WEATHER MARK TAVERN.

Chicago Health Dept

1503 S MICHIGAN AVE · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).

23 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

116

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 15

2026

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED ITEMS (SUGAR AND FLOUR) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CLEAR PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELF IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE INSIDE FRYER CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 3

2025

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 14

2025

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX TOILET ROOMS NEED LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE FRONT BAR AND REAP PREP WITH DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

OCT 8

2025

FAIL 8 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS LEAK WHEN WATER IS DRAINING AND WASTE WATER IS COLLECTED WITH A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX TOILET ROOMS NEED LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE FRONT BAR AND REAP PREP WITH DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. -THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

OCT 3

2025

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL 3 BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER RANGED FROM 74.5-83.2FF AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. DISHWASHER SANITAZINER NOW AT 75PPM AFTER A NEW BOTTLE WAS REPLACED WITH THE EMPTY ONE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX TOILET ROOMS NEED LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE FRONT BAR AND REAP PREP WITH DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. -THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

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JUL 3

2024

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

BOTH SETS OF DOORS THE FRONT ARE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. 1/4" GAP IN THE MIDDLE AND AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF AND MAINTAIN BOTH OR ONE SET OF DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CAN OPENER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE BAR GUN AND ITS HOLDER HAS A PINK AND BROWNISH SUBSTANCES ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GUN/HOLDERS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX TOILET ROOMS NEED LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOP STORED INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE FRONT BAR AND REAP PREP WITH DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. -THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

OCT 5

2023

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11 OBSERVED A PINKISH BROWN SUBSTANCE ON THE SODA GUN NOZZLE AND INSIDE SODA GUN HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

SEP 28

2023

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUP, DICED TOMATOES) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11 OBSERVED A PINKISH BROWN SUBSTANCE ON THE SODA GUN NOZZLE AND INSIDE SODA GUN HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE DIGITAL BRUNCH MENU FOR ALL EGG DISHES THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A LARGE RETRACTABLE WINDOW OPENED WITHOUT AN ADEQUATE SCREEN IN ORDER TO PREVENT ANY RODENT OR INSECT ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SCREEN FOR SAID RETRACTABLE WINDOW OR THE RETRACTABLE WINDOW MUST REMAIN CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED ONE OF THREE TOILETS NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED PIPES GOING DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN AIR GAP OF AT LEAST 6 INCHES BETWEEN PIPES AND THE FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JUN 16

2022

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT THE BAR AND TOILET ROOMS HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE TRAP WITH HOLES ON THE TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TOP OF GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED FROST BUILD UP IN FREEZER CHEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST FREEZER CHEST.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF COOLERS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SURFACES

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR WALK-IN COOLER.

OCT 21

2021

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 6

2021

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA, BAR, AND TOILET ROOMS HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED SODA GUN NOZZLES AND HOLDERS WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) OR REMINDER ON THE DIGITAL MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT ARE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. THE MANAGER POSTED A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADDED THE DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) AND REMINDER ON THE DIGITAL MENU DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND ONE LARGE FLY FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Serious Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS UNDER THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE UNISEX AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

MAY 13

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST OBTAIN HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWELS) AND MAINTAIN AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SODA NOZZLES(SODA GUN) IN BAR AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF PINK & BLACK FILM SUBSTANCE (THICK BIOFILM) ON ALL THREE SODA GUNS WHERE THE LIQUID SODA IS DISPENSE FOR CONSUMERS. FOOD HANDLER REMOVED CAP AND DETAILED CLEAN AND SANITIZED NOZZLES(SODA GUN). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FACILITY BULK ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABEL WITH COMMON NAME; FACILITY SUGAR, FLOUR AND WHEAT ITEMS NOT LABELED INSIDE LARGE CLEAR CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED FACILITY RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST REPAIR DOOR FOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FACILITY REFUSE FULL, WILL NOT HAVE ROOM FOR DAILY GARBAGE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST INCREASE FREQUENCY OF REMOVAL AT FACILITY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED REFUSE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE(FULL BEYOND CAPACITY)AND NOT MAINTAINED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE REFUSE/GARBAGE FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FACILITY LIGHT IN DRY STORAGE IN DISREPAIR( NON FUNCTIONAL). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED FACILITY SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC; SUMMARY REPORT NOT ON PREMISES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE SUMMARY REPORT MUST REMAIN DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 22

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SHELVES OR REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS ON THE NOZZLE OF THE SODA GUN AND HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 20

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST KEEP A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -NO COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, THE EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL, THE CAN OPENER AND THE KNIFE RACK WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, THE NOZZLE ON THE SODA GUNS BEHIND THE BAR HAS SYRUP BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Food Temperature

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

FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS BEHIND/UNDER THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE WALLS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, SINKS, COOLERS AND THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND THE WALK IN COOLER LIGHT NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

THERE IS A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 14

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

hand sink too close to deep fryer, instructed to install a splash guard.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

food handler with beard not wearing beard restrains. instructed to provide.

JUL 18

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Soda dispensers guns not clean at bar area, instructed to clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

missing lids at bar ice bins, instructed to install.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

food handler with beard not wearing beard restrains. instructed to provide.

DEC 9

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SMALL PLASTIC BOWLS USED TO SCOOP SALAD DRESSING AND SEASONINGS. INSTRUCTED TO USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE COOLERS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN GASKETS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKLINE INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAP AND PLASTIC BOTTLES AT THE END OF PLUMBING AT THE OPEN SITE DRAINS BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PLASTIC WRAP AND PLASTIC BOTTLES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED IN THE ICE AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

FEB 6

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AS WELL AS SHIELDING.

MAR 20

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILE AT WALK IN COOLER AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

SEVERAL LIGHTS OUT IN PREP AREA AND ALL LIGHTS IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

TOILET ROOM DOORS IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE INSTALL AND MAINTAINED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINST WHILE IN PREP AREA.

SEP 6

2013

PASS 8 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER THAT HAS BEEN PREPARD/COOKED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS, CAN OPENER, KNIFE RACK, BAR GUNS AND THE HOLDERS IN THE BAR AND PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN PREP AREA BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH MACHINE AND 3-COMP. SINK. ALSO, CLEAN THE FANS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT OR USE SHATTER PROOF BULBS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST COMPLETELY BE PLACED UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

MAY 4

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN CCOLERS NOT CLEAN/SMALL LEAK INSIDE CONDIMENT COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES/STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK. (VACUUM BREAKERS)

JUL 22

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKTS, STANDING WATER INSIDE SALAD REACH IN COOLER AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

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. OBSERVED FOOD STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.

Minor Sanitation

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. PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVER WITH DUST/FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN LIGHT COVERS.

MAY 25

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. Found floors not swept at rear storage areas.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Found burnt light fixture at preparation areas.

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