Barba Yianni Taverna

4761 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Barba Yianni Taverna appears in inspection records 29 times, starting in 2012. On Jan 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 18 times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Barba Yianni Taverna is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History
Jan 22, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 17, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 13 LIVE COCKROACHES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE KITCHEN ON WALL NEXT TO THE HAND SINK AND ON THE SIDE OF THE BROILER AND ON LOWER WALL NEXT TO THE LINEN STORAGE SHELFS ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE TOP MECHANICAL COMPARTMENT OF THE DISHMACHINE IN THE SAME KITCHEN PREP AREA. 1 LIVE COCKROACH BY STEPS IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL OF THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLAGE AND ACCUMULATED GREASE. FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT,STORAGE SHELFS,TOP OF DISHMACHINE,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,KITCHEN OVEN AND BROILER,BAR GUNS AND HOUSING ATTACHED AT BAR AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Jan 15, 2025
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPERLY APPLIED PESTICIDES. HEAVILY APPLIED ADVION PESTICIDE AND DRIONE DUSTS ON FLOORS BEHIND UNDER AND AROUND SINKS AND EQUIPMENT AT BAR AREAS. PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN MUST PROPERLY APPLY ALL PESTICIDES IN A SAFE AND SANITARY MANNER, ACCORDING TO LABEL INSTRUCTIONS (CRACK AND CREVICE APPLICATION) AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE TO BE PAST THE ALLOWABLE 7 DAY USE BY DATE IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. THE FACILITY RETAIL FOOD LICENSE WAS SUSPENDED ON 01/06/2025. STILL PREPARED, REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE USE BY DATE MAY NOT EXCEED 7 DAYS, WITH THE FIRST DAY OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED HUMMUS, COOKED VEGETABLES, COOKED LAMB, COOKED POTATOES, COOKED SPINACH AND CUT LETTUCE AND TOMATOES, SLICED FETA CHEESE,TZAKI SAUCE WITH A TOTAL APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF 50 LBS AND A VALUE OF $500.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 10 LIVE COCKROACHES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES ON WALLS AND IN CRACKS CREVICES ON DOOR FRAME ADJACENT TO THE BAR AREA AND ON FLOOR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO THE SODA SYRUP STORAGE RACK AND AROUND THE WEST BRICK COLUMNS AND ON THE EAST WALL BEHIND THE STORAGE RACK ADJACENT TO THE ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT AREA AND IN KITCHEN PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112-SIGHTED DEAD COCKROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY REMOVE ALL DEAD COCKROACHES FROM THE BAR AREA, KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D)--SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES OR INSTALL BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM POTENTIAL LEAKS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19--OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLAGE AND ACCUMULATED GREASE. FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT, GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELFS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, STEAM TABLE, AND OVEN AND DEEP FRYER, BAR GUNS AND HOUSING ATTACHED AT BAR INCLUDING WATER SPILLAGE AND SPILLED DEBRIS IN BASEMENT AREA NEAR THE ICE MAKER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL, KEEP FLOORS DRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN THE PREP AREAS AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS,BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT. SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES OPENINGS IN BAR AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE PREP AREA AND BAR AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS/LIQUOR BOTTLES IN BAR AREA OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Jan 10, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111--WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE COCKROACHES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES ON WALLS AND IN CRACKS CREVICES ON TOP OF THE LIQUOR TABLE BEHIND THE BAR AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELFS IN BAR AREAS AND WALLS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE ROTTED WOODS ELEVATING THE CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND ON FLOOR BEHIND THE REAR OVEN IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ALSO,ON LOOSE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11--OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14--NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12--OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY REMOVE ALL DEAD COCKROACHES FROM THE BAR AREAS AND KITCHEN PREP AREAS IN DETAIL.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D)--SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES OR INSTALL BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM POTENTIAL LEAKS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19--OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLAGE AND ACCUMULATED GREASE. FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT, GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELFS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, STEAM TABLE, AND OVEN AND DEEP FRYER, BAR GUNS AND HOUSING ATTACHED AT BAR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN THE PREP AREAS AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS, BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT. SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES OPENINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND IN THE BAR AREA.(INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PIECES OF BREAD ON ALONG THE RAFTERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREAS).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE PREP AREA AND BAR AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS/LIQUOR BOTTLES IN BAR AREA OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Jan 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 22 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE COCKROACHES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREP AREA AND BAR AREA: ON THE WALL AROUND THE ELECTRIC OUTLET BEHIND THE OVEN/STOVE AREA, INSIDE THE BOTTOM DOUBLE DOOR OVEN AND ON WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ON THE KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS THROUGHOUT ALL IN SAME AREA OF THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE UTILITY MOP SINK AREA. LIVE COCKROACHES ON WALL AND FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE BAR AREA. OVER 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AND SHELFS OF BAR AREA AND SOUTH END OF THE DINING ROOM AREAS. OVER 40 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (COOKED LAMB, COOKED RICE, COOKED POTATOES ETC.) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT,TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOUR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT BAR AREA, COFFEE/BREAD STATION AND WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN .
