Roots Handmade Pizza-Lincoln Square/The Sixth Qual — Roots & the Sixth
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2022
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Score
Public records show 16 inspections at Roots Handmade Pizza-Lincoln Square/The Sixth Qual — Roots & the Sixth stretching back to 2015. On Nov 18, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Public records show no inspections at Roots Handmade Pizza-Lincoln Square/The Sixth Qual — Roots & the Sixth since Nov 18, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 13 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT PROVIDING FINAL SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F. (NOTED FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF 140F) AND LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE (THE SIXTH BAR) AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. BOTH DISHMACHINE ARE NOT IN USED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE, LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE (THE SIXTH BAR) HAS BEEN FIXED NOW AT 100 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOW AT 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR (THE SIXTH).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (VISIBLE) IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (BREAD CRUMBS, FLOUR ETC)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH WATER DAMAGE/PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
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Dec 22, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 14, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (MOZZARELLA STICKS) WERE BEING PREPARED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND LIVE INSECTS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 300 MOUSE DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE BAR EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS IN THE ROOTS BAR, ON THE FLOOR IN THE SIXTH BAR WAIT STATION, FLOOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, BETWEEN THE OIL TANKS, UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR, IN THE BASEMENT MECHANICAL ROOM, ELECTRICAL ROOM, BOTH LIQUOR STORAGE ROOMS AND UNDER AND AROUND THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP, DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES, AND ON TOP OF SHELF WITH FAN COMRESSOR UNITS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS OF THE WAIT STATION BEHIND THE ROOTS BAR, IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE FLYING INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AT THE END OF THE COOK'S LINE, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST CONNECT THE SUPPLY LINE OF THE COFFEE MACHINE TO THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WALL OF THE WAIT STATION BEHIND ROOTS BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE SERVICE STATION EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE BAR COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT OF THE ROOTS BARS AND SIXTH COCKTAIL BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT ELECTRICAL ROOM AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE SUMP PUMP.
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Sep 17, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 MUST CONNECT THE SUPPLY LINE OF THE COFFEE MACHINE TO THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WALL OF THE WAIT STATION BEHIND ROOTS BAR.
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Sep 14, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2528925 ON 9/1/21 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND LIVE INSECTS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM, ELECTRICAL ROOM, LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, DRY STORAGE ROOM AND COMPUTER CLOSET, WAIT STATION BEHIND THE ROOTS BAR AND WAIT STATION IN SIXTH COCKTAIL BAR, BEHIND THE BAR OF ROOTS PIZZA AND UNDER THE SIXTH COCKTAIL BAR, AND BETWEEN THE USED OIL TANKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE SIXTH BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES AROUND THE DOOR OF THE BASEMENT UTILITY CLOSET ROOM AND ON THE WALL ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS BEHIND BOTH THE ROOTS AND THE SIXTH COCKTAIL BARS, WAIT STATION BEHIND THE ROOTS BAR, DINING ROOM AND HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS FOR ROOTS, AND IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2386538 ON 8/27/20 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 REMOVE THE DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE USED OIL TANKS AND DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON A GLUEBOARD BEHIND ROOTS BAR AND A DEAD MOUSE ON THE FLOOR OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD RODENTS FROM THE PREMISES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE INSIDE OF THE DOORS TO THE DEEP FRYERS AND ON THE PREP TABLE LEGS BENEATH THE GRILL. CLEAN THE CABINET BENEATH THE FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSER IN THE ROOTS WAIT STATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE USED OIL TANKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND BEHIND AND UNDER BOTH BARS AND THE WAIT STATIONS AT BOTH BARS. CLEAN THE BASEMENT CEILING WHERE FOOD SPLASH HAS OCCURRED. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS AROUND THE PIPES AND IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE DUST ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES POSTED FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Sep 1, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER PROVIDED TO THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE SIXTH COCKTAIL BAR AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZER AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY 7-38-025.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2386538 ON 8/27/20 NOT CORRECTED: 37 - OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS.(RICE, SALT, SUGAR, ETC.) WITH OUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS.ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VACCUUM PACKAGED ITALIAN BEEF PACKAGED ON THE PREMISES BEING COOKED WITH A SOUS VIDE SETUP IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITH VACUUM PACKAGED ITALIAN BEEF AND SAUCES STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN TO VACUUM PACKAGE FOODS OR COOK IT USING A SOUS VIDE PROCESS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM FOR VACUUM PACKAGING AND SOUS VIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: NO VARIANCE PROVIDED FOR VACUUM PACKAGING AND SOUS VIDE COOKING PROCESSES. MUST HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH TO PERFORM THESE PROCESSES ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND LIVE INSECTS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM AND COMPUTER CLOSET, WAIT STATION BEHIND THE ROOTS BAR, BEHIND THE BAR OF ROOTS PIZZA AND UNDER THE SIXTH COCKTAIL BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE COCKROACHES AROUND THE DOOR AND INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT UTILITY CLOSET ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS BEHIND BOTH THE ROOTS AND THE SIXTH COCKTAIL BARS, WAIT STATION BEHIND THE ROOTS BAR, DINING ROOM AND HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS FOR ROOTS, AND IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS PROVIDED TO TAKE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE USED OIL TANKS AND DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE INSIDE OF THE DOORS TO THE DEEP FRYERS AND ON THE PREP TABLE LEGS BENEATH THE GRILL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE CORNER STRIP FALLING OFF THE CEILING SOFFITT AREA IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL IN DISREPAIR IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE USED OIL TANKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND BEHIND AND UNDER BOTH BARS AND THE WAIT STATION. CLEAN THE BASEMENT CEILING WHERE FOOD SPLASH HAS OCCURRED. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DUST ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES POSTED FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Aug 27, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING TEMPERATURE OF WATER OBSERVED TO BE 145 MEASURED BY DISH WASHING DISK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. UNIT REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, PIZZA SAUCE, MEAT SAUCE, AVOCADO SPREAD )NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS.(RICE , SALT SUGAR) WITH OUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS.ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING PAINT IN BASEMENT OVER ICE BLOCK PREP AREA IS PEALING AND MUST BE REPAIRED. .
