Outback Steakhouse

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 24, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at exposed handwashing sink located on cook line. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed chicken being thawed in sitting water in 3 compartment sink. See comments. Instructed management to thaw items either in refrigerator or under cold, running water.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leak coming from pipe under exposed handwashing sink located in rear prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on vents throughout rear prep area. 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 certifictes on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Oct 13, 2023 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Oct 6, 2023 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: No test strips or dishmachine thermometer for high temperature dishmachine. Must provide test strips or dishmachine theremometer by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 1-compartment dump sink along cookline leaking at base also prep area handwash sink pipe draining slowly (by soda syrup). Must repair and maintain sinks.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: One ceiling light bulb cover missing above dishmachine. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Mar 16, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found small leak at hand sink at rear prep line.must repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5. Aug 8, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

6. Aug 3, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed in use dish machine not sanitizing at 180f at manifold and not reaching 160f at plates surface. Machine was tagged during inspection priority violation 7-38-025

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no one on site with a city of chicago certified food manager certificate while time temperaure controlled foods including steak and shrimp are being cooked and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

7. Jun 21, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain exterior surfaces and sides of cooking equipment with grease accumulation (fryers, stove etc)

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky drainpipe underneath handsink by 3 compartment sink in rear dishwashing area.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain rear outside garbage dumpster area. Must remove unnecessary articles and clutter.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners behind the bar area, including floor drains.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain light shields with dead insects above prep area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain ceiling vent cover with dust accumulation above prep area (by coffee machine).

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Found no current city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate on premise. Instructed manager, a certified food manager with current city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate must be present when handling tcs foods (beef, chicken, fish etc). Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

8. Sep 24, 2020 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at all handsinks (prep, bar, washrooms)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label food storage containers/bins identified with common name (flour, salt, sugar etc)

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of garbage containers in rear storage area by the exit door.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors in rear storage area by the exit door and must reorganize.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to re grout floor tiles with deep seams under and around ice machine and floor tiles in rear cold prep area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in prep/cooking area and floors under and around ice machine.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Found incomplete allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Feb 5, 2020 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors at wallbase in dry storage area dirty.instructed management to clean floors at dry storage area for pest monitoring.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter at stairwell next to exit door.instructed management to remove clutter.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation in men's and women's restrooms.instructed management to repaired.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

10. May 28, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employees health policy.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-7-38.010-no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Food containers stored on floor in dishwashing area. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged tiles on build in mop sink. Must repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair floor tile caulking by mop sink and dish washing area

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean stained light shield s by above dishwashing area

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. May 21, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employees health policy.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-7-38.010-no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Food containers stored on floor in dishwashing area. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention devices not located at ice machine . Must install backflow prevention devices or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit so it may be located to be serviced and maintained

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE TRASH CONTAINER IS STORED OUTSIDE OF GARBAGE ENCLOSURE AREA AND ITS OPENED. OBSERVED THAT TRASH IS STORED ON GROUND OUTSIDE OPENED TRASH CONTAINER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020(b) CITATION ISSUED

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage receptacle does not have lid. Instructed to repair or replace dumpster lid, to prevent rodent harborage. Instructed to maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) no citation issued. Combined with previous violation.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged tiles on build in mop sink. Must repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair floor tile caulking by mop sink and dish washing area

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean stained light shield s by above dishwashing area

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Jun 19, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 cracked tiles in the dish pit area floor. Instructed manager to repair 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: In the rear prep area observed dirt and gaps where coving meets wall. Instructed to seal gaps, clean all areas and maintain.

13. Jun 9, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report #1966746, dated 10/18/16; Violation #34-"FLOOR OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH DEBRIS AND ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." Violation #35 "UNUSED PLASTIC WALL MOUNTED KNIFE SHARPENER WITH BLACKENED, DEEP GROOVES. MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE." Instructed to repair all and maintain. Serious Violation 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt accumulation in the upper portion of the ice machine used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed grease accumulations on exterior surface of salamander. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dirt accumulation on interior keg system at the bar. 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: Observed 3 cracked tiles in the dish pit area floor. Observed dirt and debris in several area, e.g. kitchen area, under soda boxes and floor drains. Instructed manager to repair 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: Observed dust in vents in kitchen area. Additionally, observed dirt accumulation on wall areas at the bar. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. In the rear prep area observed dirt and gaps where coving meets wall. Instructed to seal gaps, clean all areas and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking wall mounted spigot with no proper floor drain, near the exposed sink, near walk in freezer. Instructed to repair and maintain.

14. Oct 18, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor of the dry food storage room with debris and all items must be stored elevated. Must clean 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: Unused plastic wall mounted knife sharpener with blackened, deep grooves. Must remove or replace.

15. Oct 11, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Outside garbage corral with excessive grease and food debris on the ground surrounding the grease receptacle and trash compactor. Bags of food debris garbage on compactor with food spillage not inside the compactor opening. Must remove all garbage, grease and food debris from the ground and outside of both grease container and compactor. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be labeled.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a lid for the bar ice bin.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor of the walk-in freezer with debris and excessive ice build-up. Floor drain under the three compartment sink dirty. Floor of the dry food storage room with debris and all items must be stored elevated. Must clean all 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: Unused plastic wall mounted knife sharpener with blackened, deep grooves. Must remove or replace.