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH AN OPENING APPROX.1/4"INCH AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: BASEMENT ICE MACHINE UNDER UNFINISHED CEILING IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE FINISHED CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES OR INSTALL BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM POTENTIAL LEAKS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW WOOD IN SAID ROOM.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA AND BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLAGE AND ACCUMULATED GREASE. FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT, GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELFS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, STEAM TABLE, AND OVEN AND DEEP FRYER, BAR GUNS AND HOUSING ATTACHED AT BAR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND WATER LINE TO COFFEE MAKER IN SIDE SERVICE STATION. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE PREP AREA AND BAR AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON TOP OF THE KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLERS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS/LIQUOR BOTTLES IN BAR AREA OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN THE PREP AREAS AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS, BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT. SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES OPENINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND IN THE BAR AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA AND DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREAS AND PROVIDE BRIGHTER,ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 28, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS IN DELI COOLER. INSTRUCTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE
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Sep 20, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 OF 3 WALK-IN COOLERS WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. THE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO FIX THE COOLERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOOD IS HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 7 GALLONS OF MILK, 5 POUNDS OF OCTOPUS, AND 5 POUNDS OF PORK TENDERLOIN ($250). A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED, SUCH AS (CHICKEN, CHEESE, SLICED TOMATOES) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES AND MORE THAN 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Sep 29, 2022
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE (2) WASHROOM AND HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS INSIDE (2) WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS BY THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.111 OBSERVED REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE ENCLOSURE AREA HAD SOME LITTER ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REORGANIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS BY THE DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN OFFICE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER STORED INSIDE REAR OFFICE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTBULBS IN THE EXHAUST/HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
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Sep 23, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ?HELD FOR INSPECTION?. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE (2) WASHROOM AND HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS BY THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS INSIDE (2) WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE ENCLOSURE AREA HAD SOME LITTER ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN OFFICE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER STORED INSIDE REAR OFFICE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS BY THE DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REORGANIZE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTBULBS IN THE EXHAUST/HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
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Jul 7, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 6, 2021
Reinspection
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT ENTRANCE TO FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND HOT LINE IN FOOD PREP AREA, DISH AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA, AND SERVICE AREA. ADDITIONALLY OBSERVED 2 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, AND 8 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WINE BOTTLES MOUNTED TO WALL NEAR BAR. FURTHERMORE OBSERVED 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN CABINET OF COFFEE AREA, 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN OFFICE, AND 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON STORAGE SHELVES OF STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO COFFEE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2352771 ON 12/4/19 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUT AND WITH DARK COLOR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH THE SURFACES OR REPLACE WITH NEW ONE. INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE MEAT CUTTER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOX FREEZER CONTAINING ICE CREAM COVERED IN HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR THROUGHOUT. OBSERVED ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE INSIDE OF ALL OF THE CONVECTION OVENS AND ON THE STOVES, STEAM TABLE, DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE COOLERS. CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES ON THE ICE MACHINE AND BAR EQUIPMENT INCLUDING THE SODA GUN NOZZLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES AND GAPS IN WALLS AND BASEBOARDS BENEATH WALK-IN COOLERS, IN DISH AREA, THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, IN SERVICE AREAS, AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL HOLES AND GAPS IN PHYSICAL FACILITIES SHOULD BE SEALED TO PREVENT HARBORAGE OF PESTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: : CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASHTRAY WITH ONE CIGARETTE IN GAME ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF SMOKING AND SMOKING PARAPHANALIA. VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 2, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF INSECTS AND RODENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS OF THE CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, BAR, AND BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED OVER 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE STORAGE CABINETS OF THE BREAD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2352771 ON 12/4/19 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUT AND WITH DARK COLOR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH THE SURFACES OR REPLACE WITH NEW ONE. 57 - OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. 