THE MOTEL BAR.

Chicago Health Dept

600 W CHICAGO AVE · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

13 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected May 2017.

Last inspected May 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 22

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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)

Critical Food Temperature

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 12

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR REMOVE ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

JUL 5

2016

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

BAR PIPE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR REMOVE ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

DEC 17

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A LID FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.

DEC 9

2015

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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. .

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A LID FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD/CANOPY. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB.

Minor Sanitation

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 10

2015

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 17

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 11

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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 20

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL FOODS STORED IN SMALL COOLERS MUST BE COVERED.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE PIPE UNDER THE BAR HANDSINK IS LEAKING, MUST FIX.

OCT 26

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

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. MUST REPLACE ANY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 19

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

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. MUST REPLACE ANY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER AT THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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 15

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE GRILL, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE, PREP AREA WALLS WITH FOOD AND GREASE STAINS.

Minor Sanitation

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 4

2011

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AREA.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE GRILL, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE, PREP AREA WALLS WITH FOOD AND GREASE STAINS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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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