16. Sep 11, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 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: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Three compartment sink detached from wall behind sink. Instructed to rechaulk gap behind sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Storage shelves and reach-in cooler gaskets not clean. Instructed to detail clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor under equipment not clean-grease and food debris. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor drains under equipment not clean . Instructed to detail clean frequently.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Coving along wallbase not sealed in areas. Instructed to seal open gaps at baseboard.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation in employees toilet room not working. Instructed to repair ventilation fan. Soda condensation line leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.

17. Sep 4, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Outside waste grease box not clean or rodent proffed. Observed waste grease on ground in front of grease box and waste grease on top lid and encrusted on sides of box. Instructed to detail clean to prevenr rodent and insect nuisance. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Multi use utensisl not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Three compartment sink detached from wall behind sink. Instructed to rechaulk gap behind sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Storage shelves and reach-in cooler gaskets not clean. Instructed to detail clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor under equipment not clean-grease and food debris. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor drains under equipment not clean . Instructed to detail clean frequently.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Coving along wallbase not sealed in areas. Instructed to seal open gaps at baseboard.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation in employees toilet room not working. Instructed to repair ventilation fan. Soda condensation line leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.

18. Oct 21, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize interior of all deep fryers to remove excessive gease build-up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize floors under all equipment at the bar area to remove debri and broken glass under dump sink and 3-comp sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all vent covers in the rear waitstaff service area to remove excessive dust accumulation. Must detail clean and sanitize wall next to the dump sink at the bar area to remove dried sauce spills. Must seal hole at wall at the bottom next to the hans washing sink in the handicap restroom to prevent pest entry.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky cold water faucet handle on the right hand side in the customer ladies restroom.

19. Jun 18, 2014 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The following not clean- observed accumulated food build up on all shelves at prep and dishwash area, food build up on exterior of all cooking equipment, food/calcium build up on exterior of dishmachine. Instructed manager to detail clean and sanitize all equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on floor along walls in prep area and on top of floor drain covers, accumulated food/grease build up on floor under and around all cooking equipment and food/dirt build up inside floor drains. Instructed manager to detail clean floor/keep floor dry throughout.

    • 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 stains on wall behind 2-compartment sink and food stains on ceiling tiles at same. Instructed manager to clean and maintain walls and ceiling tiles.

20. Jun 11, 2014 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed pink/black slime build up inside ice machine upper portion dripping into ice, ready to eat food. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize interior of ice machine. All ice voluntarilly discarded inside ice machine. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The following not clean- observed accumulated food build up on all shelves at prep and dishwash area, food build up on exterior of all cooking equipment, food/calcium build up on exterior of dishmachine. Instructed manager to detail clean and sanitize all equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on floor along walls in prep area and on top of floor drain covers, accumulated food/grease build up on floor under and around all cooking equipment and food/dirt build up inside floor drains. Instructed manager to detail clean floor/keep floor dry throughout.

    • 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 stains on wall behind 2-compartment sink and food stains on ceiling tiles at same. Instructed manager to clean and maintain walls and ceiling tiles.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No backflow prevention device at ice machine. Instructed manager to provide and make visibe backflow device at ice machine.

21. Nov 15, 2013 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain plastic storage shelves with black mold like build-up inside walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and/or repaint rusty standing mixer at the rear by the 3 compartment sink and cutting board at the salad prep area with black stains.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain ceiling vent covers with excessive dust accumulation above prep area.

22. Nov 8, 2013 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperatures of the following potentially hazardous foods to be improper between 44f to 63f inside walk in cooler:- cheese 45.9f, cheese 48.5f, seasoned butter 61.1f, honey butter 63.6f, eggs 44.9f, avocado salad 56.3f and chicken tenders 46.2f. Temperature of walk in cooler was 38.6f. Instructed to monitor food temperatures at all time. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of products 50lbs worth $200 through denaturing process. Citation issued for critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted over 75 flying insects on walls and ceiling of premises at the rear food prep area,by the walk in freezer, at the room with ice machine and at the bar area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended to consult with pest control upon re inspection. Citation issued for serious violation #7-38-020

    • 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 food utensils (plates,cups,bowls etc on shelving not properly stored. Must invert all utensils during storage to prevent dust accumulation and contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted old food debris and rusty shelves inside cooler section of dual refrigeration unit next to the deep fryer area and shelving inside walk in cooler. Also noted slight rust on potato slicer by the rear 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean or replace and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and/or repaint rusty standing mixer at the rear by the 3 compartment sink and cutting board at the salad prep area with black stains.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors inside walk in freezer and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leakage at the faucet of 3 compartment sink at the rear....also clean all fans inside walk in cooler and fans above cooking equipment.

23. Jun 12, 2013 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    6 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 food utensils (plates,cups,bowls etc on shelving not properly stored. Must invert all utensils during storage to prevent dust accumulation and contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted old food debris and rusty shelves at the dry food storage area and shelving by the dish machine. Also noted slight rust on potato slicer by the rear 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean or replace and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean all cooking equipment with grease,inside electrical unit of deep fryer. Also noted ice built up inside walk in freezer. Must defrost, clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted standing water and dirt underneath platform by the rear exit door with beer. Instructed to clean and maintain. Also behind ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dust built up and debris on walls, doors and ceiling of the employee bathrooms (men and women). Also noted same on lighting inside walk in cooler.must detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leakage at the faucet of 3 compartment sink at the rear.

24. Jun 7, 2013 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

25. Dec 16, 2011 Pass

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ice bin in bar areaa not protected or covered. Instructed to provide cover for all ice bins to protect ice during storage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer inside cooler not working. Instructed to replace all non-working thermometers.

26. May 16, 2011 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

27. May 10, 2011 Fail

    License-Task Force · Fail

    No violations