VOLARE.

Chicago Health Dept

201-205 E GRAND AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

24 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 10

2026

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED COPPER WATER LINE LEAKING UNDER DISHWASH MACHINE DRAIN BOARD. MUST REPAIR LEAK.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SOME FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

AUG 21

2025

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 24

2025

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-55 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 1 POUND PEAS, 5 POUNDS CHEESE, AND 1 POUND CHICKEN ($25). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED MORE THAN 20 FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, STORAGE AREAS, AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 1

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING IN THE FOLLOWING: BASEMENT PREP AND BASMENT DISH STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED REPAIR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LID OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 21

2023

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR NETS HANDLING FOOD DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPINNING AROUND DURING TIME OF INSPECTION (HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITH UNCOVERED RECEPTACLE ATTACHED TO BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN 1ST FLOOR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE.

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SEP 21

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS food held at improper temperature found 2 large containers 20 lbs each of meat-based sauce (Bolognese sauce) held at 56.4f at the core, containers were placed in walk-in cooler a day before. instructed to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. 40lbs discarded valued at $600.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Improper cooling method, TCS food placed in large plastic tubs covered tightly in cooling down process placed in walk-in cooler. instructed to use shallow containers, uncover or cover loosely to facilitate cooling down process. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

thermometers placed at rear of prep coolers, instructed to keep in warmest part

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

bulk food containers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all utensil.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

deli meat slicer not clean behind blade, instructed to clean all food equipment properly and sanitize.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

inadequate lighting in produce walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

SEP 21

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

thermometers placed at rear of prep coolers, instructed to keep in warmest part

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

bulk food containers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all utensil.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

deli meat slicer not clean behind blade, instructed to clean all food equipment properly and sanitize.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

inadequate lighting in produce walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

JUN 22

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LID ON PASTA PREP COOLER ON EAST COOKING LINE IN DISREPAIR (LID DOESN'T STAY OPEN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

JUN 15

2021

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT CORRECTLY NOTED ON MENUS. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, AND REMINDERS (*) NEXT TO EACH ITEM ON MENU IT APPLIES TO ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LID ON PASTA PREP COOLER ON EAST COOKING LINE IN DISREPAIR (LID DOESN'T STAY OPEN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR POSTED MOST RECENT SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

MAR 12

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED DAMAGED INSULATION WRAP (MATERIAL IS SHREDDED) ON METAL PIPE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE INSULATION WRAP. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 17

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED DAMAGED INSULATION WRAP ON METAL PIPE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE INSULATION WRAP. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

JUL 2

2019

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED THE CEILING BY THE ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, WITH WATER STAINS AND CRACKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

AUG 21

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(D) INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST INCLUDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NO REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS/PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

4-501.11(A) DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISHWASH AREA LEAKING AT VALVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11(B) OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALONG COOKLINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVER AND CEILING TILES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 EMPLOYEES WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE WORKING MECHANICAL WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-037 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MAANGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

MAR 1

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN BASEMENTS KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, ELECTRIC PIPES RUNNING ABOVE, LARGE PIPES WITH EXPOSED INSULATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ABOVE PREP TABLES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NO HAND WASH SINK IN PASTRIES BASEMENTS PREP AREAE, SODA GUN HOLDER AT BAR NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND REPAIR SODA GUN DRAINS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SEVERAL COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN CONSPICIOUS AREA.

FEB 27

2017

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NO HAND WASH SINK IN PASTRIES BASEMENTS PREP AREAE, SODA GUN HOLDER AT BAR NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND REPAIR SODA GUN DRAINS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SEVERAL COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN CONSPICIOUS AREA.

APR 8

2016

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 15

2016

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 8

2016

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK DISCOLORATION ON THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED, DETAIL CLEANED, AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOODVENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR THE DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 5

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR BY 3-COMP SINK AT REAR, KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE BLOWN BULBS AT HOOD IN KITCHEN AREA.

FEB 4

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSER WITH HANDLE OUT OF ICE.

APR 8

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

AIR VENTS WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 26

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 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. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER: HAM AT 49.6F, CHEESE AT 49.1F, OCTOPUS AT 47.8F, SALMON AT 43.7F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: MEAT SAUCE AT 52.5-54F, MARINARA SAUCE AT 45.3F, AND VODKA SAUCE AT 46.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 185# OF FOOD WORTH $320. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED AN IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE WAS AT 172F. MANAGEMENT CALLED A TECHNICIAN WHO ARRIVED ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO REPAIR THE DISHMACHINE. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE DISHMACHINE WAS AT 189F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE BROKEN DOOR HINGE FOR THE MILK COOLER. REPLACE TORN AND WORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE LINE PREP COOLERS SO THAT THE DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY. REPAIR THE PULLOUT DOORS FOR THE LINE PREP COOLER SO THAT THEY CAN CLOSE PROPERLY.

Minor Pest Activity

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

EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE DISHROOM. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHROOM TO PREVENT STANDING WATER AND PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING TILES IN THE DISHROOM. SEAL THE WALL CORNER OF THE PASTRY PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED SEVERAL COOLERS WITH MISSING OR NON-WORKING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

MAR 13

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BETWEEN THE PREP AREAS.

APR 4

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL ALL CREVICES AT PREP AREA WALLS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MISSING SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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