Steve's Lounge

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(c) observed soda gun holder with minor accumulated grayish substance. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed outer openings around trap door in basement. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entry.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed the three door reach in cooler shelving rusting. Observed rust deposits inside ice machine. Instructed to replace or deep clean to remove any building rust as a means of preventing any possible contamination of foods.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed clutter of christmas tree and other items in the walk in storage area located at the back of the stage area in the banquet room. Instructed to clear out, clean and maintain to help prevent possible pest and or instect harboring.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed damaged light shield in utenisl storage area. Instructed manager to rpelace and maintain.

Removal of suspension sign

Observed facility upon reopen reinspection request conducted on 12/11/23 at 8:45 a.m. License suspension sign is removed from said outside window. The original cdph license suspension sign removed from outside front (south facing) window that was in place on december 06, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.. Person in charge was informed during previous inspection that cdph suspension sign shall not be altered, covered nor removed by anyone not authorized to do so. (priority foundation violation #7-42-050.) citation issued.

Previous priority foundation violation corrected

8-404.13 (b:3) : previous priority foundation violation from report #2586376 12/6/23 not corrected #38-6-501.111 :still observed evidence of appx. 130 or more mice droppings in bar area-along ledges on underside of bar.basement- on overhead ledges leading down stairs,on staircase leading to dirt area and mixed in with dirt, scattered on shelving units throughout all sections of basement. Must remove droppings clean & sanitize areas. Must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 12/7/23.(priority 7-42-090)(citation issued)

Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Previous priority foundation violation from report #2585950 11/29/23 not corrected #38-6-501.111 :still observed evidence of appx. 130 or more mice droppings in bar area-along ledges on underside of bar and on railings in lower cabinets at bar.basement- on floor behind ice machine,on both ledges underneath leading down stairs,on staircase leading to dirt area and mixed in with dirt, scattered on shelving units throughout all sections of basement,on top of pillars,on top of unused cambro. Must remove droppings clean & sanitize areas. Must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 12/6/23.(priority 7-42-090)(citation issued)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed evidence of appx. 75 or more mice droppings in bar area-along ledges on underside of bar and on railings in lower cabinets at bar.basement- on floor behind ice machine,on both ledges underneath leading down stairs and mixed in with dirt, scattered on shelving units throughout all sections of basement. Must remove droppings clean & sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 11/29/23.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Chemical dishwashing machine not properly sanitizing during inspection. Premises not open for business and machine was corrected on site. No citation issued.

Food properly labeled; original container

All bulk food storage containers in need of proper labeling correct and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed rodent activity in basement area. In the dirt floor basement there were approximately 30-40 droppings on storage shelves and pilars with cement bottoms. In liquor side of basement there were approximately 30-35 droppings in storage milk crates. 10-12 droppings at bottom of stair area. Instructed to detail clean all areas and contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

All glue boards with dead insects are in need of removing and install clean glue boards. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Outside receptacle not maintained. Open and overflowing with trash. Trash stack around dumpster and along the fence line in back yard. All garbage must be contained and disposed of. Instructed to contact garbage disposal company to add additional service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

All unnecessary items in basement and outside in back yard area in need of removal. All areas are cause for rodent harborage. Instructed to remove and maintain clean, organized and free of clutter.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

All light sheilds in need of cleaning to remove all dead insects. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Still observed evidence of mice droppings appx. 300 or more mice droppings on floor in dry food storage area,on shelf inside of book storage shelf,inside of lower compartments on double oven,inside of fryer,on floor in small bar area,inside of lower cabinets in front bar area,on shelf at phone area,scattered on shelving units throughout basement in between massive clutter and unused articles,on ledge behind h2o tanks,on ledges leading to basement.also, a dead mouse on dirt gravel landing in basement. Must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 2/1/23.(priority 7-38-020(a)

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector comments: inspector comments: must clean food debris build up from fryer cabinets.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector comments: inspector comments: must elevate,remove and organize massive amount of articles off of floor and away from walls throughout basement areas,2nd fl. Liquor storage area and where needed.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector comments: inspector comments: must repair or replace damaged and missing wall tiles throughout premises.must seal all cracks and gaps in walls & ceilings throughout .

