Dmk Burger Bar

2954 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

American

Last inspected: Mar 8, 2023

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Dmk Burger Bar has 23 inspections in the public record. Dmk Burger Bar was last inspected on Mar 8, 2023. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 8, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 14 violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited 19 times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 8, 2023

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 3, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 13 minor violations.

View 14 violations

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT FIRST WASHROOM USED FOR CUSTOMERS AND STAFF. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 55.2F TO 56.1F.HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET ADEQUATE HOT WATER FOUND AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: BROKEN/MISSING HANDLE AT WHITE CHEST FRREZER BY TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IS REQUIRED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR AREA.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEGINING OF PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE BIN OF ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. UPPER COMPARTMENT PANEL NOT CLEAN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME(FLOUR,ETC

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE LID OF CHEST FREEZER THE KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE ALSO WHEELS OF FRYERS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK(BY THE WALL),ALSO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISHROOM.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER DRAFT BEER LINE INSIDE THE CABINET AND BASMENT IN FRONT OF STAIRCASE AND UNDER THE CABINET OF BEER DRAFT.ALSO PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR BETWEEN DINING AND KITCHEN.REPAIR ISSUE. WALL BEHIND BAR AREA EXPOSED BRICKS WITH WHITE SUBSTANCE WHICH CRUMBLES AND LEAVES RESIDUE AT BAR COUNTER TOP BY LIQUOR BOTTLES. BRICKS CRUMBLES ON THE TOUCH,NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AT FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE BEER DRAFT LINE.REMOVE, KEEP AREA CLEAN. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FILTER UNDER THE HOOD AT WEST SITE OF THE UNIT.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: PROTECTIVE SHIELD IS NEEDED AT DISH ROOM AND PREP AREA ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE

Feb 27, 2023

Reinspection

1 major violation. 15 minor violations.

View 16 violations

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR VARIOUS KIND OF BURGERS ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FILTER UNDER THE HOOD AT WEST SITE OF THE UNIT.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IS REQUIRED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR AREA.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME(FLOUR,ETC

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE(FEW INCHES) BY THE EXTRA SODA BOXES IN BASEMENT MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE, OR RELOCATE ITEMS

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLERS BEHIND THE BAR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.REPAIR ISSUE

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: BROKEN/MISSING HANDLE AT WHITE CHEST FRREZER BY TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE LID OF CHEST FREEZER THE KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE ALSO WHEELS OF FRYERS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK(BY THE WALL),ALSO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISHROOM.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER DRAFT BEER LINE INSIDE THE CABINET AND BASMENT IN FRONT OF STAIRCASE AND UNDER THE CABINET OF BEER DRAFT.ALSO PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR BETWEEN DINING AND KITCHEN.REPAIR ISSUE WALL BEHIND BAR AREA EXPOSED BRICKS WITH WHITE SUBSTANCE WHICH CRUMBLES AND LEAVES RESIDUE AT BAR COUNTER TOP BY LIQUOR BOTTLES. BRICKS CRUMBLES ON THE TOUCH,NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AT FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE BEER DRAFT LINE.REMOVE, KEEP AREA CLEAN. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: PROTECTIVE SHIELD IS NEEDED AT DISH ROOM AND PREP AREA ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE

Feb 23, 2023

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.

View 18 violations

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: 5-103.12 NO COLD WATER PROVIDED AT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA. WATER UNDER PRESSURESHALL BE PROVIDED TO ALL FIXTURE.REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED. ON 2-23-23 RETURNED ON SITE AND FOUND VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.TWO ADDITIONAL DAYS GIVEN

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR VARIOUS KIND OF BURGERS ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-21-22,REPORT#2561098 #47)4-101.19 NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT, AND/OR REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IS REQUIRED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR AREA.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME(FLOUR,ETC

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE(FEW INCHES) BY THE EXTRA SODA BOXES IN BASEMENT MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE, OR RELOCATE ITEMS

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLERS BEHIND THE BAR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.REPAIR ISSUE

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: BROKEN/MISSING HANDLE ATWHITE CHEST FRREZER BY TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE LID OF CHEST FREEZER THE KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE ALSO WHEELS OF FRYERS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK(BY THE WALL),ALSO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISHROOM.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER DRAFT BEER LINE INSIDE THE CABINET AND BASMENT IN FRONT OF STAIRCASE AND UNDER THE CABINET OF BEER DRAFT.ALSO PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR BETWEEN DINING AND KITCHEN.REPAIR ISSUE WALL BEHIND BAR AREA EXPOSED BRICKS WITH WHITE SBUSTANCE WHICH CRUMBLES AND LEAVES RESIDUE AT BAR COUNTER TOP BY LIQUOR BOTTLES. BRICKS CRUMBLES ON THE TOUCH,NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AT FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE BEER DRAFT LINE.REMOVE, KEEP AREA CLEAN. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FILTER UNDER THE HOOD AT WEST SITE OF THE UNIT.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: PROTECTIVE SHIELD IS NEEDED AT DISH ROOM AND PREP AREA ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE

Feb 21, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.

