Summer House Santa Monica/Stella Barra Pizzeria — Stella Barra/Summer House Santa Monica
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025
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Score
Summer House Santa Monica/Stella Barra Pizzeria — Stella Barra/Summer House Santa Monica appears in inspection records 24 times, starting in 2013. The most recent report on file is from Jul 21, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about nine violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 13 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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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
Jul 21, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO PASTRY EMPLOYEES IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES STORED FACING UP AT MAIN SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF SODA GUN DISPENSER AT MAIN BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN DRINK CUP ON TOP OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WHILE MACHINE WAS OPERATING. MUST STORE PERSONAL CUPS IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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May 28, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF SODA GUN DISPENSER AT MAIN BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN DRINK CUP ON TOP OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WHILE MACHINE WAS OPERATING. MUST STORE PERSONAL CUPS IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO PASTRY EMPLOYEES IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES STORED FACING UP AT MAIN SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES.
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May 9, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11/ NOTED THE UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11/ NOTED GREASE BUILDUP ON BOTTOM OF ALL DEEP FRYERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY KITCHENS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15/NOTED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114/NOTED UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN BEHIND PIZZA DOUGH MACHINE IN BAKERY KITCHEN, HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET AND REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 7, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED AMBIENT AIR IN 2 SWING DOOR WITH 4 DRAWER REFRIGERATOR AT PIZZA STATION AT 56.8 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED 2 SWING DOOR WITH FOUR DRAWERS REFRIGERATOR AT PIZZA STATION AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. TCS FOODS MOZZARELLA 48.5, GRUYERE 50.9 AND PARMESEAN CHEESE SAUCE 49.2, ITALIAN SAUAGE 48.8, APPROX. 25 LBS VALUED AT $450. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED THE UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE BUILDUP ON BOTTOM OF ALL DEEP FRYERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY KITCHENS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN BEHIND PIZZA DOUGH MACHINE IN BAKERY KITCHEN, HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET AND REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Aug 29, 2023
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D)----NOTED PLASTIC HANDLE ON FOOD UTENSIL MELTED/BURNED. MUST REPLACE.----MUST NOT STORE BEVERAGE/CUSTOMER NAPKINS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: : 4-903.11(A;--- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS, PREP AREAS, DISH ROOM, HOT WATER CLOSET ETC. MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B)--- NOTED DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----EXTERIOR OF BAKERY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.----INTERIOR OF THE BAKERY OVEN DIRTY WITH BURNT FOOD AND GREASE.----EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: : 4-301.16--- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE FRONT SWEETS/COFFEE PREP AREA.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: : 5-501.115--- NOTED PILED WOOD USED FOR WOOD BURNING COOKING GRILL ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST STORE INSIDE THE DESIGNATED WOOD SHED AND ALL OTHER UNUSED ITEMS SUCH AS BUCKETS, CHAIRS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PLASTIC CRATES MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114--- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND HOT WATER CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. 6-201.11--- OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS IN SEVERAL FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISH ROOM.---NOTED DIRTY FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT THE BAKERY, THE FRONT SWEETS PREP AREA, THE PIZZA PREP AREA, ALONG SIDES OF NORTH BAR WINE CABINET. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES IN THE REAR HALLWAY TO THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND ON COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING SPICE CONTAINERS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11-- FOOD HANDLERS/PREPARERS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: : 3-304.12--- MUST PROVIDE PROPER SCOOPS WITH HANDLES FOR THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI-USE IN-USE UTENSILS HELD IN HOT WATER AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 127.4F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD UTENSILS IN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR GREATER.
