Chicago
18
BEAT

The Purple Pig

500 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 · Streeterville · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Mixed record — 8 of 23 inspections passed

Inspections
23
8 passed
Last Inspected
2019-01-18
Pass Rate
35%
5 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 5 inspections (2018, 2017, 2012...)
Sanitation issues found across 45 inspections
Other issues found across 18 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 45×
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Other critical 18×
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Food Temperature critical 10×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
2019-01-18 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
7
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED FOODS ON THE COUNTER IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 1# OF GOAT CHEESE(68.7F), #1 OF FETA CHEESE(57.0F), 1# OF ROASTED EGGPLANT IN TOMATO SAUCE (64.6F). FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING ALL OF T...

serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED KIMCHI IN THE BASEMENT REAR PREP WALK IN COOLER. FACILITY STATES KIMCHI IS MADE IN HOUSE. A VARIANCE IS REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL FROM THE CDPH FOR KIMCHI PRODUCTION. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE KIMCHI. PRIORITY FOUND...

minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

SEE VIOLATION 29. NO VARIANCE OR HAACP PLAN ON SITE FOR KIMCHI. MUST CONTACT CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR VARIANCE APPROVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BASEMENT REAR PREP AREA STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE BOX WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE TOP OF THE BOX AND DRIPPING ONTO THE GROUND/ACCUMULATING IN PUDDLES. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY REMOVING ALL EXCESS GREASE AND DETAIL CLEANING THE BOX AND SURROUNDING AREA. PR...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED AND PEELING CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPLACE.

2018-10-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N)OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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 FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION...

minor Other

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

4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLEWARE NOT PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION WITH THE MOUTH PARTS OF THE TABLEWARE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT TABLEWARE FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

2018-10-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS (SALAD, BREAD) BY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NEVER ALLOW BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTEAD USE TONGS SPOONS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES AND ALWAYS WASH HANDS BETWEEN GL...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, BONE MARROW AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER; 30 LBS OF BONE MARROW AT 63F-64.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ...

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 FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION...

minor Other

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

OBSERVED TABLEWARE NOT PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION WITH THE MOUTH PARTS OF THE TABLEWARE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT TABLEWARE FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.

serious Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DISH MACHINE IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

2018-03-14 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT AT 1ST FLOOR PRE AREA AND AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT SAID AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING TILES PAINT PEELING ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING TILES/REPLACE CEILING TILES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DISHMACHINE DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR PIPE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.

2017-11-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-11-13 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE, FOUND 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP DRAWER COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 50.1F , INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLER AT 40F OR LOWER, COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLES. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST ...

critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 5LBS OF COOKED BEEF STEAKS AT 49.4, 6 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES AT 48.9.3, 5 LBS OF COOKED SQUID AT 50.1F STORED IN FRONT DRAWER COOLER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOODS AT 40F OF LOWER.C...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH FACILITIES, THE ONLY HAND WASH SINK AT REAR PREP AREA OBSTRUCTED WITH RACKS OF GLASS HOLDER, STRAINER IN SINK BOWL. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL HAND WASH SINK ALWAYS ACCESSIBLE DURING FOOD PREPARATION . CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-...

serious Food Storage & Handling

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

PREPVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2050921 DATED ON 5-23-17 FOR VIOLATION 32: (NO SNEEZE GUARD AT KITCHEN PREP COUNTER NEXT TO CUSTOMERS SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL), 35: (CEILING ABOVE PREP STATION IN BASEMENT NEXT TO ROL...

minor Sanitation

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

KITCHEN FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT MISSING GROUT, INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

2017-05-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING G PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE, FOUND PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 52.4F , INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLER AT 40F OR LOWER, COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLES. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CD...

critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 50LBS OF COOKED PORK COVERS TIGHTLY IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 49.5F, 5 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES AT 51.3, 5 LBS OF COOKED SQUID AT 51.1 STORED IN SAID COOLER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOODS...

minor Sanitation

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

NO SNEEZE GUARD AT KITCHEN PREP COUNTER NEXT TO CUSTOMERS SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING ABOVE PREP STATION IN BASEMENT NEXT TO ROLLING DOOR AND 1ST FLOOR STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER CEILING TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SEVERAL COOLER MISSING THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND KEEP IN WARMEST PART.

2016-11-18 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT PREP UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 57F BY MY THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. UNI...

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: 8 TRAYS OF TURKEY CONFIT AT 55.6F, 7 TRAYS OF COOKED MEATBALLS AT 54.9F, 10 CONTAINERS OF CALAMARI AT 54.6F, 12 CONTAINERS OF SAUSAGES AT 53.8F, SEVERAL CONTA...

critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA PREPARING READY TO EAT BEETS WITH BARE HAND CONTACT. INSTRUCTED STAFF ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS MUST WEAR GLOVES AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEES M...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER THAT WAS TAGGED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE DISHROOM TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

2016-05-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARMTENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION: THE HOT WATER CONNECTION WAS TURNED OFF, WITH COLD RUNNING WATER ONLY AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED HAND SINK. MANAGER CONTACTED A REPAIRMAN...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE REACH-IN DESSERT COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL, FLOORS OF COOLER, GASKETS, AND FOOD STORAGE RACKS TO REMOVE FOOD BUILDUP--MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE SMALL SPACE BEHIND THE COFFEE STATION IN BETWEEN THE WALL ALONG THE FLOORS AND WINDOW SILL TO REMOVE HEAVY GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP--MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER AND RUST DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE ICE MACHINES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2015-03-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BEHIND BAR. MUST PROVIDE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP AREA AND DISH ROOM. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT, REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

2014-05-12 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
1
serious Sanitation

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

FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF FOOD BEING PREPARED IN AN UNAPPROVED AREA, 264 LBS OF VARIOUS MEATS CURING IN A CURING ROOM MADE FROM A WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITHOUT A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES. ALSO, FOUND 568 LBS OF FROZEN MEAT AND ...

