Chicago
18
BEAT

The Grill on the Alley

909 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 · Streeterville · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
22
11 passed
Last Inspected
2020-02-04
Pass Rate
50%
6 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2020-02-04)
Failed 6 inspections (2020, 2019, 2015...)
Pest Activity issues found across 7 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 63×
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other serious
Chemical Safety minor
2020-02-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HORIZONTAL UTILITY LINES RUNNING ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE AND BAR SERVICE COUNTER PREVENTING PROPER FLOOR CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ELEVATE.

2020-01-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND ABOUT 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN DISH ROOM AND KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

minor Sanitation

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

ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, GRAY FILM BUILD UP ON INTERIOR SURFACES AROUND CHUTE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HORIZONTAL UTILITY LINES RUNNING ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE AND BAR SERVICE COUNTER PREVENTING PROPER FLOOR CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ELEVATE 6"

2019-02-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11:MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E):OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17:MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12: OBSERVED DEEP BLACK GROVES/STAINS ON THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE FRYER CABINET. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP IN ALL THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-01-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED FOOD INSIDE A REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 5# OF MAYO BASED SALAD DRESSING(50.4F) AND 2# OF CUT LEAFY GREENS(44.1F). FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE OUT OF TEMPERATURE ITEMS WI...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPERATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TWO LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALL BY THE DISHWASH MACHINE & APPROX 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE O...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DEEP BLACK GROVES/STAINS ON THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.

minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED AN EXTREME ACCUMULATION OF DUST/DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND UNDERSIDE OF THE DISHWASH MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE FRYER CABINET. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE DRY TABLE. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AREA, AND MAINTAIN THE AREA TO BE CLEAN OF CARDBOARD AND DEBRIS AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP IN ALL THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2018-02-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PANTRY LOW BOY PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 50.9 F, FOUND LOBSTER, SHRIMP, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER. AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- CUT GREENS AT 49.9 F, SHRIMP AT 48.4, LOBSTER AT 48.8 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE...

2017-08-22 Pass Canvass
7
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SUGAR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN GASKETS AT SEVERAL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

BOTTOM OF DRAWER COOLERS WITH STANDING WATER, ICE SCOOP HOLDER POOLING WATER AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

SEVERAL SECTIONS AT MAIN KITCHEN AND BAR WITH MISSING FLOOR TILES AND GROUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

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

minor Food Temperature

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

DAMAGED INSULATION AT WALK-IN COOLER COOLING LINES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN DRAWER COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

2016-09-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ONSITE FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. CHEMICAL TEST KITS MUST BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND SANITIZING CONCENTRATIONS SHOULD BE TESTED DAILY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL THE RAW WOOD AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE MAIN BAR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE HOODVENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP, DEFROST THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP, AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SODA GUN AND PROPERLY REPAIR EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREAS IN THE KITCHEN AND ALSO DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NEXT TO THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE PREP AREA AND ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

2015-12-08 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLER, (3)9OZ PORTIONED RAW BEEF USED FOR FILET STEAK SLIDERS AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.4F-48.1F. MANAGER VOLUTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. APROX. WT. 2LBS AND VALUE $2...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE OR DISCARD.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP AT THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREAS, IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA,UNDER THE LARGE DISH MACHINE, IN THE BAR AREA AND UNDER THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER, GREASE, FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE, UNDER THE LARGE DISH MACHINE, IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET, AND UNDER THE BAR. MUST ALSO REPLACE ALL SMOKE DAMAGED AND SOILED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE COFFEE STATION IN THE PREP KITCHEN. MUST MINIMIZE RECYCLING MATERIALS AND OTHER DEBRIS IN THE DOCK AREA.

2015-11-05 Pass Short Form Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE OR DISCARD.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP AT THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREAS, IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA,UNDER THE LARGE DISH MACHINE, IN THE BAR AREA AND UNDER THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER, GREASE, FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE, UNDER THE LARGE DISH MACHINE, IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET, AND UNDER THE BAR. MUST ALSO REPLACE ALL SMOKE DAMAGED AND SOILED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE COFFEE STATION IN THE PREP KITCHEN. MUST MINIMIZE RECYCLING MATERIALS AND OTHER DEBRIS IN THE DOCK AREA.

2015-10-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE OR DISCARD.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP AT THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREAS, IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA,UNDER THE LARGE DISH MACHINE, IN THE BAR AREA AND UNDER THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER, GREASE, FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE, UNDER THE LARGE DISH MACHINE, IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET, AND UNDER THE BAR. MUST ALSO REPLACE ALL SMOKE DAMAGED AND SOILED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE COFFEE STATION IN THE PREP KITCHEN. MUST MINIMIZE RECYCLING MATERIALS AND OTHER DEBRIS IN THE DOCK AREA.

