OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO 2-DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 11, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Apr 22, 2026
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15 NOTED MESH SCREENING ON TWO KITCHEN WINDOWS WITH LARGE GAPS BETWEEN MESH MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR FLY ENTRY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREENING ON BOTH COOKS LINE WINDOWS.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
4-101.17----OBSERVED WOODEN BOARDS USED FOR CHARCUTERIES WITH ROUGH, JAGGED EDGES AND UNABLE TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REPLACE WITH PLATTER THAT IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. 4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE BROKEN HANDLE ON THE BOX FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)---: METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE REAR KITCHEN TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND CHIPPING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE, REMOVE ALL RUST AND CHIPPING PAINT.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
4-601.11(B)---- BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 4-602.13---- NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE METAL DISHWASHING MACHINE IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AND PEELING TAPE ON THE EDGE OF THE BAR ICE BIN NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
5-205.15--- LARGE LEAK UNDER THE BASEMENT BAKERY HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
6-201.15---- NOTED CLOTH RAGS SURROUNDING THE FLOOR DRAIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR ANY LEAKING FROM PIPING.----FLOOR MAT ON THE COOKS LINE IN POOR REPAIR NOTED TORN AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. : 6-201.11--- FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN POOR REPAIR WITH WORN FLOORING EXPOSING RAW WOOD, BROKEN CEMENT. THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. AT THE BASEMENT ENTRANCE TO THE BAKERY AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. ALL MUST BE REPAIRED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----ALL CHIPPING/SHEDDING RAW BRICK WALLS AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----DUST, DIRT ON THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE FLOORS MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAINED CLEAN. 6-501.114--- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR NORTH BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 22, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 15, 2026
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
NOTED MESH SCREENING ON TWO KITCHEN WINDOWS WITH LARGE GAPS BETWEEN MESH MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR FLY ENTRY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREENING ON BOTH COOKS LINE WINDOWS.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE REAR KITCHEN TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND CHIPPING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE, REMOVE ALL RUST AND CHIPPING PAINT.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST THE SANITIZATION LEVEL OF THE WIPING CLOTH BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
LARGE LEAK UNDER THE BASEMENT BAKERY HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR NORTH BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
5-501.17--OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
6-201.13--OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR MICROWAVES. MUST SEAL HOLE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 16, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 26, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED MILK IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 53F INSIDE OF DAIRY COOLER. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MILK DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $15.00.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF DAIRY COOLER AT 55F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR MICROWAVES. MUST SEAL HOLE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
4-501.12//NOTED STAINED AND DEEPLY CUT CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.----------- 4-202.16//NOTED RUSTED SHELVES IN COFFEE/DAIRY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
6-201.11//NOTED HOLES IN FLOORS AROUND THE PIPES OF SINKS AT MAIN FLOOR AND UPSTAIRS BAR, STAINED CEILING TILES IN SOUTHEAST BASEMENT ABOVE 3 ABOVE LIQUOR, HOLE IN WALL IN SOUTHEAST BASEMENT BEHIND HANDWASH SINK, WALL STAINED IN MAIN LEVEL CUSTOMER WASHROOM. STAINED TILES AND WALLS ARE INDICATIVE OF A LEAK, INSTRUCTED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE, REPAIR AND RESTORE SURFACES.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
2-102.13//NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
3-304.14/ NOTED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS AT COFFEE STATION AND IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 20, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 12, 2024
Fail
11 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 30 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED AT UPSTAIRS BAR, KITCHEN, AND SOUTHWEST BASEMENT WITH WALK IN COOLER AND SOUTHEAST BASEMENT AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
NOTED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS AT COFFEE STATION AND IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
