Ranalli's
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2024
70
Score
Across the available record, Ranalli's has 17 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Ranalli's was last inspected on Oct 9, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up 12 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABELED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING WALLBASE IN BASEMENT CHEMICAL ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. MUST OBTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 2, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 50 POUNDS OF COOKED WINGS AT TEMP 48.7F-50.7F 51F AND 52F, ALSO COOKED CHICKEN TENDER AT TEMP OF 50.7F TO 52.8F; BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE A TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE ,REPAIR ISSUE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALL UNDER THE FIRST WASHBOWL INSIDE THE CABINET IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM BASEMENT.MISSING WALL TILES AT SIDE OF 6-BURNER STOVE IN THE KITCHEN. MISSING AND UNSEALED PLASTIC BASEBOARD WALLS IN DISH ROOM AREA.REPAIR ISSUE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND ITEMS ON FLOOR UNDER BAR COUNTERS.DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS SHELF LINERS IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.REPLACE
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Mar 30, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AT KITCHEN AREA DISPENSING IMPROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION,0ppm. UNIT WAS IN USE,DISH RACK INSIDE.(WE OBSERVED SANITIZER BUCKET WITH WATER IN IT),A NEW BUCKET WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION WAS PROVIDED FROM ANOTHER RESTAURANT. PRESENTLY UNIT DISPENSING 100ppm. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AND MONITOR PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ALSO MISSING MOP ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: DISCHARGING DRAIN HOSE DRAINING AT HANDWASHING SINK FROM BEER DISPENSER UNDER COUNTER AT SOUTH BAR,INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE SAID HOSE TO A FLOOR DRAIN
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OUT C 02/21/2020 INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS WITH BEGINNING OF MINERAL (INTERIOR LOWER BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE ABOVE DISPOSABLE AND TAKE OUT PAPER MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BASEMENT AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS, PROVIDE A RAISED SHELF 6"OFF THE FLOOR
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN AND AT PIZZA AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT BOTH ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,IN BASEMENT AREA . MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPES UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,REPAIR CAUSE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE MUST BE PROVIDE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS,WITH CITY CERTIFICATE
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Mar 25, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE/POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED, SAUTEED MUSHRROMS, SHREDDED CHEESE, DELI MEATS, ETC. INFORMED SITE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHENEVER TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA COUNTER SODA GUN LIQUID WASTE DRAINAGE TUBE AT MAIN BAR, CONVEYED/DIRECTED TO DISCHARGE INTO:HAND SINK AT WEST SIDE OF BAR, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT LIQUID WASTE DRAINAGE TUBE AT BAR MUST DIRECTED/CONVEYED TO DISCHARGE INTO FLOOR/PLUMBING DRAIN UNDERNEATH SAID EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE DIRECT/CONVEY LIQUID WASTE DRAINAGE TUBE TO DISCHARGE TO FLOOR PLUMBING DRAIN ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -LIQUOR CAGE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 1, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT BACK BAR HAND WASHING SINK AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST HAVE HAND SOAP. INSTRUCTED AND TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BACK BAR HAND WASHING SINK AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST HAVE HAND SOAP. INSTRUCTED AND TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT PIZZA LINE, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.2F, AT TIME OF INSPECTION, NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) NOTED IN UNIT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE TAG. SITE INSTRUCTED NOT USE COOLER. CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL. SITE INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE COOLER AND ENSURE TEMPERATURE HOLDS AT 40.0F OR LESS. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA COUNTER SODA GUN LIQUID WASTE DRAINAGE TUBE AT MAIN BAR, CONVEYED/DIRECTED TO DISCHARGE INTO:HAND SINK AT WEST SIDE OF BAR, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT LIQUID WASTE DRAINAGE TUBE AT BAR MUST DIRECTED/CONVEYED TO DISCHARGE INTO FLOOR/PLUMBING DRAIN UNDERNEATH SAID EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE DIRECT/CONVEY LIQUID WASTE DRAINAGE TUBE TO DISCHARGE TO FLOOR PLUMBING DRAIN ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -LIQUOR CAGE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 27, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP ARA. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 16, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP ARA. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND BOTTOM OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT.
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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 ON CEILING IN THE BACK BAR. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINKS DRAINING SLOW IN KITCHEN AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM IN BASEMENT.
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Mar 23, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON THE 1-DOOR AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL IN THE MAIN PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR, AND VARIOUS OTHER COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. REPAIR MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON THE PEPSI COOLER IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. ALSO, ADJUST THE THRESHOLD ON THE PATIO DOORS OFF THE MAIN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LOW SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. BROOM CLOSET AND CHEMICAL ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT. PAINT WALL ADJACENT TO THE EAST BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL WORKING LIGHT IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED FROM MAIN PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR. ALSO, DE-CLUTTER STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 31, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON PIZZA PREP COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER DOOR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FRONT BAR BEER REACH IN COOLER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,BASEMENT PREP AREA PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH RACKS,BEER WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,SODA AREA LOWER CABINETS,FAUCET HANDLES AT FRONT BAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS,BOTH BAR AREAS,LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP SINK IN 1ST FL.PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE NEAR 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASE AND WALL TILE NEXT TO DISH MACHINE,BASEMENT PREP AREA MISSING WALL BASES,LOOSE WALL BASE IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILE IN BASEMENT MEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
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May 1, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DOOR IN DISREPAIR. REPEAIR AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNDERSIDE OF MIXER WITH PEELING PAINT. REPAINT/SEAL UNDERSIDE OF MIXER
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ADDITIONAL SPLASH GUARD NEEDED IN MAIN BAR FOR ONE SIDE OF HANDSINK NEXT TO ICE STARAGE AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS UNCLEAN: FLOOR IN REAR LIQUOR ROOM. FLOOR DRAIN UNCLEAN INSTALL COVER. FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(BASEMENT)IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CIELING UNFINISHED IN CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. CEILING NEEDS TO BE CLOSED AND MAINTAINED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA ACCROSS FROM ICE MACHINE WITH 2 HOLES IN CEILING. SEAL AND MAINTAIN HOLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL VENTS IN DRY STORAGE AREA UNCLEAN WITH BLACK SOOT IN ANS AROUND VENTS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND VENTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH TOO MUCH CLUTTER. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS SO THAT FLOOR CAN BE CLEANED AND PEST CONTROL CAN ACCESS AREA.
