SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TRE KRONOR RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 18/100

3258 W FOSTER AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 2, 2025 · passed

Failed 9 of 24 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
24
10 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 9 failed
VIOLATIONS
136
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since May 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 2
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114-- UNUSED COOLER IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED OR OPERATIONAL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 23
2025
FAILED
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OTHER OPENINGS IN THE KITCHEN NOT PROTECTED. KITCHEN OPEN WINDOW WITH A MISSING MESH SCREEN. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE. ALSO NOTED KITCHEN DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE PROPPED OPEN WITH TORN/MISSING PLASTIC CURTAIN. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SCREENED DOOR OR CLOSE THE KITCHEN SOLID DOOR AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS FOR CUT ORANGES. MUST USE A CLEAN, WASHABLE CONTAINER.

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE KITCHEN TWO DOOR SMALL COOLER NEAR THE EXIT DOOR (NORTH WALL) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN THE KITCHEN. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.----NOTED OPEN HOLES IN THE BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE STORED FOODS AND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL ALL AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNUSED COOLER IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED OR OPERATIONAL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 9-24-24 REPORT #2603403 NOT CORRECTED. #47--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE FRONT WAIT STATION AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.#55-OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS,BROKEN COOLERS,OLD BUCKETS/CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS STORED DIRECTLY OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR ALSO EXCESSIVE UNUSED PLUMBING SINKS ETC. STORED ON GROUND OUTSIDE REAR EAST CORNER OF THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN THE PREMISES AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 24
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE FRONT WAIT STATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114--OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS,BROKEN COOLERS,OLD BUCKETS/CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS STORED DIRECTLY OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR ALSO EXCESSIVE UNUSED PLUMBING SINKS ETC. STORED ON GROUND OUTSIDE REAR EAST CORNER OF THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN THE PREMISES AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

SEP 13
2024
FAILED
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.OBSERVED CUT TOMATOES AT 54.9F,CUT MELONS AT 52.6F,WHIPPED CREAM AT 60F,CHEESE AT 55.3F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 6#'S OF FOOD WORTH $100.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58.1F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS CUT TOMATOES AND CHEESE ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN SHELF WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND EQUIPMENTS FLYING AROUND IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.RECCOMENDATION ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND IN FRONT WAIT STATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN SO THAT ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR TEST STRIPS/STICKERS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.(HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WITH GAUGE READING FINAL RINSE AT 180F).INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SURFACE TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING SURFACE THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.(SEE COMMENTS).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED (2) MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS,BROKEN COOLERS,OLD BUCKETS/CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS STORED DIRECTLY OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR ALSO EXCESSIVE UNUSED PLUMBING SINKS ETC. STORED ON GROUND OUTSIDE REAR EAST CORNER OF THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN THE PREMISES AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

JUN 29
2023
PASSED
0 violations
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JUN 14
2023
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SALMON AND POTATO CASSEROLE HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED CASSEROLE 5 POUNDS ($115) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY NEAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED STORAGE COOLER OUTSIDE IN GARDEN/ PATIO AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL LOCK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY NON-EMPLOYEES.

MAR 3
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL LIME BUILD-UP.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT, BREADCRUMBS ETC)

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

OCT 21
2021
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER VISIBLE IN THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE HALLWAY NEXT TO THE EAST KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

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

OBSERVED RUST ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE EAST KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE GREASE TRAP.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WEST KITCHEN AREA.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2463975 ON 12/21/20 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - 4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE STOVE. 55 - 6-501.11 REPLACE THE WORN FLOORING IN THE EAST KITCHEN WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. 55 - 6-201.15 REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR IN THE EAST KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

DEC 21
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE STOVE AND ADJUST THE DOORS ON THE OTHER 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE DESSERT AREA.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.13 OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS PROVIDED TO TEST THE SURFACE UTENSIL TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE DRAINING INTO THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DIRECT THE DRAIN LINE INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM NEXT TO THE WEST KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 REPLACE THE WORN FLOORING IN THE EAST KITCHEN WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.15 REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR IN THE EAST KITCHEN.

