Stella Barra/Summer House Santa Monica

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 18, 2026 Conditional

   Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed high temperature dishwashing machine in use not properly sanitizing. Sanitizing temp observed to be 135 measured by dishwashing gage and not maintaining temperature of 180f at the time of inspection. Instructed to use 3 compartment sinks located in dish room for wash rinse and sanitizing. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed bags of aprons, towels, and linen stored in the outdoor storage shed on the floor. All items must be elevated from the floors and maintain.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

2. Jul 20, 2026 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c)--- all stored items in the outdoor storage shed, the rear kitchen storage room and throughout the liquor storage must be elevated from the floors.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11--- floors in the following areas with dirt and debris: under and around the wood grill on the cooks line, under the hand sink on the pizza prep line. Instructed to clean and maintain. : 6-201.13--- cracked damaged coving tile in the pizza prep area. Instructed to repair/replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. May 26, 2026 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c)--- all stored items in the outdoor storage shed, the rear kitchen storage room and throughout the liquor storage must be elevated from the floors.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: : 6-201.11--- floors in the following areas with dirt and debris: under and around the wood grill on the cooks line, under the hand sink on the pizza prep line. Instructed to clean and maintain. : 6-201.13--- cracked damaged coving tile in the pizza prep area. Instructed to repair/replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. May 18, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 critical9 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed bare hand contact with ready to eat food. Food handler noted slicing ready to eat bread with bare hand. Manager provided gloves for food handler and bread discarded. 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

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the main bar hand washing sink not accessible for use. Sink being used as a slop sink for discarded beverages into a strainer inside the sink. Management remove during the inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Noted the interior of the right side ice machines upper ice shoot with a black slime substance dripping down into the ice. Instructed to clean and sanitize all affected areas and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Noted several containers of prepared tcs foods such as aioli, seasoned artichokes, peeled garlic in olive oil either not labeled with an expiration date or past its labeled expiration date. Reviewed date labeling requirements for prepared tcs foods. All foods discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: All bulk foods not stored in the original containers must be labeled with the product common name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted the rear kitchen exit door to the alley with a damaged rodent proof strip and open 1/4 inch gap. Instructed to provide a tight fitting seal on the bottom threshold of the door.

     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: Must not store clean utensils directly next to and within splash guards at the bakery hand sink.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: All food handlers/preparers with beards must wear effective beard restraints.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: All stored items in the outdoor storage shed, the rear kitchen storage room and throughout the liquor storage must be elevated from the floors.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as ameans of elevation throughout the facility. Floors must be accessible to clean and monitor at all times.----must not use duct tape as a means of repair for the exterior cooler at the front bakery display/coffee prep.

     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: Cieling vent in the dish room with excessive dust and peeling paint. Instructed to clean and remove the peeling paint.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Cracked damaged coving tile in the pizza prep area. Instructed to repair/replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors in the following areas with dirt and debris: under and around the wood grill on the cooks line, under the hand sink on the pizza prep line, under the clean glassware next to the dish machine in the north bar, floor drain at the front bakery display.-----wall under the scrapper sink in the dish room with black dripping slime substance. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Jul 21, 2025 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed two pastry employees in rear prep area without wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to wear an effective hair restraint when preparing food.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed plates stored facing up at main service line. Instructed to invert plates.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed mineral build up inside of soda gun dispenser at main bar. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed open drink cup on top of high temperature dish machine while machine was operating. Must store personal cups in designated area away from clean equipment and utensils.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. May 28, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed two pastry employees in rear prep area without wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to wear an effective hair restraint when preparing food.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed plates stored facing up at main service line. Instructed to invert plates.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed mineral build up inside of soda gun dispenser at main bar. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed open drink cup on top of high temperature dish machine while machine was operating. Must store personal cups in designated area away from clean equipment and utensils.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. May 9, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.11/ noted the upper interior of ice bin in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11/ noted grease buildup on bottom of all deep fryers throughout the facility kitchens. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15/noted drainpipe leaking under hand washing sink at front bar. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114/noted unnecessary items stored in behind pizza dough machine in bakery kitchen, hot water heater closet and rear dry storage room. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. May 7, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Noted the upper interior of ice bin in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Noted 2 swing door with four drawers refrigerator at pizza station at improper temperature. Tcs foods mozzarella 48.5, gruyere 50.9 and parmesean cheese sauce 49.2, italian sauage 48.8, approx. 25 lbs valued at $450. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

