SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

THE GODFREY HOTEL CHICAGO.

BEAT. 18/100

127 W HURON ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 6, 2025 · passed

Failed 6 of 20 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
10 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
71
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jan 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 6
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 1
2025
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS:HANDSINK IN THE NORTH FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND IN THE WASHROOMS (WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM (70.4 F-74.4F).INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT HANDWASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE BAR AREA (NOT-IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.THE SAID DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
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 MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
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).

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT POTS/PANS STORED ON THE KITCHEN STORAGE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 5
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELD OF SOUTHSIDE ICE MACHINE(LEFT). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF SOUTHSIDE ICE MACHINE(LEFT) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

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

4-101.19: OBSERVED POTATOES STORED IN CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN FREEZER AND OBSERVED BOXES AND CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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

4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED RIGHT SIDE GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED RIGHT SIDE GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR.

OCT 31
2024
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELDS OF BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11: OBSERVED DISCLOSURE ON MENU NOT STATING THAT SOME ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ON MENU ARE SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED TO ADD SERVED RAW TO DISCLOSURE MENU, SHOULD STATE THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

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

4-101.19: OBSERVED POTATOES STORED IN CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN FREEZER AND OBSERVED BOXES AND CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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

4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED RIGHT SIDE GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED RIGHT SIDE GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR.

OCT 29
2024
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 72.6F AT HANDWASHING SINK #1 ON NORTHSIDE OF MEN'S WASHROOM ON FOURTH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELDS OF BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED DISCLOSURE ON MENU NOT STATING THAT SOME ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ON MENU ARE SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED TO ADD SERVED RAW TO DISCLOSURE MENU SHOUKD STATE THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

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

OBSERVED POTATOES STORED IN CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN FREEZER AND OBSERVED BOXES AND CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED RIGHT SIDE GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED RIGHT SIDE GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR.

SERIOUSSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FROM SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.

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OCT 31
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN PREP COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTIOM WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INIDE LIGHT SHILED COVERS IN DISHWASHING AREA/FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 27
2023
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA LOCATED ON THE 4TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER WITH THE MINIUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PREMISES HAS ANOTHER HAND WASHING SINK WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO FOOD PREPARATION AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN PREP COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTIOM WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INIDE LIGHT SHILED COVERS IN DISHWASHING AREA/FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 19
2022
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR CLOSER TO WINDOWS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 9
2021
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND DE-LIME EXTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. iNSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM CUTTING BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN 4TH FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AND LEAKY DRAIN PIPE ON 3-COMP SINK IN 4TH FLOOR PREP AREA. ASLO, REPAIR THE LEAKY DRAIN PIPE ON THE HANDWASHING SINK IN HE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, AND WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FEB 7
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN SOUTHEAST BAR AND AT SERVICE STATION LOCATED NEXT TO DANCE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA ON 4TH FLOOR COVERED IN RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN OR DISCARD AND REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED A WALL MOUNTED POTATO SLICER IN 4TH FLOOR PREP AREA COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON TALL, ONE DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN 4TH FLOOR DISH AREA NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN THE SOUTHEAST BAR LOCATED ON THE 4TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 30
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOOT NOTE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY MISSING " FOOD ITEMS ARE COOK TO ORDER " INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO MENU.

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

NO SUSHI RICE PH LAB TEST NO PH METER, FACILITY SERVES SUSHI, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN EITHER ONE. NO SUSHI RICE FOUND IN KITCHEN DURING INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

IN USE SPOONS STORED IN A STAGNANT WATER CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER/ SURFACE

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

DAMAGED DRAWER COOKER RUBBER GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

SEP 4
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(F) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11(A) OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS, ( STEAK, HAMBURGERS, SUSHI, TUNA TARTARE TACOS,ETC). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DISCLOSURE ON MENU.PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON WATER LINE FOR BOTH ICE MACHINES IN PREP AREA AND ON WATER LINE OF COFFEE MACHINE IN COFFEE SERVICE AREA BY BARS. INSTRUCTED THAT DEVICE MUST BE VISIBLE IN A LOCATION TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED JANITOR CLOSET NOT MAINTAINED, MOPS CLEANING EQUIMENT, SUPPLY BOXES NOT PROPERLY STORED, AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL EQUIPMENT CLEAN/MAINTAIN AREA.

AUG 9
2017
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 31
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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 FRUIT FLIES AT SMALL ROOFTOP BAR IN AND AROUND SODA GUN HOLDER ON SHELVES CONTAINING LIQUOR STORAGE AND IN AND AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK. OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 5 FRUIT FLIES AT LARGE ROOFTOP BAR. MUST ELIMINATE ALL FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN AT SMALL ROOFTOP BAR: ALL SHELVES AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF ICE BIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF SMALL BAR. OBSERVED FRENCH FRY SICEER ON WALL UNCLEAN. MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR OF SMALL BAR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 29
2016
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 22
2016
FAILED
5 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

OBSERVED 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SMALL FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND ABOVE AND BEHIND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED 1 CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

COFFEE STATION 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE ALSO WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS RUNNING WATER TIME LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK AT 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND RECALIBRATE WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS RUNNING WATER TIME TO 15 SECONDS.

FEB 23
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREP AREA BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DISHMACHINE.

FEB 23
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE OVEN, GRILL, STOVE (WITH GREASE AND DUST) AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS BEHIND THE OVEN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 18
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

FOUND NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED /DISPLAYED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW, FROM REPORT #1288218 DATED 1/7/14. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED/DISPLAYED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B).

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE OVEN, GRILL, STOVE (WITH GREASE AND DUST) AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS BEHIND THE OVEN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 7
2014
PASSED
0 violations

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