Moretti's

6727-6733 N Olmsted Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
Pizza
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025
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Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Moretti's 27 times, with records going back to 2014. On Jul 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 13 times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Moretti's trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

27
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 25, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED PERSON MUST BE PRESENT WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (PORK, BEEF, CHICKEN, FISH ETC) WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SEASONED FLOUR, COCONUT FLAKES ETC)
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST BE STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND RACKS INSIDE THE BASEMENT LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RED WORN OUT CUTTING BOARD IN THE MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA CAND GREEN CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE SPRAYER SINK AND IN LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE PREP SINK IN THE DISHROOM/KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH ROOM WALL AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING PAINT AND WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Apr 16, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF STICKY SUBSTANCE ON FLOOR IN UNUSED BAR NEAR SIDE EXIT TO PATIO AND GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
39
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN MAIN BAR LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN BASEMENT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, HOODS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND HOODS OVER PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINKS MAINTAINING THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES AT THE STATED LOCATIONS: MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 71.9F AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 74.1F IN WASHBOWL LOCATED IN WOMEN'S 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL SINKS AT AN ACCEPTABLE RANGE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE FROM 11:20AM-12:35PM WHILE TCS ITEMS, SUCH AS CHICKEN, WERE PREPARED. 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.
2
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 6 LIVE ROACHES NEAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE REMOVE ROACHES, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF STICKY SUBSTANCE ON FLOOR IN UNUSED BAR NEAR SIDE EXIT TO PATIO AND GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
39
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN MAIN BAR LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS OF DISH ROOM AND ON EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT UNUSED BASEMENT PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN BASEMENT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, HOODS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND HOODS OVER PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 23, 2024
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT IN DISH ROOM. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN SINK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP NOT HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE. HANG ALL MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUOR ROOM CEILING IN DISREPAIR. RESTORE LIQUOR ROOM CEILING TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN BAR UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BAR AREA. OBSERVED FLOORS OF DISHROOM, BASEMENT KITCHEN AND MAIN KITCHEN WITH STANDING WATER. KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY TO DETER PEST ISSUES.
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May 2, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BARS AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 WASHBOWL SINKS IN 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS A BROKEN SENSOR AND NO WATER COMES OUT OF FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE BASEMENT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON RESTAURANT SIDE AND INSIDE UNISEX ACCESSIBLE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OLD, UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN UNUSED BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 25, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BARS AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 WASHBOWL SINKS IN 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS A BROKEN SENSOR AND NO WATER COMES OUT OF FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE BASEMENT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON RESTAURANT SIDE AND INSIDE UNISEX ACCESSIBLE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OLD, UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN UNUSED BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF SLIME AND DEBRIS ON HOOD OVER LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 ASHTRAYS FILLED WITH ASHES AND CIGARETTE BUTTS ON REAR 2ND FLOOR BALCONY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ASHTRAYS FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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64
Oct 23, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS #4 AND #6 DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL DAMAGED COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS.
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Oct 16, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT PIZZA PREP STATION AND 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT DISHWASH ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL SMALL FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, SOUPS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS AND CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS #4 AND #6 DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL DAMAGED COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF PREP AREAS COOLERS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT DISHWASH ROOM AND PEELING CEILING PAINT AT SAME. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING.
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70
Dec 29, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OLD CONDENSER STYLE UNIT ATTACHED TO CEILING OF DISHWASHING ROOM ABOVE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. MUST REMOVE CONDENSER UNIT AND PROTECT FOOD RELATED ITEM STORED UNDERNEATH.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF BACK FLOW PREVENTION.
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Oct 27, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF BACK FLOW PREVENTION.