View 20 violations

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: NO COLD WATER PROVIDED AT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA. WATER UNDER PRESSURESHALL BE PROVIDED TO ALL FIXTURE.REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR VARIOUS KIND OF BURGERS ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005

Previous core violation corrected

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 7-21-22, REPORT# 2561098 NOT POSTED CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED BY THE MANAGER AT 2:15PM

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IS REQUIRED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR AREA.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME(FLOUR,ETC)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE(FEW INCHES) BY THE EXTRA SODA BOXES IN BASEMENT MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE, OR RELOCATE ITEMS

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLERS BEHIND THE BAR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.REPAIR ISSUE

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: BROKEN/MISSING HANDLE ATWHITE CHEST FRREZER BY TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE LID OF CHEST FREEZER THE KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE ALSO WHEELS OF FRYERS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK(BY THE WALL),ALSO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISHROOM.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AT FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE BEER DRAFT LINE.REMOVE, KEEP AREA CLEAN AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR PIPING BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND THE WALL AT THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER DRAFT BEER LINE INSIDE THE CABINET AND BASMENT IN FRONT OF STAIRCASE.ALSO PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR BETWEEN DINING AND KITCHEN.REPAIR ISSUE

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FILTER UNDER THE HOOD AT WEST SITE OF THE UNIT.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: PROTECTIVE SHIELD IS NEEDED AT DISH ROOM AND PREP AREA ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE

Jul 21, 2022

Complaint

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 5-205.11 NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR PREP AREA WAS INACCESSIBLE WITH AND USED AS A DUMP SINK WITH BOSS PAN STRAINER INSIDE THE SINK. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED THE STRAINER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: 3-307.11 NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE FOR CUSTOMERS TAKE OUT AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: 3-304.12 NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WERE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-101.19 NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT, AND/OR REPLACE.

May 17, 2022

Routine

5 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 13 violations

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE, INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASH SINKS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE FOR CUSTOMERS TAKE OUT AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: NOTED BOXES CONTAINING CONDIMENTS, POTS, AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTEWATER PIPELINES AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREZZER AND LID IN DISREAPIR ATH THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES AND INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA, BY THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. NOTED DIRT AND SPILLS ON WALLS AND CEILING BY THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Jan 19, 2021

Reinspection

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: INCOMPLETE EQUIPMENT FOR THE VOMIT/DIAHREA CLEAN-UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE. MISSING ITEMS SUCH AS EFFECTIVE SANITIZER ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT LISTED ON THE WRITTEN VOMIT/DIAHREA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: NOTED BOX FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTEWATER SEWER LINES. MUST REMOVE FREEZERS TO AN AREA WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILINGS.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS SURROUNDING THE DISH ROOM GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED UNDER THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL AND THE BASEMENT CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS FOR THE BUSINESS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Jan 11, 2021

Routine

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.