     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: Noted ambient air in 2 swing door with 4 drawer refrigerator at pizza station at 56.8 f. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted grease buildup on bottom of all deep fryers throughout the facility kitchens. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Noted drainpipe leaking under hand washing sink at front bar. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted unnecessary items stored in behind pizza dough machine in bakery kitchen, hot water heater closet and rear dry storage room. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Aug 29, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   11 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12-- all bulk food containers including spice containers on cooks line must be labeled with the product common name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-402.11-- food handlers/preparers with beards must wear effective beard restraints.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: : 3-304.12--- must provide proper scoops with handles for the bulk food containers.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted multi-use in-use utensils held in hot water at an inadequate temperature of 127.4f. Instructed to hold utensils in a minimum temperature of 135f or greater.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d)----noted plastic handle on food utensil melted/burned. Must replace.----must not store beverage/customer napkins in the employee washroom.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: : 4-903.11(a;--- all stored items throughout the facility, in all storage rooms, prep areas, dish room, hot water closet etc. Must be elevated from the floors.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b)--- noted dirty food encrusted table top can opener. Instructed to clean after each use.----exterior of bakery equipment with dirt and food debris.----interior of the bakery oven dirty with burnt food and grease.----exterior of bulk food containers inside the walk-in cooler with food debris. Must clean and maintain all. 4-602.13--- must not use cloth towels as liner for shelving inside coolers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as liner for shelving on the cooks line.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: : 4-301.16--- instructed to install a one compartment prep sink in the front sweets/coffee prep area.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: : 5-501.115--- noted piled wood used for wood burning cooking grill on the grounds surrounding the outside garbage area. Must store inside the designated wood shed and all other unused items such as buckets, chairs, unused equipment, plastic crates must be removed to prevent pest harboring.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114--- all unnecessary items stored throughout the rear storage room and hot water closet must be removed from the premises. All other items must be stored elevated and organized. 6-201.11--- observed dirty floor drains in several food prep areas and dish room.---noted dirty floors in the following areas: throughout the bakery, the front sweets prep area, the pizza prep area, along sides of north bar wine cabinet. Must clean all and maintain.----missing floor baseboard tiles in the rear hallway to the walk-in coolers and on cooks line. Must replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Jun 13, 2023 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    10 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: : 3-302.12-- all bulk food containers including spice containers on cooks line must be labeled with the product common name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: : 2-402.11-- food handlers/preparers with beards must wear effective beard restraints.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: : 3-304.12--- must provide proper scoops with handles for the bulk food containers.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: : 4-903.11 (a;b;d)----noted plastic handle on food utensil melted/burned. Must replace.----must not store beverage/customer napkins in the employee washroom.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;--- all stored items throughout the facility, in all storage rooms, prep areas, dish room, hot water closet etc. Must be elevated from the floors.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: : 4-501.12--- several cooks grill line cutting boards edges in poor repair, chipped/broken. Bakery cutting board with blackened deep grooves. Must replace all. 4-101.17--- observed raw wooden planks in the bakery prep area and the clean dish storage shelving in the dish room. Instructed to remove from the premises. Raw wood may not be used for food or contact items. 4-101.11(b, c, d, e)--- must not use duct tape as a means of repair for the dish machine. 4-101.19--- must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items in prep or storage areas.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b)--- noted dirty food encrusted table top can opener. Instructed to clean after each use.----exterior of bakery equipment with dirt and food debris.----interior of the bakery oven dirty with burnt food and grease.----exterior of bulk food containers inside the walk-in cooler with food debris. Must clean and maintain all. 4-602.13--- must not use cloth towels as liner for shelving inside coolers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.16--- instructed to install a one compartment prep sink in the front sweets/coffee prep area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: : 5-501.115--- noted piled wood used for wood burning cooking grill on the grounds surrounding the outside garbage area. Must store inside the designated wood shed and all other unused items such as buckets, chairs, unused equipment, plastic crates must be removed to prevent pest harboring.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114--- all unnecessary items stored throughout the rear storage room and hot water closet must be removed from the premises. All other items must be stored elevated and organized. 6-201.11--- observed dirty floor drains in several food prep areas and dish room.---noted dirty floors in the following areas: throughout the bakery, the front sweets prep area, the pizza prep area, along sides of north bar wine cabinet. Must clean all and maintain.----missing floor baseboard tiles in the rear hallway to the walk-in coolers and on cooks line. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Jun 5, 2023 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 critical19 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge during the inspection does not have a city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the pizza prep hand sink not accessible for use. Sink blocked by boxed items, stored broom and dust pan. Also noted cook using the prep hand sink to fill and add water to a container of greens for the salad station cooler. Also observed food containers being stored along the sides of the grill cooks line hand washing sink. Instructed to remove all. Instructed hand washing sinks are for hand washing purposes only. Greens discarded. Blocking items removed at pizza prep hand sink. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      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 soap located at the front sweets/coffee prep station hand washing sink. Must provide at all times. Priority foundation violation. See the above violation #10 for citation.

