SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TOMMY'S ON HIGGINS.

BEAT. 46/100

6954 W HIGGINS AVE · NORWOOD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 21, 2025 · passed

Failed 4 of 16 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
8 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
113
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jun 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 21
2025
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (BAR/KITCHEN/WASHROOMS).

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (IN THE BASEMENT) WITH DUST ACCUMULATION.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR TRASH BINS INSIDE THE WOMEN'S AND IN UNISEX HANDICAPPED WASHROOM.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

AUG 15
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY AND REMINDER STATEMENT INCORRECT ON MENUS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE.

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD TO THE RIGHT OF CUTTING BOARD AT COLD HOLD UNIT AND NEAR POTATO SLICER. RAW WOOD IS NOT PERMITTED. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS AT TOP OF BASEMENT STAIRS AND IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF ALL CHEST FREEZERS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTEMNT SINK IN KITCHEN SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL MOPS NEEP BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE, CHEST FREEZERS, SODA SYRUPS AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT. SHELVES, WALLS AND CEILING OF BASEMENTS ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD. INSTALL SMOOTH EASILY CLENABLE CEILING TO PROTECT FOOD FROM DIRT AND DUST.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 11
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS AND WALL MOUNTED POTATO CUTTER COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED CRACKED FLUSH BOX COVER AND LOOSE URINAL HANDLE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED AT REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN CEILING OF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR NEXT TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2453283 DATED 10/13/2020 NOT CORRECTED: #58 " INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (COMPLETE) CERTIFICATE." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 13
2020
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR (FRONT AND IN REAR BAR).

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK AND HANDSINK IN REAR BAR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED DRAINPIPE FROM KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK AND HANDSINK IN REAR BAR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION AND MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/SEAL FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTBULBS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (COMPLETE) CERTIFICATE.

FEB 4
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK (PREP, (2) BAR AND MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM).

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA IN POOR REPAIR (LOOSE FLOOR TILES). INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

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JAN 27
2020
FAILED
15 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK (PREP, (2) BAR AND MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM).

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING FOR FOOD DTORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DESCRIPTION OF CHEMICALS ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C)

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING-UP FROM AN OPEN FLOOR DRAIN WHEN THE WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS RELEASED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED (CORRECTED ON SITE - PLUMBER ON SITE SEE COMMENTS)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. (FLOORS BENDING). INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION AND FLOOR INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION AND DEAD INSECT ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2290400 ISSUED ON 05-23-2019 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #51 - OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK. #55 - FLOORS IN BASEMENT DIRTY THROUGHOUT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT. #55 - OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #55 - OBSERVED SMOKED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES. #56 - OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE LIGHT SHIELD. #58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED.

MAY 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICES AT MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CORE VIOLATION

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN BASEMENT DIRTY THROUGHOUT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CORE VIOLATION

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SMOKED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES. CORE VIOLATION

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE LIGHT SHIELD. CORE VIOLATION

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

JUL 11
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Instructed facility to label and date and maintain any foods out of original containers or prepped and held for longer than 24 hours.

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

Observed the floor drain under the bar three compartment sink to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the floor in the kitchen behind the two door prep cooler to have dirt and food debris accumulated. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed beer stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Instructed facility to store all items at least six inches off floors and maintain.

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

Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the front seating area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

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

Observed the light closest to the door in the kitchen to be unshielded. Instructed facility to shield and maintain.

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

Observed the front men's washroom toilet floor seal/wax o-ring to be damaged. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

JUL 3
2017
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Observed the ice machine that is used to produce ice for human consumption to have a black mold-like substance on the interior contact surfaces. Instructed facility to dispose of ice, clean and sanitize machine, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

Found not chemical test strips on site to properly test chemical sanitizer levels. Instructed facility to obtain, and maintain the proper test strips. Serious violation 7-38-030.

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

Observed previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1932567, dated 6-10-16: Violation 32- "INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BINS BEHIND FRONT BAR." Violation 33- "INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF SODA GUN HOLDER WITH SLIMY BUILD-UP BEHIND BARS." Violation 40- "INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS." Instructed to comply and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Instructed facility to label and date and maintain any foods out of original containers or prepped and held for longer than 24 hours.

