SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

URBAN MARKET.

YOUR CALL. 60/100

10 S DEARBORN ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 29, 2025 · passed with conditions

13 of 19 inspections passed, 1 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
13 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
82
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Feb 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 29
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN LOWER LEVEL 1. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EYE WASH STATION ATTACHED TO FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN CATERING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EYE WASH STATION FAUCET ATTACHEMENT FROM HANDWASHING SINK IN CATERING PREP AREA, HANDWASHING SINKS MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. CORRECTED ON SITE EYE WASH STATION ATTACHED TO FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINKS IN CATERING PREP AREA REMOVED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49.8-56.7F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CHICKEN(50.2F), HEAVY CREAM(56.7F), GREEK YOGURT(49.8-52.0F), PORK(55.0F), CHEESE(52.2F) AND SHRIMP(51.3F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $109 WEIGHING 24LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PRIVATE BANQUET PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PRIVATE BANQUET PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED WATER SPLASHING ONTO CLEAN EQUIPMENT ON SHELVES WHILE WASHING HANDS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN HALLWAY WITH CLEAN EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE OF DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER MOVE SHELVES OR INSTALL RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN HALLWAY WITH CLEAN EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE OF DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED CRATES USED THROUGHOUT FACILITY FOR ELEVATION OF FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS, IN AREAS SUCH AS WALK IN COOLERS, FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE IN LOWER LEVEL 1. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

SERIOUSSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH WASH AND SANITIZER COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING TO THE RIGHT OF HOOD ABOVE LARGE KETTLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING TO THE RIGHT OF HOOD ABOVE LARGE KETTLES IN REAR PREP AREA AND SMOOTHLY REPAIR CEILING AND REPAINT IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

APR 29
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE SANDWICH CONCORE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DELI STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 7
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food containers ( sugar, salt ) not labeled, Instructed to label and maintain.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Fly trap installed above 3-comp sink, instructed to keep away from clean utensils and open food.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handlers with long scruffy beard with no beard restraints, instructed to wear.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Employees Personal items ( phones, purses ....) kept in food Prep areas, instructed to keep in lockers rooms.

OCT 25
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND TUNA SALAD IN A PAN IN THE COLD HOLDING @ 58.3F; FOUND CHICKEN SALAD @ 59.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FLEX SEED OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 3 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT FACILITIES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

NOV 4
2021
PASSED
0 violations
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OCT 26
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Minor leak noted under sandwich station hand wash sink, instructed to repair and maintain.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

High temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse. Final rinse at dishes level max temp at 148f, machine was being used during inspection. instructed manager to provide a minimum of 180f at final rinse gauge. priority violation 7-38-025. Machine is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH when repaired for tag removal.

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

Disposable food containers not stored properly, instructed to keep inverted or in a closed box/ bag.

DEC 16
2019
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS IN DELI STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN PREP COOLER NEAR REAR WALK IN COOLERS AND ON THE PREP COOLERS IN THE BREAKFAST GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED PRESSURE MEASURING DEVICE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON THE CAULK AROUND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH PIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RECAULK, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK DUST ON CEILING AND WALLS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 17
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE BINS (FLOUR, RICE) NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED SOME MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED SOME PEELING PAINT LOCATED AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE SIGNAGE LOCATED ABOVE THE STIR FRY STATION AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS LOCATED IN THE WOMEN'S WASH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 21
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (APPROXIMATELY 80LBS OF CHICKEN AT 77.2F-83.6F IN THE PREP AREA, 30LBS OF CHICKEN ORZO SOUP AT 46.4F INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, 3LBS OF HUMMUS AT 71.1F INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, 4LBS OF PICO DE GALLO AT 48.0F INSIDE OF A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, 20LBS OF NOODLES AT 64.4F IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT AT THE STIR FRY STATION). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 137LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $150. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN USE WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR AT THE BAKED POTATO BAR WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN THE FRYERS AND OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

JAN 11
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAKED POTATO BAR COOK LINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE PROTEIN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

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

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE AT THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

MAY 12
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND A FOOD STRAINER WITH DAMAGED AND LOOSE WIRES, INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY SOUND UTENSILS TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED RECYCLED PAPER TOWEL USED TO COVER AND LINE SUSHI FISH, INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE PAPER.