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Jun 13, 2023
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: : 3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING SPICE CONTAINERS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: : 2-402.11-- FOOD HANDLERS/PREPARERS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: : 3-304.12--- MUST PROVIDE PROPER SCOOPS WITH HANDLES FOR THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: : 4-903.11 (A;B;D)----NOTED PLASTIC HANDLE ON FOOD UTENSIL MELTED/BURNED. MUST REPLACE.----MUST NOT STORE BEVERAGE/CUSTOMER NAPKINS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;--- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS, PREP AREAS, DISH ROOM, HOT WATER CLOSET ETC. MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: : 4-501.12--- SEVERAL COOKS GRILL LINE CUTTING BOARDS EDGES IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED/BROKEN. BAKERY CUTTING BOARD WITH BLACKENED DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPLACE ALL. 4-101.17--- OBSERVED RAW WOODEN PLANKS IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELVING IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES. RAW WOOD MAY NOT BE USED FOR FOOD OR CONTACT ITEMS. 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE DISH MACHINE. 4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN PREP OR STORAGE AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B)--- NOTED DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----EXTERIOR OF BAKERY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.----INTERIOR OF THE BAKERY OVEN DIRTY WITH BURNT FOOD AND GREASE.----EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 4-301.16--- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE FRONT SWEETS/COFFEE PREP AREA.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: : 5-501.115--- NOTED PILED WOOD USED FOR WOOD BURNING COOKING GRILL ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST STORE INSIDE THE DESIGNATED WOOD SHED AND ALL OTHER UNUSED ITEMS SUCH AS BUCKETS, CHAIRS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PLASTIC CRATES MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114--- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND HOT WATER CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. 6-201.11--- OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS IN SEVERAL FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISH ROOM.---NOTED DIRTY FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT THE BAKERY, THE FRONT SWEETS PREP AREA, THE PIZZA PREP AREA, ALONG SIDES OF NORTH BAR WINE CABINET. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES IN THE REAR HALLWAY TO THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND ON COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Jun 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 18 minor violations.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK WITH GLOVED HANDS HANDLING RAW BEEF PATTIES THEN PROCEED TO HANDLE READY TO EAT BURGER BUNS WITHOUT CHANGING THE CONTAMINATED GLOVES. BUNS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER USE OF GLOVES WITH RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 7-1-22 REPORT #2560190 NOT CORRECTED.#47- 4-202.16: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON SOUTH WALL OF PIZZA AREA. REMOVE. REPAIR ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT FROM 7-1-22 REPORT #2560190 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. NOT LOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PIZZA PREP HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BLOCKED BY BOXED ITEMS, STORED BROOM AND DUST PAN. ALSO NOTED COOK USING THE PREP HAND SINK TO FILL AND ADD WATER TO A CONTAINER OF GREENS FOR THE SALAD STATION COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS BEING STORED ALONG THE SIDES OF THE GRILL COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL. INSTRUCTED HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. GREENS DISCARDED. BLOCKING ITEMS REMOVED AT PIZZA PREP HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE FRONT SWEETS/COFFEE PREP STATION HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE NORTH BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----EXTERIOR OF BAKERY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.----INTERIOR OF THE BAKERY OVEN DIRTY WITH BURNT FOOD AND GREASE.----EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING SPICE CONTAINERS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE GRILL COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK WHERE BURGERS ARE PREPARED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS/PREPARERS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER SCOOPS WITH HANDLES FOR THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY FOOD RAMEKINS STORED IN A CONTAINER FOR USAGE IN SERVER STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN.----NOTED PLASTIC HANDLE ON FOOD UTENSIL MELTED/BURNED. MUST REPLACE.----MUST NOT STORE BEVERAGE/CUSTOMER NAPKINS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS, PREP AREAS, DISH ROOM, HOT WATER CLOSET ETC. MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOODEN PLANKS IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELVING IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES. RAW WOOD MAY NOT BE USED FOR FOOD OR CONTACT ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SEVERAL COOKS GRILL LINE CUTTING BOARDS EDGES IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED/BROKEN. BAKERY CUTTING BOARD WITH BLACKENED DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPLACE ALL.
