Roma's Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 3, 2025
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Score
Roma's Restaurant has been inspected 27 times since 2013. Roma's Restaurant was last inspected on Jul 3, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 27 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Roma's Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 3, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN REAR AREA WITH FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 26, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK, TOILET, AND URINAL IN NEED OF CLEANING IN BAR MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ODORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE ON CEILING IN RESTAURANT WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN BAR WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 14, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 1, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2578998 7/25/23 NOT CORRECTED STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 5- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WHEEL BASES OF 2- DOOR USED & 2- DOOR UNUSED PREP COOLERS AND UPPER DOOR TRIM IN MAIN PREP AREA AND 6- RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER & ON SIDE OF BOOTH SEATS IN BAR AREA ALONG WALLS,ON BRICKS OF OPEN WALL IN BASEMENT,ON DOLLIE UNDERNEATH 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER ON REAR PORCH STORAGE AREA.ALSO, A DEAD MOUSE ON TRAP IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPING & DEAD MOUSE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/1/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090) (CITATION ISSUED)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP COOLERS & WHEEL BASES,REACH IN COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS, CORDS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA,HOLE IN FLOOR IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN BAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL VENTILATION VENTS IN BAR AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN URINE FROM FLOOR UNDER VANITY AND ALONG WALLS IN BAR-MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ,REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Jul 27, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 : OBSERVED APPX.20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WHEEL BASES OF 2- DOOR USED & 2- DOOR UNUSED PREP COOLERS IN MAIN PREP AREA AND APPX. 20 OR MORE RAT & MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER BOOTH SEATS IN BAR AREA ALONG WALLS,ON BRICKS OF OPEN WALL IN BASEMENT,ON FLOOR AT ENTRY INTO BASEMENT WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED.ALSO. APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN REAR STORAGE AREA,IN BASEMENT,MAIN KITCHEN,MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN BAR AREA AND APPX. 100 OR MORE DEAD FLIES SCATTERED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA.ALSO,A DEAD BIRD ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,FLIES & DEAD BIRD.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/25/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DIM LIGHTING IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,BAR-WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN MAIN KITCHEN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS, CORDS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT KITCHEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN URINE FROM FLOOR UNDER VANITY AND ALONG WALLS IN BAR-MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS,DRIED TOILET PAPER,DIRT & ROCKS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT NOT ABLE TO CONTINUE TO WALK BASEMENT DUE TO WATER APPEARS TO BE DEBRIS FROM WASTE THAT BACKED UP AND DRIED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ,REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,BEHIND BAR AND BOOTHS AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE LIQUOR BOXES & BLACK TRASH BAGS OF CLOTHING ALONG WINDOWS FROM FLOOR IN BAR AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT & BAR AREAS AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN & BAR-WOMENS' TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE FLOOR TILE BEHIND BAR,DAMAGED CEILING IN BAR AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA,WALL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS IN BAR AREA HALLWAY.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM CEILING IN RESTAURANT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL GAPS ALONG WALL BASES AT FRONT REGISTER IN RESTAURANT AREA.
