UNCLE JULIO'S HACIENDA.

Chicago Health Dept

855 W NORTH AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

25 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Nov 2023.

Last inspected Nov 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

114

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 8

2023

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT/SEAL SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT BAR, PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA, DISHWASH AREA AND BAR AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG ALL WALLS AND CORNERS AND MAINTAIN ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.

AUG 30

2022

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED TORN DOOR SWEEPS/SEALS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OIL AND GREASE SPILL AT OUTDOOR DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE DRAIN COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN NEAR MARGARITA AND DESSERTS FREEZER.

MAR 2

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DISCOLORATION AT PREP AREA NEAR HOT HOLDING UNITS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT HANDWASHING SINK NEAR WALK IN COOLER.

SEP 24

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTH OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SANITIZING STRIPS OR DISHWASHER THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE OR DISHWASHER THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT BAR, PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES/LOW GROUT AT PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES/REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT SAID LOCATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

AUG 20

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF RE-INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS RICE, BEEF,SHRIMP, GUACAMOLE AND SALSAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MUST MAINTAIN. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

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AUG 17

2020

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL LIVE BLACK FLIES IN BAR PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES.. FLYING INSIDE AND NEAR ALL FLOOR DRAINS , ON TOP OF STORED LIQUOR BOTTLES ON SHELVES, ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SANGRIA MACHINE, AND ON SURFACES OF ALL COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST MINIMIZE LIVE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF SANGRIA SYRUP, SIMPLE SYRUP AND MIXER SPILLED ON EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE SPILLS INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS IN SAID AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL FLOOR DRAIN THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

AUG 13

2020

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING RICE, SALSA, SHRIMP,CHOPPED TOMATOES AND GUACAMOLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN, IN USE REAR PREP AREA (NEAR WALK IN COOLER) WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER. NOTED WATER TEMPERATURE @ 79.3F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT LEAST 100F. MUST MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HAND-WASHING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Minor Food Temperature

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL FLOOR DRAIN THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

NOV 26

2019

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED POROUS, PITTED BOWLS FOR SERVING GUACAMOLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND PROVIDE DURABLE, CORROSION RESISTANT MATERIALS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MAY 20

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE SODA NOZZLE AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED ON UNDER HOT FOOD LINE ON LOWER SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINS IN HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, AND WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

APR 3

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR CADINETS AND STORAGE SHELVING AROUND THE SERVING LINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS. NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO NOTED FLOORS IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF REGROUTING.

APR 6

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR, UNDER THE HOLE IS THE FOUNDATION AND GREASE PIPE THAT RUNS TO THE KITCHEN THAT HAS BEEN CAPPED UP. THE HOLE WAS COVERED WITH A PAN AND FLOOR MAT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE HOLE OPENED UP DUE TO AN UNEVEN FOUNDATION. FACILIY IS HIRING PROFESSIONALS TO DO "MUDJACKING" TO RAISE UP THE SINKING CONCRETE AND LEVEL OFF THE FOUNDATION. THE BAR MUST BE CLOSED DURING CONSTRUCTION AND CDPH MUST BE NOTIFIED OF ALL CONSTRUCTION PERFORMED AT ANY PREP AREAS IN FACILITY.

FEB 17

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN LIQUOR COOLER AT THE FRONT BAR TO REMOVE SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING ARES: CATERING STORAGE AREA, DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM AND THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN ESPECIALLY IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO REPAIR FLOOR TILE GROUT TO PREVENT BREEDING GROUND.

JUL 21

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAKS FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE REAR (ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE) 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

JUL 13

2016

FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED FROM REPORT #1938108 DATED 07/06/2016. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 18- FOUND BOTH SETS OF THE FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. 1/4"-1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF EITHER BOTH SETS OR EITHER SET OF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 29-(#32)-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA. (#35) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES ABOVE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

Critical Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1938108, DATED 07/06/2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 29-(32) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, IF NECESSARY PAINT OR REPLACE. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA. (34)-INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, SALAD PREP AREA, MAIN COOK LINE AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. (35)-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL OF THE BROKEN, MISSING AND REATTACH THE LOOSE TILED WALLBASE IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND VARIOUS SPOTS IN THE PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

Critical Pest Activity

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

SEE VIOLATION #14.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP ALONG THE WALLS/PIPES INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST FIND SOURCE OF WHY ICE CONTANTLY ACCUMULATES AND REPAIR IT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAKS FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE REAR (ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE) 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