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Still observed evidence of an infestation of mice droppings appx. 800 or more mice droppings scattered throughout premises such as on wood ledge in dish storage area,dry food storage area on floor,in cook book wall closet,at motor and pipes of oven,ledge of double oven,around pipes at dish machine,in between counter top and cabinet, linen & dish storage area,wall outlet and on floor behind cabinet in rear storage area,on ledges and on floor under cabinets in bar area,rear storage area under storage,next to walk in cooler,in between liquor bottles on 2nd fl. On shelving units throughout basement in between massive clutter on shelving units.also. Evidence of live roaches crawling across the floor at entry to kitchen ,dish & linen storage,leg of prep table and pipes of dish machine. Must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas.must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/19/23.(priority 7-38-020(a)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed a pin hole in rear delivery door must make door tight fitting.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector comments: must clean food debris build up from prep tables, interior & exterior of all cooking equipment,shelving units,hot holding units,fryer cabinets,stove & oven.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector comments: must elevate,remove and organize massive amount of articles off of floor and away from walls throughout basement areas,chemical /employees area/stage area/2nd fl. Liquor storage area and where needed.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector comments: must clean debris build up from floor under,around along wall bases throughout premises.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector comments: must repair or replace damaged and missing wall tiles throughout premises.must seal all cracks and gaps in walls & ceilings throughout .

Removal of suspension sign

Observed facility with cdph license suspension sign removed from inside front (east facing) window on january 13, 2023 at 10:50am. Area supervisor placed another sign on south side glass door on 1/13/23. Upon reopen reinspection request conducted on 1/19/23, original license suspension sign was placed in south window and signage placed on south side door was now removed. Person in charge was informed during previous inspection that cdph suspension sign shall not be altered, covered nor removed by anyone not authorized to do so. Priority foundation violation #7-42-050. Citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no hand washing signs at hand sinks in both bar areas and rear prep area must provide and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed an infestation of appx. 1,000 mice droppings or more throughout premises such as in kitchen prep area-on lower shelves of all prep tables,inside of fryer cabinets,near desk,on ledge of rolling cart & hot holding unit,along wall bases and ledges behind all equipment & shelving units. Dish storage area-on & under storage shelves and along wall base ledges.dry food storage area-on food storage shelves next to food on floor along wall bases of shelving units.overflow room-on floor next to tables along wall and on ledge of hot holding cabinet. On floor next to furnace.front bar area-underneath bar counter top and door cabinets.rear bar storage area-along wall bases and in between clutter stored on floor.2nd fl. Liquor storage area-on floor in between liquor bottles and boxes.rear bar area(banquet area)on floor along wall bases & in between clutter.walk in cooler- on rolling cart and on floor next to and under shelving units .lower storage area-on floor underneath dry food storage area,under crates in same area.lower basement level-concrete ledges,on floor mixed in with dirt in between a massive amount of clutter (unused equipment,tools,etc).also. Evidence of appx. 12 live roaches crawling in cracks and crevices at overhead shelf of rolling cart in kitchen and at front bar area. Must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas.must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/4/23.(priority 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed a gap along bottom of bar front door must make door tight fitting.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Must elevate boxed food products from floor in walk in cooler and freezer and where needed.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Must store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution when not in use on prep tables.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Must invert multi-use utensils throughout dish storage areas and prep tables.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Must remove rust from lower shelves of prep tables and walk in cooler shelving units. Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on walk in cooler, door handle broken on chest freezer & door handle in poor repair on 3- door reach in cooler and insulation hanging from underneath 3- door reach in cooler.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Must repair or replace worn and soiled cutting boards.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Must clean food debris build up from prep tables, interior & exterior of all cooking equipment,shelving units,dish racks,hot holding units,fryer cabinets,floor mixer,exterior of food storage containers,plastic bags covering condiments on prep tables,stove & oven.must remove ice build up from walk in freezer shelving units and floor.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Must repair or replace leaky faucets at all 3- compartment sinks and hand sinks in bar areas.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Must provide a garbage can with a lid in women's toilet rooms.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed outside grease container encrusted with grease and on ground around outside grease container. Must remove grease from ground and container and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-020(b)(citation issued)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

On site at managers request. Observed no live rodent activity, however observed live roach activity at an unused bar next to kitchen entrance and observed over 100 droppings in basement area along ledges and throughout basement, in dry storage on shelves, behind bar area and scattered throughout. Instructed manager to contact pest control company for service, deep clean and sanitize. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed food items stored on floor in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed unused equipment and unnecessary articles on both sides of basement storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no paper towels or sanitary hand drying devices at hand washing sink in dish storage area. Manager provided during inspection. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated

Observed bags of corn meal and noodles with bite marks and droppings on shelves. Instructed manager to discard, clean and sanitize. Priority 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed excessive pinkish slimy substance build up on inside interior panel of ice machine and dripping onto ice for human consumption. Must remove build up, clean, and sanitize. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed the low temperature dish machine not properly sanitizing at 0ppm of chlorine during the inspection. Instructed manager that equipment must properly sanitize at 50ppm-100ppm of chlorine all times. Observed empty chlorine bucket near machine. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-025.

