD INSECTS.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT THE 3-COMP SINK AREA WHICH DELIVERS SANITIZER AND SOAP TO THE 3-COMP SINK COMPARTMENTS.
AUG 272015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
HEAVY FROST AND ICE BUILDUP IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH CONDENSATION DRIPPING INTO A LARGE BUCKET AGAINST THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 182015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. THE SERVICE ENTRY DOOR TO THE KITCHEN IS NOT PROPERLY SEALLED WHEN THE DOOR IS PROPERLY SHUT/LOCKED UP FOR THE NIGHT: OBSERVED RIPPED TRIM AND A GAP AROUND THE TOP AND SIDE OF THE DOOR, THE DOOR SWEEP IS NOT PROPRELY SEALING THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR, AND THE SCREEN HAS RIPPED AWAY FROM THE DOOR ON THE EDGES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 HOUSE FLIES IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AND SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTED SCREEN DOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 28, 2014 ON REPORT #1482292: (35) WALLS ON PREP/SERVING AREA WITH SPIDER WEBS AND ACCUMULATE DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (36) LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
HEAVY FROST AND ICE BUILDUP IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH CONDENSATION DRIPPING INTO A LARGE BUCKET AGAINST THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
MUST SERVICE HOODVENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALSO THE LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE OF THE LARGE HOOD WHERE THE VENTS ARE LOCATED. THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS ARE SOILED WITH GREASE AND COB WEBS--MAINTAIN.
REPLACE THE DEEP GROOVED, PERMANENT STAINED BROWN CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE FOODLINE COOLER.
MUST SCRAPE THE OLD GREASE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE THE TWO PANINI IRONS CURRENTLY SOILED WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 282014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MISSING FILTER UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
: WALLS ON PREP/SERVING AREA WITH SPIDER WEBS AND ACCUMULATE DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JUL 232014FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION.STAGNATE WATER FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE ROOF OF THE UNIT DRIPPING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER INTO COOKED FOOD:CHICKEN SALAD AND TACO CHICKEN,BREAD BUNS AND TORTILLAS.FOOD WAS COVERED HOWEVER ONE FOOD CONTAINER SARAN PLASTIC WRAP WAS BROKEN AND THE OTHER WATER LEAKED TROUGH THE PLASTIC. PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE EMPLOYEE.POUNDS 22,VALUE 65. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A). MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED TO AVOID STORING ANY FOOD IN AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE LEAKAGE REPAIR WITHIN 48 BUSINESS HOURS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
WASHBOWLS INSIDE THE STAFF/CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS NOT MAINTAINED.NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT WASHBOWLS AT BOTH WASHROOMS.PRESENTLY HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 59.0F TO 59.9F.ONE OF THE MANAGER/OWNER WITH A LONG STICKS WAS ABLE TO TURN ON HOT WATER TANK SWITCH(HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED ON CEILING INSIDE STORAGE OF EACH WASHROOM).AFTER ONE HOUR OR MORE TEMPERED WATER AT 89F WAS PROVIDED AT WASH BOWLS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.SCREEN WINDOWS AT PREP /SERVING AREA NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED.GAPS OF 1/2" TO 1" ON BOTTOM TOP AND SIDE OF THE MENTIONED WINDOWS.ALSO SOME OF THE MESH WITH LARGE HOLES.SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,MESH BROKEN,ALSO IS LEFT OPENED ALL THE TIMES.OBSERVED 10 HOUSE FLIES INSIDE THE PREP AREA.WINDOW AT SERVING AREA FRAME BENT,EVEN IF IS CLOSED THE GAP ALLOWS ENTRY FOR INSECTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTED WINDOWS AND SCREEN DOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE BOX NOT MAINTAINED.A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP THE CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS,WATER AND RUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MAINTAIN AND REPAINT SAID BOX. MISSING FILTER UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
BUILD-UP ICE AND DIRTY WATER INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/DISH MACHINE.EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/DISH MACHINE. EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
WALLS ON PREP/SERVING AREA WITH SPIDER WEBS AND ACCUMULATE DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
AUG 32012PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SALAD REACH IN COOLER AND DAIRY REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT BETWEEN 46.9 AND 60.4 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLERS, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. FOUND CHEESE, PICO DE GALLO HELD INSIDE COOLER.
FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 47.1 F AND 59.9 F- CHEESE, PICO DE GALLO, SLICES CUCUMBERS, CUT TOMATOES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.
OBSERVED PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD(BY COOKLINE) IN POOR REPAIR, SURFACE WITH DARK PITS. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF SINKS AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP/DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/ALONG CORNERS.
OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
APR 82011FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT THE RESTROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOW DRAINING AND BACKS UP INTO THE LEFT ANDS RIGHT COMPARTMENTS WHEN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. MUST REPAIR.
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