Ramen-San / Il Porcellino

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 11, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no records kept on site for vacuum packaging. Management discarded approximately 5lbs of vacuum packaged miso salmon valued at approximately $20. Instructed to maintain records for vacuum packaging on site at all times as required by approved variance. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 29)

     Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out lightbulb in ceiling of dry storage area in basement. Instructed to correct and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate to complete allergen training and maintain records thereof onsite at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. May 8, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of (tcs foods) held inside of the 2-drawer cooler at main kitchen main prep line area.observed chicken wings at 44.6f-46.8f,steak at 47.1f and salmon at 48.9f.management voluntarily discarded approximately 8#'s of food worth $100.00.instructed management to monitor and maintain all cold (tcs foods) at 41f or colder at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005,citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing thermometers inside coolers along the main kitchen prep cookline.instructed to provide and maintain visible accurate,working thermometers inside the coolers.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: All prep area wiping cloths must be held in a containers with a sanitizing solution between use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting boards in the first floor and basement prep areas. Instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean food debris/grease on sides of hot cooking equipments in the main kitchen prep areas and clean interior bottom compartment of the deep fryer and storage racks inside all walk-in-coolers in basement prep areas also,detail clean the top surfaces of the dishmachine to remove debris and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair/replace broken wall tiles near the back line cooler in the main kitchen prep area and maintain to smooth,easily cleanable surface and remove accumulation of dusts on ceiling above the ice machines located in the basement area and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the kitchen exhaust hood systems to remove accumulation of grease build-up and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. May 13, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs food(rice) held at improper temperature of 52.2f. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $10 weighing 8lbs. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure on ramen-san menu stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served raw, undercooked, ccoked to order or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Corrected on site disclosure added to menu stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served raw, underccoked, cooked to order or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chlorine test kit on premises to measure concentration of sanitizing solution in low temperature dish machine. Corrected on site chlorine test kit delivered to facility before conclusion of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed temperature of the wash solution in high temperature dish machine at improper temperature of 144f. Instructed to repair high temperature dish machine wash solution in spray type warewashers that use hot water to sanitize for a single tank, conveyor, dual temperature machine may not be less than 160f. Corrected on site high temperature dish machine repaired before conclusion of inspection observed temperature of wash solution in high temperature dish machine at proper temperature of 162f after repair. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued 7-38-025

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking from drainpipe and stopper(wash compartments) of three compartment sinks in dishwashing areas of basement and first floor. Instructed to repair leaks at three compartment sinks in basement and first floor dishwashing areas. Observed low water pressure at handwashing sink in ramen-san southside all gender washroom. Instructed to increase water pressure at handwashing sink in ramen-san southside all gender washroom.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed two city of chicago certified foodservice managers with no proof of allergen awareness training. Instructed all employees with city of chicago certified foodservice manager certification must provide proof of allergen awareness training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Apr 18, 2023 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 3-304.14: in-use wiping cloths are not stored properly. Found prep-surfaces. Cloths used to wipe surfaces and equipment shall be held in a proper sanitizer solution. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes. In-use cloths must be laundered dailiy.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: 4-901.11: clean dishware stored on shelves have not been air dried properly after sanitizing. After cleaning and sanitzing all equipment and utensils shall be air dried before use. Cloth drying of equipment and utensils is not approved.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13: observed grease accumilation on cookline equipment and caster wheels located on first floor. Facility must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed dust accumilation on ceiling vent located in basement prep area and above cookline on first floor. Facility must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13: observed damaged grout on floor tiles located on the 1st floor cookline. Facility must provide.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Apr 11, 2023 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 critical12 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper handwashing, food employee switched from preparing raw chicken wings to ready-to-eat chicken wings without washing hands and changing gloves between tasks. Food employee must practive good hygiene by properly washing hands when changing tasks. Discussed proper hand washing with employee and managers on site. Priority violation 7-38-010 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 8)

     Hands clean & properly washed

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food employee used bare hands to handle ready-to-eat cooked chicken. Food employees shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas/tongs, dispensing equipment or single use gloves when handling ready to eat foods. Discussed importance of wearing gloves when handling ready to eat foods with employee and manager. Priority violation 7-38-010 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 9)

