MONK'S PUB
205-207 W LAKE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60606 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
MONK'S PUB has been inspected 21 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 4, 2011. The most recent inspection, on December 30, 2025, found no infractions.
3 of 21 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Protecting food from contamination.
The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.
What these findings mean
Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.
Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk
Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.
Recorded 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on August 29, 2024. For example:
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.
Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 29, 2024. For example:
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk
This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.
Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 29, 2023. For example:
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Food temperature controlHigher risk
Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.
Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 8, 2019. For example:
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk
Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 28, 2021. For example:
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
About this data
These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.
21 inspections
- Canvass
0 infractions
- Canvass Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- Canvass
5 infractions
- 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
- Employees open drink cup placed above food prep area at kitchen, instructed to keep away.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- Non functional hand wash sink found at bare area, both handles are stripped. only one hand wash sink available at bar area. Instructed manager to provide a hand wash sink that is in good repair at bar area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- Shelf not clean above food prep area, dust and unnecessary items stored, instructed to remove and maintain.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- Employees personal items "hats" stored at dry food shelf, instructed to separate.
- 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
- OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER LOCATED NEAR THE REAR ICE MACHINE IN THE DISH AREA BEING STORED ON THE WALL WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. ALSO OBSERVED, THE THREE ICE SCOOPERS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED ON TOP OF THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE LEFT CORNER WALL/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- Canvass Re-Inspection
1 infraction
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- FOUND HOOD FILTERS FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
- FOUND TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A BLACK AND PINK UNKNOWN MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
- FOUND REMINDER. FOUND NO DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK OR FOOTNOTE STATING THAT BURGERS AND SUNNY SIDE UP EGGS ARE "COOKED TO ORDER" OR "SERVED UNDERCOOKED". INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- FOUND HOOD FILTERS FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( SUGAR ) NOT LABELED , INSTRUICTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ON THE CEILING IN THE DRY STORAGE ARE #1. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- Canvass
12 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
- IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS :5 LBS MARINATED CHICKEN INTERNAL TEMP OF 46 F, 6 LBS HAMBURGER BEEF PATTY'S INTERNAL TEMP 47 F,2 LBS FISH TILAPIA INTERNAL TEMP 47 F,3 LBS COOKED SALMON INTERNAL TEMP 46.5 F, SLICED TOMATOES INTERNAL TEMP 50 F, (PRIORITY 7-38-005) CITATION ISSUED
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
- OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- NO SPLASH GUARD IN FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
- NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
- OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN WARM WATER TEMP 105 F ,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
- OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE BOTH STAND UP COOLER DOOR IN KITCHEN . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM ALL EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Canvass
1 infraction
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- OBSERVED LOWER WALLS BEHIND BAR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM ABOVE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- Canvass
5 infractions
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- FOUND GREASE BUILD-UP AT THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT CEILING OF THE EXHAUST CANOPY IN THE KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- FOUND NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK TO PROPERLY SET-UP FOR WASHING,RINSING AND SANITIZING.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- FOUND 2 NON-CALIBRATED LONG STEM THERMOMETERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE WORKING AND CALIBRATED LONG STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- FOUND BOTTLES OF CLEANING SOLUTIONS IN THE CLEANING STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTTLES OF CLEANING SOLUTION PROPELY LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
- FOUND WASH CLOTHS ON TOP ON PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIXING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES UNTIL USED.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- FAN GUARDS NEED CLEANING,(DUSTY) INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- COLD WATER FAUCET LEAKY AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- Canvass
5 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- BROWN WOOD SHELVES BEHIND BAR ,EXTERIOR OF COOLERS BEHIND BAR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING AROUND MOP SINK AREA.MUST REPAIR.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- LOWER WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AND BROWN WOOD WALLS AT BAR.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AND HOT WATER HANDLE OF 3-COMP SINK AT BAR IN POOR REPAIR( LEVER HANDLE LOOSE).MUST REPAIR.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED,(IE MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED,DUST PANS STORED UNCLEAN).MUST INVERT MOPS AND CLEAN /MAINTAIN ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Canvass
5 infractions
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
- MUST PROPERLY STORE MULIT-USE UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND A TONG HAND OVER THE MOP SINK HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- MUST REPAIR THE WALL AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE SODA DISPENSING BOXES ON THE DRY STORAGE AREA. THE WALL IS IN POOR CONDITION CRACKED AND BROKEN FROM THE MIDDLE PORTION TO THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE WALL. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS FROM THE LIGHT SHILD COVERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AND THE BASE AT THE EXTENSION ARM ON THE FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.ALSO MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
- MUST PROVIDE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER'S ON STAFF AT ALL TIMES.
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
- Canvass Re-Inspection
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- CLEAN FLOORS IN POP SYRUP STORAGE AREA, UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN PREP AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
7 infractions
- 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
- NO SOAP FOR HANDWASHING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK(S) BEHIND FRONT BAR. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
- ICE FOR DRINKS STORED IN ICE BINS BEHIND BAR AT FRONT NOT PROTECTED, OPENED AND EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS. MUST PROTECT AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
- INVERT DISHES STORED ON RACK IN DISH MACHINE AREA TO PROTECT AGAINST THE ELEMENTS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BEHIND BAR NEXT TO ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- CLEAN FLOORS IN POP SYRUP STORAGE AREA, UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN PREP AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
- 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
- Canvass
5 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- NOTED RUBBER GASKETS ON 2 DOOR COOLER AND THE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA, IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- FOUND FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN BEER COOLER CRACKED AND MISSING TILES. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS, REAR POP SYRUP STORAGE AREA, BEHIND BAR AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, AND STORAGE ROOMS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- WALLS NEED DETAIL CLEANING BEHIND POP SYRUP BOXES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACE WITH DARK PITS (ALONG COOKLINE) AND STAND UP 2-COOR REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKETS AND REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.
- 33. 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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES BEHIND BAR COUNTER AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Short Form Complaint
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- SEE REPORT DATED ON 02/04/11
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- SEE REPORT DATED ON 02/04/11
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- SEE REPORT DATED ON 02/04/11
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Tag Removal
0 infractions
- Complaint
5 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
- All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. PREP REACH IN COOLER ALONG COOKLINE NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 46.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000063470 13.
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
- All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 46.4 F AND 51.2 F- BEEF HAMBURGER PATTIES, DELI MEAT (HAM), BLUE CHEESE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. CITATION ISSUED. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. FOOD DISCARDED WEIGHT- 10 LBS, VALUED AT $125.00
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
- 33. 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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES BEHIND BAR COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN SHELVES.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
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