58 - NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND RE NEW EVERY 3 YEARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 46.7F, BEEF AT 44.6F, TARTAR SAUCE AT 44.6F, GYRO MEAT AT 51.8F, STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES AT 68F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (LASAGNA) HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE USED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE DEAD COCKROACHES FROM ALL THE GLUEBOARDS IN THE KITCHEN, ON THE FLOOR, ON EQUIPMENT AND ON DISHWASHING CHEMICAL BUCKETS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE USE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR THROUGHOUT. OBSERVED ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE INSIDE OF ALL OF THE CONVECTION OVENS AND ON THE STOVES, STEAM TABLE, DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE COOLERS. CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES ON THE ICE MACHINE AND BAR EQUIPMENT INCLUDING THE SODA GUN NOZZLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS, BEHIND THE BAR AND BREAD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION, DRY STORAGE ROOMS, BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEAL THE BASEBOARDS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REPAIR THE BOWED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYER AND UNDER THE GYRO MACHINE. REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND THE BROKEN WALL TILE AROUND THE URINAL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Dec 4, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11-NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11- MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AND ASTERICK ALL THE FOODS ON THE MENU THAT IS BEING SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O)- NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11- MUST ELEVATE ALL BUCKET WITH FOOD AND BOXES OF FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND BOXES OF COOKING OIL IN DRY STORAGE AREA 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORE SUCH ITEMS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS, COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.1- MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. TORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER BESIDE THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12- CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUT AND WITH DARK COLOR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH THE SURFACES OR REPLACE WITH NEW ONE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C)- MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BIG MIXER FOR POTATO, WITH DRIED FOOD CRUMBS AND A LIITLE RUSTY AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11- DAMAGED AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WHERE THE ICE MAKER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED WALLS TILES BEHIND THE BIG MIXER FOR POTATO. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11- LIGHT BULB OF THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER BESIDE THE BAR HAS NO PROTECTIVE SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE TRAINING CLASS AND PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND RE NEW EVERY 3 YEARS.
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Nov 22, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AND ASTERICK ALL THE FOODS ON THE MENU THAT IS BEING SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING AND WATER IS SEAPING UNDER THE DIVIDER BETWEEN THE 2ND AND THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DIVIDER OF THE SINK AND TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025- CITATION ISSUED.
48
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE THEMOMETER INSIDE THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER BESIDE THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL BUCKET WITH FOOD AND BOXES OF FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND BOXES OF COOKING OIL IN DRY STORAGE AREA 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORE SUCH ITEMS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS ,COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. TORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER BESIDE THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUT AND WITH DARK COLOR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH THE SURFACES OR REPLACE WITH NEW ONE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BIG MIXER FOR POTATO, WITH DRIED FOOD CRUMBS AND A LIITLE RUSTY AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR SIDES SURFACES OF THE OVEN AND STOVE WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WHERE THE ICE MAKER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED WALLS TILES BEHIND THE BIG MIXER FOR POTATO. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB OF THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER BESIDE THE BAR HAS NO PROTECTIVE SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE TRAINING CLASS AND PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND RE NEW EVERY 3 YEARS.
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Jan 5, 2018
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LABEL, NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATE ON ALL COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN /INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER CLOSE TO THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE EAST SIDE CORNER OF THE BASEMENT CLOSE TO THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT BY THE ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT BASEMENT WHERE THE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN/MISSING WALL TILES BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD BY THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER BY THE BAR AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER BY THE BAR AREA.