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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 IN PREP OR STORAGE AREAS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE DISH MACHINE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NORTH HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA UNABLE TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE ADDITIONAL SOUTH HAND WASHING SINK THE SAME PREP AREA AND REPAIR SAID SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE FRONT SWEETS/COFFEE PREP AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE CO-ED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED PILED WOOD USED FOR WOOD BURNING COOKING GRILL ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST STORE INSIDE THE DESIGNATED WOOD SHED AND ALL OTHER UNUSED ITEMS SUCH AS BUCKETS, CHAIRS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PLASTIC CRATES MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS IN SEVERAL FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISH ROOM.---NOTED DIRTY FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT THE BAKERY, THE FRONT SWEETS PREP AREA, THE PIZZA PREP AREA, ALONG SIDES OF NORTH BAR WINE CABINET. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES IN THE REAR HALLWAY TO THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND ON COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY CAULKING ALONG THE REAR PREP SPLASH GUARD OF THE HAND SINK AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND HOT WATER CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Jul 1, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON SOUTH WALL OF PIZZA AREA.REMOVE. REPAIR ISSUED
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Jun 21, 2022
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD TEMPERATURE: RAW CHICKEN TRIPS AT TEMP OF 48.2F; PICO DE GALLO AT TEMP OF 49.2F; COOKED PASTA AT TEMP OF 63.8F; RAW FRESH COD AT TEMP OF 50F; HAMACHI AT TEMP OF 45.7F; CRAB MEAT AT TEMP OF 48F; CABBAGE MIX WITH CARROTS AND CUT GREEN LEAVES AT TEMP OF 52.5F; IN HOUSE-MADE CAESAR DRESSING AT TEMP OF 50F. FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER TRAYLINE. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOOD AT A TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/GLASSES AND PUTTING THEM THRU THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE (RINSED HIS HANDS WITH WATER SPRAY) AND WITHOUT PROPER HAND WASHING, HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. MUST WASH HANDS ONLY AT THE HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT PIZZA AREA TOUCHING/ADJUSTING FACE MASK AND CONTINUE TO WORK ON PIZZA DOUGH TO MAKE PIZZA. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. THE MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY CITATION :7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER/TRAYLINE AT FRONT PREP AREA WITH AIR TEMP OF 52.3F.TCS FOODS WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: RAW CHICKEN TRIPS AT TEMP OF 48.2F; PICO DE GALLO AT TEMP OF 49.2F; COOKED PASTA AT TEMP OF 63.8F; RAW FRESH COD AT TEMP OF 50F; HAMACHI AT TEMP OF 45.7F; CRAB MEAT AT TEMP OF 48F; CABBAGE MIX WITH CARROTS AND CUT GREEN LEAVES AT TEMP OF 52.5F; IN HOUSE-MADE CAESAR DRESSING AT TEMP OF 50F. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. ON 6-22-2022 REPAIRED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE CUBES AT ICE BIN OF THE UNIT. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS ARE NOT PROTECTED. A GAP OF 1/4" TO 1" AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. REPAIR ISSUES TO MINIMIZE PEST, AND INSECT ENTRY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: IN USE KNIFE STORED BEHIND THE PREP COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED. PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK OR A CLEAN TRAY.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST PROTECT FROM SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION DISHES, GLASSES STORED ON TOP DINING TABLES; INVERT SAID ITEMS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON SOUTH WALL OF PIZZA AREA.REMOVE. REPAIR ISSUED
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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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: COLD FOOT HANDLE BROKEN AT HANDWASHING SINK AT NORTH PREP AREA/KITCHEN.REPAIR ISSUE ON 6-22-2022 SINK REPAIRED
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Apr 9, 2021
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARAGE AREA STORING TO GO CONTAINERS AND PAPER PRODUCTS. ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES MUST BE PAINTED AND SEALED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDOOR RECYCLING CONTAINER NOT COVERED. REPLACE COVER AND MAINTAIN RECYCLING CONTAINER.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE FOR GREASE STORAGE NOT MAINTAINED. MAINTAIN OUTDOOR GREASE ENCLOSURE AND KEEP CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIDE PANEL FOR PIZZA OVEN REMOVED. OBSERVED ELECTRICAL WIRES EXPOSED AND AREA IS INSIDE A FOOD PREP AREA. SURFACE IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SIDE PANEL FOR PIZZA OVEN MUST BE REPLACED AND MAINTAINED
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Feb 4, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 2 POUNDS OF BOILED EGGS AT TEMP OF 46.2F; 3 POUNDS OF CRUMBLED BLUE CHEESE AT TEMP OF 48F TO 49F,BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE NORTH PREP COOLER. 3 POUNDS POACHED EGGS IN WATER AT TEMP OF 47.8F; 3 POUNDS GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 49.8F,STORED INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER. 1/2 POUNDS OF RAW SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 51.9 TO 60F STORED INSIDE PREP COOLER AT PIZZA AREA.PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 11.5, VALUE 50 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POUCH SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS HOWEVER NOT ABLE TO USE, NO SOAP DISPENSER PROVIDED FOR THAT KIND OF POUCH SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL/PROVIDE A SOAP DISPENSER PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED UPON MY RETURN 0N 2-5-2020 MANAGER PROVIDED A NEW SOAP DISPENSERS FOR THE MENTIONED HANDWASHING SINKS
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOTNOTE IS NEEDED TO ADD ON AT MENU FOOTNOTE "COOKED TO ORDER". PREMISES SERVED:FRESH TUNA,HAMBURGERS,POACHED EGGS ETC.PRODUCTS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER PRODUCTS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GRIMES ON SHELVES OF LIQUOR ROOM,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES AT SAME AREA GREASE AND FOOD INSIDE THE FRYER AT PIZZA AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK NOT PROPERLY USED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TWICE RINSING UTENSILS AT HANDWASHING IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE USED ONLY FOR HAND WASHING,UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR AT MECHANICAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.PRESENTLY MANAGER CORRECTED PROBLEM BY LETTING THE EMPLOYEE KNOW ALL DIRTY UTENSILS MUST BE BROUGHT TO DISHROOM FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MANAGER CORRECTED PROBLEM.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT HANDWASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND PREP TABLES AT FOLLOWING PLACES:FRONT PREP AREA,NORTH PREP AREA BY THE PREP COOLERS AND AT PIZZA FRONT AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINENS MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARD AT PIZZA AREA WITH BLACK AND CUTS AT SURFACE OF SAID CUTTING BOARD,INSTRUCTED TO PROFESSIONALLY REFINISH OR REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR AT PIZZA AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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52
Nov 25, 2019
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AND TOILET ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, BEHIND AND BETWEEN ICE MACHINES AND UNDERNEATH FOOD PREP TABLES IN BAKERY AREA, AND FLOORS IN IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jun 21, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN FRONT PREP BAR AREA, IN THE REAR BAKERY AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Sep 19, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS WHEN HELD MORE THAN 24 HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINES LOCATED ON REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 HAIR RESTRAINS MUST BE WORN BY ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, BEHIND AND BETWEEN ICE MACHINES AND UNDERNEATH FOOD PREP TABLES IN BAKERY AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVE NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
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Apr 17, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN DEEP FREEZER IN BAKERY, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT; STOVE, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF OVENS IN MAIN PREP AND BAKERY, AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF BOTH ICE MACHINES. CONTACT SURFACES AROUND THE ESPRESSO MACHINE AND CONTACT SURFACE AROUND THE FRONT PASTRY COUNTER. OUTSIDE GREASE BOX HAS GREASE PRESENT ON TOP(NOT EXCESSIVE),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; MAIN PREP, UNDER DISH MACHINE, ELECTRICAL ROOM, BAKERY, WALK IN COOLER, CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, AND IN THE OUTSIDE SHED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HOOD FILTERS IN THE BAKERY, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3LBS OF BEEF HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 101.0F VALUED AT $20 OBSERVED 3LBS OF CHICKEN HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 99.4F VALUED AT $10. OBSERVED 3 LBS OF SHREADED CHEESE AT 66.0F VALUED AT $5, OBSERVED 5LBS OF GUACAMOLE VALUED AT $10 AT 66.0F, OBSERVED 10 PRAPACKAGED SALADS CONTAINING COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT 67.0F VALUED AT $80. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK ADJACENT TO FOOD SERVICE AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING SERVED INCLUDING BEEF CHICKEN COOKED RICE COOKED CORN AND COOKED BEANS. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-012