     No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Interior of the cookline microwave is soiled with food debris. Facility must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; 6 LIVE ROACHES IN THE PREP-LINE DRAWER ACROSS THE 1ST FLOOR COOKLINE; OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT PUMP ROOM, OBSERVED 8 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN THE RAMEN-SAN BAR. THE PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF INSECTS, RODENTS, AND OTHER PESTS. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE LIVE ROACHES, CLEAN UP RAT DROPPINGS, AND MINIMIZE SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS USING PROPER PEST CONTROL PROCESSES AS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed single use containers stored on the floor in the electrical room. Items must be at least 6 inches above the floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Linens are in direct contact with buns in warmer unit. Liens may not be used in contact with foods.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: In-use wiping cloths are not stored properly. Found prep-surfaces. Cloths used to wipe surfaces and equipment shall be held in a proper sanitizer solution. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes. In-use cloths must be laundered dailiy.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Clean dishware stored on shelves have not been air dried properly after sanitizing. After cleaning and sanitzing all equipment and utensils shall be air dried before use. Cloth drying of equipment and utensils is not approved.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed crates used as storage and elevation scattered throughout the facility. Facility must replace with something that is smooth, easily cleanable around and underneath containers, durable, and non absorbent.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease accumilation on cookline equipment and caster wheels located on first floor. Facility must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumilation on fan guards inside the walk-in coolers. Facility must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumilation on ceiling vent located in basement prep area and above cookline on first floor. Facility must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged grout on floor tiles located on the 1st floor cookline. Facility must provide.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hole in wall inside of the pump room, facility must seal holes and to ensure that all surfaces do not harbor any pest activity. Provide a smooth, easily cleanable, durable, and non-absorbent surface.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS DATED ON 7/7/22 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. REPORT #2560440. #10) 5-202.12 Missing a splash guard at both sides of the main kitchen prep line at 1st floor hand wash sink. instructed to install. #47) Damaged door gaskets for cooler at main kitchen. instructed to replace. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

6. Apr 10, 2023 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

7. Jul 7, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Missing a splash guard at both sides of the main kitchen prep line at 1st floor hand wash sink. instructed to install.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: damaged door gaskets for double door cooler at main kitchen. instructed to replace.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

8. Jul 6, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   5 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: No hand soap provided to employees toilet room hand wash sink. instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-30(C)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: No paper towels provided at employees toilet room hand wash sink. Instructed to provide, Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Missing a splash guard at both sides of the main kitchen prep line at 1st floor hand wash sink. instructed to install.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: found TCS food held at improper temperature in a a double door cooler. 4 lbs of cooked sausage at 52.3f, a gallon of milk at 54.3f, 6lbs of cooked vegetables (buk choy) at 53.5f and 2 quarts of liquid eggs at 58.4f. instructed to keep all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $175.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Found double door cooler air temp at 54.4f, cooler is used for said food items storage. Instructed to keep all coolers temperature at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. cooler is tagged, Not allowed to use. Must contact the office of CDPH when repaired for tag removal request.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: damaged door gaskets for double door cooler at main kitchen. instructed to replace.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

9. Nov 30, 2021 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found heavy lime build up inside the high temperature dish machine. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found the 1st floor kitchen three compartment sink floor drain slow draining. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found floor tiles missing grout throughout the 1st floor kitchen cooks line. Must regrout floor tiles and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. May 27, 2020 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk container of rice with no label. Container was labeled during course of inspection. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dust on ceiling of walk-in prep cooler located in basement. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Sep 5, 2019 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Bulk food containers not labeled( salt, sugar...) instructed to label.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Dusty ceiling ac unit with dusty drain line above basement pastry prep table, instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers with long beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoop holder in basement next to ice maker not clean inside. Slime noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

12. Apr 25, 2019 Conditional

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found time and temperature control for safety foods stored at improper temperature 16 lbs of chicken broth at 59.3f and 3 lbs of cooked beans at 49.5f stored at the bottom shelf of prep table at room temperature. Instructed to keep at proper holding temperature. Priority violation 7-38-005 food discarded valued at $8

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: White powered bulk food missing a label. Instructed to label and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers with beard not wearing a beard restraints, instructed to wear.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Insulation in the ramen walk-in cooler in poor repair, instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