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70
Sep 22, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN WALL IN DISHWASH AREA UNDER WOODEN SHELF ALSO OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT BAR, 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED (ALONG COOKLINE) ALSO OBSERVED PITTED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA BY STEAMTABLE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES IN WALLS BY DISHMACHINE AROUND SHELVES. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES IN WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X4) BURNED OUT BY WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Feb 2, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED/DATED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL/DATE FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CUTTING BOARD AT THE COOK LINE PREP COOLER WORNED-OUT DEEP CUTS/STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS,INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF BAR DISHMACHINE,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON KITCHEN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS ALSO,ON KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REAPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NEAR AT COOKLINE AREA AND INSIDE THE MILK REFRIGERATOR AT WAIT STATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 19, 2017
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF RAW FOODS (BEEFS,CHICKEN ETC.) STORED ABOVE AND NEXT TO UNLABELED READY-TO-EAT COOKED FOODS (RICE) STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.ALSO,OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SOUP,PASTAS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE,DISPLAY,SERVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED/DATED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL/DATE FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CUTTING BOARD AT THE COOK LINE PREP COOLER WORNED-OUT DEEP CUTS/STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS,INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF BAR DISHMACHINE,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON KITCHEN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS ALSO,ON KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REAPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NEAR AT COOKLINE AREA AND INSIDE THE MILK REFRIGERATOR AT WAIT STATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 15, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Observed the ice not protected: observed a bottle stored in the beverage ice bin at the bar and observed a black, mold-like substance on the upper interior of the basement ice machine. Facility removed bottle and all ice. Instructed facility to remove remaining ice from ice machine, clean, sanitize, and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No city of Chicago certified foodservice manager on site at time of inspection while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, gyros, potatoes, etc) are being prepared and or served. Instructed facility that a city of Chicago certified foodservice manager must be on site at all times while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and/or served. Serious citation issued 7-38-012(a).
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Observed the low temp dish machine at the bar to have multiple spots of a black, mold-like substance on the interior. Instructed facility to detail clean, sanitize, and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1527338, dated 2-26-15: Violation 45- "NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE." Instructed facility to comply and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed no lids for the ice bins at the bar or for the water pitchers stored in the dining room. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain lids for both. Observed the side bar station ice bin to have the soda gun drain line run through the ice bin to the ice bin's drain line. Instructed facility to hook directly to a drain/drain pipe and remove from ice. Observed the soda gun holster at the bar to have no drain line and to be draining into a trash can. Instructed facility to connect a drain line to a drain/drain pipe and to maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the soda gun holsters and dispensers to have dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor under the soda boxes in the basement to have pop accumulated on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirt and debris on the kitchen floor under and around equipment and in the rear of the facility. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the floor of the dining room stage area to have dirt and debris accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the meat walk in cooler fanguard to have dust and dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the exposed handsink at the bar to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Feb 26, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE AND SINGLE SERVE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE, CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS OF WALL/CEILINGS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREAS IN POOR REPAIR, NOT CLEAN AND BROKEN PLASTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED NICE AND NEATLY IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST PROVIDE,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS,
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: UNAUTHORIZED CUSTOMERS ENTERING FOOD PREP AREA, MUST RESTRICT, ONLY AUTHORIZE PERSONNEL ALLOW TO ENTER,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Jun 23, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN NOT AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOODS NOT PROEPRLY STORED INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER AND STORAGE BAGS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CUTTING BAORDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OVEN, EXHAUST HOOD AND ALONG SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE, CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL RUSTED FLOOR.
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Sep 19, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 STILL NOT CORRECTED: FOUND LIVE ROACHES ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ON THE WALLS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON THE OVEN, ON THE WALL BASE ABOVE THE STAIRS GOING TO THE BASEMENT, GASKET OF THE WALK IN COOLER. OVER 40 LIVE ROACHES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. MUST ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY, WASH AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY LICENSED PEST SONTROL COMPANY AND COMPLY WITH ALL FOLLOWING ORDERS.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO CRITICAL #14.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER COVER. FOOD IN UNCOVERED CONTAINERS ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE LIDDED OR COVERED CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT, CONTAINERS AND PIPING/HOSES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN; COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH WASHING EQUIPMENT AND DETERGENT CONTAINERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, STORAGE TABLES AND STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, AND LEGS AND PIPES OF SAME EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, STORAGE CABINETS, SLICER AND EXTERIOR AND THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA, BAR AREA, SERVER STATION AND BASEMENT. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT PREP/KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES AT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS THROUGH-OUT. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST SEAL ALL THE GAPS ON CEILING AND WALLS.
