SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ZIA'S LAGO VISTA.

BEAT. 18/100

3817-3819 N ASHLAND AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 28, 2021 · passed with conditions

Failed 6 of 15 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
94
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 28
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERAURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 160F AT PLATES SURFACE. MACHINE WAS REAPIRED DURING INSPECTION. FACILITY IS A LATE OPENER AND DISH MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED

JUL 15
2021
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED ALL ITEMS AND DRY GOODS INCLUDING FLOUR SUGAR SALT ETC. NEEDS TO BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 SMALL FLIES IN BAR, KITCHEN, AND UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE. MUST ELIMINATE ALL SMALL ACTIVITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

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

OBSERVED GAUGES ON HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT WORKING. MACHINE WAS RUN AND IS MAINTAINING 161F AT PLATES SURFACE, BUT GAUGES MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED TO REFLECT SANITIZING TEMPERATURE OF 180F OR MORE AT MANIFOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN THE MAIN BAR UNDER ICE BINS IN CORNERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER ICE BINS AT BAR. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN AT SERVER STATION ACROSS FROM BAR. MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION.

JAN 26
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. NO ICE NOTED ON FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNIT.

JAN 19
2021
FAILED
11 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED). NO FOOD IS PREPARED AND/OR SERVED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

NOTED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS)IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $46.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. DISH WASHING MACHINE IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION (LATE OPENER).NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 NOTED OVER 5 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. NO ICE NOTED ON FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNIT.

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

NOTED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING AT PIPING UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND CONNECTION PIPE ABOVE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE AND UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE/3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZES AREAS WHERE THE ROACH ACTIVITY WAS NOTED.

FEB 18
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE NOT PRINTED CORRECTLY ON BRUNCH MENU. INCLUDE THE STATEMENT :"*THESE ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER" ALONG WITH REMINDER STATEMENT OF "*CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS POULTRY SEAFOOD AND SHELLFISH MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS". DISCLOSE WITH ASTERISK ON THE ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER ON BRUNCH MENU SUCH ASS EGG DISHES, BURGER, PANANI, BREAKFAST PIZZA ETC. ONLY ASTERISK THE ITEMS THAT CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED MISSING LID TO TOP OF BACK OF TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED DRAIN LINE FOR ICE MACHINE NOT LINED UP CORRECTLY AND DRAINING ONTO FLOOR CAUSING STANDING WATER UNDER ICE MACHINE AND OUTSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR DRAIN LINE SO THAT IT DRAINS PORPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOAM SEALANT USED IN HALLWAY ACCROSS FROM ICE MACHINE AND AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR. FOAM SEALANT IS NOT PERMITTED AND SURFACES NEED TO BE REPAIRED PROPERLY. ALL OPENING NEED TO BE CLOSED AND SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED BASE OF WALL WATER DAMAGED AND IN DISREPAIR OUTSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REPAIR BASE OF WALL.

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JAN 28
2020
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE NOT PRINTED CORRECTLY ON BRUNCH MENU. INCLUDE THE STATEMENT :"*THESE ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER" ALONG WITH REMINDER STATEMENT OF "*CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS POULTRY SEAFOOD AND SHELLFISH MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS". DISCLOSE WITH ASTERISK ON THE ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER ON BRUNCH MENU SUCH ASS EGG DISHES, BURGER, PANANI, BREAKFAST PIZZA ETC. ONLY ASTERISK THE ITEMS THAT CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED MISSING LID TO TOP OF BACK OF TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED DRAIN LINE FOR ICE MACHINE NOT LINED UP CORRECTLY AND DRAINING ONTO FLOOR CAUSING STANDING WATER UNDER ICE MACHINE AND OUTSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR DRAIN LINE SO THAT IT DRAINS PORPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN.

