Chicago Health Dept
149-151 W KINZIE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).
23 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected May 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES: LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 1 WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE, SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN BASEMENT MEN'S TOILET ROOM, HALLWAY OUTSIDE BEER WALK IN, 1ST FLOOR SERVER STATION, AND 1ST FLOOR MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF DOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES: LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 1 WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED SPILLED SYRUP ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH BAG-IN-A-BOX SYSTEM AND NEAR BEER WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION .
OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
4-602.11(B-E):OBSERVED PINK, BLACK AND ORANGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELDS OF ALL THREE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
3-305.12: OBSERVED LIQUOR STORED UNDERNEATH SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED IN SMALL LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE LIQUOR OR SHIELD SEWER LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS IN SMALL LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.
4-204.113: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLES IN UPPER WALL UNDERNEATH COUNTER WHERE LIGHTS ARE IN NORTHSIDE SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR UPPER WALL UNDERNEATH COUNTER WHERE LIGHTS ARE IN NORTHSIDE SECOND FLOOR BAR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
OBSERVED PINK, BLACK AND ORANGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELDS OF ALL THREE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE ASTERISK ADDED TO MENU IDENTYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED OVER 20 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON WALLS AND CEILING. SOME OF THE AREAS AFFECTED INCLUDE BASEMENT WASHROOMS, FIRST FLOOR BARS, AND SMALL ROOM WITH ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 2/19/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED OPENINGS ON SIDE AND BASE OF BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
OBSERVED LIQUOR STORED UNDERNEATH SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED IN SMALL LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE LIQUOR OR SHIELD SEWER LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS IN SMALL LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.
OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
OBSERVED HOLES IN UPPER WALL UNDERNEATH COUNTER WHERE LIGHTS ARE IN NORTHSIDE SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR UPPER WALL UNDERNEATH COUNTER WHERE LIGHTS ARE IN NORTHSIDE SECOND FLOOR BAR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOORS TILES AND MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN ICE MACHINE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT IN BETWEEN TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN ICE MACHINE ROOM IN BASEMENT.
4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELDS OF RIGHT AND LEFT ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHIELDS IN ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
3-302.12: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FLOUR IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN ON PREP TABLE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE IN SMALL ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
5-501.16: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSABLE TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSABLE TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
6-501.11: OBSERVED OPEN HOLES ON CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES IN CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY
6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST IN INTERIOR OF VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT AND ABOVE PIZZA PREP STATION ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES READ, SIGN AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDSOAP AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN EMPLOYEES WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND AT ATRIUM BAR NORTHERN HANDWASHING SINK. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDSOAP PROVIDED AT SAID HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED HOT WATER AT 147.7F AND 169.9 AT SOUTHERN HANDWASHING SINKS IN TREE HOUSE MAIN AND ATRIUM BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL HAVE MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELDS OF RIGHT AND LEFT ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHIELDS IN ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING AND NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FLOUR IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN ON PREP TABLE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED OVER 100 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON WALLS AND CEILING. SOME OF THE AREAS AFFECTED INCLUDE WASHROOMS, BARS, HALLWAYS, UTILITY ROOMS, DISHWASHING AREA, PREP AREAS AND SMALL ROOM WITH ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 4/23/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT 2ND FLOOR SOUTHSIDE SOUTHERN MOST AND 1ST FLOOR NORTHSIDE SOUTHERN MOST HANDWASHING SINKS. CORRECTED ON SITE COLDWATER PRESSURE AT SAID HANDWASHING SINKS INCREASED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE IN SMALL ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSABLE TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSABLE TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
OBSERVED OPEN HOLES ON CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES IN CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY
OBSERVED DUST IN INTERIOR OF VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT AND ABOVE PIZZA PREP STATION ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL HANDLERS.
3-302.12: DID NOT OBSERVE LABELS ON DRY SEASONING CONTAINERS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
3-305.11: DRY STORAGE FOOD/DRINK CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE CONTAINER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
4-901.11: CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON BASEMENT SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
4-101.19: PRODUCE/MILK CRATES USED AS DISH/UTENSIL STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH CONTAINERS THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
6-201.13: OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL ADJACENT TO SINK FIXTURES IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST SEAL OPEN GAPS BETWEEN SINK FIXTURES THAT ARE ADJACENT TO THE WALLS.
6-201.11: OBSERVED OPEN HOLES ON CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. FACILITY SEAL AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
2-102.13: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
HANDSINK IN SERVICE COFFEE BAR IS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE DUE TO WATER FAUCET HANDLES MISSING. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
DID NOT OBSERVE LABELS ON DRY SEASONING CONTAINERS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN THE MAIN BAR AND SERVICE COFFEE STATION. THE PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF INSECTS, RODENTS, AND OTHER PESTS. FACILITY MUST EFFECTIVELY MINIMIZE SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS USING PROPER PEST CONTROL PROCESSES AS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
DRY STORAGE FOOD/DRINK CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE CONTAINER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON BASEMENT SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
PRODUCE/MILK CRATES USED AS DISH/UTENSIL STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH CONTAINERS THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER, SODA, FOOD DEBRIS, AND BROKEN DISHWARE UNDER THE MAIN BAR SINK FIXTURE UNITS AND IN THE SERVICE COFFEE BAR STATION. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL ADJACENT TO SINK FIXTURES IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST SEAL OPEN GAPS BETWEEN SINK FIXTURES THAT ARE ADJACENT TO THE WALLS.