2015-10-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

THE DISH MACHINE AT THE BAR IS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI-USE ITEMS DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. NOTED 0-10PPM REGISTERING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION

critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE BAR AREA, 15 IN THE SERVICE AREAS AND DINING AREA AND 5 IN THE KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY ...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE OR DISCARD.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP AT THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREAS, IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA,UNDER THE LARGE DISH MACHINE, IN THE BAR AREA AND UNDER THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER, GREASE, FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE, UNDER THE LARGE DISH MACHINE, IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET, AND UNDER THE BAR. MUST ALSO REPLACE ALL SMOKE DAMAGED AND SOILED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE COFFEE STATION IN THE PREP KITCHEN. MUST MINIMIZE RECYCLING MATERIALS AND OTHER DEBRIS IN THE DOCK AREA.

2014-06-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-06-20 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

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

NEW VIOLATION OBSERVED TODAY UPON RE-INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 40 LIVE ROACHES, ADULT AND BABY, THROUGHOUT DISH MACHINE AREA ALONG FLOOR AND BASEBOARD. OBSERVED SEVERAL OPEN HOLES AND CREVICES ALONG BASEBOARD WITH ROACH ACTIVITY. INST...

2014-05-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED FRONT DOORS WITH 1/4-1 INCH OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM IN BETWEEN THE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN RODENT PROOF EXTERIOR DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS IN THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOODS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISH ROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE BAR AND THE COOK LINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE COOKLINE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHTS ON THE COOKLINE AND BLOWN LIGHTS UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SHIELDED LIGHTING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED FACILITY SCOOPING ICE CREAM WITH NO DIPPER WELL ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DIPPER WELL OR DISCONTINUE SCOOPING ICE CREAM.

2013-08-06 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT LIQUOR STORAGE AND SMALL FOOD DRY STORAGE AREAS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURES AT MAIN KITCHEN AND MALFUNCTIONING LIGHT FIXTURE AT SMALL FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2012-10-12 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MISSING LABELED ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: ICE MAKER UPPER PANEL, ICE SCOOP HOLDER, MEAT SLICER ADN KITCHEN SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND ICE MAKER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN. STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTICED IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CELAN FLOORS AND MAITANITAN.

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING VENTS I DISH WASHING AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2011-11-15 Pass Consultation

No violations found.

2011-11-02 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Facility Condition

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

(7-42-090) NON-COMPLIANCE FROM PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION DATED 10/25/11. VIOLATION #29, REGARDING #34-FOR POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT COOK'S LINE & WAIT STAFF STATIONS, ESPECIALLY AROUND DRAINS (FROM 4/5/11 VISIT) NOT CORRECTED. A separate and distinct...

minor Sanitation

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

ICE BIN LIDS MUST BE PROVIDED AT THE BAR AREA. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

2011-10-25 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

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

(7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. NOTED 17-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AROUND THE BAR'S WAIT STAFF AREA; 12-ON WALLS AT EAST WAIT STAFF STATION OF MAIN DINING AREA; AROUND12-HOVERING INSIDE HANDSINK DRAIN AT SAME STATION; 11-ON WALLS &...

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

(7-42-090) PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 4/5/11 (REPORT #569275) CANVASS VISIT, NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. (#32-SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDSINK IN THE BAR AREA; #34-POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT COOK'S LINE & WAIT STAFF STATIONS ESPECIALLY AROUND DRAINS M...

minor Sanitation

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

ICE BIN LIDS MUST BE PROVIDED AT THE BAR AREA. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AT BAR MUST BE DE-LIMED;. INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN & ALL CABINETS AT WAIT SAFF STATIONS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thor...

minor Pest Activity

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

ALL WALLS/CEILING AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED. MISSING TILES IN DISHROOM MUST BE REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

minor Facility Condition

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

CRACKED/MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT COOK'S LINE & IN WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

HANDSINK AT EAST WAIT STAFF AREA IS SLOW DRAINING-MUST FIX. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the p...

2011-04-05 Pass Canvass
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minor Sanitation

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

SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT RIGHT SIDE OF BAR HANDSINK-MUST PROVIDE. MISSING STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK-MUST PROVIDE ALSO. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

minor Sanitation

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

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR OF VENTS AT BOTH SIDES OF DISHMACHINE, INTERIOR OF HANDSINK AT 'WAIT 'STATION, FAN GUARDS/COMPRESSORS OF COOLERS AT THE BAR, LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN, INTERIOR FLOOR OF BAR COOLER & FRYERS. All food and non-food co...

minor Sanitation

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

POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT COOK'S LINE & AT WAIT STAFF STATION, ESPECIALLY AROUND FLOOR DRAINS-MUST BE FIXED. FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES AT DRY STORAGE ROOM, IN WALK-IN COOLER & UNDER SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be const...

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS UNDER DISHMACHINE & AT WAIT STAFF STATION; DUSTY CEILING TILES AROUND VENTS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

2010-06-16 Pass Canvass
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minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP, MUST KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING MUST...

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN BAR AREA IN NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly co...

2010-02-24 Pass Canvass
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minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. MUST REPLACE

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. DUST AT AIR VENTS IN NEED OF REMOVING. MUST CLEAN AMD MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be prov...

minor Sanitation

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly co...

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Volare
100
Deli-time, L.l.c.
61
Auntie Anne'S Pretzels & Red Mango
75
Taco Bell Cantina
42
Eleaven Food Company

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