MINOROther
53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WHITE PAINTED BRICK WALLS IN MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM AND IN MENS ROOM NEXT TO TOILET STILL NOT SUFFICIENTLY SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACE OF BRICK MUST BE ABLE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ICE MACHINE AND OUTSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR WITH STANDING WATER. MAINTAIN FLOORS IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOAM SEALANT USED IN HALLWAY ACCROSS FROM ICE MACHINE AND AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR. FOAM SEALANT IS NOT PERMITTED AND SURFACES NEED TO BE REPAIRED PROPERLY. ALL OPENING NEED TO BE CLOSED AND SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED BASE OF WALL WATER DAMAGED AND IN DISREPAIR OUTSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REPAIR BASE OF WALL.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED RAW ROUGH WOOD SURROUNDING THE WASHBOWLS IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM AND SURROUNDING THE TOILET IN THE LARGER MENS WASHROOM. MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE SURROUNDING WASHBOWLS AND TOILETS WITH NO OPEN CRACKS OR CREVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

SEP 20
2019
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED SEVERAL BRUNCH MENU ITEMS SUCH AS BURGERS AND POACHED EGGS NOT DISCLOSED OR REMINDED FOR THE CONSUMER ADVISORY PRINTED ON THE MENU. MUST PROPERLY DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. GIVEN CONSUMER ADVISORY INFORMATIONAL/EXAMPLE HANDOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH NOTED BEARDS MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS.

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

MUST PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RAW, ROUGH WOOD SURROUNDING THE WASHBOWLS IN THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM AND SURROUNDING THE TOILET IN THE LARGER MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD, PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE SURROUNDING WASHBOWLS AND TOILETS WITH NO OPEN CRACKS OR CREVICES.----- FOOD SPLATTERED WALLS IN THE FRONT DINING ROOM SERVER STATION. MUST CLEAN.-----FLOORS IN THE FRONT DINING ROOM SERVER STATION DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-27-18 #2243855. #55- OBSERVED THAT WALLS IN BATHROOMS ARE MADE FROM BRICK AND NOT SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE EASY CLEANABLE SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 12
2019
FAILED
18 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE NORTH END COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE PROVIDE WITH PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BLOCKED BY HANGING CLEAN UTENSILS AND CLEAN UTENSILS STORED INSIDE SINK. INSTRUCTED HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HOT WATER IN THE SMALLER MEN'S WASHROOM. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 75.9F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL WASHBOWLS. ADEQUATE HOT WATER FOUND AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED ASSORTED PREPARED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. NO LABELS ON MOST ITEMS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, VEAL, AND COOKED SPINACH. OTHER ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME ONLY. INSTRUCTED ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED SEVERAL BRUNCH MENU ITEMS SUCH AS BURGERS AND POACHED EGGS NOT DISCLOSED OR REMINDED FOR THE CONSUMER ADVISORY PRINTED ON THE MENU. MUST PROPERLY DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. GIVEN CONSUMER ADVISORY INFORMATIONAL/EXAMPLE HANDOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH NOTED BEARDS MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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

MISSING LID FOR THE BAR/SERVER LARGE ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE.

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

MUST PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

UNABLE TO VERIFY WASH AND SANITIZING TEMPERATURE AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. BOTH WASH AND SANITIZER TEMPERATURE GAUGES BROKEN AND STUCK AT 150 F WHEN MACHINE IS ON OR OFF AND RUNNING THROUGH THE SANITIZING CYCLE. MUST REPAIR GAUGES TO PROPERLY DISPLAY ACCURATE WASH AND RINSE TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DUST. INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE BOX FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILT UP ICE ACCUMULATION. DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED WALL MOUNTED SLICER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE, UNDER ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNDER EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT THE HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RAW, ROUGH WOOD SURROUNDING THE WASHBOWLS IN THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM AND SURROUNDING THE TOILET IN THE LARGER MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD, PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE SURROUNDING WASHBOWLS AND TOILETS WITH NO OPEN CRACKS OR CREVICES.-----CHIPPING PAINT AND FOOD SPLATTERED WALLS IN THE FRONT DINING ROOM SERVER STATION. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT.-----FLOORS IN THE FRONT DINING ROOM SERVER STATION DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----HOLES IN WALLS IN THE STAIR WELL TO THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD STORAGE AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----MOLDY, BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-27-18 #2243855. #55- OBSERVED THAT WALLS IN BATHROOMS ARE MADE FROM BRICK AND NOT SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE EASY CLEANABLE SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM THE INSPECTION ON 12-27-18 #2243855. REVIEWED THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)