DEC 14
2020
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE WAIT STATION/COFFEE PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT THIS TIME. THE DRAIN PIPE FOR THE SINK WAS NOT CONNECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION AND LEAKED HEAVILY ONTO THE FLOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 46.4F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 49.8F, SOUR CREAM AT 44.6F, COLE SLAW AT 45.7F, HERRING IN MUSTARD SAUCE AT 44.6F, SALMON IN CREAM SAUCE AT 44.1, YOGURT AT 45.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 11# AND 1 GALLON OF FOOD WORTH $30. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE STOVE AND ADJUST THE DOORS ON THE OTHER 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE DESSERT AREA.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS PROVIDED TO TEST THE SURFACE UTENSIL TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM NEXT TO THE WEST KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE WASHROOM NEXT TO THE WEST KITCHEN. REPLACE THE WORN FLOORING IN THE EAST KITCHEN WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR IN THE EAST KITCHEN.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2345875 ON 11/19/19 NOT CORRECTED: 51 - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR LOCATE THE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BSERVED LIGHT BULBS BURN'T OUT AT HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN OVER REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS

NOV 12
2019
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR LOCATE THE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS BURN'T OUT AT HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN OVER REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. VI0LATION #39 SPLASH GUARD NOT INSTALLED AT SERVICE STATION. VIOLATION #55 TRIM AROUND CEILING AND WALL OF KITCHEN NO FINISHED. VIOLATION #55 COVING MISSING IN PREP AREA. VIOLATION#55-OUTSIDE NEXT TO PATIO-CLUTTER SUCH AS BROKEN EQUIPMENT.REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT ACTIVTY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SEE REPORT#220245 DATED 8/10/2018

AUG 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VILATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON CLEANING AFTER AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND /OR DIARRHEA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL READY TO EAT FOOD,TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, REACH IN COOLER, PREP COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND SPICES CONTAINERS MUST BE LABEL OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.

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

INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SERVICE STATION.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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

OBSERVED KNIVES,FORKS AND SPOONS NOT WRAPPED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO WRAPPED THEM PROPERLY SO THAT THE HANDLES ARE TOUCHED BY THE EMPLOYEE AND BY CONSUMERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

COVING MISSING IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVING 4" AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS BY THE DISH WASHING AREA NOT FINISH. MUST FINISH INSTALLING THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN. MUST FINISH THE TRIM AROUND CEILING AND WALLS OF THE DOOR IN THE KITCHEN MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANBLE.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CLUTTER OUTSIDE ADJACENT TO THE PATIO SUCH AS OLD DOOR, FLY WOOD, BROKEN EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, BUILDING MATERIALS ETC. TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION INSIDE THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO CERTIFICATE OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 20
2017
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FAN GUARD OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER INSIDE THE GARAGE BEING USED AS A STORAGE ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR AND FINISH THE TRIM AROUND THE KITCHEN DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE GARAGE BEING USED AS A FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. OR REPLACE LIGHT BULBS TO SHATTERED PROOFED LIGHT BULBS.

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

CLUTTER OUTSIDE ADJACENT TO THE PATIO SUCH AS OLD AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT, FLY WOODS, OLD BROKEN REFRIGERATOR, TOOLS, BUILDING MATERIALS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE /DISCARD TO PREVENT RODENT ACTIVITY.

JUN 13
2017
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLER AT 50.0F TO 55.5F. PREP COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED ON IT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT COOLER TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40.0F OR BELOW . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE ST 40.0F OR BELOW, TAGGED THE PREP COOLER "HELD FOR INSPECTION" INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG. PLEASE FAX LETTER TO 312- 746-4240 WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS AT 40.0F OR BELOW,ATTENTION ARLEEN LOPEZ FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REMOVE THE TAG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER SUCH AS EGGS AT 51.3, .5 LBS; TOMATOES AT 51.4 F,.2 OZ; SALMON AT 53.1F, I LB; PANCAKE MIX AT 51,3F, 2 LBS; ROUND SAUSAGE AT 48.2F, 3 LBS; LONG SAUSAGE AT 49.0F, 1 LB. MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1931843 DATED 5/31/16. #34 -Instructed facility to install and maintain coving along the base of the wall in the east kitchen. Observed various holes and gaps in the hallway floor leading from the patio to the east kitchen. Instructed facility to seal and repair and to maintain. #38- Observed a leak under the sanitizing compartment of the three compartment sink in the east kitchen. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.

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

FAN GUARD OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER INSIDE THE GARAGE BEING USED AS A STORAGE ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR AND FINISH THE TRIM AROUND THE KITCHEN DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE GARAGE BEING USED AS A FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. OR REPLACE LIGHT BULBS TO SHATTERED PROOFED LIGHT BULBS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SERVICE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER HANDLE UP, TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

MAY 31
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Observed food at improper temperatures in the prep kitchen south prep cooler: 1lb of sliced watermelon at 57.9F, 2lbs of coleslaw at 47.3f, 0.5lbs of cut fruit at 47.3f, and 1.5lbs of cut strawberries at 46.2f. Operator discarded and denatured said food, valued at $20. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Previous minor violation not corrected from report # 1546373, dated 5-26-15: Violation 45- "NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE." Instructed to provide and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.