NOTED STAINED AND DEEPLY CUT CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2583805 CONDUCTED ON 10/23/23. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#55).----HOLE/OPENING IN THE WALL OF THE BASEMENT DISH/PREP DUE TO REPAIR. MUST SEAL-- ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS SUCH AS PILED CARDBOARD AND FURNITURE STORED ON THE REAR OUTDOOR WALKWAY AND STAIR WELL, UNUSED DIRTY COOLER IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR PREP AREA MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS MILK 57.7 F AT COFFEE STATION, AND CHEESE 44.4 F, ROAST BEEF 46.5 F, HUMMUS 55.2 F, CORNED BEEF 43.3 F, SALAMI 47.4 F, MORTADELLA 44 F STORED IN KITCHEN DELI COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS VALUED AT $75.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
NOTED COFFEE STATION DAIRY COOLER WITH AMBIENT AIR 51 AND KITCHEN DELI COOLER AT 48.7 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAIN LEVEL CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
NOTED HOLES IN FLOORS AROUND THE PIPES OF SINKS AT MAIN FLOOR AND UPSTAIRS BAR, STAINED CEILING TILES IN SOUTHEAST BASEMENT ABOVE 3 ABOVE LIQUOR, HOLE IN WALL IN SOUTHEAST BASEMENT BEHIND HANDWASH SINK, WALL STAINED IN MAIN LEVEL CUSTOMER WASHROOM. STAINED TILES AND WALLS ARE INDICATIVE OF A LEAK, INSTRUCTED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE, REPAIR AND RESTORE SURFACES.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
4-501.11--- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE COFFEE PREP TWO DOOR COOLER AND THE REAR KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-- METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. 4-101.17--- MUST NOT USE RAW, ROUGH CUT WOOD AS FOOD CONTACT PLATES. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT AND ABLE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
: 5-205.15--- BROKEN/UNATTACHED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN SAME AREA AND REPAIR BROKEN SINK.----LEAK UNDER THE UPSTAIRS BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
6-201.11--- FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT DEBRIS: FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOODEN FLOOR AT THE 1ST FLOOR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT ----MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE STAFF AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE.----RAW WOODEN WALL AT THE REAR COFFEE PREP STATION MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----HOLE/OPENING IN THE WALL OF THE BASEMENT DISH/PREP DUE TO REPAIR. MUST SEAL ----MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT LIQUOR PREP MUST BE REPLACED. 6-501.114-- ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS SUCH AS PILED CARDBOARD AND FURNITURE STORED ON THE REAR OUTDOOR WALKWAY AND STAIR WELL, UNUSED DIRTY COOLER IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR PREP AREA MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. MUST PROVIDE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 23, 2023 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 16, 2023
Fail
12 recorded violations
notedCode 9Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE COOK PREPARING AND HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS SUCH AS BAGGED SALAD MIX WITH BARE HANDS. ALSO OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY AT THE CASH REGISTER THEN PROCEED TO PREPARE HOT AND COLD BEVERAGES WITH ICE, FILL TEA BAGS, REACH-IN COOLERS, SERVE PLATED FOODS TO CUSTOMERS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. REVIEWED THERE IS NO BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS AND REVIEWED WHEN AND WHERE TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
NOTED PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED GRAB-AND-GO SANDWICHES INSIDE A DISPLAY COOLER FOR SALE CONTAINING CHEESE/DAIRY WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN WARNING LABELING. REVIEWED ALL FOODS CONTAINING ALLERGEN INGREDIENTS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN WARNING LABELING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE COFFEE PREP TWO DOOR COOLER AND THE REAR KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
INTERIOR OF THE DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT PREP LIQUOR PREP COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER, SHELVING UNDER THE ESPRESSO MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. MUST PROVIDE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5-31-23 REPORT #2576595 NOT CORRECTED. #37-3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)-- ALL PRE-PACKAGED, PREPARED FOODS SUCH AS SANDWICHES SALADS IN THE GRAB-AND-GO DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.#39- 3-307.11-- MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BASEMENT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE DRYING CLEAN DISHES AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.#41- 3-304.14-- ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. #55- 6-201.11--BROKEN TILE AND EXPOSED RAW WOOD ON THE WALL HALLWAY LEADING TO THE REAR COFFEE PREP. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
BROKEN/UNATTACHED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN SAME AREA AND REPAIR BROKEN SINK.----LEAK UNDER THE UPSTAIRS BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT DEBRIS: FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR BAR, BASEMENT DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, UNDER BASEMENT PREP AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOODEN FLOOR AT THE 1ST FLOOR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT ----MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE STAFF AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE.----RAW WOODEN WALL AT THE REAR COFFEE PREP STATION MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----HOLE/OPENING IN THE WALL OF THE BASEMENT DISH/PREP DUE TO REPAIR. MUST SEAL ----MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT LIQUOR PREP MUST BE REPLACED.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.