THE NEW LOOK.

Chicago Health Dept

2544 E 83RD ST · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2024.

Last inspected Apr 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

118

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 4

2024

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARMTNENT SINK IN KITCHEN. ISTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER AIR DRYING OF FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SUFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, COOLER, FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS BEHIND UTILITY SINK IN PREP AREA, IN BAR AREA, AROUND WALL VENTS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND LIGHT SWITCHES IN PREP, STORAGE, BAR AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.

AUG 30

2023

PASS 15 violations 2 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG FRONT DOOR TOP,BOTTOM AND FRAME, REAR DOOR ALONG BOTTOM AND INTERIOR ADJACENT DOOR TO BUSINESS ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 : MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN,MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,STOVE,PREP TABLE SHELVES, SHELVING UNITS,STEAM TABLE,LEGS AND WHEEL BASES OF ALL PREP TABLES, 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,EQUIPMENT,WINDOW SILLS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPE AT KITCHEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-203. MUST INSTALL A MOPSINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,THE FACILITY MANAGER STATES IT IS LOCATED IN ADJACENT BUSINESS THAT THEY DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.1: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE STORAGE AREA WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH,CRATES ,BOTTLES AND TALL WEEDS POSSIBLE HARBORAGE AREA FOR RODENTS MUST REMOVE TRASH AND DEBRIS,CUT DOWN TALL WEEDS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN , BAR AREA AND LIQUOR ROOM

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 MUST FINISH FLOOR IN BAR AREA AND UPPER WALL NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING AT VESTIBULE ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 21

2023

FAIL 22 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC ISN'T ON SITE AT THIS TIME MUST BE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THIS TIME. PREMISES IS NOT OPENED OR OPERATING AT THIS TIME.PREMISES IS CLOSED ON MONDAYS.MUST BE ON SITE ON RE-INSPCTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKEED OR RAW (BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 35 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES UNDER BAR SERVICE COUNTER AND IN CORNER NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND A DEAD MOUSE IN A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND HOT WATER TANK.APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BAR AREA UNDER ICE BIN AND SODA GUNS,DINING AREA,CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR WALL BASE UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MOUSE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/21/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG FRONT DOOR TOP,BOTTOM AND FRAME, REAR DOOR ALONG BOTTOM AND INTERIOR ADJACENT DOOR TO BUSINESS ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN,MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FAUCET SPOUT NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH FAR LEFT & RIGHT COMPARTMENTS AT BAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED(

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,STOVE,PREP TABLE SHELVES, SHELVING UNITS,STEAM TABLE,LEGS AND WHEEL BASES OF ALL PREP TABLES, 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,EQUIPMENT,WINDOW SILLS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPE AT KITCHEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST INSTALL A MOPSINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,THE FACILITY MANAGER STATES IT IS LOCATED IN ADJACENT BUSINESS THAT THEY DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE STORAGE AREA WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH,CRATES ,BOTTLES AND TALL WEEDS POSSIBLE HARBORAGE AREA FOR RODENTS MUST REMOVE TRASH AND DEBRIS,CUT DOWN TALL WEEDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST FINISH FLOOR IN BAR AREA AND UPPER WALL NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING AT VESTIBULE ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN , BAR AREA AND LIQUOR ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 26

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AND FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH A DISCARD DATE FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKEED OR RAW (BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13 OBSERVED NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS BEING RE-USED TO STORE DRY STORAGE FOODS (FLOUR). INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AND THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS ON THE PIPES LOCATED BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS, AND THE FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS THRU OUT AND CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER ALL OF THE SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.

APR 20

2018

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE AND FRYER, BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER, STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN FLOOR IN CLOSET WHERE FREEZER LOCATED ACROSS FROM KITCHEN, CLEAN FLOOR UNDER BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN VENT ON CEILING OF KITCHEN ABOVE PREP TABLE, CLEAN PIPES ALONG WALL IN KITCHEN CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN FAN ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR TO REMOVE DIRT. SEAL HOLES IN WALL OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM BY THE TOILET.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES.

Minor Sanitation

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

ORGANIZE KITCHEN AND BEHIND BAR. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

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APR 27

2017

PASS · 0 violations

APR 19

2017

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DUMPSTER,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1953766 DATE 09-02-2016 (32)NOTED RAW WOOD SHELVING BEHIND BAR. MUST SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASLIY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION ,SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS BEHIND STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN KITCHEN AREA ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

SEP 2

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RAW WOOD SHELVING BEHIND BAR. MUST SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASLIY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMP SINK TO REMOVE SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.