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

Observed slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

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

Instructed facility to install and maintain coving along the base of the wall in the east kitchen. Observed various holes and gaps in the hallway floor leading from the patio to the east kitchen. Instructed facility to seal and repair and to maintain.

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

Observed exposed, hanging insulation in the garage which is used for dry storage. Instructed facility to repair or remove and maintain.

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

Observed a leak under the sanitizing compartment of the three compartment sink in the east kitchen. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

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

Observed clutter in the east basement as well as outside, adjacent to the patio. Instructed facility to remove any unnecessary items, organize remaining, store 6 inches off floors and walls, and maintain to help facilitate proper cleaning and help prevent pest harborage.

MAY 26
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL FLOOR SURFACE AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

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

WALLS IN PREP AREA AND FRONT SERVICE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT SURFACE.

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

PIES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND DISH MACHINE NOT CONNECTED PROPERLY INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS NOT DISPLAYED CONSPICUOUSLY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY IN ALL COOLERS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

DEC 23
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT SURFACE.

DEC 9
2014
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVUOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: 6-3-2014, REPORT:1473288: 30-FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABELED AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. 31-MULTI USE UTENSILS PROEPRLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE. 34-FLOOR IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR AND RESEAL. 38-THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO WELD SEAMS TO PREVENT WATER COMING FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER. OVERHEAD DRAINLINE IN BASEMENT LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

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

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

WALLS IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT SURFACE.

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

LIGHT BULB IN PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD BULB OR INSTALL SHATTER-PROOF BULBS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED FOR BEVERAGE COOLER OR COOLER IN ENCLOSED AREA LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY IN ALL COOLERS.

JUN 3
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOODS INSIDE COOLRS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

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

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACE.

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

FLOOR IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DAILY AND REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR AND RESEAL.

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

LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS IN THROU8GH-OUT PREMISES NOT MAINTAAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COVERS.

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

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO WELD SEEMS TO PREVENT COMING FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER. OVERHEAD DRAINLINE IN BASEMENT LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.

MAR 15
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST PROPERLY STORED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN STORAGE SHELVES, BROKEN COVER/LIDS FOR DRIED FOOD STORAGE BINS IN THE KITCHEN AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF THE PREP REACH IN COOLER SAME AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING TOWELS AND ICE SCOOP IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

MAR 8
2013
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; FOOD HANDLER NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER PERFORMING MULTIPLE ACTIVITIES; (REMOVING SOILED POT/PANS, CLEANING PREP TABLE, GOING OUTSIDE TO BASEMENT THREE TIMES, AND RETURNING TO PREP AREA/KITCHEN TO PREPARED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, HOWEVER NOT WASHING HER HANDS.) INSTRUCTED HAND MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING ACTIVITY, BEFORE RETURNING TO PREP FOODS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).

CRITICALPest 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 RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT, OVER 2O MICE DROPPINGS ALONG EAST WALL, OVER 40 DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVING UNIT ALONG WEST AND SOUTH WALLS; ALSO NOTED OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF EAST WALL SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.

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

DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST PROPERLY STORED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN STORAGE SHELVES, BROKEN COVER/LIDS FOR DRIED FOOD STORAGE BINS IN THE KITCHEN AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF THE PREP REACH IN COOLER SAME AREA.

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

FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZER, MICROWAVE OVENS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, AND CHEST FREEZER AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT.

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA.

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

3PART SINK FAUCET LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING TOWELS AND ICE SCOOP IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

APR 11
2012
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND PREP COOLER DOOR (NEXT TO EXIT DOOR).

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

NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AROUND/ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND/OR INSTALL FRP SHEET.------MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA (NOTED MOLD-LIKE STARTS BUILDING UP).---------MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND STOVE/OVEN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT, AT REAR GARAGE STORAGE AND OUTSIDE REAR PATIO TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

MAY 12
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS RINSING THEIR HANDS INSIDE 3PART SINK; ONE JUST CAME IN FROM OUTSIDE RINSING HER HANDS INSIDE 3PART AND RETURED TO PREPARED FOODS. THE COOK WALK IN FROM OUTSIDE THRU BACK DOOR AND STARTED TO COOK, THE 3RD FOOD HANDLER JUST CAME IN FROM OUTSIDE AND RINSED HER HANDS INSIDE 3PART SINK. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. INSTRUCTED, HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION, IN THE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. THE WASHING OF HANDS INSIDE A UTENSIL WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010-[A].

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER, AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN.

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER DOOR MUST BE REPLACED.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, STOREGE SHELVES AND OVENS.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANEL ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.

MINOROther
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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE COOLERS.

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