      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 located at the north bar hand washing sink. Must provide at all times. Priority foundation violation. See the above violation #10 for citation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cook with gloved hands handling raw beef patties then proceed to handle ready to eat burger buns without changing the contaminated gloves. Buns discarded. Reviewed proper use of gloves with raw and ready to eat foods. Priority violation 7-38-010 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 15)

      Food separated and protected

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers including spice containers on cooks line must be labeled with the product common name.

      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: Must install a splash guard on the left side of the grill cooks line hand washing sink where burgers are prepared.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers/preparers with beards must wear effective beard restraints.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proper scoops with handles for the bulk food containers.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted dirty food ramekins stored in a container for usage in server station area. Instructed to store clean.----noted plastic handle on food utensil melted/burned. Must replace.----must not store beverage/customer napkins in the employee washroom.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout the facility, in all storage rooms, prep areas, dish room, hot water closet etc. Must be elevated from the floors.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wooden planks in the bakery prep area and the clean dish storage shelving in the dish room. Instructed to remove from the premises. Raw wood may not be used for food or contact items.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Several cooks grill line cutting boards edges in poor repair, chipped/broken. Bakery cutting board with blackened deep grooves. Must replace all.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items in prep or storage areas.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use duct tape as a means of repair for the dish machine.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use cloth towels as liner for shelving inside coolers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted dirty food encrusted table top can opener. Instructed to clean after each use.----exterior of bakery equipment with dirt and food debris.----interior of the bakery oven dirty with burnt food and grease.----exterior of bulk food containers inside the walk-in cooler with food debris. Must clean and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: North hand washing sink in the pizza prep area unable to drain. Instructed to use the additional south hand washing sink the same prep area and repair said sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to install a one compartment prep sink in the front sweets/coffee prep area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a lid for the co-ed employee washroom waste receptacle.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted piled wood used for wood burning cooking grill on the grounds surrounding the outside garbage area. Must store inside the designated wood shed and all other unused items such as buckets, chairs, unused equipment, plastic crates must be removed to prevent pest harboring.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floor drains in several food prep areas and dish room.---noted dirty floors in the following areas: throughout the bakery, the front sweets prep area, the pizza prep area, along sides of north bar wine cabinet. Must clean all and maintain.----missing floor baseboard tiles in the rear hallway to the walk-in coolers and on cooks line. Must replace.----noted blackened, moldy caulking along the rear prep splash guard of the hand sink at the two compartment sink. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All unnecessary items stored throughout the rear storage room and hot water closet must be removed from the premises. All other items must be stored elevated and organized.

      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 violation from 7-1-22 report #2560190 not corrected.#47- 4-202.16: must not use duct tape as a means of repair on south wall of pizza area. Remove. Repair issued. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted on the premises or such a person on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Summary report from 7-1-22 report #2560190 not posted visible to the public. Not located. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

12. Jul 1, 2022 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-202.16: must not use duct tape as a means of repair on south wall of pizza area.remove. Repair issued

      Official wording (code 47)

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

13. Jun 21, 2022 Fail

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Fail

    4 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: We observed an employee in the dishroom handling dirty dishes/glasses and putting them thru the high temp dish machine (rinsed his hands with water spray) and without proper hand washing, handled and stored clean dishes. Must wash hands only at the handwashing sink. Also observed employee at pizza area touching/adjusting face mask and continue to work on pizza dough to make pizza. Must wash hands every possible contamination. The manager corrected the issue. Priority citation :7-38-010,citation issued

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice/food not protected. Interior of both ice machines upper water reservoir and all ice contact sides and interior of the machine with excessive black slime substance dripping down into the ice cubes at ice bin of the unit. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine throughout. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate food temperature: raw chicken trips at temp of 48.2f; pico de gallo at temp of 49.2f; cooked pasta at temp of 63.8f; raw fresh cod at temp of 50f; hamachi at temp of 45.7f; crab meat at temp of 48f; cabbage mix with carrots and cut green leaves at temp of 52.5f; in house-made caesar dressing at temp of 50f. Food was stored inside the prep cooler trayline. Must maintain cold food at a temp of 41f or below. Food discarded and denature. Priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued.

