Barbie Cafe
Last inspected: Aug 22, 2023
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Score
Barbie Cafe has been inspected 15 times since 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 22, 2023. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Barbie Cafe dates to Aug 22, 2023.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Barbie Cafe on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 22, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER: CHICKEN AT 51.5F, CHICKEN AT 53.2F, AND HAMBURGERS AT 50.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $500. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR DISH AREA MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DISH MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATIONS BETWEEN 50-100PPM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND HAMBURGERS MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49.8F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT COOLER MAINTAINS PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:30 AM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS ON THE MENU SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED, SUCH AS A FRIED EGG, WITHOUT CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2562726 DATED 8/25/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 BURNT-OUT LIGHTBULB IN THE HOOD OVER THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES TO COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Aug 25, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT PROVIDING FOOD FOR LIVE DOGS ON THEIR WEBSITE. FOOD IS SERVED FROM KITCHEN. ITEMS INCLUDE HAMBURGER PATTY, CHICKEN BREAST AND WHIPPED CREAM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DOG MENU FROM WEBSITE. INSTRUCTED STAFF CANNOT SERVE FOOD TO LIVE ANIMALS AND ONLY TO PATRONS OF THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-40-060. OPERATOR REMOVED DOG MENU FROM WEBSITE DURING INSPECTION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ON FLOORS AND INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER SLOWLY DRAINING AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT BAR. MUST REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED TOILET NOT FLUSHING IN BATHROOM LOCATED IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR OR CAP OFF TOILET AND HAND SINK WATER LINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER AROUND DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO PREVENT GREASE OR CONDENSATION FROM COLLECTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS.
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Feb 9, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK (LEFT SIDE) IN MEN'S BATHROOM AT 88.9F. MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE TO 100.0F OR ABOVE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CAN WITH COVER IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM.
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Sep 25, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND BOTH LOW TEMP DISHMACHINES ON PREMSIES NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED THAT BOTH MACHINES MUST HAVE A SANITATION CONCENTRATION OF 100 PPM CHLORINE; MUST CORRECT. MACHINES TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND THE PERSON IN CHARGE INSTRUCTED TO MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE IN THE THREE COMP SINKS ON PREMISES. MACHINES CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED AND TAGS REMOVED BY CDPH. SEE COMMENTS BELOW FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST AND RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 10 FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BAR AND 40 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BRICK OVEN. OVEN IS NOT USED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY COME OUT TO SERVICE PRIOR TO NEXT WEEK AND TO CLEAN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES NOT COVERED. DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND SOME OBSERVED ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS AND A POTENTIAL FOR RODENTS AND FLIES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE BEHIND THE BAR; REPAIR LEAK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SINKS. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN; SEAL HOLE IN WALL. OBSERVED SOME MISSING WALL TILE IN THE PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; REPLACE WALL TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED A FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT WITHOUT A COVER; MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE BASEMENT TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Dec 6, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. DOCUMENTS PROVIDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.DOCUMENTS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: BSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HUMMUS,MARINATED CHICKEN, HOUSE SAUCES, BASIL/ OIL MIX,ETC STORED IN 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD, CONSUME OR USE BY DATE LABELS ON ALL ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FRYERS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT OF REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE POOL OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS MIXED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL FRYERS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP COOKING AREA.NOTED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF BROKEN GLASS, BOTTLE CAPS, PLATES, SHOES AND TRASH ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. NOTED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF UNUSED FURNITURE, BOXES, TRASH AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR, REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN STORAGE AREA LEADING TO OFFICE AND DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE FOR REVIEW. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Dec 3, 2019
Reinspection
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. DOCUMENTS PROVIDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.DOCUMENTS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILDUP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT BIN WHERE ICE IS STORED AND ALSO NOTED PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL AND DRIPPING ON ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HUMMUS,MARINATED CHICKEN, HOUSE SAUCES, BASIL/ OIL MIX,ETC STORED IN 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELS ON ALL ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT FOR CUSTOMERS TO SEE IN MENU INCLUDING ASTERISKING ON ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (HAMBURGERS, ETC. ) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY NEAR BEER, LIQUOR , WATER STORAGE IN PILES ON FLOOR , SCATTERED ALONG THE FLOOR ALONG WALLS ON EACH SIDE OF BASEMENT, UNDERNEATH ALL STORED FURNITURE AND NEAR STAIRCASE . INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FRYERS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT OF REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE POOL OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS MIXED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL FRYERS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP COOKING AREA.NOTED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF BROKEN GLASS, BOTTLE CAPS, PLATES, SHOES AND TRASH ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. NOTED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF UNUSED FURNITURE, BOXES, TRASH AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR, REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN STORAGE AREA LEADING TO OFFICE AND DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE FOR REVIEW. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Nov 29, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA DIRECTLY NEXT TO UTILITY SINK WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER. NOTED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 76.5F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER @ AT LEAST 100F AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO USE ADDITIONAL HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WAREWASHING UNTIL HOT WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED AT FRONT HANDSINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE TIME /TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HAMBURGERS, CHILLI, TOMATOES, HUMMUS, CHICKEN, ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED .
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. DOCUMENTS PROVIDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.DOCUMENTS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPERTOWEL AT REAR PREP HANDSINK NEAR WAREWASHING AREA, AND AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILDUP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT BIN WHERE ICE IS STORED AND ALSO NOTED PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL AND DRIPPING ON ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HUMMUS,MARINATED CHICKEN, HOUSE SAUCES, BASIL/ OIL MIX,ETC STORED IN 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELS ON ALL ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT FOR CUSTOMERS TO SEE IN MENU INCLUDING ASTERISKING ON ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (HAMBURGERS, ETC. ) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY NEAR BEER, LIQUOR , WATER STORAGE IN PILES ON FLOOR , SCATTERED ALONG THE FLOOR ALONG WALLS ON EACH SIDE OF BASEMENT, UNDERNEATH ALL STORED FURNITURE AND NEAR STAIRCASE . INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FRYERS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT OF REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE POOL OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS MIXED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL FRYERS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP COOKING AREA.NOTED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF BROKEN GLASS, BOTTLE CAPS, PLATES, SHOES AND TRASH ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. NOTED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF UNUSED FURNITURE, BOXES, TRASH AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR, REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN STORAGE AREA LEADING TO OFFICE AND DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE FOR REVIEW. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Apr 24, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 17, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 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 APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL AND IN CORNERS IN THE DRY STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOM NEXT TO THE MANAGER'S OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS; CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ALSO, OBSERVED 10 RAT TRAPS VISIBLY POSITIONED IN THE PREP AREA AND BASEMENT, AND ANOTHER 15 THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2010076, DATED 4/17/17. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE: #34:FLOORS NOT CLEAN FIRST KITCHEN PREP, BEHIND BAR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS, #37: EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE TO STORE BELONGINGS NICE AND NEATLY, #41: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, UNDER PIZZA OVEN FIRST KITCHEN, FIRST FLOOR STORAGE CLOSETS BY DING AREA, AND SOME AREAS OF PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS, OFFENSIVE ODORS COMING FROM THREE COMPARTMENT GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY, VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS (SUGAR, FLOUR, RICE) WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM IT'S ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR. PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE. ALSO, ADJUST THRESHOLD ON LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM ALL CEILING VENTS AND WALLS IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR THE DETACHED WALL VENT UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE MENS PUBLIC TOILET ROOM.
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Apr 17, 2017
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHIPPING RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 3 DOOR COOLER AND WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, NO ICE BINS COVERS BEHIND BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN FIRST KITCHEN PREP, BEHIND BAR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOT ENOUGH LIKE IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT, AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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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 ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE TO STORE BELONGINGS NICE AND NEATLY,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT WATER KNOB BROKEN AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, UNDER PIZZA OVEN FIRST KITCHEN, FIRST FLOOR STORAGE CLOSETS BY DING AREA, AND SOME AREAS OF PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS, OFFENSIVE ODORS COMING FROM THREE COMPARTMENT GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
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Apr 10, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
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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 APPROX., 40 RODENT DROPPING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSIDE CLOSET, AND EXIT DOORS BY OUT SIDE BEER GARDEN, NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENINGS AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, SEE BELOW, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS ISSUED: 7-38-012
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEWING, POSTED NEW SUMMARY, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHIPPING RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 3 DOOR COOLER AND WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, NO ICE BINS COVERS BEHIND BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN FIRST KITCHEN PREP, BEHIND BAR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOT ENOUGH LIKE IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT, AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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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 ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE TO STORE BELONGINGS NICE AND NEATLY,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT WATER KNOB BROKEN AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, UNDER PIZZA OVEN FIRST KITCHEN, FIRST FLOOR STORAGE CLOSETS BY DING AREA, AND SOME AREAS OF PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS, OFFENSIVE ODORS COMING FROM THREE COMPARTMENT GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
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Sep 13, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 25, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR BASEMENT DRAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN, DUST, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Jan 25, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN, DUST, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE IN WALL BEHIND TOILET IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. SEAL HOLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.
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Jan 22, 2015
License
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA(DEEP FRYERS, CHARCOAL GRILL), ALL SINKS, AND DISHMACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FINISH APPYING THE EPOXY TO UNFINISHED SECTIONS OF KITCHEN FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS ON FIRST FLOOR(DEBRIS, DUST).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: APPLY A SEALANT TO ALL BRICK WALLS IN DINING ROOM. CLEAN WALLS IN AREA AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOP SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR, MUST MAKE SURE NEW ICE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CONNECTED WITH A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE FRESH WATER LINE. SODA GUNS AND POP LINES NOT YET INSTALLED, MUST ALSO MAKE SURE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ARE CONNECTED TO THESE FRESH WATER LINES WHEN INSTALLED. VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WORKING, ALL VENTILATION OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REPAIRED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT(COOKING, DISHES etc), ARTICLES, AND FOOD ITEMS STORED IN ALL STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND IN AREAS ON FIRST FLOOR MUST BE PROPERLY STORED CLEAN AND ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTERED AREAS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Barbie Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Barbie Cafe on file is from Aug 22, 2023. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Barbie Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Barbie Cafe.
Has Barbie Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Barbie Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Barbie Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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