MAR 24

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSREVERD THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN AROUND,BEHIND AND BETWEEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

MAY 13

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP[ FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN KITCHEN AREA

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT U[PON NEXT RE-INSPECTION

MAY 11

2015

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED,WHEN HOT AND COLD WATER IS TURNED ON THE WATER LEAKS FROM THE U-JOINT UNDERNETH SINK AND WATER RUNS INTO A BUCKET THAT IS STORED UNDERNEATH SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

THE ABOVE IS OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,TURKEY AND GRAVY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP[ FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN KITCHEN AREA

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT U[PON NEXT RE-INSPECTION

DEC 4

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FINISH CLEANING GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FOUND ON ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN FOOD PREP AREA(INSIDE AND ON EXTERIORS OF BOTH DEEP FRYERS UNDERNEATH HOOD AND ON COUNTER, ALL SHELVES, MICROWAVE, TOASTER OVEN, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HANDSINK, ALL COUNTERS, STORAGE RACKS AND ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

TABLE TOP DEEP FRYER STORED ON RACK NOT BEING USED. COOK AWARE THAT UNIT IS ONLY TO BE USED UNDERNEATH THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

NOV 19

2014

FAIL 7 violations 2 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

EVIDENCE OF ROACHES OBSERVED ON PREMISES, I LARGE ROACH FOUND CRAWLING ON LOWER SECTION OF WALL THAT IS NOT WELL CONSTRUCTED IN MEN'S WASHROOM, AND 1 LARGE ROACH SEEN ON BOTTOM SECTION OF CABINET BEHIND BAR UNDERNEATH COUNTER WHERE CD PLAYER IS LOCATED. ALSO OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG THE FLOOR BASES UNDERNEATH THE BAR, ALONG THE BASE OF THE FLOOR BETWEEN WALL AND WHITE REFRIGERATOR UNDERNEATH TV, AND ALONG FLOOR BASE IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP OPENINGS IN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT AND REQUEST SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

: REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WOODEN SHELVING UNIT IN THE PREP AREA,MUST USE A NON TOXIC PAINT AND REMOVE RUST FROM THE BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE THEREACH-IN FREEZER NEAR BAR AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MASSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FOUND ON ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN FOOD PREP AREA(INSIDE AND ON EXTERIORS OF BOTH DEEP FRYERS UNDERNEATH HOOD AND ON COUNTER, ALL SHELVES, MICROWAVE, TOASTER OVEN, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, EXPOSED HANDSINK, ALL COUNTERS, STORAGE RACKS AND ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT).

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,HAS GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON FLOORS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND NAINTAIN AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALL THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND ALONG WALL BASE OF WALLS,HAS GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP,INNSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA,ALSO COVING IN THE PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR ,MUST REPLACE COVING

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DEEP FRYING IN A TABLE TOP DEEP FRYER(GREASE BUILD-UP ON FRYER, SHELF AND WALLS IN SAME AREA), THIS UNIT MUST BE STORED UNDERNEATH AN EXHAUST SYSTEM OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES

Critical Pest Activity

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

: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN PREP AREA AND BAR AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

NOV 17

2014

FAIL 10 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT BEING USED OR PROPERLY MAINTAINED, HOT WATER FAUCET CONSTANTLY RUNS WHEN SHUT OFF AND WATER DOES NOT DRAIN FROM BASIN. MUST HAVE SINK REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING GARBAGE OBSERVED IN DUMPSTERS AND BOXES ON GROUND ALONG SIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES IN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. ALL TRASH AND BOXES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMIES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(CHICKEN, RICE, AND CANDIED YAMS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

: REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WOODEN SHELVING UNIT IN THE PREP AREA,MUST USE A NON TOXIC PAINT AND REMOVE RUST FROM THE BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE THEREACH-IN FREEZER NEAR BAR AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,HAS GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON FLOORS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND NAINTAIN AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DEEP FRYING IN A TABLE TOP DEEP FRYER(GREASE BUILD-UP ON FRYER, SHELF AND WALLS IN SAME AREA), THIS UNIT MUST BE STORED UNDERNEATH AN EXHAUST SYSTEM OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

Critical Pest Activity

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

REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN PREP AREA AND BAR AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

SEP 3

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLy HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AREA AND SERVED,SUCH AS BEANS/BLACK EYED PEAS,CHICHEN AND DRESSING,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WOODEN SHELVING UNIT IN THE PREP AREA,MUST USE A NON TOXIC PAINT AND REMOVE RUST FROM THE BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE THEREACH-IN FREEZER NEAR BAR AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,HAS GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON FLOORS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND NAINTAIN AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

Critical Pest Activity

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

REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN PREP AREA AND BAR AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

MAR 7

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR VENTILATION IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

JUN 13

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NO LABLES ON PACKAGED CAKES,PIES.MUST PROVIDE LABLES,DATES.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

JAN 14

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.OBSERVED THE BAR GUN HLODER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

AUG 18

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 SEAL HOLE IN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO SEPARATE THE BEVERAGE LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE IN BAR AREA AND PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE ICE BIN. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF STOVE AND DEEP FRYER.

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND REPLACE/PROVIDE DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND BEHIND 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. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON EQUIPMENT ABOVE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A BIN/CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

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