View 17 violations

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COOLERS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES AND CONTAINING TCS FOODS. COOKS LINE SMALL DRAWER COOLER AT 57.2F WITH BEEF AT 47.4F, COOKS LINE LARGE DRAWER COOLER AT 53.2F WITH CHEESE AT 46.6F, COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER AT 49.6F WITH CHICKEN WINGS AT 47.8F. ALL COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS TEMPERATURES OF 41F OR LESS AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FOLLOWING THREE SEPARATE COOLERS: IN THE COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER BEEF AT 47.4F, PESTO MAYONNAISE BASED SAUCE AT 49.5F WITH A COOLER TEMPERATURE OF 57.2F. IN THE COOKS LINE LARGER DRAWER COOLER OBSERVED CHORIZO AT 51.8F, CHEESE AT 46.6F, GRILLED ONIONS AT 53.6F WITH A COOLER TEMPERATURE OF 53.2F. IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER NOTED COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 47.8F, CHEESE SAUCE AT 47.3F WITH A COOLER TEMPERATURE OF 49.6F. APPROXIMATELY 80 LBS DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE AT $250.00. ALL COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS TEMPERATURES OF 41F OR LESS AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #2285821 ON 4-25-19 NOT CORRECTED. #47- NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLERS DRAWERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.#51- NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. FAUCET DOES NOT TURN COMPLETELY OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#58- NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING STATIONS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. FOODS NOTED WITH PREPARATION DATES ONLY. SHREDDED CHEESE DATED 1/8, BOILED EGGS 1/5, COLESLAW 1/7, CURRY MAYONNAISE 1/8, GUACAMOLE 1/10, PAR-COOKED FRENCH FRIES WITH NO DATES AND ASSORTED PREPARED DAIRY BASED SALAD DRESSINGS AND SAUCES DATED 12/18 AND 12/30. FOODS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS INCLUDING THE DAY OF PREPARATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. SUCH AS BURGERS AND EGG TOPPING FOR BURGERS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS/COVERINGS FOR ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: NOTED BOX FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTEWATER SEWER LINES. MUST REMOVE FREEZERS TO AN AREA WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILINGS.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT THE ICE MACHINE AREA. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE A DRAIN COVER.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: HOLES NOTED IN CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AROUND ELECTRICAL WIRING AND WASTE WATER PIPING. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS/HOLES THROUGHOUT THE CEILING.----EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS SURROUNDING THE DISH ROOM GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED UNDER THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL AND THE BASEMENT CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS FOR THE BUSINESS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE/THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Apr 25, 2019

Complaint

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-GRILLED MUSHROOMS 58.5F, TOMATOES 58.6F, GRILLED ONIONS 60.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 3 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $6.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: 3-501.18 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DRAWER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE........ALSO NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE FOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS BY THE PREP AREA OF THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Jan 22, 2018

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: RUSTY VENT COVER IN KITCHEN ABOVE THE PREP LINE.CLEAN/PAINT AND MAINTAIN

Jan 11, 2018

Complaint

9 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND TWO CONTAINER WITH COOKED ONIONS(YELLOW & RED) AT TEMP OF 59F TO 59.7F; CREAM SAUCE AT TEMP OF 57F; ONE CONTAINER OF SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 57F.FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 39.8F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS . CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED ONE COOK CLEANING,ORGANIZING NO FOOD ITEMS IN DISH ROOM AND KITCHEN:COVERING FOOD,HANDLING FOOD AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING,WENT BACK AT PREP LINE AND WITH BARE HANDS GRABBED READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE PREP COOLER; DICED TOMATOES,LETTUCE ETC AND PUT THEM IN A BUN. THE OTHER COOK,WIPED HER NOSE,PICKED UP DIRTY DISHES AND CUPS AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING REMOVED AND STORED CLEAN POTS FROM LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.INFORMATION GIVEN TO COOKS AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON HAND WASHING AND GLOVES USAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE TO HAND WASHING. WE OBSERVED STRAINER WITH STRAWS CAPS ETC) COVERING THE INSIDE OF MENTIONED SINK,SINK IS USED FOR DUMP SINK. UPON MY REQUEST SINK STRAINER REMOVED,SINK ACCESSIBLE TO HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM NOT MAINTAINED.WATER, FOOD AND BLACK PARTICLES BACKS UP AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE WASH COMPARTMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: LID LINER BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AT WHITE CHEST ICE CREAM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER DEEP FRYERS,DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA,BROKEN FLOOR COVERED WITH BLACK MATS IN THE KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM.NEED TO REPAIR REPLACE AID FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES AND RUSTY VENT COVER IN KITCHEN ABOVE THE PREP LINE.CLEAN ANF MAINTAIN

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: EXCESS DEBRIS AT LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 10, 2017

Complaint

5 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE COOK LINE. NOTED 2 LBS OF SOFT CHEESE ON THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE GRILL AT 113-123 DEGREES. NOTED 1 LB OF EGG WASH ON ICE NEXT TO THE FRYERS AT 60 DEGREES. NOTED GOAT CHEESE STORED ON ICE ON THE PREP COUNTER AT 55 DEGREES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCAREDED $30 WORTH OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE STORED AT PROPER TEMPERATURES: HOT FOODS AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE, COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: MUST USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE TO DISPENSE BULK INGREDIENTS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FRP WALL COVERING AND COUNTER TOP AT BAR (SERVER'S SIDE).

