THE MEDICI.

Chicago Health Dept

1327 E 57TH ST · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).

27 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Feb 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

119

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 6

2026

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

FEB 25

2025

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BLADE OF THE CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE. CORRECTED ON SITE.

DEC 9

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT IN THE KITCHEN ON THE CEILING; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST.

MAR 18

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM AND WHEELS OF THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED.

FEB 23

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM AND WHEELS OF THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED CONSTANT LEAKING FROM ONE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN, THE OTHER FAUCET HAS PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE NECK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR CONSTANT LEAKING. OBSERVED THE HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA (CORRECTED ON SITE). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED.

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JUN 28

2023

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

GLUE BOARDS IN BASEMENT WET AND SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE MINOR BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR UNDER FRONT PREP TABLE IN NEEDOF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES NEEDED FO NON SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 16

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING MACHINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOM AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.

AUG 3

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE (COS).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE.

APR 9

2020

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK NEAR WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON MILK PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

APR 2

2020

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK NEAR WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON DETERGENT LID IN CLEANING SUPPLY STORAGE AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR ROCK SALT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON MILK PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 15

2019

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 8

2019

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON STAIRS AND FLOOR OF BASEMENT SPACE BY HOT WATER TANK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

STORE ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT CAUSED BY LEAK FROM CEILING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR/SEAL LEAK AT CEILING OF BASEMENT.

DEC 27

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED SOME READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD NOT PROPERLY DATED IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE/REMINDER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE TOP LID OF LEFT ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RUST DEPOSITS ON LID AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS IN SECOND FLOOR BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED WASHBOWL SLOWLY DRAINING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WASHBOWL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RIGHT FAUCET LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

NOV 27

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY AVAILABLE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED SOME READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD NOT PROPERLY DATED IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE/REMINDER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE TOP LID OF LEFT ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RUST DEPOSITS ON LID AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS IN SECOND FLOOR BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WASHBOWL SLOWLY DRAINING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WASHBOWL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RIGHT FAUCET LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 1

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL LOOSE WALL TILE NEAR UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA AND VENTILATION FAN IN SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM.

JAN 18

2018

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 THE FOLLOWING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL UNDER ELECTRICAL BOXES AND BEHIND WOODEN BOARDS, 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND UNUSED SHELVING, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVES NEAR PIZZA BOXES, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVES, 10 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER STAIRWAY AND ON WOODEN LEDGE BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS, PREP COOLER GASKETS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, MIXERS, SLICER, SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Pest Activity

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

DEC 19

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

MAR 10

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE FAUCET NECK AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS LEAKING; REPAIR FAUCET NECK AT THE THREE COMP SINK.

SEP 8

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF EACH ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE SHELVING RACKS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND SINKS THROUGHOUT. MUST ALSO REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE OVER HEAD LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE HEAVY LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HAND SINK DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

AUG 30

2016

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 10 LIVE LARGE FLIES AROUND THE MOP SINK AND THE WALK IN COOLERS, IN THE MAIN PREP AREA, IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Serious Food Temperature

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AT THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT REGISTERING THE CORRECT TEMPERATURE DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. MUST REPAIR GAUGE TO DISPLAY THE CORRECT RINSE TEMPERATURE DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE HEAVY LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HAND SINK DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

SEP 1

2015

PASS 8 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE KNIFE STORED IN BETWEEN SINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR DELIVERY PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PIZZA PREP COOLER AND CONDIMENT PREP COOLER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN PIZZA PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS,INTERIOR OF OVEN,DISH CART & RACKS,STEAM TABLE SHELVING UNIT,GRILL TABLE,CAN OPENER BLADE,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS.WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN ALL TOILETROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL IN REAR DELIVERY PREP AREA,DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S TOILETROOM,MISSING WALL OUTLETS IN PREP AREA AND 2ND FL. DINING AREA,CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DELIVERY PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR SOME PREP COOLERS.

AUG 24

2015

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR DELIVERY PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR WHEN STEPPING ON FOOT PEDAL FOR WATER TO COME OUT THE FAUCET FELL OFF AND WATER SPRAYED EVERY WHERE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET AT HAND SINK AND USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ON SITE FOR HAND WASHING.PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR FAUCET AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

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 EVIDENCE OF APPX.50 RODENT DROPPINGS ON LEDGE UNDER DUMP WAITER,BASEMENT AREA ON WINDOW SILL LEDGES ,WOOD LEDGE BEHIND MOP SINK,ON LEDGE UNDER STAIR CASE,ALSO REAR DELIVERY DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/24/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE KNIFE STORED IN BETWEEN SINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR DELIVERY PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PIZZA PREP COOLER AND CONDIMENT PREP COOLER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN PIZZA PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS,INTERIOR OF OVEN,DISH CART & RACKS,STEAM TABLE SHELVING UNIT,GRILL TABLE,CAN OPENER BLADE,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS.WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN ALL TOILETROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL IN REAR DELIVERY PREP AREA,DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S TOILETROOM,MISSING WALL OUTLETS IN PREP AREA AND 2ND FL. DINING AREA,CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DELIVERY PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR SOME PREP COOLERS.

FEB 13

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD BY 3 COMP. SINK, NEED TO SEAL/PAINT.

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO REPAIR REAR/PREP CEILING. ALSO CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS MAIN KITCHEN,AND LIGHT SHIELDS.

MAY 9

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REFRIGERATED FOOD SRORAGE FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED REACH IN COOLER AT WAIT STATION AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF MILK,VARIOUS HOUSE DRESSINGS AND SLICED MELONS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50-53.5 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON RACKS IN REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT SHELVES WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE. REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THE ICE CREAM FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF EACH ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND DUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH SODA LINES AND REMOVE SYRUP.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PIPE FROM WATER BOOSTER DRAINING INTO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER AIR GAP. REMOVE HEAVY DUST FROM VENT COVERS IN ALL WASHROOMS AS NEEDED.

FEB 17

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, BEVERAGE MACHINES NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

GROUT FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA NEAR PIZZA OVEN, FRYERS, ETC. FLOORS NED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND GRINDER IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREAS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AS NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE CONTAINER IN SECOND FOOR BEVERAGE AREA. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FEB 10

2012

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON TABLE, FLOOR UNDER LEDGE UNDER FANS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR BASEMENT, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER BEHIND BROOMS, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG STAIRWAY IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SECOND FLOOR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, BEVERAGE MACHINES NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA NEAR PIZZA OVEN, FRYERS, ETC. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREAS. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AS NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE CONTAINER IN SECOND FLOOR BEVERAGE AREA. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

APR 15

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT WIPED DOWN.(FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.)

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINES/COFFEE MACHINES.

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