OBSERVED OPEN HOLES ON CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. FACILITY SEAL AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN FRONT BAR AND AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AND IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT SEVERAL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED KNIFE STORED IN ROLL TOP OF LOW BOY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS AND EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF STICKY RESIDUE ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT ROOM CONTAINING SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN ICE MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD ABOVE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
OBSERVED SOME FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 2-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED SLOW DRAINS IN HAND SINKS IN MENS & WOMENS BASEMENT TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NO SANITIZER FOUND AT BAR DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE, MACHINE WAS RUINING ON AN EMPTY SANITIZER JUG, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION WHEN IN USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, MACHINE WAS FIXED BY THE END OF INSPECTION.
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NO DISCLAIMER FOR UNDER COOKED FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON MENU. NO CITATION.
FOUND SOILED SODA DISPENSERS GUNS COMPLETELY IMMERSED IN ICE BIN THAT'S FOR CONSUMPTION AT BAR SERVICE LINE, ALSO FOUND SEVERAL BEER BOTTLE STORED IN SAME ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL SODA GUNS STORED IN APPROPRIATE GUN HOLDER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
OUT SIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING A LID, OVERFLOWING GARBAGE HIGH ABOVE DUMPSTER LINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS TO ALL DUMPSTERS AND KEEP LIDS DOWN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO MATERIALS ON SITE AVAILABLE FOR PROPER VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENT CLEAN UP. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER POSTED FOR MENU ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED/COOKED TO ORDER (EGGS, HOLLANDAISE SAUCE, ETC). MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE LOOSE ON THE MAIN BAR FRONT HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR SO HANDLE FUNCTIONS PROPERLY.
OBSERVED THE PIPES SERVING THE CHEN'S COOK LINE EQUIPMENT COATED IN GREASE ON THE RIGHT SIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED LEAK AT WATER SUPPLY LINE AT THE CHEN'S COOK LINE, AT THE RIGHT SIDE AND UNDER THE WOK. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO MATERIALS ON SITE AVAILABLE FOR PROPER VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENT CLEAN UP. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER POSTED FOR MENU ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED/COOKED TO ORDER (EGGS, HOLLANDAISE SAUCE, ETC). MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE LOOSE ON THE MAIN BAR FRONT HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR SO HANDLE FUNCTIONS PROPERLY.
OBSERVED THE PIPES SERVING THE CHEN'S COOK LINE EQUIPMENT COATED IN GREASE ON THE RIGHT SIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED LEAK AT WATER SUPPLY LINE AT THE CHEN'S COOK LINE, AT THE RIGHT SIDE AND UNDER THE WOK. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CEILING WITH SQUARE HOLES NEAR DISH MACHINE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED CEILING OF DRY STORAGE IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING OF DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED WALL UNDER DRAFT SYSTEM IN MAIN FRONT BAR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIGHT MISSING SHIELD ABOVE GRILL IN KITCHEN ON MAIN FLOOR.
OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT 10-20 IN FRONT MAIN FLOOR BAR, 10-20 IN REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR REAR MAIN FLOOR BAR, 5 IN BASEMENT MOP SINK AREA, 5 IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, 10-20 IN 2ND FLOOR FRONT BAR AND 10-20 IN 2ND FLOOR REAR BAR. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE ALL FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION7-38-020
OBSERVED 3 OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING, UNCOVERED AND NOT RODENTPROOF. MUST HAVE DUMPSTER AREA CLEAN, COVERED AND RODENTPROOF AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED CEILING WITH SQUARE HOLES NEAR DISH MACHINE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED CEILING OF DRY STORAGE IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING OF DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED WALL UNDER DRAFT SYSTEM IN MAIN FRONT BAR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIGHT MISSING SHIELD ABOVE GRILL IN KITCHEN ON MAIN FLOOR.
OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK IN 2ND FLOOR BAR NOT DRAINING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE FOOD WALK IN COOLER- CHEESE BETWEEN 45.0 F AND 57.5 F, COOKED BEANS AT 49.0 F AND CHILI AT 46.0 F. HOWEVER SAID WALK IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 40 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP AND SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE LEFT AND RIGHT AND SIDE ICE MACHINES. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES.
OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLES IN CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
BULK CONTAINERS (SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC.) NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
FLOOR LITTERED/ITEMS ON FLOOR AT REAR LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND AT BASEMENT COAT ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR.
MAIN BAR NORTH SIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER TURNED OFF AND REAR BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING. MUST MAINTAIN SINKS.
MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR BAR COOLERS.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINERS FOR ICE SCOOPS.
INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ICE BIN AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MAIN BAR FIRST FLOOR.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE SECOND FLOOR BAR CLOSE TO THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE LADIES WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR,WITH DUST BBUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR 2ND FLOOR DISCO BAR AND EXPOSED HAND IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. LEAK UNDER THE PIPE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT BAR 2ND FLOOR, MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 59.1F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED REPAIR PERSON THAT ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 2:40 PM. BY END OF INSPECTION TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT WAS 39.2F. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 49F TO 57.F.GARBAGE 55.7F, SALSA 50.5F,SLICED TOMATOES 52F,COLE SLAW 49F,CHEESE (ASSORTED)57.7F,CHICKEN 54.9F,PASTA 53.4F,HAM 49.F,HEAVY CREAM 51.F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 52LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $103.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN, CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT 6 OF THE 12 EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS (MAINLY AT THE BARS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PLACE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL SINKS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING BULK ITEMS WITH NAME OF PRODUCTS AND DATES.
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PROVIDE DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
DAMAGED SECTION ON CEILING ABOVE ICE MAKERS IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
WALK-IN COOLERS MUST BE OPERATING & HOLDING 40-F TEMPS OR LESS.
HIGH-TEMP DISHMACHINE IS NOT OPERABLE AT THIS TIME.
NO HOT RUNNING WATER THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST PROVIDE.
BAR HANDSINKS (2ND FL-NORTH) & THE PREP SINK (1ST FL) MUST BE INSTALLED & BE OPERABLE. THE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM IS NOT OPERABLE, MUST ADDRESS.
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