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Oct 26, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 180F TO SANITIZE. OBSERVED ONLY 170F AT MANIFOLD AND 150F AT PLATES SURFACE. MACHINE WAS IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
16
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2017 PASSING COMPLIANCE FORM PROMINANTLY DISPLAYED IN FRONT ENTRANCE. OBSERVED 2021 SUMMARY REPORT WHICH PASSED WITH CONDITIONS NOT DISPLAYED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (b)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF BACK FLOW PREVENTION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED TO SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 15, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS COLD FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F). FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF STEAK AT 50.1F/49.5F/48.9F/49.8F/50.3F, HAMBURGER AT 49.9F/48.9F/50.0F/49.8F/50.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $100.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND PREP COOLER WITH TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 7-42-010 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
3
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 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND THE BARS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE PIZZA PREP AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT.
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Feb 3, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, SOUPS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS AND CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, WASHROOMS AND IN ALL BAR AREAS.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, BREAD CRUMBS, RICE ETC).
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNUSED (5) BAR AREAS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION (COOKING/SERVING LINE).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DUST AND LITTER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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May 21, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN AND ASSORTED DELI PRODUCTS) WITH NO PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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May 14, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN AND ASSORTED DELI PRODUCTS) WITH NO PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN BASEMENT MAN BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINK .PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
10
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS ARE OVERFLOWING AND NOT PROPERLY COVERED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESENTS OF 8-10 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ELIMINATE THE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM . PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE, FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
39
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING POTS USED FOR SOUP COOKING TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(OR DISH MACHINE) AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST USE SMALLER POTS OR MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .MUST SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION . 7-38.025 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME(SUGAR , SALT, RICE, BEADING etc)
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER DOWNSTAIRS AND WALK IN COOLERS DOWNSTAIRS,
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN TOP OF DISHMACHINE, CAULKING AND WALLS AROUND DISHMACHINE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT LARGE ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT AREA
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Mar 6, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: UPON RE-INSPECTION AND CDPH-OFFICE REVIEW,THE OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREAS TO THE BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING ROOM.THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 23, 2018
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR/BASEMENT (2) ICE MACHINES.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINES,"ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED AN EXPOSED OVERHEAD DRAINING PIPE INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER COMING FROM ABOVE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED THAT THIS AREA MUST BE PROTECTED FROM POTENTIAL OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING ROOM AREAS.APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN SAID BASEMENT DISHWASHING ROOM AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS,DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALSO,THE FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT/PROOFED,THE FRONT/SIDE ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR AT BOTTOM CORNERS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 2" INCH GAP/OPENING,AND THE REAR EXIT DOORS WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING AT BOTTOMS CORNER OF SAID DOOR(LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA). INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS/CORNERS TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN MENS CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM AT HAND SINKS IN THE 2ND FLOOR (CELEBRATION ROOM). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1981390 DATED:01/12/2017. 32 Observed cardboard being used as shelf liners in the basement. Instructed facility to remove and maintain. 04/12/2017. 34 Observed floors not maintained in various areas: the fireside bar has dirt and debris on the floors, the basement freezer attached to the beer cooler has food debris on the floor, the floor under the basement prep kitchen fryers has spilled oil on it. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain. 04/12/2017. 35 Observed the ceiling in the basement dish room to have dirt on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the basement ceiling outside of the dish room, above the dishes to have peeling paint. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. 04/12/2017. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 3/2/2018. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS(MAIN KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLER,BASEMENT LIQUOR WALK-IN-COOLER)USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WOODEN STORAGE SHELVINGS CHIPPED IN THE DELIVERY SECTION AREA AND REPLACE TORN GASKETS AT THE 4 DOOR PREP LINE REACH-IN-COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS(MAIN KITCHEN)ALSO,REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE ALL WALK-IN-COOLERS AND DOORS AND GASKETS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AT MAIN KITCHEN PREP LINE COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND PIPES ATTACHED,BOTTOM OF GRILL AREA(MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA),INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,STORAGE SHELFS(BASEMENT PREP,1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN),EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE,BAR COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED NEED A DETAIL CLEANING AT ALL(BAR AREAS) AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AT CEILING VENTILATION COVERS (INCLUDING INSIDE THE ALL TOILET ROOMS) AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR THE STORAGE CLOSET(OLD DRY STORAGE CLOSET)IN THE 2ND FLOOR(SKY BOX DINING) AND PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE 2ND FLOOR(SAME AREA). INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS/CEILINGS IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND INSIDE ALL WALK-IN-COOLERS TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND BURNT LIGHT BULBS SAME AREA,(PIZZA PREP STATION AREA).INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAKS AT WATER LINE BENEATH THE 1 COMP SINK/SPRAYER NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE (BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING HOLDERS/DRAIN LINES FOR THE BAR GUNS AT THE FOLLOWING BARS(2ND FLOOR D/BAR,1ST FLR SERVICE BAR)AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSETS THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED NEATLY AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON SIDE/TOP OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 12, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed cardboard being used as shelf liners in the basement. Instructed facility to remove and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the basement ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed the surfaces and counters of the fireside bar to be dirty and sticky in various areas. 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 floors not maintained in various areas: the fireside bar has dirt and debris on the floors, the basement freezer attached to the beer cooler has food debris on the floor, the floor under the basement prep kitchen fryers has spilled oil on it. Instructed facility to clean all 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 ceiling in the basement dish room to have dirt on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the basement ceiling outside of the dish room, above the dishes to have peeling paint. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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82
May 26, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 18, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING PRODUCTION AND STORAGE INSIDE ICE MACHINE (IN REAR PIZZA PREP AREA). BLACK MOLD LIKE AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE FOUND IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO WAS, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PIZZA WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLER AND COUNTER WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN DIRTY MARTINI BAR AREA.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BEER COOLER BEHIND ALL BARS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND SYRUP DEBRIS AROUND DIRTY MARTINI BAR AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR SHED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALL NEXT TO PREP SINK IN PIZZA PREP/PICK-UP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR ALL (4) 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK ON PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (BY GARBAGE AREA).
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74
Feb 17, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO TRAYS.----------INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA (1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND BAR AREAS INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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86
Feb 8, 2016
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH-IN COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58.7F INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALL COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - SERVICE TECHNICIAN ON SITE). REACH-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE NOW AT 34.3F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-39-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.8) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: BLUE CHEESE AT 45.1F, GREEN SALAD AT 46.5F, GARLIC WITH OIL AT 47.7F, COOKED RICE AT 47.6F, RANCH DRESSING AT 43.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 60.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 3LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN WITH PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE AROUND INNER PART WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. 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: FOUND FRONT AND REAR BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT CUSTOMER MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM HAND SINKS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO TRAYS.----------INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA (1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT), EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SOUP COOKER WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND BAR AREAS INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING SODA GUN HOLDER DRAIN LINE BEHIND BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Oct 2, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOLD AND RESEAL SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN HOSE FROM BAR TAP GOING INTO BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE AND HAVE HOSE GOING INTO WASTE DRAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SUPPLIES NOT PROPERLY STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Sep 15, 2015
Routine