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Jul 31, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARDS ON ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS BEHIND THE TWO BARS. RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE CARBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVE LINER FOR BREAD IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD WITH DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA BASEMENT. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ON ONE OF THE LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD.
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Aug 5, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 26, 2013
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 55.2F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED PASTA AT 46.5F COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 OR FAX WRITTEN REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS SPINACH DIP AT 49.6F, 9LBS PAR-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 47.4F, 13 LBS COOKED PASTA AT 46.5. 11 LBS CALAMARI AT 44.6F, 5 LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 47.4F. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $500.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITCAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM INSPECTION MADE ON 12-7-11 BY THIS INSPECTOR. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 12-7-11 NOT CORRECTED #34- FLOOR UNDER SODA STORAGE IN LIQUOR ROOM WITH SPILLAGE.FOOD DEBRIS UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #32-MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS MEANS TO ADHERE HOLDER FOR SPRAY ARM AT DISH MACHINE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DIRTY POTS AND PANS STORED IN BASEMENT HALLWAY STORAGE. MUST STORE ALL CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN HANDLE ON COOKS LINE COOLER GLASS DOOR COOLER REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP AND STRING. MUST REPAIR WITH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY IN BOTH BIN AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED/BURNED AND MISSING WALL TILES ON COOKS LINE NEXT TO GAS STOVE. MUST REPLACE. WALL NEXT TO COOKS LINE COOLER ACROSS FROM GAS STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOOD SPLATTER ON CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE SALAD PREP COOLER MUST CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PIZZA PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Dec 7, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. BASEMENT PREP TABLETOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON TRAP AT DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER ON GREASE TRAP AT 1ST FLR. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. DUSTY FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN. BOTTOM PLASTIC SHELVING INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED WITH OPEN CREVICES AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR WITH CLEANABLE SURFACE/MATERIAL. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS MEANS TO ADHERE HOLDER FOR SPRAY ARM AT DISH MACHINE.
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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. RIGHT SIDE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE (NOT IN USE,NO ICE) MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR "TRUE" 1 DOOR REACH IN COOLER MUST CLEAN, REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND POOLING LIQUID.
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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. FLOOR BEHIND REAR BAR WITH DEBRIS AND DIRT. FLOOR UNDER SODA STORAGE IN LIQUOR ROOM WITH SPILLAGE. FOOD DEBRIS UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. FAR RIGHT SIDE, BATTERY OPERATED WATER NOZZLE ON WASHBOWL IN LADIES BASEMENT WASHROOM NOT OPERATING. MUST PROVIDE HOT/COLD WATER AND INSTRUCT TO USE ADDITIONAL TWO WASHBOWLS IN SAME ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AT EMPLOYEE CHANGING AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHERS BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.
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Apr 11, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL ON SHELVING IN BASEMENT PREP.
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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. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. HOOD EXHAUST ABOVE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN DIRTY, MUST CLEAN.
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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. FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE WITH PAPER DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS FROM FLOOR 6' OR ABOVE. POOLING WATER ON FLOOR OF LIQUOR STORAGE AND UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PIZZA PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE DOES NOT REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPLACE. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE ON SAME KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. CLOGGED EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR BAR (SERVER SIDE) MUST REPAIR. LEAK ON NOZZLE OF BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Jun 7, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
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Apr 9, 2010
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED COOKS LINE COOLER AT 51.8F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN STORED INSIDE.COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CONTACT C.D.P.H. @ 312-746-8030 FOR TAG REMOVAL AND INSPECTION.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 20LBS PRE-COOKED CHICKEN @48.7F, 18LBS COOKED PASTA @51.6F, 5LBS ALFREDO SAUCE @51.8F, 1LB SPINACH DIP @48.1, 1LB SOUR CREAM @ SAME. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $150.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED INTERIOR ICE MACHINES WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE WITH BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER. ALL ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. NOTIFIED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT STORED TO GO CONTAINERS. KNIVES MUST NOT BE STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TIN FOIL AS PREP TABLE ON COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK.
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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.ALL STORED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT MUST BE STORED CLEAN.
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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. POOLING WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE MUST REMOVE. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER BASEMENT STORED EQIPMENT.
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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.WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN BASEMENT MENS ROOM, MUST REPLACE. SEAL HOLES IN CEILING OF BASEMENT PREP. WALL AT BASEMENT PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER, MUST CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR BOTH WALK IN COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION, NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ranalli's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ranalli's on file is from Oct 9, 2024. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ranalli's?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Ranalli's.
Has Ranalli's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ranalli's have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ranalli'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 Ranalli's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ranalli's is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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