Erie Cafe

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	1	4	0
2025	1	5	0
2024	1	1	0
2023	1	14	3
2022	1	3	0
2021	1	9	0
2019	2	6	0
2018	2	16	3
2017	2	12	2
2016	1	5	0
2015	3	14	1
2014	1	9	3
2013	2	6	0
2012	1	4	0
2011	3	9	1
2010	1	3	0

Apr 14, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED LARGE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH LARGE CUTTING GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO FLIP OR REPLACE AS NEEDED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT LOCATED AT THE RIGHT OF THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS INNER LIP LINING COMING LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING IT FROM BREAKING OFF AND CAUSING CONTAMINATION OF THE ICE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE LARGE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER SHELVING AND ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. THE KITCHEN DISH WASHING AREA...THE BASEMENT PREP AREA...THE REAR BAR AREA...THE FRONT MAIN BAR AREA IN THE CORNERS NEAR ENTRANCE...INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Mar 21, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PLATEWARE STORED FACE UP ON SHELVING IN PREP AREA IN MAIN KITCHEN DIRECTLY UNDER A/C VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM DUST BUILDING UP ON VENTS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE LARGE WALK IN LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND STANDING WATER UNDER DHELVING ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB OF THE FAUCET OF THE RIGHT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FREEZER AREA IN THE BASMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.

Jul 25, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL BASE TILE AT THE BANQUET BAR AREA RIGHT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK BROKEN AND COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE BREEDING AND HARBORING SPACE FOR ANY INSECTS.

May 23, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

FOOD EMPLOYEE USED BARE HANDS GARNISH PLATES OF READY-TO-EAT FOODS ON THE EXPEDITE LINE. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. DISCUSSED IMPORTANCE OF WEARING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD IS NOT RECORDED ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. FACILITY MANAGER WENT THROUGH ALL INVOICE RECEIPTS IN HOUSE TO VERIFY WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WERE SOLD PER TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW STEAK STORED ABOVE READY-TO-EAT FOODS SUCH AS SALADS, VEGETABLES, AND COOKED PASTA IN 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER IN COOKLINE. MANAGER RELOACTED RAW STEAK TO THE BOTTOM SHELF. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS OF COOKED TOMATO SAUCE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TEMPERATURE MEASURED BETWEEN 49-51F AND APPROXIMATELY 5 POUNDS OF COOKED SAUSAGE LEFT OUT ON THE PREP-COUNTER NEAR COOKLIKE TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 97F. TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST DISCARDED WAS $100. ITEMS MUST BE 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY STORAGE FOODS CONTAINERS MISSING LABELS IN THE BASEMENT PREP-AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FLY TAPE STRIPS HUNG IN THE MEAT/PASTA PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST REMOVE FROM FOOD/DISH STORAGE AND PREPARATION AREAS. MANAGER REMOVED ALL FLY STRIPS.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON CUTTING BOARDS SCATTERED IN THE BASEMENT AND MAIN 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.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER NEAR SALAD STATION. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS SUCH AS FORKS, KNIVES, AND PLATES OUT ON DISPLAY IS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AT CUSTOMER TABLES. UTENSILS MUST BE COVERED AND/OR WRAPED CLEAN UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED, DISPLAYED, AND DISPENSED SO THAT FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CUTTING BOARDS ON THE COOKLINE ARE SERVERELY SCRATCHED WHICH PREVENTS PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT. FACILITY MUST RESURFACE BOARD OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/TEST STRIPS IS NOT PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/TEST STRIPS. FACILITY PURCHASED AND PROVIDED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.

Nov 28, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACK SHELVES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN COLD HOLDING UNIT ACCROSS FROM THE BURNER STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A SECTION OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AT REAR STAIRWELL HAS BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Apr 12, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, (PREP & TOILET ROOMS) INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN PREP & DRY STORAGE AREAS, WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE ON TABLES NOT PROTECTED. TABLEWARE MUST BE WRAPPED OR COVERED TO VOID CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT DISHES STORED ABOVE HOT FOOD LINE, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPLACE WHITE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, STAINS AND DARK GROOVES PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Jul 1, 2019 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO SCREEN DOOR FOR KITCHEN BACK DOOR WHILE IT WAS OPEN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLOSED OR INSTALL A SCREEN DOOR.