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERAURES TO INSURE ALL FOOD IS MAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW OF 140F OR HIGHER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER. WIPING LCOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL ADDITIOANAL FOOD HANDLER MUST SHOW PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Oct 14, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SAUTEE PREP COOLER,SUSHI PREP COOLER,MILK COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA,BAKERY AREA-SALAD & PIZZA PREP COOLER,STELLA BAR-WINE COOLER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA,PIZZA PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN STELLA BAR AREA
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86
Oct 7, 2016
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND APPX.8 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS & CEILING IN ALL PREP AREAS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,HALL WAY TO TOILETROOMS,BAR AREAS,DINING AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/6/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1751451 4/6/16 NOT CORRECTED.#33-MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,ALL PREP COOLERS,REACH IN FREEZERS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF DISH ,MACHINE,COFFEE STATION SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS,WALK IN COOLER ROLLING CARTS,FAN GUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.#34-MUST GROUT THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS IN PREP AREAS,BAR AREAS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MARKET AREA.#35-MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALLS IN PREP AREA.#38-MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER,BECAUSE I OBSERVED BREAD BEING WRAPPED AND MEAT SLICER WITH FOOD DEBRI ON IT.#41-MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR,INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SAUTEE PREP COOLER,SUSHI PREP COOLER,MILK COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA,BAKERY AREA-SALAD & PIZZA PREP COOLER,STELLA BAR-WINE COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM CUTTING BOARDS ,DISH WASHING AREA- SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACK CARTS,BAKERY WALK IN COOLER -SHELVING UNIT,ROLLING CARTS,DOOR JAMS,FAN GUARD COVERS,BAKERY PREP AREA-MIXERS,PREP TABLES,PIZZA PREP AREA-FRYER CABINET,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA REACH IN FREEZER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA,BAKERY PREP AREA.PIZZA PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR MATS IN DISH WASHING AREA,BAKERY WALK IN COOLER
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM CAULK AT DISH MACHINE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA & PIZZA PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN STELLA BAR AREA.
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Oct 6, 2016
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1.5 DOZEN RAW SHELLED EGGS 71.4F IN A BOWL ON COUNTER ,3LBS.BLANCHED BRUSSEL SPROUTS 43.7F-44.3F,8LBS. SLICED ROAST BEEF 46.1F-50.4F ON TOPSIDE OF COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.12.5 LBS.$ 112(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA / DRINK STATION MISSING A HOT WATER FOOT PEDDLE FOR HAND WASHING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN PREP AREA .(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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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 APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND APPX.8 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS & CEILING IN ALL PREP AREAS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,HALL WAY TO TOILETROOMS,BAR AREAS,DINING AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/6/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1751451 4/6/16 NOT CORRECTED.#33-MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,ALL PREP COOLERS,REACH IN FREEZERS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF DISH ,MACHINE,COFFEE STATION SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS,WALK IN COOLER ROLLING CARTS,FAN GUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.#34-MUST GROUT THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS IN PREP AREAS,BAR AREAS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MARKET AREA.#35-MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALLS IN PREP AREA.#38-MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER,BECAUSE I OBSERVED BREAD BEING WRAPPED AND MEAT SLICER WITH FOOD DEBRI ON IT.#41-MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR,INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SAUTEE PREP COOLER,SUSHI PREP COOLER,MILK COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA,BAKERY AREA-SALAD & PIZZA PREP COOLER,STELLA BAR-WINE COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM CUTTING BOARDS ,DISH WASHING AREA- SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACK CARTS,BAKERY WALK IN COOLER -SHELVING UNIT,ROLLING CARTS,DOOR JAMS,FAN GUARD COVERS,BAKERY PREP AREA-MIXERS,PREP TABLES,PIZZA PREP AREA-FRYER CABINET,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA REACH IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA,BAKERY PREP AREA.PIZZA PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR MATS IN DISH WASHING AREA,BAKERY WALK IN COOLER .
