SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TUCO & BLONDIE.

BEAT. 47/100

3356-3358 N SOUTHPORT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 17, 2025 · passed

Failed 3 of 14 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
6 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
74
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Sep 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 17
2025
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 9
2025
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND NO HAND SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE OUTSIDE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER AT THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. AND I-DOOR SALSA COOLER IN THE OUTSIDE BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND ON TOP OF BEER COOLERS IN INDOOR AND OUTDOOR BARS AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPINGS CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORE IN THE OUTSIDE BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TINTFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS A LINER INSIDE ALL COOLER. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHINGSINK IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE OUTSIDE BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2595763 ON 06/05/2024. VIOLATION# 47. SOME PREP AREAS COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/TORN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 5
2024
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SOME PREP AREAS BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.

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

SOME PREP AREAS COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/TORN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREAS COOLER CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS CONDENSERS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

NOV 28
2023
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

4-501.12 MOST OF THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN, WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST BE REFINISHED OR REPLACED SAID CUTTING BOARDS

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

4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

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

4-204.18 THE FOAM WRAP IS BROKEN/LEAKING ON THE PIPE ATTACHED TO THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. REPAIR ISSUE

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 HANDWASHING AT THE BAR AREA IS SLOWLY DRAINING. REPAIR ISSUE. THE POP GUN DISPENSER UNIT INSTALLED UNDER THE BAR COUNTER AND ABOVE THE ICE BIN MUST BE RELOCATED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WAS PROVIDED AT THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST BE INSTALLED SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 BROKEN/MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN THE BAR AREA. ALSO BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR UNDER THE ICE BIN.REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 WE OBSERVED A PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD WITH BLACK DUST ACCUMULATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

NOV 9
2023
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MOST OF THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST BE REFINISHED OR REPLACED SAID CUTTING BOARDS

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

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

THE FOAM WRAP IS BROKEN/LEAKING ON THE PIPE ATTACHED TO THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. REPAIR ISSUE

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HANDWASHING AT THE BAR AREA IS SLOWLY DRAINING. REPAIR ISSUE. POP GUN DISPENSER UNIT INSTALLED UNDER THE BAR COUNTER AND ABOVE THE ICE BIN MUST BE RELOCATED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WAS PROVIDED AT THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST BE INSTALLED SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN/MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN THE BAR AREA. ALSO BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR UNDER THE ICE BIN.REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

WE OBSERVED A PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD WITH BLACK DUST ACCUMULATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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APR 6
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO SOAP AT HANDWASH SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL AHND WASH SINKS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). VIOLATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

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

NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINKING OUT OF THE CUP WITH NO STRAW AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN STORE THEIR FOOD AND MUST USE STRAWS WHILE AT THE PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA (CUPS AND PLATES) NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINING TABLE AND KITCHEN PREP AREA TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

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

NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

NOTED WASTEWATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA ONTO THE FLOOR.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITH THE SEWER BACKUP, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED LOW LIGHT INTENSITY AT THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE LIGHT INTENSITY AT THE FOOD PREP AREA.

AUG 20
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

SOME 1ST FLOOR REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

AUG 13
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUS CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 48.0 F AND 50.5 F INSIDE REACH IN COOLER UNDER GRILL- CHICKEN, SHRIMP, MAHI AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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

REACH IN COOLER UNDER GRILL NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 49.8 F, FOUND CHICKEN, SHRIMP, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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

SOME 1ST FLOOR REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

OCT 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED AT PREP AREA/TRAYLINE WERE RAW,COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD IS HANDLED.INSTALL SAID SINK AT MENTIONED AREA. PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN THE KITCHEN

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALLS AND KNIFE RACK IN THE KITCHEN BY THE TRAY LINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL KNIFE RACK AT SAID AREA.

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

RUSTY METAL SHELVES ON WEST BAR AREA WERE GLASSWARE ARE STORED.REMOVE RUST FROM SAID SHELVES OR REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

MINORFacility Condition
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FRONT BAFFLE FOR THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE IN POOR CONDITION,BROKEN WATER SPRAYS ALL OVER THE FLOOR AND ON EMPLOYEE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE LIDS AT RECEPTACLES AT STAFF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA -

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE, BAR AREA, UNDER SHELVES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ,ALSO FLOOR DRAINS UNDER TH BAR COUNTER AND DISHMACHINE NEED TO BE CLEANED.

OCT 3
2019
FAILED
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED AT PREP AREA/TRAYLINE WERE RAW,COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD IS HANDLED.INSTALL SAID SINK AT MENTIONED AREA. PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

WE OBSERVED EXCESS BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,INCLUDED SITE PANELS.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPES ON CEILING ABOVE CLEAN POTS/PLASTIC CONTAINERS AT SOUTH WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE SAID PIPES,OR RELOCATE SHELVES.

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

MISSING LIDS AT TWO ICE BIN UNITS AT BAR AREA ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE -

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

STOCKS STORED ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK AREA IN BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED 6"OFF THE FLOOR BY PROVIDING RAISED SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN THE KITCHEN

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALLS AND KNIFE RACK IN THE KITCHEN BY THE TRAY LINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL KNIFE RACK AT SAID AREA.

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

RUSTY METAL SHELVES ON WEST BAR AREA WERE GLASSWARE ARE STORED.REMOVE RUST FROM SAID SHELVES OR REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

MINORFacility Condition
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FRONT BAFFLE FOR THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE IN POOR CONDITION,BROKEN WATER SPRAYS ALL OVER THE FLOOR AND ON EMPLOYEE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE LIDS AT RECEPTACLES AT STAFF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA -

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE WASTE OIL GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED,EXCESS SOLID OIL ON CONTAINER WITH FLYING INSECTS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE, BAR AREA, UNDER SHELVES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ,ALSO FLOOR DRAINS UNDER TH BAR COUNTER AND DISHMACHINE NEED TO BE CLEANED.

SEP 25
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 18
2018
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 67-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE COOLERS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST LABEL PREPARED FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS INSIDE COOLERS WITH SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 FOUND FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS BY BAR. ALSO, ABOUT 10 HOUSEFLIES AT DINING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(A) MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.

AUG 3
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED IN THE REAR 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: PORK, 46-56 DEGREES F; BEEF, 46-52 DEGREES F; CHEESES, 46-48 DEGREES F; BEANS, 46 DEGREES F; CUT TOMATOES, 46 DEGREES F; CHICKEN, 48 DEGREES F; CORN, 60 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 160 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $500. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED CHICKEN HELD IN A PAN ON THE GRILL AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 100-108 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $25. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER FROM BELOW AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN PARTICULATE MATTER FROM FLOOR IN SUMP CLOSET.

SEP 13
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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