WESTIN RIVER NORTH CHGO HOTEL - EMBER.
320 N DEARBORN ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 28 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 302026PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN LOBBY BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS ON COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF BREAD COOLER LOCATED NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
MAR 182025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN EMBER DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN EMBER DISHWASHING AREA.
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN STALL #1 AND STALL #2 OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN EMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN STALLS #1 AND #2 OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN EMBER FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
MAR 102025FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, SANITIZING PROPERLY AT A CONCENTRATION OF 100PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN EMBER DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN EMBER DISHWASHING AREA.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN STALL #1 AND STALL #2 OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN EMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN STALLS #1 AND #2 OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN EMBER FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
JAN 192024PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT, BAR, AND SINK TO THE RIGHT OF BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA OF RESTAURANT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS
4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED FLATWARE STORED UNCOVERED IN DISHROOM STORAGE AREA OF RESTAURANT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FLATWARE OR STORE WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN AND MAINTAIN.
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPE AND MAINTAIN.
5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE IN PUBLIC COFFEE AREA(WE PROUDLY BREW STARBUCKS, AREA OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ESPRESSO MACHINE IN PUBLIC COFFEE AREA(WE PROUDLY BREW STARBUCKS, AREA OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN) SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.
6-501.12: OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 172024FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT, BAR, AND SINK TO THE RIGHT OF BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA OF RESTAURANT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED FLATWARE STORED UNCOVERED IN DISHROOM STORAGE AREA OF RESTAURANT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FLATWARE OR STORE WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN AND MAINTAIN.
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPE AND MAINTAIN.
5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE IN PUBLIC COFFEE AREA(WE PROUDLY BREW STARBUCKS, AREA OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ESPRESSO MACHINE IN PUBLIC COFFEE AREA(WE PROUDLY BREW STARBUCKS, AREA OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN) SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.
6-501.12: OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
8-404.13(B:3): OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2587889 DATED 1-10-2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING UNIT SODA BOX DISPENSERS LOCATED IN BAR STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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JAN 102024FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT, BAR, AND SINK TO THE RIGHT OF BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA OF RESTAURANT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
OBSERVED FLATWARE STORED UNCOVERED IN DISHROOM STORAGE AREA OF RESTAURANT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FLATWARE OR STORE WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER PRESSURE PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE CITY OF CHICAGO WATER SUPPLY SHALL BE SUPPLIED THROUGHOUT RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. CORRECTED ON SITE COLD WATER RESTORED TO HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM OF KITCHEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON BEVERAGE MACHINES IN RESTAURANT KITCHEN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON BEVERAGE MACHINES IN RESTAURANT KITCHEN SO THAT THEY SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.
OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2569310 DATED 01/06/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING UNITS, ICE MACHINE IN BAR----AND-----KITCHEN, COFFEE MACHINE IN COFFEE AREA, AND SODA BOX DISPENSERS LOCATED IN BAR STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 172023PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN STAND UP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.
3-304.14: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-SURFACES IN KITCHEN. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
4-101.19: CRATES USED AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION/STORAGE IN THE KITHCEN AREA. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE CONTAINERS AND/OR SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT, DURABLE, AND IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS ON OR UNDERNEATH.
4-602.13: FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
5-204.12: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING UNITS, ICE MACHINE IN BAR----AND-----KITCHEN, COFFEE MACHINE IN COFFEE AREA, AND SODA BOX DISPENSERS LOCATED IN BAR STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
6-201.11: WATER DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES OBSERVED SCATTERED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES.
6-201.13: FACILITY MUST RE-CAULK ALL SINK FIXTURES ADJACENT TO WALLS.
2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATION MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE (ANSI ACCRED.).
JAN 62023FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS VARIOUS RAW MEATS IS BEING COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT HANDSINK NEAR PREP-LINE UNIT-----AND-----IN BAR AREA. FACILITY MUST ALWAYS ENSURE SOAP IS PROVIDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS IS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDSINK NEAR OATMEAL/SOUP STATION. FACILITY MUST ALWAYS ENSURE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS IS PROVIDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN STAND UP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.
IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-SURFACES IN KITCHEN. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
CRATES USED AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION/STORAGE IN THE KITHCEN AREA. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE CONTAINERS AND/OR SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT, DURABLE, AND IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS ON OR UNDERNEATH.
AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR IS NOT PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN THE HEAT DISH MACHINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE HOT WATER TERMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING UNITS, ICE MACHINE IN BAR----AND-----KITCHEN, COFFEE MACHINE IN COFFEE AREA, AND SODA BOX DISPENSERS LOCATED IN BAR STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
WATER DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES OBSERVED SCATTERED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES.
FACILITY MUST RE-CAULK ALL SINK FIXTURES ADJACENT TO WALLS.
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATION MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE (ANSI ACCRED.).
JAN 122022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN LOBBY BAR, LOBBY COFFEE AREA, AND EXECUTIVE LOUNGE COFFEE AREA LOCATED ON 20TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP LINE OF 320 KITCHEN COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN LOBBY COFFEE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
JUN 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HOLD A FOOD AND SANITATION CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
NO DISCLAIMER NO ADVISORY FOR RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OUT DATED SUSHI RICE LAB TEST ( MORE THAN 5 YEARS), MUST OBTAIN A NEW PH TEST FOR SUSHI RICE
BULK FOOD ITEMS ( SUGAR, SALT NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
BREAD KNIFE TETHERED TO A CHAIN, MUST KEEP UTENSIL FREE FOR PROPER WASHING.
SUSHI STATION EMPLOYEE NOT HOLDING FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE NOTED FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
SEP 102018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION.
3-603.11(A) OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED THAT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE MUST BE ON ALL MENUS FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED.MUST INSTALL. NO CITATION
3-602.11(C) OBSERVED DRY SPICES AND DRY FOODS( SUGAR, SALT,ETC) IN KITCHEN AND SUSHI PREP AREA NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LABELS.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN, COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
6-501.11 OBSERVED FLOORS IN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED. FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING BY 2- COMPARTMENT SINK AND FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO RE- GROUT BOTH AREAS. ALSO HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN REAR SERVICE BAR AREA. UNDER COUNTER BY COFFEE STATION INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
6-501.113 OBSERVED MOP BUCKET WITH DIRTY MOP WATER IN REAR SERVICE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DUMP WATER CLEAN CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER USE.
2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGENS TRAINING FOR MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE NO CITATION
DEC 12017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER.
HEAVY DUST NOTED ON PREP COOLER FAN IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSIDE SODA GUNS AT BAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIVE POTTERY PLANTS STORED AT SUSHI STATION PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
JAN 192017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED PREP AREA AND POT AND PAN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR QQ WALK IN PREP COOLER IN NEED OF AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS IF NEEDED.
NOV 32016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO OBSERED CABINET DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT SUSHI PREP AREA BY EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND REATTACH CABINET DOOR AT SUSHI PREP.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP AREA UNDER EXPOSED PREP TABLE TOP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL UNDER AND ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER VALVE LEAKING AT GARDE MANGER PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
FEB 52016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD STAINED/WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
JAN 282016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS BREAKFAST ITEMS(CUT FRUITS, ROLLS, ETC.)NOT PROTECTED AT SELF SERVICE TABLE TOP AT LOBBY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS/PROTECTIVE BARRIER FOR ALL READY TO EAT FOODS AT LOBBY SELF SERVICE TABLE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CROSS CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD STAINED/WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
THERMOMETER BROKEN INSIDE SUSHI PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
JUL 242015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD BEHIND THE BAR.
CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER (WITH DUST ACCUMULATED)AND MAINTAIN. DEEP FRYER INTERIOR BOTTOM PART WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD/CANOPY BY THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
HOLE ON THE WALL BY THE PREP BEHIND THE BAR, ALSO UNDER THE EXPOSED SINK. MUST SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA BY THE BAR. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. MISSING BASEBOARD UNDER THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. RAILING FOR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA RUSTED . MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. WALL TILES MISSING BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING END CAPS OF THE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE
MAY 262015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER (WITH DUST ACCUMULATED)AND MAINTAIN. DEEP FRYER INTERIOR BOTTOM PART WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD/CANOPY BY THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
HOLE ON THE WALL BY THE PREP BEHIND THE BAR, ALSO UNDER THE EXPOSED SINK. MUST SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA BY THE BAR. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. MISSING BASEBOARD UNDER THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. RAILING FOR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA RUSTED . MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. WALL TILES MISSING BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING END CAPS OF THE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 182015FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
FOUND INTERIOR OFTHE ICE MACHINES,IN THE KITCHEN ABD BEHIND THE BAR, NOT MAINTAINED. BLACK SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1501917 DATED 11/17/14. #38-NOTED HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP AREA FOR WAFFLE WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER (WITH FOOD DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE SAME COOLER (WITH DUST ACCUMULATED)AND MAINTAIN. DEEP FRYER INTERIOR BOTTOM PART WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD/CANOPY BY THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
HOLE ON THE WALL BY THE PREP BEHIND THE BAR, ALSO UNDER THE EXPOSED SINK. MUST SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA BY THE BAR. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. MISSING BASEBOARD UNDER THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. RAILING FOR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA RUSTED . MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. WALL TILES MISSING BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING END CAPS OF THE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE.
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE MAKER. MUST STORE ICE SCOOP ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
NOV 172014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NOTED A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS,BOWLS ETC) AT THE DISH WASHER PLATE CADDY AND SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MEAT SLICER AT PREP TABLE BY WALK IN COOLER.
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE OR REPAIR.NOTED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP AREA FOR WAFFLE WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK.
FEB 282014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS,BOWLS ETC) AT THE DISH WASHER PLATE CADDY AND SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SALAD SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.....NOTE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRAIN UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
NOTED LEAKAGE ON PIPPING UNDERNEATH DUMP SINK AT 3 COMPARTMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 12013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND SPICE AND BULK-FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING GROUT AT SEVERAL AREA OF KITCHEN FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 122012FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
(7-38-030) FOUND THE BAR DISHMACHINE AT 132F RINSE TEMP. WITH 0-PPM OF SANITIZER, AFTER THE BAR ATTENDANT HAD USED IT. AFTER 3-4 TIMES OF RUNNING THE MACHINE, IT WAS STILL RINSING AT A LOW TEMP., WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF SANITIZER DISPENSING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX & KEEP AT 100-PPM CHLORINE OR 200-PPM QUATS AT LOW-TEMP OR KEEP AT 180F OR ABOVE-IF HIGH TEMP RINSE IS DESIRED. (UNIT TAGGED). Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.
A SNEEZEGUARD IS NEEDED AT THE BREAKFAST BUFFET TABLE FOR ALL THE BOWLS DISPLAYED WITH CUT-UP FRUITS (FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE.) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR USE DOME COVERS/LIDS, TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR FLOORS OF COOLERS AT BAR & SUSHI STATION; SODA GUN HOLDERS & CABINETS UNDER PREP STATIONS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
POOR FLOOR GROUTING IN POTWASH OR DISHROOM AREA MUST BE RE-SURFACED & FLOORS UNDER DISHMACHINE & BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN, ESPECIALLY AT BAR AREA & THE PREP STATION BEHIND THE BAR. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
NOV 42011PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE BAR. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHROOM, PREP AREA, STORAGE AREAS AND HALLWAYS. APPROXIMATELY 20 FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ORKIN TECHNICIAN WAS ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL INSPECTION. MUST MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE SUSHI PREP COOLERS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE PANINI GRILL AND WAFFLE IRON, AND THE FAUCET AND WATER HANDLES OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE BAR. AT THE SUSHI BAR, DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER AND CABINETS BELOW THE SUSHI BAR.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE BAR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE DRYWALL AROUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE BAR AND BELOW THE COUNTER IN THE SAME AREA.
OCT 282010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF UNUSED REACH IN COOLER AT SUSHI PREP AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AROUND/BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 112010PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. Found high tempeature dishmachine not sanitizing, 135 F, while in use. Instructed manager high temperature dishmachine must reach a minimum of 180 F to sanitize. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all multi-use utensils in 3-compartment sink or use lower level dishmachine. Citation issued. Ticket #H000057358 12.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must repair or replace all damaged coolers rubber door gaskets in prep area.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must detail and sanitize all unclean walls throughout prep and dishwash area.
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