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

Observed the floor drain under the bar three compartment sink to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the floor in the kitchen behind the two door prep cooler to have dirt and food debris accumulated. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed beer stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Instructed facility to store all items at least six inches off floors and maintain.

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

Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the front seating area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

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

Observed the light closest to the door in the kitchen to be unshielded. Instructed facility to shield and maintain.

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

Observed the rear bar exposed handsink cold water stuck on. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the front men's washroom toilet floor seal/wax o-ring to be damaged. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

JUN 10
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BINS BEHIND FRONT AND REAR BAR.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF SODA GUN HOLDER WITH SLIMY BUILD-UP BEHIND BARS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR BAR AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND FREEZERS..

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENT SINK. ------MUST REPAIR FAUCET NECK WITH HEAVY LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN REAR BAR AREA.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

JAN 16
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT HAS NOT BEEN MET BY FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.

JAN 9
2015
FAILED
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROVIDED WITH HANDSOAP OR HAND DRYING DEVICE. OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT HANDSOAP OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITHOUT HANDSOAP. INSTRUCTED THAT HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS AND LIQUID SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD-CHICKEN 165 F IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVICED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED7-38-012.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: 4-10-2014, REPORT #1424215: #30-BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (FLOUR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINER. #32-OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUNIMUM TIN FOIL TO COVER SHELVES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TIN FOIL ON SHELVES TOPS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. #33-OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES INSIDE FOOD WALK IN COOLER ALSO OBSEVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP IN PREP AREA UNDER GRILL AND SLICER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT. #38-NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS AT BOTH BARS. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. REAR 3 COMPARTMENTSINK COLD WATER HANDLE LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BOTH BARS AND REPAIR/MAINTAIN ALL OTHER SINKS. #42-FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOODS INSIDE FREEZER AND COOLERS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER AND STORAGE BAGS.

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

SODA GUNS AND HOLDERS, CAN OPENER, DEEP FRYER CABINET, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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

FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN IN BASEMENT AND PREP AREA AND REPAIR AND RESEAL FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN UNITS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS AND RESEAL.

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

FRONT MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS NOT PROVIDED WITH VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXHAUST FAN OR HAVE WINDOWS OPEN DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NOT CONSPICUOUS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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

UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.

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FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT HAS NOT BEEN MET BY FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.

APR 10
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED (FLOUR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINER.

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

OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL TO COVER SHELVES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TIN FOIL ON SHELVES, SHELF TOPS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES INSIDE FOOD WALK IN COOLER ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP IN PREP AREA UNDER GRILL AND SLICER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN CEILING AT REAR WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING/SEAL HOLE .

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

NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS AT BOTH BARS, NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE, FRONT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING, REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLE LEAKING AT BASE AND FRONT AREA MENS WASH ROOM HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BOTH BARS AND REPAIR/MAINTAIN ALL OTHER SINKS.

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

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER(S).

JAN 7
2013
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER AT ICE BIN BEHIND FRONT AND IN REAR BAR.---------MUST REPLACE CRACKED PLASTIC DRAIN STOPPER AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND 2 BARS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF UNUSED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN REAR BAR.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR BASEMENT.

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

LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULB.

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

MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.---------MUST FIX FAUCET NECK (WRAPPED AROUND WITH PLASTIC)AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR.-------INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN REAR AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS OR LEAVE WINDOW OPEN (FRONT AREA).

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLER AND FREEZERS.----------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN (REAR) BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION (ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT).

JUN 21
2011
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 13
2011
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Above had no proof of pest control service, pest control log book available at time of inspection on 6/13/2011, Citation #H000071344 issued with a court date of 7/21/2011, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00 AM.

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

Fund food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, coolers, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, coolers

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

Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint shall be repair/sealed, bsmt. storage shelving that had exposed raw wood shall be repair/sealed.

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, storage shelving(1st, bsmt floors)need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving(1st floor, bsmt.)not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Damaged, stained ceiling tiles in bar areas, shall be replaced, walls in kitchen prep areas need cleaning.

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

Light shields in prep area, bathrooms need cleaning.

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

Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in coolers, coolers, prep area, and bathrooms need cleaning(detailed).

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