OCT 6
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE DRUNKEN BEAN.
YOUR CALL. 49/100
400 E SOUTH WATER ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 6, 2025 · passed with conditions
5 of 15 inspections passed, 2 failed, 8 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
5 passed · 8 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
60
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jun 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FACILITY. OBSEVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN LOBBY ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.5-77.5F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CHICKEN(45.9F), PASTA(55.6-60.6F), PORK(56.5F), HAM(63.3F), BEEF(53.4F), CHEESE(45.5-51.8F), PROSCIUTTO(76.3F), BACON(57.9F), GARLIC IN OIL(54.9F), MARINARA SAUCE(50.2F), HEAVY CREAM((52.3F), BUTTER(56.5F), COOKED EGGPLANT(51.1F), PEPPERONI(46.0F), ALFREDO SAUCE(52.0F), SLICED TOMATOES(51.0-53.1F),DICED TOMATOES(54.5-55.0F), SALAD MIX CONTAINING ARGULA, SPINACH AND MESCUL(47.3-49.6F), RAW EGGS IN SHELL(56.7-77.5F), CUT UP ROMAINE(52.2F), PICO DE GALLO CONTAINS DICED TOMATOES(49.3F) AND CHICKEN SALAD (50.0F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $250 WEIGHING 40LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FACILITY AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.5-52.2F. OBSERVED TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN MIDDLE PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 47.5F AND OBSERVED TWO DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT IN MIDDLE PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52.2F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. AT TIME OF RECENT INSPECTION ON 10/8/2025 TWO DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT REPLACED WITH ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT AT PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 30.2F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED DUST COATED BLACK FAN MOUNTED ON WALL NEAR ENTRANCE TO PREP AREAS IN REAR, FACING TOWARDS COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN IN SAID AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR ALONG WALL LEADING TO REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR. OBSERVED BOX OF OIL STORED ON MILK CRATE IN REAR NEXT TO PREP TABLE NEAR REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER WASHROOM IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER WASHROOM IN LOBBY FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BAGS AND SWEAT SHIRT STORED ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE AND INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS IN OTHER SUITABLE AREA OF FACILITY FOR THE ORDERLY STORAGE OF EMPLOYEE CLOTHING AND POSSESSIONS.
MAY 82025PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 8
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A:2,&B): OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.4-55.8F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, MILK(46.4-49.1F), COLD FOAM CONTAINS MILK(53.4F) AND HALF AND HALF(55.8F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $25 WEIGHING 20LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F. INSTRUCTED ONCE TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LESS E-MAIL FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST TAG REMOVAL PRIOR TO USING UNIT. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES, WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 59.4F-59.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. CORRECTED ON SITE HOT WATER RESTORED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 133.5F AND AT PREP HANDWASHING SINK 117.1F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP BETWEEN HOT WATER TANK AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
MAY 222024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 22
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE
MAY 132024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 13
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED MILK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN CAFE REACH-IN COOLER RANGING FROM 49F-57F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD MILK AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $10. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE CAFE DAIRY COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE AT 62.0F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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OCT 262023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 26
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Low temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained on CL test strips, dish machine was running on an empty sanitizer containers. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Priority violation 7-38-025.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.
NOV 42022PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 4
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:15AM TO 8:50AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND EGGS WERE PREPARED. AT 8:50AM CERTIFIED MANAGER FREDDY SAGAL ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN SANDWICH PREP COOLER. FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS. SALMON AT 71.6F, AND CHICKEN AT 46.0F INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED OATMEAL, SALT AND SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FOUR DOGS INSIDE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PREMISES NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED. SPOKE TO PERSON IN CHARGE AND HE DID NOT APPROACH INDIVIDUALS WITH DOGS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7.40.060. CITATION ISSUED
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 282021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 28
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND 7 GALLONS (56LBS) OF MILK HELD AT 52.3F AT FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO HOLD SUCH FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. MILK DISCARDED VALUED AT $20. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND PREP DOUBLE DOOR DAIRY COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE AT 61.3F, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 41F OR LOWER, PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIR FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING THERMOMETER IN REAR DOUBLE DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON COUNTER TOP, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANI BUCKET
JUL 142020FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 14
2020
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT FACILITY AT 12:15 PM. INFORMED FACILITY A ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, ICE LIKELY FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND HAVE MACHINE SERVICE, CLEANED AND SANITIZED, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
FOUND WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON VARIOUS SURFACE AREAS IN THE FRONT COFFEE/BAR PREP AREA AND REAR PREP. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND VLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP NOT CLEAN. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRI SON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON CONTACT SURFACES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 42019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NOTED NO DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER FROM NEARBY RESTAURANT (EGGY'S) ARRIVED AT FACILITY AT 9:55AM. INFORMED FACILITY A ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT ANY HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON VARIOUS SURFACE AREAS IN THE FRONT COFFEE/BAR PREP AREA AND REAR PREP. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
NOV 272019FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 27
2019
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NOTED NO DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT FACILITY AT 9:40AM. INFORMED FACILITY A ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD (AVOCADO TOAST) WITH BARE HANDS. FOOD HANDLER WAS OBSERVED CUTTING AVOCADO AND PLACING DIRECTLY ON TOAST. INSPECTOR INFORMED BOTH FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE DURING THE TIME THAT THE FOOD ITEMS MUST BE DISCARDED. FOOD HANDLER PREPARING THE MENU ITEM CONTINUED TO THEN ADD TOASTED PEPITAS AND LEAFY GREENS ON TOAST. 1LB OF AVOCADO TOAST TOTALING $17 WAS THEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED ONCE INFORMED AGAIN. INFORMED FACILITY THAT FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE DISPENSER LOCATED AT THE FRONT HANDSINK IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA. PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT ANY HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON VARIOUS SURFACE AREAS IN THE FRONT COFFEE/BAR PREP AREA AND REAR PREP. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER UTILIZED AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP STILL IN MOP BUCKET AND NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP AFTER EACH USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
SEP 122018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 12
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14, NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-204.11, NO VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING AREA WERE PORK IS BEING COOKED IN PRESSURE COOKER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VENT.
JUN 192017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 19
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION AND MAINTAIN.
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