THE ORIGINA GINO'S EAST CHICAGO.

Chicago Health Dept

500 N LA SALLE DR · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

15 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Feb 2020.

Last inspected Feb 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 18

2020

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGN LOCATED AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN BAR ON FIRST FLOOR AND BAR ON 3RD FLOOR IN COMEDY CLUB AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK ITEMS SUCH AS CONTAINERS OF CORN MEAL IN 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS WITH THE COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 2 HOLES IN THE CEILING OF STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT NEXT TO KEG COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OLD, UNUSED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS COOLERS AND A FLAT TOP GRILL BEING STORED IN ROOM NEXT TO BAR LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE FACILITY FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION.

APR 9

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE, 0PPM OBTAINED AT TEST STRIP, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

3-COMP SINK DRAIN BOARD NOT PITCHED TOWARDS THE BASIN CAUSING WATER TO POOL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JUN 22

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN AREA STAINED WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM 3RD FLOOR DISH MACHINE, WHERE LEFT DRAINBOARD MEETS THE WASHING COMPARTMENT, CAUSING WATER TO RUN ACROSS THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

JUN 15

2018

FAIL 7 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER IN 2ND FLOOR NEAR THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 56.1 F AND THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN 3RD FLOOR AT 53.4 F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLERS AND MAINTAIN THE TEMPERATURE AT 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS IN BOTH ABOVE MENTION COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER: FRESH MOZZARELLA (47.2F), REFRIED BEANS (47F), CHILI (48F) AND HUMMUS (47.3F), 5 BOTTLES OF WHIPPING CREAM AT 52.6 F, EGG WHITES AT 54.5 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE ABOVE ITEMS AT APPROXIMATELY __27_LBS WITH AN APPROXIMATE VALUE OF $150.00__THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT READING ANY CHLORINE SANITIZER. WATER ALSO SPILLS FROM MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CALLED FOR REPAIRS AND MAINTAIN THE TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Critical Facility Condition

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN MENS ROOM HAND SINK IN FIRST FLOOR. ALSO NO PAPER TOWELS AT 1ST FL BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER AND USE THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR MENS ROOMS UNTIL HOT WATER IS PROVIDED. BATHROOM PUT OUT OF ORDER. . PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.

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 OVER 40 SMALL FLIES IN KEG STORAGE AREA, WASHROOMS, 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA, KITCHEN AREA, AND IN THE HALLYWAY WHERE DIRTY DISHES ARE KEPT. PEST CONTROL NOTES ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE STANDING WATER TO AVOID PEST HARBORING. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN AREA STAINED WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

AUG 24

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BLACK STAINED CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN 1ST FLOOR BAR AND AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN 3RD FLOOD. INSTRUCTED TO RE-CAULKING. OBSERVED VARIOUS COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS NOT MAINTAINED; RUSTY EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT OF LARGE STANDING MIXER, RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS IN 3RD AND 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT MAINTAINED IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS (1) MISSING GROUTING UNDER DISH MACHINE IN 3 RD FLOOR (3) DAMAGED FLOOR IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE IN 1 ST FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED NOT WORKING/UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE EQUIPMENT, AND COOLERS TO PREVENT FOR PEST HARBORING. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN IN CLEAN AND GOOD CONDITION.

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AUG 15

2017

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO SOAP AND/OR NO PAPER TOWEL AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS: 1ST FLOOR BAR & 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA/DISH ROOM AND 3RD FLOOR BAR AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING PRACTICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK MOLD LIKE SUBSTACE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION LOCATED AT 3 RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MACHINE UNTIL THE VIOLATION IS CORRECTED. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOS VIOLATION: 7-38-005 (A)

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 LIVE PEST ACTIVITY DURING THE INSPECTION; ABOUT 20 LIVE ANTS ON FLOOR LEADING TO 1 ST FLOOR BEER WALK-IN COOLER AND ABOUT 35-40 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DISH ROOM IN 3 RD FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE CURRENT PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