DEC 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED THAT FACILITY USES DATE MARKING WITH MADE DATE.PROPER DATE MARKING WITH USE BY DATE SHOULD BE USED. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER PROVIDED ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK IT TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED THAT KITCHEN HAND SINK AND HAND SINK BY PREP TABLE ARE NOT SEPARATED FROM FROM FOOD PREPARATION SURFACES.MUST PROVIDE PROPER PROTECTION (SPLASH GUARD) FOR POSSIBLE FOOD CROSS CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED THAT DOOR SEAL TO WALK IN COOLER IS BROKEN.MUST REPAIR

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THAT WALLS IN BATHROOMS ARE MADE FROM BRICK AND PLASTER AND NOT SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE EASY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THAT FLOORS ARE DAMAGED ON SEVERAL PLACES ,SPECIALLY ON ENTRANCE TO WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE CONDITION

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

JUN 15
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT DRIP COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

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

FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY. (AGAINST WALLS DRIPPING ONTO FLOORS) MUST RELOCATE. FOUND PERSONAL ITEMS STORED OF DISH RACKS.(CLOTHES, ETC.) MUST RELOCATE.

JUN 21
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

JUN 14
2016
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

INADEQUATE DISH WASHING FACILITIES. OBSERVED CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE LOCATED AT THE FRONT BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING 0PPM CHORINE FOUND AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WHILE MACHINE IS BEING USED. MUST NOT USE MACHINE UNTIL REPAIR AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE TO 100PPM. CINTAS COMPANY ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURURE DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND NOW DISPENSES CHLORINE TO 100PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. LIVE FUIT FLIES ON COFFEE STATION AREA AND BEHIND BAR AREA ON WALL SHELVING, INSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER AND ON BOTTLES OF LIQUOR APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO QUATERNARY OR CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ARE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDED BY CINTAS COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/24/15 REPORT#1424784. 32 PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. 38 THE FOLLOWING HANDWASH BOWLS DRAINING SLOWLY- BOTH IN MENS WASHROOM, WOMENS WASHROOM LEFT HAND SIDE HANDWASH BOWL AND BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS. 40 NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

OBSERVED MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR COFFEE STATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS AT FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FEB 24
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

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

REAR COFFEE STATION EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WASHROOM DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.

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

THE FOLLOWING HANDWASH BOWLS DRAINING SLOWLY- BOTH IN MENS WASHROOM, WOMENS WASHROOM LEFT HAND SIDE HANDWASH BOWL AND BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL ALSO OBSERVED REAR COFFEE STATION EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

MAY 27
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
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CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED CLEAN KITCHEN PLATES AND CUPS STORED RIGHT SIDE UP. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSIL DURING STORAGE TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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

FOUND THE CAN OPENER SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CAN PUNCTURING TIP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE MEAT SLICER ABOVE THE BLADE GUARD DUE EMPLOYEES NOT FULLY DISASSEMBLING THE SLICER BEFORE CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO FULLY DISASSEMBLE THE MEAT SLICER AND WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE EACH PIECE OF EQUIPMENT DAILY.

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

REPAIR BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND ALSO THE 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A SEPERATE CLEAN CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

OCT 29
2013
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA BY 1-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE KITCHEN,IN DISH ROOM BY THE SHELVES,AND BAR AREA BY THE ICE BINS

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

WASTE LINE CONNECTION FROM POP GUN HOLDER, BEHIND THE BAR MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN

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

RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE THE LIQUOR CAGE AT SECOND FLOOR,SURFACE NOT CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

FLOOR GREASE TRAPS ARE COVERED WITH WOOD PAINTED PANELS. MANAGER AWAITING FOR METAL COVERS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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

OBSERVED BRICK WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS,FIRST FLOOR; SOME OF METAL BEAMS ARE RUSTY, AND BASE OF METAL BEAMS WHICH IS WOOD IS OPENED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WOOD AND VARNISH METAL BEAMS IN DINING ROOM. SEAL BRICK WALLS IN WASHROOMS, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS.

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS BEHIND THE BAR IS TOO LONG, WATER SPILLS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET THAT REACHES ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DOESN'T SPILL WATER ON FLOOR.

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