      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: Prep cooler/trayline at front prep area with air temp of 52.3f.tcs foods were stored inside the unit: raw chicken trips at temp of 48.2f; pico de gallo at temp of 49.2f; cooked pasta at temp of 63.8f; raw fresh cod at temp of 50f; hamachi at temp of 45.7f; crab meat at temp of 48f; cabbage mix with carrots and cut green leaves at temp of 52.5f; in house-made caesar dressing at temp of 50f. Unit must maintain air temp of 41f or below. Tagged unit "held for inspection" do not use. Priority violation: 7-38-005,citation issued. On 6-22-2022 repaired

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Outer openings are not protected. A gap of 1/4" to 1" at the bottom of the rear exit door. Repair issues to minimize pest, and insect entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: In use knife stored behind the prep cooler must be properly protected. Provide a knife rack or a clean tray.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must protect from source of contamination dishes, glasses stored on top dining tables; invert said items

      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: Must not use duct tape as a means of repair on south wall of pizza area.remove. Repair issued

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Cold foot handle broken at handwashing sink at north prep area/kitchen.repair issue on 6-22-2022 sink repaired

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

14. Apr 9, 2021 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside garage area storing to go containers and paper products. All raw wood shelves must be painted and sealed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outdoor recycling container not covered. Replace cover and maintain recycling container.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outdoor enclosure for grease storage not maintained. Maintain outdoor grease enclosure and keep clean.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed side panel for pizza oven removed. Observed electrical wires exposed and area is inside a food prep area. Surface is not smooth and easily cleanable. Side panel for pizza oven must be replaced and maintained

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

15. Feb 4, 2020 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed pouch soap provided at handwashing sinks however not able to use, no soap dispenser provided for that kind of pouch soap. Instructed to install/provide a soap dispenser priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c),citation issued upon my return 0n 2-5-2020 manager provided a new soap dispensers for the mentioned handwashing sinks

      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: Handwashing sink not properly used. Observed employee twice rinsing utensils at handwashing in prep area.instructed hand washing sink must be used only for hand washing,utensils must be washed at three compartment sink or at mechanical warewashing equipment.presently manager corrected problem by letting the employee know all dirty utensils must be brought to dishroom for proper wash, rinse and sanitize. Manager corrected problem.

      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 foods at improper temperature: 2 pounds of boiled eggs at temp of 46.2f; 3 pounds of crumbled blue cheese at temp of 48f to 49f,both products were stored inside the north prep cooler. 3 pounds poached eggs in water at temp of 47.8f; 3 pounds guacamole at temp of 49.8f,stored inside the front prep cooler. 1/2 pounds of raw sausage at temp of 51.9 to 60f stored inside prep cooler at pizza area.products discarded and denatured. Pounds 11.5, value 50 priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Additional footnote is needed to add on at menu footnote "cooked to order". Premises served:fresh tuna,hamburgers,poached eggs etc.products that are cooked to order products priority foundation violation:7-38-005,no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Splash guard is needed at handwashing sink between the sink and prep tables at following places:front prep area,north prep area by the prep coolers and at pizza front area.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: A bucket with sanitize solution and linens must be provided at prep tables

      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: Found cutting board at pizza area with black and cuts at surface of said cutting board,instructed to professionally refinish or replace.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Grimes on shelves of liquor room,clean and maintain,also remove cardboard from shelves at same area grease and food inside the fryer at pizza area,clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Grease on floor at pizza area,clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

16. Nov 25, 2019 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Must post hand washing signs at all handwashing sinks in prep and toilet room areas. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor underneath food storage shelving inside walk-in coolers, behind and between ice machines and underneath food prep tables in bakery area, and floors in in rear storage area and rear dish washing area. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean grease accumulation from kitchen hood/filters, instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

17. Jun 21, 2019 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in the front prep area kitchen area. Must properly store wiping cloths and maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor in in rear storage area and rear dish washing area.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 dirt and debris on light shields covers in front prep bar area, in the rear bakery area and dish washing area. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

18. Sep 19, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-201.11 the person in charge unable to provide health employee policy. Instructed to provide health employee policy and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. No citation issued.