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed plastic container of rice and brown sugar not labeled. Instructed manager to label all secondary containers with common name when not in original packaging.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed live rodents running between banquet area kitchen entrance and evidence of pest activity throughout the facility. Approx 75-100 droppings in food prep area, 50-60 droppings behind freezer in dry storage area, over 100 droppings in dry storage area near back door, approx 40-50 droppings behind bar area in banquet area,in corner by front door and inside the openings under the bar. Observed over 75-100 droppings leading to basement. Instructed to contact pest control and have service with service log before re-inspection. Priority 7-38-020(a)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed openings along back wall and underneath exit door in area where ice machine is stored. Instructed manager to rodent proof/seal all out openings

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed dishes stored facing up on shelf in storage area. Instructed to invert all equipment to prevent contamination.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer and item stored on floor in dish storage area.instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

Personal cleanliness

Observed open sores on managers left arm and soiled apron. Instructed manager must cover/bandage open wounds and practice proper hyigenic practices.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed peeling adhesive on shelving units in kitchen. Instructed manager to remove or reseal as surfaces must be easily cleanable shelving and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed leak underneath 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair sink and maintain.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed the sides of the cooking equipment and the inside openings of the deep fryers with a build up of grease, dust, dirt, food debris and splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain all as a means of preventing pest and insect harboring.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Unable to locate back flow device on large ice machine at the basement entrance. Instructed to clear area so that device can be located.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed the floors under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment with a build up of dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas throughout the food prep area.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed the hood ventilation system with a build up of grease. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed evidence of pest activity in various areas. Approx 10 droppings in food prep area behind freezer in dry storage area. Approx 15 droppings in large bar area in corner by front door and inside the openings under the bar. Approx 10-15 in the food prep area behind the cooling unit next to back door and the closet next to back door. Instructed to contact pest control and have service with service log before inspection return date of 12/10/2021.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed the sides of the cooking equipment and the inside openings of the deep fryers with a build up of grease, dust, dirt, food debris and splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain all as a means of preventing pest and insect harboring.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Unable to locate back flow device on large ice machine at the basement entrance. Instructed to clear area so that device can be located.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed the floors under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment with a build up of dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas throughout the food prep area.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed the hood ventilation system with a build up of grease. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Must clean the interior of the reach in cooler to remove dust from the fan cover.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed leaks at the faucets at the 3 comp sink at the front bar and in the kitchen. Also the last sink at the bar has a slow drain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Noted multiple hole and openings into the walls through out premises. Instructed manager to seal where ever needed to prevent entry points and hiding place for rodent.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed 40 mice droppings scattered along the wall base behind the ice machine instructed manager to remove and detail clean area. Last service date was 5-18-20. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a).

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Must clean the interior of the reach in cooler to remove dust from the fan cover.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed leaks at the faucets at the 3 comp sink at the front bar and in the kitchen. Also the last sink at the bar has a slow drain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Instructed manager to organize as much as possible to prevent harborage in storage areas. Must provide better inspection aisles in storage areas for cleaning and pest monitoring.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Instructed manager to detail clean all floors through out the prep area and stoarge rooms to remove debris. Also keep floors as dry as possible in the kitchen to prevent breeding conditions.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Noted multiple hole and openings into the walls through out premises. Instructed manager to seal where ever needed to prevent entry points and hiding place for rodent.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

5-501.17 observed no closed receptacle located inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide a closed receptacle.