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM CAULK AT DISH MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA & PIZZA 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 HAND SINK IN STELLA BAR AREA.
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Apr 6, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,ALL PREP COOLERS,REACH IN FREEZERS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE,COFFEE STATION SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS,WALK IN COOLER ROLLING CARTS,FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA-SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT THE FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA ,MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR & DRAINS IN PREP AREA,BAR AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,MARKET AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALLS IN PREP AREAS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER BECAUSE I OBSERVED BREAD BEING WRAPPED AND MEAT SLICER WITH FOOD DEBRI ON IT.
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Mar 30, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS,BOXES IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,RECEIVING AREA,HALL WAY .ALSO REAR DOOR HAS A APPX"3/4" IN CENTER OF DOOR.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/30/16 (SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE GIVEN DISPLAY AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,ALL PREP COOLERS,REACH IN FREEZERS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE,COFFEE STATION SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS,WALK IN COOLER ROLLING CARTS,FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA-SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT THE FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA ,MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR & DRAINS IN PREP AREA,BAR AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,MARKET 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 DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA
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Dec 15, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 51.1F. REFRIGERATION UNIT. REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WITHIN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INCLUDING 1LB OF COOKED POTATO AT 50F VALUED AT $4, 5LBS OF PRIME RIB VALUED AT $75 AT 46.7F, 5LBS OF SOLE AT 46F VALUED AT $50, 3LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 53.4F VALUED AT $4. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DESTROYED.7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER CONTAINING BEER AND WINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR STORAGE CLOSET NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR CLUTTERED. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Jul 16, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARRED FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT HANGIN DOWN IN REACH IN FREEZER NEAR LIQUOR COOLER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN ICE CREAM COOLER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF BAERY WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN BEHIND RACKS AND SHELVING. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN FLOOR OF WALK IN. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK NEEDED AT PREP AREA NEAR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK ACCROSS FROM ICE MACHINES AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 26, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS. MUST PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD OR PHYSICAL BARRIER AT BOTH FRONT LINE PREP AREAS OF SOUTH AND NORTH KITCHENS AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND PREP STATIONS TO PREVENT ACCESSIBILITY/CONTAMINATION FROM THE PUBLIC.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Summer House Santa Monica/Stella Barra Pizzeria — Stella Barra/Summer House Santa Monica last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Summer House Santa Monica/Stella Barra Pizzeria — Stella Barra/Summer House Santa Monica on file is from Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Summer House Santa Monica/Stella Barra Pizzeria — Stella Barra/Summer House Santa Monica?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Summer House Santa Monica/Stella Barra Pizzeria — Stella Barra/Summer House Santa Monica.
Has Summer House Santa Monica/Stella Barra Pizzeria — Stella Barra/Summer House Santa Monica's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Summer House Santa Monica/Stella Barra Pizzeria — Stella Barra/Summer House Santa Monica have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Summer House Santa Monica/Stella Barra Pizzeria — Stella Barra/Summer House Santa Monica 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 Summer House Santa Monica/Stella Barra Pizzeria — Stella Barra/Summer House Santa Monica inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Summer House Santa Monica/Stella Barra Pizzeria — Stella Barra/Summer House Santa Monica is inspected around two times per year on average.
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