15 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 4 DRAWER COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE AT 46.7 F AND 6 DRAWER COOLER AT 50.9 F WHILE STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). "HELD FOR INSPECTION" TAG PLACED ON COOLER.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DOES NOT MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER STATED ABOVE. 17 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 44.5 F - 50.9 F, 5 LBS OF BREAD CHICKEN AT 48.2 F, 7 LBS OF CALAMARI AT 45.8 F, 8 LBS OF STEAK AT 43.0 F, AND 5 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 48.7 F. INSTRUCTED THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. VALUE $2500.00, LBS.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACE. OBSERVED SOME TYPE OF LIQUID SUBSTANCE DRIPPING THROUGH CEILING PANEL ONTO TABLE WHERE PIZZAS ARE BEING MADE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SURFACE AND FOODS ARE CONTAMINATED, MUST STOP PREPPING IN THAT AREA AND REPAIR LEAK FROM CEILING TO PREVENT ANY FORMS OF CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWEL. OBSERVED 7 BARS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES WITHOUT HAND DRYING DEVCIE OR PAPER TOWEL FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. ALSO, OBSERVED STRAINERS INSIDE ALL HANDSINKS AT BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDSINK AND REMOVE STRAINERS THAT IS USED FOR LIQUID WASTE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE. OBSERVED INTERIOR PARTS, AND PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE COMING INTO CONTACT WITH FRESH ICE BEING MADE AND STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND PARTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED OR RODENT PROOFED AND EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED REAR DOOR LEADING TO OUTDOOR PATIO WITH 1 INCH GAP ACROSS BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY. OBSERVED LIVE GNATS - APPROXIMATELY 15 THROUGH-OUT BAR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. ALSO, MUST HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES AND REMOVE ALL LIVE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES OR DURING INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS-CHICKEN AT 48.2 F. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSIL NOT PROPERLY STORED. OBSERVED UTENSIL BEING STORED OUTSIDE ON PATIO AND IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS ON SHELVES TO PREVENT CONTAMIATION BEFORE USE AND UTENSILS FOR PATIO CAN OT BE STORED ON TABLES. UTENISL MUST BE PLACED ON TABLES WHEN CUSTOMER IS SITTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKETS ON SEVERAL COOLER DOORS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS. ICE BINS IN BAR AREAS AND ICE BIN OUTSIDE ON PATIO NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ICE BIN COVERS IN PLACE OVER ICE AND REMOVE ICE BIN STORED OUTSIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FILTERS ON PIZZA OVEN, WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVERS, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER CABINETS, EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND GASKETS ON COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE THROUGH-PREMISES INCLUDING STORAGE ROOMS NOT CLEAN. 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: LIGHT COVERS THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY. WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOLD AND RESEAL SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELD OVER ALL BULDS OR INSTALL SHATTER-PROOF BULBS. LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR PIZZA STATION NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN HOSE FROM BAR TAP GOING INTO BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE AND HAVE HOSE GOING INTO WASTE DRAIN. VENTILATION NOT WORKING PROPERLY INSIDE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION FAN. RIGHTSIDE HANDSINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SUPPLIES NOT PROPERLY STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Dec 3, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MAIN PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR/RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON SHELF RACKS IN PASTA WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR LITTERED AT DIRTY MARTINI BAR AND END ZONE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AT ALL BARS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING IN WALK IN FREEZER AT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS FOR SAID FREEZER.
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Nov 24, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MALE EMPLOYEE USING MENS WASH ROOM URINAL AND DID NOT WASH HANDS AFTER AND WENT BACK TO WORK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS AFTER USING WASHROOMS, POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THICK BLACK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES, UPPER PORTION, DRIPPING INTO READY TO ICE/READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED ALL ICE IN BOTH ICE MACHINES AT THIS TIME. INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MAIN PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR/RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON SHELF RACKS IN PASTA WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN PREP COOLERS, SYRUP BUILD UP AROUND TUBES ABOVE MAIN BAR ICE BIN (BY BAR ENTRANCE) ALSO OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS AT PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY AROUND HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR LITTERED AT DIRTY MARTINI BAR AND END ZONE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AT ALL BARS 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 FOOD STAINS/SYRUP ON WALL AT MAIN BAR BY BAR ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING IN WALK IN FREEZER AT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS FOR SAID FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP AT BASE OF FAUCETS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND HANDWASH BOWLS AT PREP AREAS AND BARS, SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION/ICE CHUTE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING ABOVE DISHMACHINE/DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT SAID AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SERVICE BAR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OLD LIQUOR ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED (BOXES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, MILK CRATES, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT/UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moretti's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moretti's on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Moretti's?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Moretti's.

Has Moretti's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Moretti's have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Moretti's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Moretti's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Moretti's is inspected around two times per year on average.