2014-04-08 Pass Canvass
7
minor Sanitation

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

ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED LOCATION. ALL PRE-SET UTENSILS ON TABLES MUST BE INVERTED INTO THE NAPKIN OR REMOVED FROM THE TABLE COMPLETELY. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

VENTILATION UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

2013-09-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

OBSERVED FOODS FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. FOOD SUCH AS NECK BONE GRAVY, HAM AND VEAL NECK BONES ARE BEING VACUUMED PACKAGED ON THE PREMISES WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM ONSITE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL VACUUM ...

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER AND THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN SALAD AT 50.3F, SAUSAGE AT 45.1-50.1F, PULLED PORK AT 49.8F, EGGPLANT CAPONATA AT 54.3F, PORK TRIPE...

critical Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNHYGIENIC FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ON THE COOK'S LINE USE A COMMON TOWEL FOR DRYING THEIR HANDS AFTER WASHING THEM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO DRY TH...

critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED TWO EXPOSED HANDSINKS WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH SOAP AND PAPER ...

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR ALONG THE COOK'S LINE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A WADDED UP PIECE OF PLASTIC WRAP USED TO PLUG THE DRAIN AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND USE PROPER SINK STOPPERS AT ALL SINKS. REPAIR THE SINK STOPPERS AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.

2012-12-04 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

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

HIGHT TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE TEMP AT 140F. MACHINE BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE 180F WATER TEMP OR HIGHER FOR FINAL RINSE. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG RE...

minor Chemical Safety

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

MISSING LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

CONDENSATION PIPE DRAINING IN 3-COMP SINK IN LL KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUT PIPE TO FLOOR DRAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER NOTED IN LOWER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MOVE FIXTURE AWAY FROM WALLS.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

2012-12-04 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

2012-08-23 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-08-16 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

INADEQUATE INSECT CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN FRONT KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

minor Pest Activity

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

STANDING WATER UNDER BAR SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY TO PREVENT INSECTS BREEING.

2012-06-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1138308 DATED ON 5-29-12 FOR VIOL # 26 (NO HAND WASH SINK AVAILABLE AT THE EXTENDED BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL) INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. PREP TA...

minor Chemical Safety

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

2012-05-29 Fail Canvass
6
serious Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

NO HAND WASH SINK AVAILABLE AT THE EXTENDED BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

minor Chemical Safety

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

SEVERAL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

minor Sanitation

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

TWO SMALL PREP COOLER WITH ICE BUILD-UP, DOORS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED MGR TO DEFROST COOLERS AND REPAIR DOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, DRIPPING DUCTS, ROUGH SURFACES, PIPES AND DUCTS RUNNING ALL OVER CEILING AREA, DIRT AND HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON A DOOR BEHIND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEI...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERLA PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER AND UNORGANIZED BASEMEMENT PREP/ LOCKER ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE CLUTTER.

2011-11-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-11-15 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

(7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 11-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON A WALL PILLAR BY THE BAR AREA; 9-ON WALLS & BOXES AT BASEMENT ENTRY DOOR; 5-HOVERING INSIDE A DIRTY LINEN BIN IN BASEMENT DOORWAY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/...

minor Sanitation

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

ALL STOCK MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE COLD STORAGE ROOM/COOLER & ALONG THE REAR COFFEE STATION STORAGE CORNER. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

minor Pest Activity

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

ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED. CEILING WITH MILDEW STAINS IN BASEMENT DISHROOM MUST BE REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

minor Facility Condition

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

CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD & BULB THAT IS OUT AT BASEMENT DISHROOM MUST BE FIXED/ REPLACED. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilitie...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN MOST COOLERS MUST BE REPLACED. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot fo...

2011-04-26 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. RINSE GAUGE OF HIGH TEMP. DISHMACHINE NOT WORKING-MUST FIX. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

minor Sanitation

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

DUSTY FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, & INTERIOR OF HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEED CLEANING. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized d...

minor Sanitation

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

ALL STOCK MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR AT DRY OR COLD STORAGE AREAS. FLOOR AROUND CORNERS OF WALK-IN COOLERS OR PREP TABLES NEED DETAILED CLEANING. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in g...

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT DISHROOM-MUST PROVIDE. DUSTY HOOD VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE NEED CLEANING. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WATER LEAKING AT ELBOW PIPE OF HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHROOM AREA-MUST FIX. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in acco...

2010-06-17 Pass Canvass
6
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOK...

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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP, UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIOPMENT AND IN CORNERS. MUST CLEA...

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AT FRON PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. AIR VENTS ABOVE FRONT PREP LINE IN NEED OF CLEAN...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly co...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST IN...

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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away fro...

100
Volare
100
Deli-time, L.l.c.
62
Carmine'S Clam House Inc
56
Aramark
45
Espressamente Illy/cityfront Cafe

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