Feb 7, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED. -
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11- OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED BETWEEN DISH WASHING AREA AND COOK LINE, AT MAIN KITCHEN. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING, FOOD PREP, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UTILITY LINES RUNNING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT, MOLDY CEILING, CONDENSATION NOTED IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Nov 21, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11- OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED BETWEEN DISH WASHING AREA AND COOK LINE, AT MAIN KITCHEN. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING, FOOD PREP, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT: -HAND SINK IN BASEMENT MEAT PREP ROOM -HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM -HAND SINK AT MAIN BAR -HAND SINK AT BAR IN REAR BANQUET HALL. -CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE RESTROOM ON 1ST FLOOR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Serious Priority
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:1)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA: 64.0F, 5LBS OF ROASTED POTATOES, $25.00 112.3F, 3LBS OF ROAST CHICKEN, $30.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 8LBS AT A VALUE OF $55.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PASTEURIZED FOODS USED; PROHIBITED FOODS NOT OFFERED

READ VIOLATION #30
Serious Priority
PASTEURIZED EGGS USED WHERE REQUIRED

3-302.13- OBSERVED CLASSIC CESAR SALAD DRESS STORED IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER MADE FROM RAW EGGS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PASTEURIZED EGG PRODUCTS MUST BE USED FOR RECIPES THAT DO NOT INCLUDE A PASTEURIZATION OR HEAT STEP. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED, 9LBS, $40.00 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE PASTEURIZED EGGS AS A SUBSTITUTE WHENEVER PREPARING SAUCES/FOOD ITEMS THAT DO NOT HAVE PASTEURIZED/HEAT PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112 (A,D)- OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE AT ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15- OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT, SANITIZING SINK, ON 1ST REAR DISHWASHER AREA.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

May 22, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

Observed improper hygienic practice. Observed food handler slice ready to eat food, french bread loaf, at server station with bare hand contact, then place in bread basket, for public consumption. Informed manager that bare hand contact with ready to eat food is not allow. Instructed to use barriers such as single use gloves, tongs, etc. to prevent bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Also, observed food handler blow nose in paper towel at food prep area, then walk to 2 compartment sink and proceeded to wash hands at 2 compartment sink located in dish washing area. Informed manager that proper hand washing must occur at exposed hand sink with soak and paper towels. Manager corrected violation during inspection. Critical Violation # 7-38-010 (A)
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

Observed no chemical test kit on site, at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide chemical test kit to determine proper concentration of sanitizing solution. Manager correct violation during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-030
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed tape use as a means of repair throughout 3 door reach in cooler at cook prep line. Instructed manager to remove/repair and to ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times. Observed dark deep grooves and stains on cutting board in basement prep area. Instructed manager to resurface/replace and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed no exposed hand sink located between dish washing area and cook line area, at main kitchen. Instructed manager to install exposed hand sink between said areas to ensure proper hand washing. Maintain at all times. Observed small leak at 3 compartment sinks faucet neck at main kitchen dish washing area. Also observed no drain stoppers at 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Food handler requirements not met. instructed of the IDPH requirements: any food handler working in the city of Chicago, unless that person has a valid food service sanitation manager certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. if someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

Jul 7, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DOOR OF DESSERT COOLER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS SO THAT DARK GROOVES COME OUT OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED REACH IN COOLERS BEHIND COOKING LINE DOORS IN DISREPAIR WITH DUCT TAPE AND CRACKED PLASTIC ON INTERIOR OF DOORS. REMOVE ALL DUCT TAPE AND REPAIR DOORS. OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMNT PREP ROOM WITH ESCESS ICE ACCUMULATION. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE EMPLOYEE TOILET IN BASEMENT WITH HOLE AND IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SERVICE BAR IN REAR BANQUET ROOM. INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED INACCURATE THERMOMETER WITHIN LARGE WALK IN COOLER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ACCURATE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS ON COOKING LINE. KEEP ALL DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Jun 13, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.1F CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING BAKED POTATOES, PRIME RIB, AND CHICKEN SOUP. OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER ON FAR END OF COOKING LINE CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD OF EGGS AND CHOPPED TOMATOES AT AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.3F.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF BAKED POTATOES VALUED AT $10 AT 50.3F, 4 LBS OF MEATBALLS VALUED AT $25 AT 68.7F, 15 GALLONS OF SOUP VALUED AT 49.6F VALUED AT $15, 1 LB OF EGGS VALUED AT $5 AT 47.8, AND 1/2 LB OF CHOPPED TOMATOES VALUED AT $2 AT 48.3F. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DOOR OF DESSERT COOLER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS SO THAT DARK GROOVES COME OUT OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED REACH IN COOLERS BEHIND COOKING LINE DOORS IN DISREPAIR WITH DUCT TAPE AND CRACKED PLASTIC ON INTERIOR OF DOORS. REMOVE ALL DUCT TAPE AND REPAIR DOORS. OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMNT PREP ROOM WITH ESCESS ICE ACCUMULATION. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE EMPLOYEE TOILET IN BASEMENT WITH HOLE AND IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SERVICE BAR IN REAR BANQUET ROOM. INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED INACCURATE THERMOMETER WITHIN LARGE WALK IN COOLER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ACCURATE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS ON COOKING LINE. KEEP ALL DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Mar 21, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS SURFACES WITH DARK GROOVES/PITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

COFFEE STATION SHELVES WITH DUST/FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT MENS EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