Allergen training as required

2-102.13 observed the city of Chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs located at the hand washing sinks in the food prep area and in all toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4-602.11(b-e) observed cooking equipment and utensils with accumulated debris in the rear utensil storage area. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6-501.111 observed evidence of live rodent and insect activity. Observed about 50 rodent droppings located in the rear utensil storage area, about 10 rodent droppings located in the dry storage room, about 20 rodent droppings located in the banquet room closet, and about 40 rodent droppings in the basement. Observed about 50 live small flies located on the walls under the low temperature dish machine and 3 compartment sink, about 5 small flies located in the men's toilet room, about 30 small flies located behind the banquet bar, 2 live large flies located behind the front bar and one live roach under the dish machine. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

4-302.14 observed no chemical test strips on site to properly test the sanitizing concentration of the 3 compartment sink and the low temperature dish machine. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(c) observed the interior and exterior of the fryers and oven with accumulated grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

5-501.17 observed no closed receptacle located inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide a closed receptacle.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.12 observed accumulated grease and food debris on the floors located under and behind all equipment, on the pipes located in the food prep area and on the floors. Observed accumulated dust on the fans located in the 3 door refrigerator. Observed accumulated debris on the walls and windows as well as accumulated debris under and around all shelving. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.114 observed excessive clutter located behind the banquet bar and items stored on the floor located in the rear by the refrigerators. Instructed to remove any unnecessary items and elevate all items at least 6 inches from the ground.

All food employees have food handler training

2-102.13 observed no food handlers certificates for 1 male employee and 1 female employee. Instructed to meet requirement.

Allergen training as required

2-102.13 observed the city of Chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

2-102.14(n) no employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness that can be transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

2-501.11 no vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

3-601.11(a) observed establishment missing a consumer advisory reminder statement for the food products offered; must obtain and maintain on menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Food properly labeled; original container

3-302.12 found bulk storage containers not labeled as required; instructed to provide the name of the product inside of the container on the container and maintain.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

4-202.15 the can opener blade at the prep table in the kitchen needs cleaning; clean and maintain.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-602.13 the interior bottom of the fryers in the kitchen need cleaning; clean bottom of fryers.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6-501.14 light dust observed on the vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment in the kitchen; clean vents to remove dust observed.

Allergen training as required

Pa 100-0367 instructed the pic that all city of Chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Peeling paint on dry storage shelves by walk in cooler area. Must repair.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Interior of ice machine not clean of slight build up.must clean. Also storage shelves in basement not clean of debris. Must clean

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Evidence of improper pest control on premises. Observed 75 rodent mice droppings through-out basement storage area on grounds,on top of storage and unused articles not using. Also 3- mice droppings on top of box in 2nd fl storage room.must clean/sanitize all areas. Must contact pest control for aervice. Serious violation 7-38-020

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Peeling paint on dry storage shelves by walk in cooler area. Must repair.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Interior of ice machine not clean of slight build up.must clean. Also storage shelves in basement not clean of debris. Must clean.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Concrete floors not clean of debris in basement storage areas. Must clean/maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Opeinings through out in ceilings and lower walls basement storage areas.must seal to prevent hiding areas for pest.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Observed clutter of unnecessary articles not using through out basement storage areas. Must remove to prevent a pest harborage areas.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Exterior of dish washing machine still needs some cleaning.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Floors need detail cleaning through out kitchen and inside the walk in cooler to remove debris and spills. Also noted the floor in poor repair underneath the 3 comp sink and the dish washing machine. Must repair to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must keep floors dry as possible.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Noted a hole into the wall and floor underneath the dishwashing machine. Must seal to prevent entry point for pests. Also seal any other hole and openings where ever else needed.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Noted clutter through out the kitchen and in the storage areas. Must remove all unnecessary items and organize the rest to prevent harborage.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Noted 15 live small and large roaches scatter at the bottom of the dish washing machine. Instructed manager to remove and clean affected area. Serious citation issued.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Must clean the exterior of dish washing machine to remove debris.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Floors need detail cleaning through out kitchen and inside the walk in cooler to remove debris and spills. Also noted the floor in poor repair underneath the 3 comp sink and the dish washing machine. Must repair to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must keep floors dry as possible.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Noted a hole in the wall and floor underneath the dishwashing machine. Must seal to prevent enrty point for pests. Also any where else needed.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Noted clutter through out the kitchen and in the storage areas. Must remove all unnecessary items and organize the rest to prevent harborage.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Noted the interior of the refrigerator and freezers need cleaning to remove spills and debris.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Floors need detail cleaning around all heavy equipment to remove grease, spills and debris.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Noted a hole in the wall and floor underneath the dishwashing machine. Must seal to prevent enrty point for pests.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Noted clutter through out the kitchen and storage areas. Must remove all unnecessary items and organize the rest to prevent harborage.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Must label bulk food container in the kitchen area