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Feb 18, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU.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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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR OR THERMOMETER THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE DURING HOT WATER SANITATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED LIGHTS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE BASEMENT HUD .
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS
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Feb 10, 2020
Routine
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU.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. CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS IN FACILITY NOTED PICKLED VEGETABLES FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION ALL STORED IN WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT DOCUMENTATION AND PROCEDURES MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH PRIOR TO PREFORMING SUCH SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESSES. MUST BE MAINTAINED.TAGGED UNIT INCLUDING PACKAGING MATERIAL.ALL FOOD ITEMS DURING TAGGED AND REMAIN IN COOLER WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE BELOW 41 F AND SHOULD NOT BEE USED TILL TAG REMOVED. TOTAL 250 LBS VALUE $420.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS IN FACILITY NOTED PICKLED VEGETABLES FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION WITH OUT VARIANCE ISSUED BY DEPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 20 MICE DROPPING ON FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM STORAGE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR OR THERMOMETER THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE DURING HOT WATER SANITATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST COVERED ALL FOOD CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STEAM KETTLES USED FOR SOUP COOKING TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(OR DISH MACHINE) AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.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 OR PRESENT PROCEDURE TO DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE PRIOR INSPECTION FOR ON SITE REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED LIGHTS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE BASEMENT HUD .
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Mar 29, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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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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Mar 22, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN AND ASSORTED PRE COOKED MEATS) WITH NO DATE MARKING OR PRODUCTION 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 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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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)
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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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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT HI TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WATER TEMPERATURE WASH GAUGE IS NOT WORKING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. 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
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN FREEZER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, AND STANDING WATER.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED LIGHT BULBS INSIDE DOWNSTAIRS HUD SYSTEM
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
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Jun 29, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. RUBBER GASKET LOOSE /RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 22, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED WITH ORANGE,WHITE MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR UPPER PANEL PLASTIC LID OF THE ICE MAKER SURFACES. AND BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE LOWER PLASTIC LID. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR UPPER AND LOWER PLASTIC LID SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM REPORT # 1609626 DATED 1/12/16. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED/DISPLAYED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER TO SEE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. RUBBER GASKET LOOSE /RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK, IST FLOOR AND UNDER 3 COMPT SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(STOVE, GRILL AND DEEP FRYER) IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK,1ST FLOOR. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE IN THE BASEMENT, AND MISSING LIGHT BULB ON HOOD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB AND PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING CHOPPING BOARDS,PREP TABLES, COOLERS, ETC, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 12, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITHOUT SOAP AND WITH SOILED PAPER TOWELS IN MAIN DINING ROOM BAR. OPERATOR PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY DIRTY SUBSTANCE ON FLOOR, UNDER COOLERS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IN ICE BIN IN BAR. ADVISED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS IN PROPER CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF ICE.
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Dec 14, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 8, 2015
License
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN KITCHEN IS NOT OPERABLE AT THIS TIME.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDSINKS AT THE MAIN BAR AREA.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.CRITICAL VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS,NEAR THE WALK-IN-FREEZER WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AT THIS TIME.MUST COMPLETELY SEAL WASTE WATER PIPES IN A SANITARY MANNER AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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 3 SETS OF DOORS TO THE PREMISES NOT PEST-PROOFED.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE COMPLETE WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION.NO CIATION ISSUED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOMENS TOILET ROOM 1 TOILET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY,NOT FLUSHING,MISSING LID TO TOILET.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOMS NOT MAINTAINED.ALL TOILET ROOMS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP,TOILET PAPER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES INSIDE THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.MUST BE SEALED. MUST REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY THROUGHOUT ALL SINKS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING SEAL CONCRETE FLOOR AREAS AT THE REAR BAR,FLOORS SHOULD BE SMOOTH ENOUGH TO BE EAASILY CLEANED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILINGS AT REAR BAR, MUST BE FINISHED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. SEAL OPENING AT CORNER WALL NEAR THE ELECTRICAL ROOM IN BASEMENT,OPENING AROUND PIPE AT CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE COVING AT WALL ALONG THE REAR BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOW WATER PRESSURE AT REAR BAR.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK ROOM.MUST REMOVE UNNECSSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Roots Handmade Pizza-Lincoln Square/The Sixth Qual — Roots & the Sixth last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Roots Handmade Pizza-Lincoln Square/The Sixth Qual — Roots & the Sixth on file is from Nov 18, 2022. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Roots Handmade Pizza-Lincoln Square/The Sixth Qual — Roots & the Sixth?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Roots Handmade Pizza-Lincoln Square/The Sixth Qual — Roots & the Sixth.
Has Roots Handmade Pizza-Lincoln Square/The Sixth Qual — Roots & the Sixth's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Roots Handmade Pizza-Lincoln Square/The Sixth Qual — Roots & the Sixth have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Roots Handmade Pizza-Lincoln Square/The Sixth Qual — Roots & the Sixth means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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