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Sep 16, 2013
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1099182 DATED 9/9/13: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND SAME SINK AND UNDER DISH MACHINE AT DISH WASHING ROOM; FOURTEEN (14)LIVE ADULT COCKROACHES NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND PIPES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, UNDER ABOVE EQUIPMENT. MUST SEAL OPENINGS/CRACKS/CREVICES/CAULK AREAS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EAST WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ADDITIONAL FINDINGS AT THIS TIME OF RE INSPECTION: FOUND EVIDENCE OF OVER 40 TOTAL LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER AND BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER, AROUND THE LEGS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON THE WALLS BY THE PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ELIMINATE ROACHES. WASH AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. HAVE PREMIISES SERVICED BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND COMPLY WITH ALL FOLLOWING ORDERS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-42-090.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DIVIDER BETWEEN THE CONSUMABLE ICE AND THE SODA TUBING IN THE ICE BIN TO PROTECT THE ICE FROM ANY CONTAMINATION. OR PROVIDE A SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR THE ICE. NO COVER FOR ICE BIN AT SERVICE STATION. MUST PROVIDE PROPER COVER. FOOD IN UNCOVERED CONTAINERS ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE LIDDED OR COVERED CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT, CONTAINERS AND PIPING/HOSES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN; COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH WASHING EQUIPMENT AND DETERGENT CONTAINERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, STORAGE TABLES AND STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, AND LEGS AND PIPES OF SAME EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, STORAGE CABINETS, SLICER AND EXTERIOR AND THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA, BAR AREA, SERVER STATION AND BASEMENT. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT PREP/KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FLOOR DRAIN COVERS (GRATES) FOR THE BASEMENT AND DISH WASH AREA FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES AT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS. MISSING AND BROKEN WALL TILES AT DISH WASHING ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST SEAL ALL THE GAPS ON CEILING AND WALLS.MISSING CEILING TILES AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STRONG SEWER GAS ODOR EMITTING FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH WASH AREA. MUST ELIMINATE SOURCE OF ODOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS AND CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. TO PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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Sep 9, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND SAME SINK AND UNDER DISH MACHINE AT DISH WASHING ROOM; FOURTEEN (14)LIVE ADULT COCKROACHES NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND PIPES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, UNDER ABOVE EQUIPMENT. MUST SEAL OPENINGS/CRACKS/CREVICES/CAULK AREA BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EAST WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CREVICES AND STAINS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN; COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH WASHING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE TABLES AND STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, AND LEGS AND PIPES OF SAME EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, STORAGE CABINETS, SLICER AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA, BAR AREA, SERVER STATION AND BASEMENT. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT PREP/KITCHEN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES AT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS. MISSING AND BROKEN WALL TILES AT DISH WASHING ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS IN SOME COOLERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS AND CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. TO PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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64
Dec 21, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 13, 2012
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Must provide exposed hand sink at coffee/wait station, per code.
11
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer not properly labeled/dated, must properly label, and date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced, grease box had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Reach in cooler shelving that had rust/peeling paint shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving in bar cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in rear hallway behind bar, leading to bsmt storage area in state of disrepair, shall be repair/replaced.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls/ceilings in bsmt storage areas, storage rooms that had gaps around pipes, walls shall be sealed/repaired.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in kitchen prep area, exhaust canopy, and display cooler, shall be provided.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must provide backflow preventer to coffee machine(capuccino), hose bib, ice machine.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barba Yianni Taverna last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barba Yianni Taverna on file is from Jan 22, 2025. The public record contains 29 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Barba Yianni Taverna?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 18 times, more than any other issue at Barba Yianni Taverna.

Has Barba Yianni Taverna's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Barba Yianni Taverna have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Barba Yianni Taverna means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Barba Yianni Taverna inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Barba Yianni Taverna is inspected around two times per year on average.