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Jul 25, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPX.20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WHEEL BASES OF 2- DOOR USED & 2- DOOR UNUSED PREP COOLERS IN MAIN PREP AREA AND APPX. 20 OR MORE RAT & MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER BOOTH SEATS IN BAR AREA ALONG WALLS,ON BRICKS OF OPEN WALL IN BASEMENT,ON FLOOR AT ENTRY INTO BASEMENT WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED.ALSO. APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN REAR STORAGE AREA,IN BASEMENT,MAIN KITCHEN,MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN BAR AREA AND APPX. 100 OR MORE DEAD FLIES SCATTERED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA.ALSO,A DEAD BIRD ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,FLIES & DEAD BIRD.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/25/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN BAR MEN'S TOILET ROOM AT 74.5F MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN MAIN KITCHEN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS, CORDS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT KITCHEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE FLOOR TILE BEHIND BAR,DAMAGED CEILING IN BAR AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA,WALL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS IN BAR AREA HALLWAY.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM CEILING IN RESTAURANT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL GAPS ALONG WALL BASES AT FRONT REGISTER IN RESTAURANT AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE LIQUOR BOXES & BLACK TRASH BAGS OF CLOTHING ALONG WINDOWS FROM FLOOR IN BAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT & BAR AREAS AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN & BAR-WOMENS' TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN URINE FROM FLOOR UNDER VANITY AND ALONG WALLS IN BAR-MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS,DRIED TOILET PAPER,DIRT & ROCKS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT NOT ABLE TO CONTINUE TO WALK BASEMENT DUE TO WATER APPEARS TO BE DEBRIS FROM WASTE THAT BACKED UP AND DRIED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ,REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,BEHIND BAR AND BOOTHS AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DIM LIGHTING IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,BAR-WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Apr 20, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 30, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: STILL OBSERVING APPX. 5- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR FROM UNDERNEATH GARBAGE CAN ,ON EXTERIOR LEDGE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,ON WHEEL BASE OF OVEN IN KITCHEN AND ON UNDERSIDE OF BAR COUNTER TOP.ALSO, APPX. 75 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS UNDER 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & UNUSED FREEZER IN KITCHEN ,REAR PORCH FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL AND BEHIND UNUSED FRYER,OFFICE/STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR NEXT TO LIQUOR AND ON FLOOR IN FURNANCE ROOM.BASEMENT AREAS UNDERNEATH STEPS ,UNDER PALLETS IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLER,SEVERAL DIFFERENT ROOMS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.BAR AREA- UNDERSIDE OF BAR COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/30/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM USED AND UNUSED COOLERS THROUGHOUT,MEAT SLICER,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT,OVENS AND STOVE,DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN,INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE DELIME.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FLOOR MATS IN PREP AREAS,FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN FROM FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,HOLES AND OPENINGS UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA,GAP ALONG WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,DOOR FRAMES AND TRIM LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA(SEATING ,HALL WAY, POOL TABLE),KITCHEN AND DAMAGED CEILING AND WALL IN HALLWAY IN BAR AREA OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE OF MOP SINKS AND ON FLOOR IN LAUNDRY ROOM,OFFICE/LIQUOR STORAGE AREA,REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Mar 10, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 23 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH (TCS)READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS (PANCAKES AND BACON)OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER PICK UP BACON FROM NAPKIN AND PLACED HANDS ON TOP OF PANCAKES THAT WERE BEING REMOVED FROM GRIDDLE AND PLACED IN STYROFOAM CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES,DELI PAPER OR TONGS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOXIC ITEMS STORED WITH AND NEAR FOODS SUCH AS A SPRAY BOTTLE WITH WATER AND BLEACH INSIDE A PAN NEAR HOT HOLDING UNIT,A CAN OF ROACH SPRAY AND WD- 40 ON SHELVING UNIT NEXT AND IN BETWEEN SEASONINGS ON DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. ITEMS WERE REMOVED DURING STORAGE.MUST KEEP SEPERATED FROM FOOD AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON TOP AND IN CREVICES OF DISH MACHINE,ON WHEEL BASES OF 2 & 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS AND DOOR GASKET OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,IN BETWEEN CRACKS AND CREVICES OF WOOD ON UNDERSIDE OF BAR AREA AS WELL AS SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.ALSO,AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 300 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH BOOTH SEATS IN BAR AREA,UNDER ICE MACHINE AT SERVICE STATION AND SCATTERED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDER ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BAR SIDE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/10/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA. SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH PLASTIC BAGS STORED INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK AT BAR HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF RESTAURANT FRONT DOOR AND BAR SIDE ENTRY DOOR NOT ABLE TO CLOSE TIGHTLY.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOODS WITH BARE HAND CONTACT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT WAIT STATION AREA,TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOILED AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM USED AND UNUSED COOLERS THROUGHOUT,MEAT SLICER,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT,OVENS AND STOVE,DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN,INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE DELIME.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BAR AREA TOILET ROOM .
