SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

UNCLE MIKE'S PLACE.

YOUR CALL. 50/100

1700 W GRAND AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 13, 2025 · passed

16 of 20 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
16 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
75
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 13
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 : OBSERVED CUPS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM SOME CHEST FREEZERS WHERE LIDS ARE AJAR FOR LIDS TO CLOSE TIGHTLY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 6
2025
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER COMING INTO KITCHEN AND STARTED COOKING EGGS,HANDLING PLATES AND FEMALE DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND THEM REMOVING CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH MACHINE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIROITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 9LBS. COOKED SAUSAGES-49.6F-83.7F .10LBS. COOKED B.B.Q. PORK-55.4F. INSIDE OF REACH IN & PREP COOLERS. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW. APPX.19LBS.$63.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU ASTERISKING FOOD ITEMS. MANAGER STATES THE FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE CONSUMED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-39-005)

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1-DOOR GLASS REACHING 46.9°F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON THE UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL: FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 40.0F. MAY RESUME USAGE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND ON WALLS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/6/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CUPS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM SOME CHEST FREEZERS WHERE LIDS ARE AJAR FOR LIDS TO CLOSE TIGHTLY.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA NEAR HAND WASHING SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 26
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE AND OR SPLATTER AS WELL AS THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND THE HOTLINE COOKING SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

DEC 12
2023
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED ALUMINUM TRAYS STORED FACING UP ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN AND IN WAIT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TRAYS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED FACILITY USING CARDBOARD AS A LINER ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILTY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP UNDER HOT STEAM TABLE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DERBIS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND COOLERS, COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

APR 29
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNCESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRCUTED TO REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZED THE ARTCLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT HABORAGE FOR PEST.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

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AUG 14
2020
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 7
2020
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED HAMBURGERS AND EGGS ON MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER-COOKED, WITHOUT CONSUMER ADVISORY (DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE) ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN BEVERAGE-STYLE COOLER LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE AREA USED TO STORE SAUSAGE AND VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

REPEAT CORE VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #60.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #2303260 DATED 7/17/2019, "OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING." INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASK,AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER LABEL ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE NOT VISIBLE AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 27
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVER PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER NOT LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATE(FIFO).

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

NOTED A WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE THE DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE DUST.

JUN 13
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE DOUBLE DOOR DEEP FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA ON THE WEST SIDE OF FACILITY NEAR DISHWASHING AREA.

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE LINE AND COOKING AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 17
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM AREA,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE. PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK

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

OUTSIDE TRAILER IS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, HOWEVER WALL ARE COVERD ONLY WITH INSULATION WITH A POROUS MATERIAL AND SOME PARTS ARE BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRY WALLS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

JUN 10
2016
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND REACH-IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA BY THE NORTH/WEST WALL AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 51.2F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FRESH EGGS,SLICE WATERMENLON,PASTA ETC. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 120 EACH FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 47.5F- 52.7F AND 54.3F; SLICED WATERMELON AT TEMP OF 45.9F TO 47F;PASTA AT TEMP OF 52.6F TO 57.9F. FOOD PRODUCTS WAS STORED INSIDE THE ABOVE UNIT.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED(SOAP). POUNDS 25,VALUE 20 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.EXCESS GREASE ON TOP THE UNIT WITH OIL DRIPPING ON GROUND.SPLATTERED OIL ON WALL. PATIO AREA NOT MAINTAINED EXCESS CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL ON CEMENT GROUND,PLASTIC BUCKETS WITH WASTE OIL AND WATER UNCOVERED,BUCKETS WITH BROKEN CEMENT,WOOD AND EXCESS WATER ON GROUND. WE OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS ON PATIO GROUND,UNDER THE STAIRCASE BETWEEN THE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL ELEVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS NEEDED. MUST CLEAN WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND WALL BEHIND THE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

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

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM AREA,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE. PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK

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

EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT DISH ROOM. GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TILES.ALSO RE GROUT SAID FLOOR TILES,PRESENTLY BROKEN GROUT WITH STANDING WATER

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

OUTSIDE TRAILER IS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE, HOWEVER WALL ARE COVERD ONLY WITH INSULATION WITH A POROUS MATERIAL AND SOME PARTS ARE BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRY WALLS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

DEC 15
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOODS SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 18
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN REAR STORAGE SHELVES TO REMOVE ANY BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN CORNERS MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 16
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN SOUTHWEST CORNER NEAR UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

FEB 18
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

REPAIR GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR.

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE IN PREP AREA.

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

REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUN 17
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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

Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize after every use.

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

Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Insstructed to detail clean daily.

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

Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles.

MAR 8
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AT REAR.

MINORFacility Condition
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 THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN.

JAN 10
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
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 FLOOR OF PREP AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

MAR 26
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING SHELVING BENEATH FOOD PREP TABLES,KNIFE RACK HOLDERS,ICE MACHINE.

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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL OPENINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT BENEATH SYRUP STATION,ELEVATE ALL ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT OFF FLOOR 6".

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP IN KITCHEN.

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