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1. Feb 19, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Feb 9, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROX. 25 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH THE STAIRWELL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, WHEELS AND LEGS OF THE PREP TABLE BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYERS, AND EXTERIOR OF BASEMENT GREASE TRAP.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BEVERAGE BAR AND UNDER THE 3-COMPARMENT SINK. CLEAN THE CEILING SPLATTER BEHIND THE BEVERAGE BAR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     SEAL THE WALL CRACKS BEHIND THE BEVERAGE BAR. SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT WALLS.

3. Feb 27, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHINGS SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FROZEN VEGETABLES CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS OR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

4. Oct 15, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED IN USE SCOOPS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE BINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANANGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE BINS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE AND BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM BASIN AND AROUND THE EDGES OF SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE BUILD UP.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT WITHOUT A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ATTACHED OR PRESENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT HOSE BIBBS ON UTILITY SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING WHEN USING. HAND SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE HAND SINK DRAIN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE AND LOOSE CRUSHED VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SCRAPS AND VEGETABLES, AND DETAIL CLEAN AREA TO MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

5. Oct 12, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     3-307.11 FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     2-402.11 NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-102.11 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15 NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE UTILITY SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

6. Oct 3, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     NOTED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STAIRWAY STORAGE AREA AND ALONG THE WALL UNDERNEATH SHELVING BY THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE UTILITY SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED CLUTTER UNDERNEATH STAIRWAYS STORAGE AREAS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE CLOSET OF THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY WHERE RAT DROPPING WERE FOUND.

7. Sep 20, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED THREE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT WERE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED FROZEN HAMBURGERS NOT COVERED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO COVER SAID FOOD ITEMS TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE DEEP FRYING UNITS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH FOOD DEBRIS BELOW WHERE THE PIPES ARE LOCATED AND GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE SAME COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED SLIGHT GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. THERE WERE DRIED-UP GREASE DROPLETS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE ENTIRE VENTILATION SYSTEM AND ALL OF ITS COMPONENTS AND MAINTAIN.

8. Sep 10, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Aug 24, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-TOFU 53.9F/49.8F, CURRY SAUCE 46.1F, PASTA 47.1F/56.5F/53.2F, (51.1F/48F). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     NOTED WATER DRIPPING FROM THE CEILING AND PIPES OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE ONTO THE FLOOR. ALSO NOTED CEILING IN POOR REPAIRS WITH RUSTY CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST DIRECT WATER FROM THE PIPES INTO FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS AND VENTILATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Serious Priority

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 43, 44, 47, 55,56 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2500485 DATED 4/20/2021 NOT CORRECTED:- -43) 3-304.12: NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. -44) 4-903.12: NOTED UTENSIL RACK AND MICROWAVE STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTEWATER PIPELINES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE UTENSIL RACK AND MICROWAVE. -47) 4-501.12: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AT THE BASEMENT PREP COUNTER. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. -55) 6-501.114: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND IN STORAGE AREAS, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE STAIRWAY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. -56)-501.14: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

10. Apr 20, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED UTENSIL RACK AND MICROWAVE STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTEWATER PIPELINES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE UTENSIL RACK AND MICROWAVE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AT THE BASEMENT PREP COUNTER. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE STAIRWAY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

11. Aug 12, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IF FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

12. Aug 7, 2019 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR PIPING BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND THE WALL AT THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

13. Jun 19, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR PIPING BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND THE WALL AT THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

14. Jun 11, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WALL MOUNTED DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, BEING USED AS A FOOD SLOP SINK. NOTED LARGE STEEL WOOL SCRUBBERS AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED THE HAND WASHING SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS TOFU, SOY MEAT SUBSTITUTES, PREPARED CUT LEAFY GREENS NOT LABELED OR LABELED WITH A PREPARATION DATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE FOOD CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      BASEMENT BOX FREEZER MUST NOT BE STORED UNDER WATERLINES. MUST RELOCATE FREEZERS OR COMPLETELY ENCASE WATER LINES WITH SOLID CASINGS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. DISH REPAIRMAN ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND REPAIRED MACHINE. RECOMMEND USING TEST STRIPS TO CHECK SANITATION LEVELS DAILY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST PAINT/SEAL.----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR FRONT COOKS LINE METAL PREP/SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND SHELVING/ICE MACHINE BEHIND SINK, THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE HALLWAY ENTRANCE TO BASEMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. FLOOR UNDER THE COOKS WOK LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR PIPING BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND THE WALL AT THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP OR FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2185210 ON 7-27-18. #37- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.#41-: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USES IN A CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION. #47- CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA BLADE WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND METAL SHAVING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55-: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BASEMENT PREP AND WARE WASHING AREA(DISH ROOM), WITH STICKY SURFACE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

