SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

THE PASTA BOWL.

BEAT. 34/100

1852 W NORTH AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 25, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 14 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
6 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
63
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jan 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 25
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 35 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION BEGAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COOKED PASTA HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS COOKED PASTA ($10) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS USED FOR STORAGE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS. OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST WITH BROKEN LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FREEZER CHESTS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID.

MAR 13
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COOKED PASTA IN WALK-IN COOLER AS WELL AS 2-DOOR COOLER HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45 F - 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED WORKING BOTTLE OF BLUE CHEMICAL NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF CHEMICAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ANY CONTAINER USED FOR STORING TOXIC OR POISONOUS MATERIALS ARE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. THE MANAGER LABELED CHEMICALS AS GLASS CLEANERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON FREEZER CHEST IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLER AND FREEZER GASKETS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION.

SEP 6
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF LIGHT PINK CALCIUM RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED UNAPPROVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICES HANGING FROM THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED SILVER TRAYS AND CLEAR COVERS FACING UP ON THE PREP COOLER AT THE END OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TRAYS AND COVERS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAIMINATION.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST REPLACE SOILED BAG COVERS FOR BEVERAGE DISPENSERS IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA DETACHING FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAULKING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUES AND DEBRIS NOTED ON THE FOLLOWING: THE FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT THE UPSTAIRS AND BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY, AND ON THE WALLS BEHIND PASTA PAN RACKS UPSTAIRS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 1-28-22 INSPECTION #2547099. VIOLATION 58: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.

JAN 28
2022
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE ALLEY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OF EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN ON FILE AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

JAN 21
2022
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE ALLEY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OF EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN ON FILE AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL ON THE PROCEDURE OF CHECKING CUSTOMER VACCINATION STATUS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEES VACCINATION STATUS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

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JAN 13
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS SITTING IN A PAN IN THE PREP/COOK LINE AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE (SPINACH, 50.8 DEGREE F, FRESH BROCCOLI 53.6 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING IS 41 DEGREE F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED PRODUCT. 3 LBS AND $20 VALUE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT BEHIND THE COOK/PREP LINE AND WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED SALMON BEING THAWED IN A PAN UNDER REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTED THAT VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS MUST BE THAWED OUT OF THE PACKAGE AND UNDER PROPER REFRIGERATION.

FEB 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS BUT UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY GLOVES,FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE SOAP AND HAND DYING DEVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN INVERT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE OF ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 10
2018
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEE'S CLEAN UP PLAN IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HE MUST PROVIDE OR CITATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION WILL BE ISSUED #7-38-005.

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

MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM AND FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND/OR GREASE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PREMISES HAS NO PROOF OF PROPER TRAINING ON ALLERGEN AWARENESS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090.

NOV 8
2017
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER, BEHIND SODA BOXES/LINES, AND BEHIND STORAGE RACKS.

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

OBSERVED A HOLE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT RIGHT ABOVE THE TRIM, HOLES ABOVE THE TRIM ON THE MAIN WALL IN THE BASEMENT, AND HOLES NEAR THE STAIRCASE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES, GAPS, AND CREVICES IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER, CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS, AND OTHER ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE DECORATIONS, DISCARD UNECCESSARY ITEMS, AND ELEVATE ITEMS TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING OF THE FLOORS.

JUN 22
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CHAINS AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE SANDWICH WARMER ABOVE THE GRILL AND UNDER THE HOOD VENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 11
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FRESH SLICE MOZZARELLA AT TEMP OF 46.5F; DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 46.7F; BLUE CHEESE AT TEMP OF 45.7F; SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 45.7F .FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER WHICH MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 40.5F;COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW FOOD MENTIONED DISCARDED AND DENATURED:POUNDS 10,VALUE 50

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

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED THE COOK WITH GLOVED HANDS HANDLING FOOD(READY AND NON-READY TO EAT FOOD) AND HANDLING NON FOOD SURFACE LIKE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BRINGING FOOD DOWNSTAIRS IN THE BASEMENT OPEN AND CLOSE DOOR, WIPING KNIFE WITH CLOTH,REMOVING DIRTY CUTTING BOARD AND IN BETWEEN THE MENTIONED TASK HE HANDLED READY TO EAT AND COOKED FOOD,CHOPPING OLIVE AND VEGETABLES.,WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVE AND WHEN HE REMOVED THEM NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO PUT ON A NEW PAIR GLOVES.HAND WASHING INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER. WHICH WAS EXPLAINED TO THE COOK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

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

PROVIDE A DRAIN HOSE AT POP GUN DISPENSER BY THE ICE BIN,WATER MUST DRAIN TO FLOOR DRAIN RUSTY SHELVES IN DISH ROO AND BROKEN PLASTIC SURFACE USED FOR SHEELVE LINER.NEED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN WHITE WOOD SHELVES INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA,IN BASEMENT BY THE DISH ROOM AT EAST AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

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

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BEGINING OF MINERAL BUILD UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

BROKEN WALLS BY THE MOP SINK AND IN DISH ROOM ACROSS FROM SHELVES,COVING NOT SEALED ON WALLS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS AND SEAL COVING.BASEMENT AREA

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

NO LIGHT SHIEL PROVIDED AT LIGHT BY THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

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

EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE

DEC 1
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER IN BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

APR 7
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST, DIRT AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 15
2015
FAILED
0 violations

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