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM BAR AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A STRONG SMELL OF URINE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM ON BAR SIDE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BOX BEING USED FOR GARBAGE IN MAIN PREP AREA MUST ELIMINATE BOX AND PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN FROM FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FLOOR MATS IN PREP AREAS,FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,HOLES AND OPENINGS UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA,GAP ALONG WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,DOOR FRAMES AND TRIM LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA(SEATING ,HALL WAY, POOL TABLE),KITCHEN,VESTIBULE LOOSE WALL BASES,SERVICE COUNTER GAPS IN WOOD FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN.
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Aug 11, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 20, 2022
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRIVATE LIVING QUARTERS, 2 BEDROOMS, AN OFFICE AND TOILET ROOM WITH SHOWER, ADJACENT TO BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT LIVING QUARTERS ARE PROHIBITED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORTS #2559602 DATED 6/21/2022 AND #2560072 DATED 6/29/2022. IN BAR AREA, OBSERVED 30-40 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH BAR TOP(IN BETWEEN FRAME SUPPORTS. OBSERVED 50 PLUS SPIDERS IN BASEMENT ON WALLS AND CEILING, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 FLIES IN BAR AREA AND 10-15 FLIES IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE TO REMOVE ALL RODENTS AND INSECTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DURING RE-INSPECTION,OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DURING RE-INSPECTION, OBSERVED NAILS/ TACKS USED TO REPAIR GASKETS ON REACH IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CEILING, WALLS AND DOOR FRAME IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE REMEDIATED FOR PATRON AND EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND SAFETY.
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Jun 29, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2559602 DATE 6/21/2022. NO PEST CONTROL COMPANY HAS NOT BEEN ON SITE AS OF 6/29/2022 AT TIME OF INSPECTION. DURING RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH ON EXTERIOR OF UNUSED DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED 30-40 FLYING INSECTS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK. OBSERVED 5-10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOLING EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AND 10-20 DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH BAR TOP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE PARTIALLY REPAIRED EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR BAR AREA WHICH DOES NOT CLOSE FLUSH TO FRAME. OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR BACK STORAGE AREA OF KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED. DOORS MUST BE RODENT PROOFED TO SEAL 1/4" OR MORE GAPS AROUND AND UNDERNEATH DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP AROUND ENTIRE DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON SEVERAL REACH IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jun 21, 2022
Complaint
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS EGGS, SAUSAGE, SPINACH,ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES IN KITCHEN NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN NEAR INOPERABLE DISH MACHINE.OBSERVED 40-50 RODENT/RAT DROPPINGS NEAR BACK STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH BAR AREA AND IN STORAGE AREAS OF BAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE SANITIZER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUMPSTER LIDS WIDE OPEN DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT DUMPSTER LIDS MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN MENS OR WOMENS TOILET ROOMS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EXIT DOORS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AND ONE SEVERELY DETERIORATED ON BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAPS AND REPAIR DOOR.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON SEVERAL REACH IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DETERIORATED WALLS AND CEILING WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALLS AND CEILING NEAR TOILET ROOMS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN KITCHEN DUE TO SEVERAL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Aug 10, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND ABOVE THE BAR IN THE FRONT WAITRESS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 3, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: DICED HAM 47.3F AND SLICED TOMATOES 50.4 MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $25.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES, 3 LIVE ROACHES, AND 50-75 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE BAR AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, LIVE ROACHES WERE NOTED ON TOP OF THE INOPERABLE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH AREA, RAT DROPPINGS WERE NOTED IN THE FRONT WAITRESS AREA CABINETS, THE REAR BOTTOM OF INOPERABLE REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE REAR WHERE ALL COLD HOLDING COOLERS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #53(OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE) AND #58 (OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT)NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2293287 DATED FOR 06/11/19 . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AND HANDLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER TO COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE SPICES DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND ABOVE THE BAR IN THE FRONT WAITRESS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 11, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (DELI MEATS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A LABEL WITH THE DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH DISCARD DATES FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED THE WALLS AND PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR DUST ACCUMULATION UNDER THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING LOCATED BY THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHING INTENSITY.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Feb 28, 2018
