MAY 22
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE MOTEL BAR.
BEAT. 39/100
600 W CHICAGO AVE · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 22, 2017 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 13 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
6 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
70
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT 58.0F. COOLER WAS EMPTY AND DID NOT CONTAIN ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. COOLER WAS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2 DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AT WEST SIDE OF BAR. REPLACE TORN GASKET.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PANS ABOVE PIZZA OVEN UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL PIZZA PANS. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT.
JUL 122016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 12
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BURGER REACH IN COOLER (UNDER GRILL) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR REMOVE ITEMS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
JUL 52016FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
JUL 5
2016
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED BLACK DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON WALLS/CORNERS DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BURGER REACH IN COOLER (UNDER GRILL) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED PREP REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING LIGHT COVERS AT DISH WASH AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BAR PIPE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR REMOVE ITEMS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
DEC 172015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 17
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A LID FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.
DEC 92015FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 9
2015
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1527669 DATED 3/10/15. #33- FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN. #34- FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DAMAGED, NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. #35- SUPPORT BEAM IN THE BAR AND DINING AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLENABLE. MISSING PART OF THE FILTER ON THE HOOD/CANOPY. MUST REPLACE. #38-LEAKING HEAVY ON THE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE WALLS OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. .
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A LID FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER, STOVES, GRILL AND INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER,WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. ALSO BIG HOLE ON THE WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE, MUST SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD/CANOPY. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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MAR 102015PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 10
2015
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST POST/DISPLAY CUSTOMER ADVISORY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT)AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER ABD THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR,IN BETWEEN AND BEHIND THE COOLERS WITH GREASE,AND SODA SYRUP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DAMAGED, NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS UNDERNEATH THE COUNTER OF THE BAR,WITH FOOD SPLASHED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. SUPPORT BEAM IN THE BAR AND DINING AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLENABLE. MISSING PART OF THE FILTER ON THE HOOD/CANOPY. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING HEAVY ON THE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE WALLS OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 172014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 17
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED MULTI SERVE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWL ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL MULTI SERVE UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED STAINS ON CUTTING BOARD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY BY THE STOVE AND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. ALSO UNDERNEATH DISH WASHER AREA AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND BEHIND DISH WASHER SPLASHED WITH FOOD STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
JUL 112013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 11
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MEAT SLICER, SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS, ICE SCOOP HOLDER AND ICE MACHINE EXTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLS BASE IN BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, SYRUP SPILLS AND DEAD INSECTS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYESS PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE A WAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
JUL 202012PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 20
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
(7-38-005A) FOUND 2-LIQUOR BOTTLES BURIED INSIDE THE LOWER LEFT CORNER OF THE ICE BIN, WHERE THE STORED ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOTTLES & REPLACE ICE.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL FOODS STORED IN SMALL COOLERS MUST BE COVERED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING/SANITIZING: INTERIOR FLOORS & GASKETS OF SMALL COOLERS IN KITCHEN, INTERIOR OF 3-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN, MEAT SLICER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS & DISHMACHINE, & ALONG WALLBASES AROUND THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT OR CLUTTER. THE METAL PLATE FLOORING IN WALK-IN COOLER IS POPPING OUT, MUST FIX & MAKE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. ALL STOCK IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS ABOVE PREP AREA HANDSINK, BELOW THE DISHMACHINE & 3-COMP SINK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF FOOD STAINS/DIRT. THE CEMENT PILLARS IN PREP AREA MUST BE SEALED & MADE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE PIPE UNDER THE BAR HANDSINK IS LEAKING, MUST FIX.
OCT 262011PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 26
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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. MUST REPLACE ANY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE FRYER, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NEXT TO THE FRYERS, FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER AT THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
OCT 192011PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 19
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
NO SANITIZING RINSE WAS DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE (OPPM CHLORINE). UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST HAVE MACHINE REPAIRED SO THAT A SANITIZING RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE IS ACHIEVED. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES UNTIL MACHINE IS REPAIRED. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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. MUST REPLACE ANY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE FRYER, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NEXT TO THE FRYERS, FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER AT THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. OBSERVED ASHTRAYS STORED INSIDE OF THE HOSTESS STATION OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT NEAR THE PATIO. MANAGER DISCARDED THE ASHTRAYS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGER INSTRUCTED THAT NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED ON THE OUTSIDE PATIO. VIOLATION OF CLEAN AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020.
MAR 152011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 15
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE GRILL, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE, PREP AREA WALLS WITH FOOD AND GREASE STAINS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BOXES OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
MAR 42011FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 4
2011
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH-IN PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53F INSIDE OF THE COOLER. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. MUST MAINTAIN THE UNIT BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND VEGGIE BURGERS AT 49F, EGGS AT 50F, VARIOUS TYPES OF CHEESES BETWEEN 49-52F, HEAVY CREAM AT 48F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROX. 5# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST HAVE UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. REMOVE ALL ICE AND USE BAGGED ICE FROM A LICENSED SOURCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #114472 ON 5/13/10 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS (X2) AT BAR. 38/01 - THE FOLLOWING LEAKING - BAR HANDWASH BOWL PIPE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN HANDLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS (INSIDE DOORS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, BOTTOM OF COOLERS, ETC.), INTERIOR OF OVEN, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AREA.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE GRILL, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE, PREP AREA WALLS WITH FOOD AND GREASE STAINS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE DRAIN LINE HOSES CONNECTED TO THE SODA GUN HOLSTERS BEHIND THE BAR AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BOXES OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WET WIPING CLOTHS IN THE PREP AREA AND BAR MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZING BUCKETS BETWEEN USES.
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