Serious Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING/PREPARING FOOD AND NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES.CERTTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED APPROXIMATLY 1 HOUR AFTER INSPECTION WAS BEGUN AND AFTER FOOD WAS BEING PREPARRED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED NO LABELED VARIOUS SEASONING CONTAINERS, BULK CONTAINERS, AND PREPARED FOOD STORED IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED VARIOUS COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED INCLUDING GRILLS AND OVENS IN 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA, REFRIGERATION, FRYRERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA. HEAVILY BUILD UP WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF VARIOUS COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FOOD PREP TABLES AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT MAINTAINED IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS:(1) ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP THROUGHOUT FLOOR ON STAIRS (2) MISSING GROUTING UNDER DISH MACHINE IN 3 RD FLOOR (3) DAMAGED FLOOR IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE IN 1 ST FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR STAIRWELL LEADING TO 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OPENING/HOLES IN CEILING IN BETWEEN 2ND 3RD FLOOR STAIRS, STAINED CEILING TILES IN ELECTRIC ROOM IN 1ST FLOOR, AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES BY WINDOW IN 3 RD FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENT COVERS ABOVE DISH SHELVING UNIT IN 1ST FLOOR, ABOVE PREP COOLER IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, AND ABOVE PIZZA PREP TABLE IN 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED NOT WORKING/UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, AND UNKNOWN TOOLS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS: BAR KITCHEN IN 1ST FLOOR, REAR STORAGE ROOM IN ST FLOOR, THROUGHOUT THE STAIRS, AND 3 RD FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY TOOLS,EQUIPMENT, AND COOLERS TO PREVENT FOR PEST HARBORING. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN IN CLEAN AND GOOD CONDITION.

NOV 22

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

2ND FLOOR PREP AREA PIZZA PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON PIZZA PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS AT 2ND FLOOR PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

1ST FLOOR PREP AREA FLOOR TILES DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING TILES (X2) MISSING ABOVE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED CEILING TILES PAPER PEELING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM AT SAME FLOOR. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND PROVIDE CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.

NOV 15

2016

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

OBSERVED NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT 1ST FLOOR MENS CUSTOMER WASHROOM, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 76.9 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL MUST REACH A MINIMAL OF 85.0 F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-30.

Minor Sanitation

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

2ND FLOOR PREP AREA PIZZA PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER DOOR GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON PIZZA PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS AT 2ND FLOOR PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

1ST FLOOR PREP AREA FLOOR TILES DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MAR 4

2016

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 26

2016

FAIL 2 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 1/2 IN GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP ALSO OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES AROUND SINKS AT 3RD FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO RODENT PROOF REAR DOOR AND REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3RD FLOOR PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

JUL 6

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE SECOND FLOOR SERVICE COOLER AND FIRST FLOOR 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DUSTY CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED LEAKING PIPING AT THE BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO INSTALL HAND WASH SINKS AT ALL BARS (1ST,2ND,3RD FLOORS).

JUN 29

2015

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

NOTED EMPLOYEES WEARING GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS OR CHANGING THE GLOVES. NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES RINSED THE WASH CLOTH INSIDE THE BUCKET OF WATER, THEN CONTINUED PREPARING FOOD AND SERVING THE FOOD WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS CHANGE GLOVES WHEN CHANGING TASK OR MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER AND MUST ALWAYS WASH HANDS AFTER EACH CHANGE OF GLOVES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)

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 OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS,CEILING AND TABLE AT FIRST FLOOR BR AND SECOND FLOOR PREP AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE SECOND FLOOR SERVICE COOLER AND FIRST FLOOR 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DUSTY CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED LEAKING PIPING AT THE BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO INSTALL HAND WASH SINKS AT ALL BARS (1ST,2ND,3RD FLOORS).

SEP 18

2014

PASS 9 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT RE-USE PAPER CARDBOARD PIZZA ROUNDS AS FOOD SHIELDS. EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE PROTECTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND CLEAN STORED GLASSWARE.

Minor Sanitation

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

POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE. MISSING FLOOR TILES TO ENTRANCE OF THE DINING ROOM ON THE THIRD FLOOR. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING CEILING TILES TO ENTRANCE OF 1ST FLOOR BEER COOLER AND REAR STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 2ND FLOOR SERVICE BAR.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE 3RD FLOOR WOMANS WASHROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT THE RIGHT NOZZLE ON THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

CLEAN LINEN MUST NOT BE STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE 4TH FLOOR OFFICE.

Minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

DEC 13

2013

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 10

2013

FAIL 0 violations

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