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

CONDENSATION NOTED AT WALK-IN COOLER CEILING SEAMS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. DAMAGED SECTION OF WALL WITH EXPOSED DRY GYPSUM NEXT TO PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER AT BURGER GRILL STATION COOLER AND SUSHI STATION NOT EASY TO MONITOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN EASY TO VIEW AREA.

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

NOV 16
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR ICE CHUTE AREA AT THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR AREA TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.

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

MUST REPAIR TORN AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE COFFEE PREP AREA LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE DINING AREA.

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

MUST RECAULK THE WALL WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE DISH WASHER. FOUND EXCESSIVE BLACK CAULKING.ALSO MUST DO SAME AT MOMEX PREP SINK. MUST REPLACE/RESEAL KICK PLATE AT THE DISH ROOM AREA AT THE EAST WALL TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME ACCUMULATION. AT THE MADE TO ORDER DELI AREA MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING AND WALL ACROSS FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK.

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

MUST TIGHTEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINK AREA.

MAY 20
2015
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHROOM WALKWAY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRYERS IN THE GRILL AREA AND UNDER COUNTERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS INSIDE OF THE DISHROOM WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

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

OBSERVED BOXES OF EQUIPMENT AND PAPER GOODS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR FOR PROPER CLEANING.

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENT INSIDE OF THE DISHROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES.

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

OBSERVED THE LIGHT BULBS BLOWN AND MISSING INSIDE OF THE FRONTERA GRILL WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD IN DISREPAIR INSIDE OF THE SAME WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND SHIELDING.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 6 DRAWER PREP COOLER UNDER THE GRILL AND FLAT TOP AT THE GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION CONSPICUOUSLY.

APR 24
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA WITHOUT HAND SOAP WHILE STAFF WAS PREPARING SUSHI, FRONTERA REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS, 1 REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE GRILL PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE AND 1 EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE Q BOWL PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ACCESSIBILITY TO ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS AS WELL AS HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

OBSERVED A SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHROOM WALKWAY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRYERS IN THE GRILL AREA AND UNDER COUNTERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS INSIDE OF THE DISHROOM WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

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

OBSERVED BOXES OF EQUIPMENT AND PAPER GOODS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR FOR PROPER CLEANING.

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENT INSIDE OF THE DISHROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES.

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

OBSERVED THE LIGHT BULBS BLOWN AND MISSING INSIDE OF THE FRONTERA GRILL WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD IN DISREPAIR INSIDE OF THE SAME WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND SHIELDING.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 6 DRAWER PREP COOLER UNDER THE GRILL AND FLAT TOP AT THE GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION CONSPICUOUSLY.

DEC 15
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOOD STRAINER WITH LOOSE WIRES, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UTENSILS IN POOR REPAIR.

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

DUST BUILD -UP ON PREP AREA WALLS NEAR PIZZA STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT SUSHI PREP DISPLAY COOLER, CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

APR 3
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN REAR KITCHEN( NOT BEING USED ), INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO USE UNTIL PROPER APPROVAL IS OBTAINED FROM THE OFFICE OF CDPH, MACHINE IS TAGGED.

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

DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILLING VENTS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER HELD NOT IN CLEAR VIEW AT REAR OF COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE ALL TO FRONT AND CONSPICUOUS.

OCT 7
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS/SHELVING UNDER PREP AREAS AND BEVERAGE STATION, THE KNIFE AND STORAGE RACKS AND THE CAN OPENERS IN THE PREP AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL COOKING/HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS, CEILING TILES AND VENTS-REMOVE DIRT/DUST, FOOD AND SMALL FLIES.

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

MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

SEP 30
2013
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED MANAGER EATING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA OVER THE PREP TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR EATING THAT'S NOT IN OR AROUND PREP STATIONS, CONFINE EATING TO THAT AREA AND WASH AND MAINTAIN CLEAN/SANITIZED HANDS AFTER EATING, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

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

FOUND SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE PREMISES-25 IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND A TOTAL OF 45 IN THE REAR HALLWAY, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS/SHELVING UNDER PREP AREAS AND BEVERAGE STATION, THE KNIFE AND STORAGE RACKS AND THE CAN OPENERS IN THE PREP AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL COOKING/HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS, CEILING TILES AND VENTS-REMOVE DIRT/DUST, FOOD AND SMALL FLIES.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

FEB 9
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FROM PREP TABLE IN BACK PREP AREA.

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

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREAS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.

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

MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREAS AND CLEAN WALLS CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREAS-REMOVE FOOD/DIRT.

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

MUST FIX LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SALAD PREP AREA.

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