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD NEAR MOP SINK.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT BASE OF DISH MACHINE WASHING COMPARTMENT.

Jun 8, 2016

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM AND BASEMENT STORAGE.(FOOD DEBRIS,ETC.) MUST CLEAN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: FOUND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM.MUST RELOCATE.

Oct 30, 2015

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: REPLACE OR RESURFACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES UNDER THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 28, 2015

Routine

6 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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASMENT NEAR THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, APPROXIMATELY 45 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR WITH THE MAJORITY OF THE FLIES NEAR THE DISHMACHINE, AND APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY AND TO TREAT AND CLEAN ALL DRAINS ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND COVERED FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: REPLACE OR RESURFACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES UNDER THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: THE FLOORS, FILTER (BLACK BOX), DRAINS, WALLS, PIPES, ON AND UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 16, 2014

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (0PPM- CL) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER WAS ABLE TO CORRECT ISSUE DURING INSPECTION BY CHANGING OUT THE SANITIZING BUCKET USED TO DISPENSE CHLORINE; THE SANITIZING BUCKET CONTAINED TOO MUCH WATER, DILLUTING THE SANITIZER. VERIFIED CHLORINE LEVELS WERE 100PPM-CHLORINE BY THE END OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPLACE OR RESURFACE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE FOOD LINE. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHT SHIELDS STORED ABOVE FOOD AND FOOD PREP AREAS.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: FOUND NO INTERIOR THERMOMETER FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERIOR THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES.

Apr 4, 2014

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE PREP TABLE DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. FOUND FETA CHEESE AT 50.4F, BLUE CHEESE AT 50.3F, JACK CHEESE AT 51.3F, CHEDDAR CHEESE AT 54.6F ITALIAN BEEF AT 50.4F, HORSEY SAUCE 50.2F, GIRUYERE 50.5F, REMOULADE 50.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED AND DENATURATED FOOD PRODUCT 46.6# FOOD WORTH $ 248.82. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CEILING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST. MUST SEAL OPENINGS INTO WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN ASANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. ICE SCOOPS STORE ON TOP OF ICE BINS AT FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

Oct 18, 2013

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR OF PREMISES.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

Oct 12, 2012

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON RIGHT SIDE BETWEEN SINK AND BATTER PREP TABLE.

Oct 5, 2012

Routine

8 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS GOAT CHEESE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 60.3F STORED IN BUS PAN ICE BATH WITH ICE ONLY ON BOTTOM OF PAN. REVIEWED METHOD OF HOLDING COLD FOODS IN ICE BATH TO SUBMERGE ENTIRE CONTAINER IN ICE TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CHEESE DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A).

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 FOLLOWING DRAIN FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. 7 DRAIN FLIES IN KITCHEN PREP, 7 AT BAR AREA, 4 AT DISH MACHINE/ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN, 2 AT MOP SINK, 2 IN REAR HALLWAY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CO. TREAT FACILITY FOR DRAIN FLIES AS OFTEN AS NEED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE FLY ACTIVITY AND REMOVE ALL MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL NEED FOR BREEDING. ALSO NOTED, OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. REAR EXIT DOOR BROKEN AND NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY CLOSE WITH SELF CLOSING ARM. INSTRUCTED SEVERAL TIMES TO MANUALLY CLOSE THE OPEN DOOR AND DURING INSPECTION DOOR WAS REPEATEDLY OPENED LEAVING OPEN GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR TO PROPERLY CLOSE WITH TIGHT FITTING SEAL WITH ATTACHED SELF-CLOSING ARM. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN ON 10-7-10 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY WAS BEHIND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT WITH ALL LICENSES ALSO REQUIRED TO BE POSTED. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY AND POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 10-7-10 NOT CORRECTED #34-DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISH WASH AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON RIGHT SIDE BETWEEN SINK AND BATTER PREP TABLE.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.

Oct 7, 2010

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE BEER TAPS. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND UNDER THE BEER TAPS.

Sep 29, 2010

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO HAND TOWELS WERE OBSERVED AT THE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND TOWELS AS REQUESTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GORWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE HALLWAY WALLS TO THE KITCHEN AND AROUND THE POTATO CUTTER. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALL MOUNTED POTATO CUTTER.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOMS AND MOPS) STORED UNDER THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dmk Burger Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dmk Burger Bar on file is from Mar 8, 2023. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dmk Burger Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 19 times, more than any other issue at Dmk Burger Bar.

Has Dmk Burger Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dmk Burger Bar have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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