JUL 6

2016

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES. 60 ON THE WALLS, CEILING, STORAGE RACKS AND SEVERAL SWARMING OVER A STOCK OF ONIONS IN THE REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. ALSO, FOUND BOTH SETS OF THE FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. 1/4"-1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF EITHER BOTH SETS OR EITHER SET OF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE(S) POSTED NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK, DAIRY, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH (CERTIFICATES POSTED)ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Serious Sanitation

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

FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1609997 DATED 01/21/2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 32-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, IF NECESSARY PAINT OR REPLACE. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA. 33-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER AND NOZZLE ON THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE BAR AREA. 34-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, SALAD PREP AREA, MAIN COOK LINE AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. 35-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL OF THE BROKEN, MISSING AND REATTACH THE LOOSE TILED WALLBASE IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND VARIOUS SPOTS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES ABOVE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP ALONG THE WALLS/PIPES INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST FIND SOURCE OF WHY ICE CONTINOUSLY ACCUMULATES AND REPAIR IT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAKS FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE REAR (ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE) 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

JAN 21

2016

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, IF NECESSARY PAINT OR REPLACE. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER AND NOZZLE ON THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, SALAD PREP AREA, MAIN COOK LINE AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL OF THE BROKEN, MISSING AND REATTACH THE LOOSE TILED WALLBASE IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND VARIOUS SPOTS IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES ABOVE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, ETC.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

CORRECTED.

JAN 15

2016

FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Facility Condition

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 24- 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE SINK WHEN DRAIN IS OPENED AND WHEN WATER IS RAN INTO THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

SEE VIOLATION #14.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, IF NECESSARY PAINT OR REPLACE. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER AND NOZZLE ON THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, SALAD PREP AREA, MAIN COOK LINE AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL OF THE BROKEN, MISSING AND REATTACH THE LOOSE TILED WALLBASE IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND VARIOUS SPOTS IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES ABOVE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, ETC.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

JAN 7

2016

FAIL 11 violations

Serious Facility Condition

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE SINK WHEN DRAIN IS OPENED AND WHEN WATER IS RAN INTO THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1575217 DATED 09/14/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 32-DEFROST THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE FREEZER. 33-DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Chemical Safety

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

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, IF NECESSARY PAINT OR REPLACE. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER AND NOZZLE ON THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, SALAD PREP AREA, MAIN COOK LINE AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL OF THE BROKEN, MISSING AND REATTACH THE LOOSE TILED WALLBASE IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND VARIOUS SPOTS IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES ABOVE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, ETC.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

SEP 16

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

SEP 14

2015

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1575217 ON 9/4/15 NOT CORRECTED: 18/ - OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Critical Pest Activity

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

SEE VIOLATION #14.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

SEP 4

2015

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED BLACK BEANS AT 44.6F, CHICKEN AT 44.9F, CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP AT 44F, SHREDDED CHEESE AT 46.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 130# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $140. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

OCT 3

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, BAR, AND DISH WASHING AREAS(FOOD DEBRIS, EXCESS WATER). CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

SEP 26

2014

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

OBSERVED IN USE WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER, CHEMICAL PPM 0 IN THREE SANITIZER BUCKETS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Facility Condition

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE FROM REPORT #1459245 ON 4-29-14 30-LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS. 34-GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. 35-SECURE LOOSE CEILING VENT IN NORTH PREP AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE. 38-REPAIR LEAKS UNDER SINK AND DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPAIR LEAK UNDER SOUTH SINK IN BAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SODA GUNS IN BAR AND DOOR GASKETS ON ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR ALL LEAKS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE.

APR 29

2014

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINET ALONG WAIT STATION IN PREP AREA(DEAD ROACH).

Minor Sanitation

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

GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

SECURE LOOSE CEILING VENT IN NORTH PREP AREA NER ICE MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKS UNDER SINK AND DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA. REPAIR LEAK UNDER SOUTH SINK IN BAR AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT IN BAR AREA.

FEB 14

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Ice bins in bar not provided with covers. Instructed to install ice bins covers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor not maintained in areas. Instructed to replace missing floor tile in prep area and detail clean floor under and around equipment.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls in hot water tank room not maintained. Instructed to repair and seal openings and repaint.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Water leaking from one compartment sink near walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.

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