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Remove rust from shelves in the walk-in cooler and inside the refrigerator in pre area

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Clean interior of bottom compartment of deep fryers,has grease build-up,instructed to clean and maintain equipment

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Must provide a thermometer inside the walk-in cooler in rear of premises

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Observed food, ribs, not protected from dust, contamination and the elements from being cooked outside. Must remove and discard. Intructed not to cook foods outside. Serious violation issued 7-38-005a.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Must detail clean metal storage racks by walk in cooler (1st floor) of debris and maintain clean.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Litter and debris on floors in basement and behind bar. Floor/crawl space behind ice machine not clean and is cluttered. Must clean and maintain floors.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

No exposed hand sink at 2- bars. Must install. Also must install backflow prevention device for faucet at basement utility sink (with hose). No visible backflow prevention device at water supply to ice machine. Must install and maintain same.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Observed smokers and grills at outside rear of premises. Must remove from outside.

Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Low temp dish machine not maintained,not sanitizing at required concentration required of chlorine 100ppm.test strip reads only 10ppm.must have machine serviced.must use 3-comp sink to wash,rince and sanitize-cdi.critical violtion issued -7-38-030

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Observed evidence of improper pest control.41 rodent mice droppings on premises in basement storage areas,floors and shelving units.must clean/sanitize areas.contact pest control for service.serious violation issued 7-38-020

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Previous minor violations still exist. #34-floors need cleaning under all equipment along wall and all coner in prep,storage and basement areas.floors must besmooth and easily cleanable in west basement ,currently has dirt floors. #41-instructed manager to remove all unused equipment and unnecessary articles in basement and storage areas to prevent pest harborage.must correct. Serious violation issued-7-42-090

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Remove un clean cardboard on metal storage racks by walk in cooler. Detail clean debris.also interior of dish machine and dry storage bins,flour,etc not clean.must clean/maintain

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Floor in poor repair inside walk in cooler.must repair.also debris on floors in basement behind bar.must clean

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Openings/hole in lower walls in basement by hot water tank and by walk in cooler in basement.must repair.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

No exposed hand sink at 2- bars.must install.also must install backflow device for faucet at 3-comp sink for use of food grade hose.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Remove rust deposits inside ice machine.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Clean interior and exterior of all fryers, fryer cabinets, storage shelves, prep tables, coolers, freezers.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Floors need cleaning under all equipment along walls and in all corners in prep, storage and basement areas. Floors must be smooth and easily cleanable in west basement (currently has dirt floor).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Replace missing wall tiles above exposed sink. Store stock and equipment away from walls and corners for easy cleaning and pest control.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Replace missing light shield in rear near basement.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Instructed manager to remove all unused equipment and unnecessary articles in basement and storage areas to prevent pest harborage. Organize walk-in freezer.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Observed live roach on floor in utensil storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean ans sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Label and date all prepared food. Cover all bulk containers under prep table.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Remove rust deposits inside ice machine.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Clean interior and exterior of all fryers, fryer cabinets, storage shelves, prep tables, coolers, freezers.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Floors need cleaning under all equipment along walls and in all corners in prep, storage and basement areas. Floors must be smooth and easily cleanable in west basement (currently has dirt floor).

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Instructed manager to remove all unused equipment and unnecessary articles in basement and storage areas to prevent pest harborage. Organize walk-in freezer.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Label all bulk containers and prepared food.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Remove clean pots and pans off floor and properly store inverted on shelving units.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Paint shelves in storage area (chipped paint). Remove rust depostis inside ice machine.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Clean interior and exterior of ventilation, hood, filters, stove, fryers, fryer cabinets, prep tables, slicers, walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, storage shelves, ice machine, sinks.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Floors need cleaning under all equipment along walls and in all corners in prep, storage and basement areas. Floors must be smooth and easily cleanable in west basement (currently has dirt floor).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Replace missing wall tiles above exposed sink. Store stock and equipment away from walls and corners for easy cleaning and pest control.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Repair leaking faucet on east bar 3-comp sink.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Instructed manager to remove all unused equipment and unnecessary articles in basement and storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.clean the reach in freezers, the cabinets underneath the fryers and the large standing ice machine.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.clean the floors in the basement.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.found a lot of unnecessary articles in the basement. Instructed to remove and clean and orgnize so no insect or rodent harborage.