13. Nov 1, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 3-307.11- observed no splash guard at right side of hand sink at bar on porcellino side. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-904.13- observed pre set glassware stored upright on tables throughout dinning room area. Informed manager that pre set glassware must be stored on table tops inverted or upside down, in a manner that prevents contamination. Instructed manager to set in a manner that prevents contamination. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15- observed small leak at twist valve of rinse sink at 3 compartment sink at 1st floor. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.17- observed broken light shield in meat walk in cooler in basement. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11- observed cracks and crevices in floor grouting in mop closet in basement. Instructed manager to repair and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: 8-304.11(a)- observed previous inspection summary, not posted in plain view of the customer. At time of inspection summary was posted in back hallway not in plain view of customer. Instructed site to post inspection summary in plain view of the customer. Maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

14. Sep 7, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken gasket on cooler drawer where chicken in stored in Bun Station area. Observed lower right cooler drawer in pantry area does not close properly. Must repair coolers drawers. Must maintain same. Observed tin foil used as a liner on cooking equipment in main kitchen. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing water in gaps in between tiles on floor in dishroom of Studio Paris (2nd floor). Must regrout floors to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must keep floors clean and dry. Must maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed faucet leaking at the hand sink in the PORCELLINO bar. Must repair and maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed items stored directly on floor in Pase Catering closet. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.

15. Sep 5, 2017 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

16. Aug 10, 2016 Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

17. May 3, 2016 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Reach in cooler along cookline not maintained, ambient air temperature at 50 f. Found shrimp, pork, held inside said cooler. Instructed manager to repair cooler, ambient air temperture must be 40 f or below if held cold. Critical violation 7038-005(a). Citation issued.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found the following potentially hazardous foods held at improper temperatures- shrimp at 47.0 f and pork at 58.4 f. Instructed manager potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40 f or below if held cold. Manager voluntarilly discarded all out of temperature potentially hazardous foods. Critical violation 7-38-005(a). Citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on walk in coolers condensers at basement also observed slight calcium build up inside ice machine. Must clean and maintain condensers and interior of ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles/low grout at prep and dishwash areas. Instructed manager to regrout/repair all damaged floor tiles.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris/dust build up on prep area ceiling tiles/light covers. Must clean all ceiling tiles/ceiling light covers and maintain.

18. Jan 9, 2015 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install a spash guard between the exposed hand sink in the kitchen and the soup kettle.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floor and remove all ice on the floor of the walk in freezer. And maintain. And clean floor inside the boiler room and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dust accumulated on the vent cover of all washrooms. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Solid light shield on both hood in the kitchen with grease accumulated. Must clean and maintain.

19. Jul 30, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted multi use utensils on shelves at the first floor food prep areas and by the dish washer area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all utensils during storage or provide a protective cover to prevent dust accumulation and contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted slight discoloration at the upper compartment of ice machine at the basement food prep area. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean all floor drains especially underneath the 3 compartment sink at the basement food prep area.

20. Oct 8, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Bulk-food container not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: A vacuum packaging machine found in dry utensils room without health dept approval, machine is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of cdph for furthur inquiry on how to obtain proper documents. No vacuum package food items found in restaurant at this time, machine was not being used.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Meat slicer not clean at blade housing, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing grout at 1st floor bar, instructed to regrout and maintan.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ice maker located under waste water lines in the basement prep area, instructed to install a barrier above ice makers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to have all food handlers with proper hair restraints.

21. Oct 10, 2012 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ice cream machine must have hot & cold water supply at the freezing unit (equipment tagged).

22. Sep 11, 2012 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dusty condensers of walk-in cooler & interior shelvings of small cooler at cook's line must be free of dust or food debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls underneath the dishamchine & 3-comp sink need cleaning, must maintain. Filters at hood of cooking equipment must be kept clean also.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shield in the beer walk-in cooler, must provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ice cream machine must have hot & cold water supply at the freezing unit. Unit tagged.

23. Aug 18, 2011 Pass

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE SMALL BAR NEXT TO THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.

24. Jun 9, 2011 Pass

    License-Task Force · Pass

    No violations