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS AT THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM ARE IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER BAR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ONE LIGHT IN KITCHEN ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY; REPAIR LIGHT IN KITCHEN.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM; PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN UTILITY CLOSET; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Feb 21, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND SEVENTY OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES. RAT DROPPINGS FOUND ON THE FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION AND DEEP FREEZER UNITS, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. ALL AREAS MUST BE CLEANED. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS AT THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM ARE IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AND PREP COOLER NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE BUILD UP OBSERVED.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18 AND UNDER BAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ONE LIGHT IN KITCHEN ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY; REPAIR LIGHT IN KITCHEN.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM; PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN UTILITY CLOSET; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Mar 3, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND REPALCE OR REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS ON THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,GASKETS ARE IN POOR REPAIR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK AT FOOD PREP AREA,HAS DUST BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED 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: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
36
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT FOOD PREP AREA
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Feb 23, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STRIPS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND REPALCE OR REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS ON THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,GASKETS ARE IN POOR REPAIR
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK AT FOOD PREP AREA,HAS DUST BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE BURNED OUT BULB INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE IN FOOD PREP AREA
36
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT FOOD PREP AREA
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Mar 31, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES DONE BY THE COOK SUCH AS: PREPPING RAW CHICKEN FOR THE GRILL AND WIPING HIS HANDS ON HIS APPRON, WASHING DISHES, COOKING FOOD AND PREPARING SALADS: PLACE THE LETTUCE ON THE PLATE AND THAN CUTTING UP THE COOK CHICKEN AND PLACING THAT ON THE BED OF LETTUCE ALL WITHOUT WASHING HIS HAND OR HAVING ON GLOVES. INSTRUCTED ON PROPERLY WASHING HANDS AND THE PROPER USE OF GLOVES. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION (45) FROM REPORT #1559325 DATE 6-19-15 NOT CORRECTED: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
29
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND LITTER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FILTER,HOOD AND THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN NOT WORKING PROPERLY OR BURNED OUT. MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
36
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Jun 19, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST BUILD-UP FROM EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA AND PREP AREA,ASLONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA
40
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Sep 25, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLETE SEALING OPENING IN BASEMENT FLOORS TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME OPEN AREAS ABOVE ICE MACHINE AREAS WHWRE NO CELING TILES OR DRY WALL MISSING.MUST INSTALL.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT IN MOP ROOM.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT IN MOP ROOM.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING
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Sep 18, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION: ICE NOT PROTECTED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE THATS NOT MAINTAINED. DARK BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE INSIDE ENTIRE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND UPPER PANEL DOOR DRIPPING ON ICE USED FOR DRINKS AND COOLING FOODS.MUST NOT USE ANY ICE FROM MACHINE.MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED /SANITIZED.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED-7-38-005A
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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 EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.61 WET BLACK SHINY RAT DROPPINGS IN SEVERAL AREAS OF BASEMENTALONG WALLS AROUND FREEZERS,ETC UNDER RESTAURANT,73-BLACK SHINY DROPPINGS INSIDE TOOL ROOM IN BASEMENT (ON AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS,FLOORS) UNDER BAR OF PREMISES.ALSO FOUND 3 RODENT BURROWS IN BASEMENT AREAS LOWER WALLS. MUST SEAL.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL CO FOR TREATMENT.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED-7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OPENING IN FLOORS IN BASEMENT.MUST SEAL.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME OPEN AREAS ABOVE ICE MACHINE AREAS WHWRE NO CELING TILES OR DRY WALL MISSING.MUST INSTALL.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT IN MOP ROOM.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO PIPE CONNECTION ON STANDING MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL
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74
Nov 15, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER STEAM TABLE, 15-20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. OBSERVED OPEN BAIT ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. ALL BAIT MUST BE ENCLOSED IN PROPER CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL STEAM TABLES AND SHELVES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Roma's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Roma's Restaurant on file is from Jul 3, 2025. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Roma's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 27 times, more than any other issue at Roma's Restaurant.
Has Roma's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Roma's Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Roma's Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Roma's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Roma's Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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