1ST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT LEAKING ALSO BASEMEMNT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIAR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG WEST WALLS. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

Aug 12, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE FRONT COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK ON THE TWO FAUCETS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH AREA 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

Aug 5, 2015 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM AND THRU-OUT SURFACES WITH WET,BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #15158 17, DATED 1/12/15. #38 MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BACK BAR, 2ND FLOOR BAR AND THE BUS BOY STATION, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. AND PROVIDE HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER IN THE COOK LINE 1ST FLOOR AND THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE FRONT COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK ON THE TWO FAUCETS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH AREA 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE CUTTING LIMES/LEMONS IN THE PREP KITCHEN NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

Jan 12, 2015 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE MAIN FRONT BAR, EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN SERVING CUSTOMER AND CUTTING LEMONS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL OR SANNITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. MANAGER PUT PAPER TOWEL ON THE HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD AND MAINTAIN. DEFROST ONE OUT OF 3 CHEST FREEZER ,WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING PAINT BEHIND THE WALLS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT AND BEHIND THE WIRE RACK SHELVES WITH RAW MEAT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR ON THE 2ND FLOOR BESIDE THE BAR.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BACK BAR, 2ND FLOOR BAR AND THE BUS BOY STATION, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. AND PROVIDE HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL ON LINE TO HAVE A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

Jun 9, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER BY THE COOKING STOVE AT THE KITCHEN TO BE IMPROPER AT 51.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:- GROUND BEEF 48.5F,CHEESE 45.6F, BEEF 46.9F,MEAT BALLS 45.5F,PASTA 44.9F,STUFFING FOR CLAMS 50.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 59LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $379.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
Serious Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE READING 170F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING (FINAL RINSE 180F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR CONSULTATION. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND SHELVES NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAMES,USE BY DATE OR PREPARED BY INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWL ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, LOOSE AND THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT SOME DOORS OF THE SERVICE COOLERS AND FOUR DOOR COOLER AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN AND CLEAN, REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON LININGS OF GASKETS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS, MEAT GRINDER AND SLICER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BY THE SERVICE COOLERS BY THE COOKING STOVE WITH WATER, UNDERNEATH DISH WASHER AREA AND UNDERNEATH PALLETS INSIDE THE BEER COOLER.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED USED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Sep 27, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING.

Sep 19, 2013 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

EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES. NOTED APROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND 10 HOUSE FLIES WALLS, CEILING, EQUIPMENT AND CARDBOARD BOXES WHERE POTATOES ARE STORED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090(B)
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 09/18/12 REPORT 113462 NOT CORRECTED. #30 ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. # 32 DOOR GASKETS OF COOLER DRAWERS IN KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST FIX. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIRED. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET HANDLE LEAKING MUST REPAIR.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Sep 18, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DOOR GASKETS OF COOLER DRAWERS IN KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR, MUST FIX.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED FOOD STAINS & DUST ON FANGUARDS OF SMALL COOLERS, MUST KEEP CLEAN. OBSERVED WATER ON FLOORS OF SMALL COOLERS AT THE BAR & KITCHEN, MUST CLEAN & MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE CCONDENSATION LINES & DRIP PANS OF THE BAR COOLER & SMALL COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN ARE LEAKING, MUST FIX/ALIGN. BOTTOM PIPE AT THE RIGHT SECTION OF THE 3-COMP SINK IN DISHROOM IS LEAKING ALSO, MUST FIX.

Nov 1, 2011 Complaint-Fire · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE

Hand washing of all tableware and drinking utensils shall be accomplished by the use of warm water at a temperature of 110F to 120F containing an adequate amount of detergent effective to remove grease and solids. OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS AT 100F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. THERE IS A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE OTHER 2 BARS, THE PREP AREA AND A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE PREP AREA TO WASH DISHES. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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. OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLERS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR IN THE BANQUET ROOM. REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, IN THE BASEMENT WINE STORAGE ROOM. EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE DISHWASH AREA AND BASEMENT WINE STORAGE ROOM. MAINTAIN THESE AREAS DRY.
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. REPAIR THE WALL BEHIND THE SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR RESTROOM NEXT TO THE BAR.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE 2ND FLOOR RESTROOMS.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT THE 2ND FLOOR RESTROOM NEXT TO THE BAR. MUST REPAIR.

Oct 25, 2011 Complaint-Fire · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Fail.

Mar 18, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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. REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS. REPLACE THE TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOK'S LINE. CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN THE BASEMENT HAS EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA.

Jun 16, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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. 1st floor prep area coolers rubber door gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace damaged door gaskets.
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 in poor repair at cookline under and around equipment (pits and cracks in floor). Must repair floor/make floor smooth and easy to clean and keep dry.
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. Ceiling light covers missing/light end caps missing above mixer at basement prep. Must provide and install covers for light bulbs.

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