15. Jul 27, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USES IN A CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION

    • Severity not stated

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

      CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA BLADE WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI AND METAL SHAVING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ACCUMULATION OF ICE INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP/KITCHEN AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BASEMENT PREP AND WAREWASHING AREA(DISH ROOM), WITH STICKY SURFACE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN..

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE HAVE NO COMPLETED REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED BY PA 100-0367. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.

16. Mar 2, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

17. Feb 22, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE LEAVING KITCHEN WITH GLOVED HANDS; APPROX 20 MINUTE LATER RETURNED IN THE KITCHEN, REMOVED GLOVES AND GLOVED HIS HANDS AND START TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD(DICED TOFU).STOPPED FOOD HANDLER AND INFORMED MANAGER ON HAND WASHING AND GLOVE PROCEDURE.MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010.

    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO HAND WASHING.INSIDE THE SAID SINK A LARGE METAL CONTAINER WITH SOAP AND WATER,SPONGES,METAL CRUBBIES ETC.EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST AVAILABLE AND TO BE USED ONLY FOR HAND WASHING. AFTER MY REQUEST MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS.SINK AVAILABLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      WE OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT PREP/DISH ROOM AREA. SIX DROPPING AT WEST WALL ON FLOOR BY THE WATER PIPES.FOUR RAT DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVES AT NORTH EAST CORNER AND SIX RAT DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE PREP COOLERS AND SHELVES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO LABEL COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED IN COOLERS. ALSO ANY FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      UTENSILS FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE COVERED/PROTECTED WATER PITCHERS WITH WATER FOR CUSTOMERS ON TOP THE BAR COUNTER MUST BE COVERED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED BY THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE. PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/ HAND DRYING DEVICE. ICE CONTAINER(ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION) MUST BE SELF DRAIN. DRAIN PIPE ATTACHED AT EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER NOT DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EXTENSION SUCH IT DRAINS TO A FLOOR DRAIN. CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESS WATER DRIPPING ON FLOOR. MUST REPAIR ISSUE. INTERIOR LIDS OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN ARE NOT SEALED,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. INTERIOR BASE OF REACH-IN WHITE FREEZER BROKEN AND EXPOSED INSULATION REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR AREA,NEED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND PIPES.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE WITH MINERAL BUILD UP AND RUST ON ICE BIN,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXCESS DUST/GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD ABOVE THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE DIRTY KNIVES, OTHER UTENSILS AND NON-FOOD ITEMS ALL STORED INSIDE CONTAINER ON TOP PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE KNIVES AND UTENSILS. MUST REMOVE NON-FOOD ITEMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESS WATER,ALSO FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND BY THE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT FLOOR DRAIN BY THE WEST SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER BROKEN AND DIRTY,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REPAIR AND PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN FOR THE SAID DRAIN. ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED PREP AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BROKEN/HOLE ON WEST WALL BEHIND THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE(BASEMENT)AND AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,SEAL AND MAINTAIN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDE ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS(JACKETS,BACK PACKS ETC)IN FOOD PREPRATION AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS, REAR STORAGE BY THE EXIT DOOR MUST BE ORGANIZED.

18. Dec 29, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

19. Dec 19, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FOUND WALK IN COOLER AND THREE REACH IN COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.(CURRENTLY NOT TURNED ON). MUST TURN ALL COOLERS BEORE NEXT INSPECTION WITH WORKING THERMOMETERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A.

    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREAS WITH NO HOT WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG AT PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND RUSTY SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURES/BROKEN SHIELDS AT BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPLACE BURNT BULBS/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(OLD EQUIPMENT, GARBAGE, ETC.). MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT.