Medi Kitchen

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1. Dec 2, 2025 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER READING AT 0 PPM INSIDE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT BAR. SANITIZER READING MUST BE AT LEAST 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS STORED FACING UP IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED MINOR LEAK BELOW HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR. MUST REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CRACKS AND OPENINGS THROUGOUT CEILING AND WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL AND REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-26-2025, REPORT #2622820. #58-NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

2. Aug 26, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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

   • Severity not stated

     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.

3. Aug 5, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNI AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

4. Jul 29, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS (CONTAINERS)INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-POTATOES 53.1F, HUMUS 47F, BABAGANUSH 50.5F, DILL 51.4F, MED SALAD 46.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 6LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 51.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNI AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).

   • Severity not stated

     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.

5. Aug 9, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA, FRONT BAR, AND IN THE BASEMENT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AVAILABLE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT AND THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EACH HANDWASHING SINK.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT TO HAVE LEAK FROM DRAIN BELOW ONTO FLOOR IN BASEMENT. HAND SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK IN HAND SINK DRAIN.

6. Jul 8, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2-102.13: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

7. Jun 14, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT 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 WAS ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NO HAND SINK IS ACCESSIBLE IN THE DISH AREA. FACILITY MUST INSTALL/PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERISK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES UPON RECEIVING COLD FOODS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     NO MOP SINK INSTALLED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NO COVER AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

8. Jul 28, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

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

     OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT BEER COOLER AND THE BOTTOM OF THE BASEMENT 2 DOOR COOLER. ALSO NOTED DUCT TAPE LINING THE HANDLES ON THE RIGHT BEER COOLER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND DUCT TAPE AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND DUST ON THE HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS IN THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF WHITE COLORED STAINS IN THE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     OBSERVED APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP AROUND THE WASTE PIPING FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AS IT GOES INTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FILL THE GAP AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS ON THE LIGHTS IN THE WHITE UPRIGHT COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     MUST INSTALL A HANDSINK AT THE BAR.

   • Not serious Minor

     REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

     MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN THE RIGHT UPRIGHT COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

9. Jul 21, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • 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

     OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE IN THE BASEMENT. NOTED APPROX. 14 DROPPINGS UNDER THE BASEMENT STAIRS NEAR THE SODA RACK, APPROX. 12 NEAR THE DOOR TO THE CRAWL SPACE, APPROX. 5 UNDER THE SHELVING NEAR THE HOT WATER HEATER AND APPROX. 25 IN THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. ALSO NOTED FRONT DOOR NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE GAP AND RODENT PROOF THE FRONT DOOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

     DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

     OBSERVED THE WASTEWATER LINE OF THE KITCHEN DISH MACHINE IMPROPERLY ROUTED INTO THE RIGHT BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED PLUMBER PROPERLY CONNECT THE WASTEWATER LINE TO THE SEWER SYSTEM. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE TAG IS REMOVED BY THE CDPH. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

   • Not serious Minor

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

     OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT BEER COOLER AND THE BOTTOM OF THE BASEMENT 2 DOOR COOLER. ALSO NOTED DUCT TAPE LINING THE HANDLES ON THE RIGHT BEER COOLER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND DUCT TAPE AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND DUST ON THE HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS IN THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF WHITE COLORED STAINS IN THE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     OBSERVED APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP AROUND THE WASTE PIPING FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AS IT GOES INTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FILL THE GAP AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS ON THE LIGHTS IN THE WHITE UPRIGHT COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.

   • Not serious Minor

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

     MUST INSTALL A HANDSINK AT THE BAR.

   • Not serious Minor

     REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

     MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN THE RIGHT UPRIGHT COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

10. Mar 13, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Replace rusted 2 door refrigerator in the basement.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Detailed cleaning needed for the following: hood vents with accumulated dust and grease, and accumulated grease inside of the fryers.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Detailed cleaning needed for the floor behind cooking equipment. Observed raw wood floor behind bar. Instructed to provide easy cleanable surface.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Provide adequate lighting in the prep area.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed plumbing under the 3 compartment sink and mop sink drain line leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing. Must install exposed handsink behind the bar. Observed ventilation fans in both restrooms not operational. Instructed to repair and maintain ventilation.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Must provide and maintain thermometers in all coolers and freezers.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed personal items stored with food. Instructed to store personal items separate.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      Observed ice scoops stored in ice bin and in the ice machine in the basement. Instructed to store ice scoops properly.

11. Jun 25, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

12. Jun 17, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. UNABLE TO PROPERLY SET SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. LEAK BETWEEN ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER FROM BOTTOM SEAL REPAIRED WITH RUBBER TORN SEAL. MUST PROPERLY SEAL SINKS WITH METAL WELD TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION BETWEEN SINKS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-7-10 NOT CORRECTED. #36- MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, IN BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND ABOVE BASEMENT REACH-IN FREEZER.#40-MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BAR ICE BINS. INTERIOR BASEMENT TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH RUSTED METAL BOTTOM OF COOLER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING. MUST REPAIR BOTTOM. MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. REMOVE ALL RUST.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

13. Oct 7, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, IN BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND ABOVE BASEMENT REACH-IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER.

14. Sep 29, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS NOT PROTECTED, RAW PORK AND RAW BEEF BEING STORED OVER UNCOVERED COOKED POTATOES, RAW CARROTS AND READY TO EAT LETTUCE. RAW EGGS ALSO STORED ON TOP SHELVING OF COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED ALL RAW FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND FOODS PROTECTED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE AREA SURROUNDED WITH BAGS OF GARBAGE, CARDBOARD BEER CASES, EMPTY OIL CONTAINER, DISCARDED MATRESS ON THE GROUNDS WITH OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, GARBAGE AND DROPPINGS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS, MUST REMOVE. RAW WOODEN KITCHEN FOOD WINDOW MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BAR ICE BINS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER MUST CLEAN. THREE COMPARTMENT BAR SINK DIRTY AND STAINED, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. FLOOR UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. FLOOR OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER WITH POOLING WATER. FLOOR THROUGHOUT BAR WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. WALLS BEHIND COOKS LINE WITH FOOD AND GREASE, MUST CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE PROVIDED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ABOVE KITCHEN PREP,IN WALK-IN COOLER, IN BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER, ABOVE BASEMENT REACH-IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEFT SIDE URINAL OUT OF ORDER, MUST REPAIR. BAR SODA DISPENSING GUN HOLDERS MUST PROPERLY DRAIN TO A FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER.