SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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6855-6859 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 17, 2025 · passed

15 of 20 inspections passed, 4 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
15 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
72
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 17
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13// NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE

SEP 8
2025
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD AT KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR. RANCH DRESSING 50.2 F, BUFFALO SAUCE 51.4, PASTAS: SHELL 45.5, SPAGHETTI 46.4, AND PENNE 49.6 F, TOMATO SAUCE 51.4 F, PICO DE GALLO 49.5 F, CHIPOTLE DIPPING SAUCE 53.2 F, AND IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER: TOMATO SAUCE 50.6 F DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 21 LBS VALUED AT $125 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION

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

NOTED: CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING, RESEALING, REPLACING, AND MAINTAINING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE

SEP 23
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED PLATES IN KITCHEN STORED UPWARDS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PLATES AND UTENSILS INVERTED.

OCT 6
2023
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 14
2022
PASSED
0 violations
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JUN 2
2021
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 26
2021
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF CHICKEN RANGING FROM (44.6 F-47.7 F) .INSTRUCTED MANAGER,(TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135 F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. (COS).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT BAR NORTHEAST WALL CORNER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND AT BASEMENT ICE MAKER LOCATION AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2293763 DATED:06/18/2019 #51-OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR FIND THE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. Sep 18, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 6/2/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM ( 06/18/2019 ) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON THE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENTS ON THE MENU PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR FIND THE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT CORE VIOLATION

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION

NOV 29
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL A METAL DRAIN BOARD ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL A LID FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE TWO BARS. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE MAIN BAR.

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

MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND PIPES IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

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

LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN. OR CHANGE THE LIGHT BULBS TO SHATTERED PROOFED LIGHT BULB.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE FAUCET.

NOV 18
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS AT TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER ON IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR STORAGE AREAS BY KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS,

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVE NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT TIME OF INSPECTION,

MAY 3
2016
PASSED
0 violations
APR 22
2016
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 06/16/2015, INSPECTION REPORT # 1547192, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 38 OBSERVED NO HAND SINKS BEHIND FRONT BAR AND BANQUET BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINKS AT SAID AREAS. 45 OBSERVE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO RECEIVE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090

JUN 16
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HAND SINKS BEHIND FRONT BAR AND BANQUET BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINKS AT SAID AREAS.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO RECEIVE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.

JUN 9
2015
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS AROUND WALL BASES IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVE FOOD NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD WITH DATE AND PRODUCT NAME.

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

OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVE INTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVE WALL FAN IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING WITH MINOR BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.

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

OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS. ALSO OBSERVE OPENING BETWEEN WALL BASE AND FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENING BETWEEN FLOOR AND BASE BOARD. OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS. OBSERVED NO HAND SINKS BEHIND FRONT BAR AND BANQUET BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINKS AT SAID AREAS.

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

OBSERVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO RECEIVE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.

OCT 28
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer.

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

Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed), kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under heavy equipment in bar front bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

faucet at 3 compartment sink leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

JUN 5
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Bsmt storage shelving hat had peeling paint shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floor under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors in bsmt storage areas under storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Damaged ceiling(hole) in men's bathroom, shall be repaired/sealed.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing light shields in walk in cooler, shall be provided, missing light shields in bsmt dry storage area shall be provided.

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

APR 2
2013
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler.

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

Bsmt storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, bsmt storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler door tracks in bar area need cleaning(detailed).

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

Floors in bar area, and by atm machine not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, damaged ceiling tiles in employee bathroom, dining areas shall be replaced/repaired.

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

Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, reach in coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms need cleaning.

JUL 24
2012
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, SODA GUN HOLDER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREAE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN, STORAGES RACKS, PREP SHELVES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PIPES WITH GREASE BUILD-UP IN KITCHEN AREA, INTERIOR OF UNUSED PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE TOILET ROOM (BAR AREA).------MUST REMOVE GRAFFITI SIGNS ON CEILING INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM (BAR AREA).

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

LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO FIX FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT AND AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK WITH HEAVY WATER LEAK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR BAR AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND).

JUN 23
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.

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

Interior ice machine, cooking equipment and interior coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove any stock stored on floor.

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

Light bulb not shielded inside walk-in freezer. Instructed to install shatter proof bulb or provide sheild over bulb.

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

Unnecessary articles stored in basement and unused bar. Instructed to remove all unused articles, detail clean and elevate all supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

APR 19
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
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. RACKS INSIDE PREP COOLER BECOMING RUSTY,MUST BE REPLACED;GUN HOLDER AND CONTAINER IN BAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
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. FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN; FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
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. CEILING VENTS INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM UNCLEAN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST BE CLEAN

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