      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: 2-501.11 the person in charge unable to provide procedure for employee to follow when responding to a vomiting and diarrheal events. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11 observed dirt on the interior panels of ice machines located on rear of premises. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 observed ready-to-eat foods not date marked to indicate the date the food must be sold discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to date mark all ready-to-eat tcs foods when held more than 24 hrs. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 hair restrains must be worn by all food handling employees at all times food is being prepared and served.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 backflow preventer not located at the ice machines located in rear of premises. Instructed to install so that can be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed dirt and debris on floor underneath food storage shelving inside walk-in coolers, behind and between ice machines and underneath food prep tables in bakery area. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed clutter and unnecessary articles in rear storage room. Must remove clutter and unnecessary articles to prevent rodent harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed dust accumulation on ceiling ventilation vents in rear dishwashing area and rear storage areas. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observe no certified food managers on site with required allergen training. Instructed that all certified food managers must complete allergen training requirements.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

19. Apr 17, 2017 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must defrost and clean deep freezer in bakery, excessive ice accumulation and food debris present. Instructed to maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the following equipment; stove, exterior surface of ovens in main prep and bakery, and exterior surface of both ice machines. Contact surfaces around the espresso machine and contact surface around the front pastry counter. Outside grease box has grease present on top(not excessive),instructed to maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in the following areas; main prep, under dish machine, electrical room, bakery, walk in cooler, corners throughout prep area, and in the outside shed. Instructed to maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean hood filters in the bakery, excessive dust present. Instructed to maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean light shields in rear prep area, unknown debris present, instructed to maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky faucet at 3-comp sink in rear prep, instructed to maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must properly store wiping cloths in sanitizer water while not in use, and maintain.

20. Jan 23, 2017 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3lbs of beef held at improper temperatures of 101.0f valued at $20 observed 3lbs of chicken held at improper temperatures of 99.4f valued at $10. Observed 3 lbs of shreaded cheese at 66.0f valued at $5, observed 5lbs of guacamole valued at $10 at 66.0f, observed 10 prapackaged salads containing cooked chicken breast at 67.0f valued at $80. All food was voluntarily discarded and denatured. Critical violation 7-38-005 (a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot or cold running water at exposed hand sink adjacent to food service area. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous food is being served including beef chicken cooked rice cooked corn and cooked beans. Serious vioaltion 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometers on site to take food temperaures to insure all food is maintaining 40f or below of 140f or higher.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty wiping cloths on counter. Wiping lcoths must be stored in sanitizer solution when not in use

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: All additioanal food handler must show proof of idph food handler requirement.

21. Oct 14, 2016 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SAUTEE PREP COOLER,SUSHI PREP COOLER,MILK COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA,BAKERY AREA-SALAD & PIZZA PREP COOLER,STELLA BAR-WINE COOLER

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA,PIZZA PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN STELLA BAR AREA

22. Oct 7, 2016 Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    8 general Show violations

    • 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: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND APPX.8 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS & CEILING IN ALL PREP AREAS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,HALL WAY TO TOILETROOMS,BAR AREAS,DINING AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/6/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1751451 4/6/16 NOT CORRECTED.#33-MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,ALL PREP COOLERS,REACH IN FREEZERS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF DISH ,MACHINE,COFFEE STATION SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS,WALK IN COOLER ROLLING CARTS,FAN GUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.#34-MUST GROUT THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS IN PREP AREAS,BAR AREAS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MARKET AREA.#35-MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALLS IN PREP AREA.#38-MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER,BECAUSE I OBSERVED BREAD BEING WRAPPED AND MEAT SLICER WITH FOOD DEBRI ON IT.#41-MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR,INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SAUTEE PREP COOLER,SUSHI PREP COOLER,MILK COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA,BAKERY AREA-SALAD & PIZZA PREP COOLER,STELLA BAR-WINE COOLER

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM CUTTING BOARDS ,DISH WASHING AREA- SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACK CARTS,BAKERY WALK IN COOLER -SHELVING UNIT,ROLLING CARTS,DOOR JAMS,FAN GUARD COVERS,BAKERY PREP AREA-MIXERS,PREP TABLES,PIZZA PREP AREA-FRYER CABINET,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA REACH IN FREEZER

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA,BAKERY PREP AREA.PIZZA PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR MATS IN DISH WASHING AREA,BAKERY WALK IN COOLER

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM CAULK AT DISH MACHINE

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA & PIZZA PREP AREA

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN STELLA BAR AREA.

23. Oct 6, 2016 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical8 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of 1.5 dozen raw shelled eggs 71.4f in a bowl on counter ,3lbs.blanched brussel sprouts 43.7f-44.3f,8lbs. Sliced roast beef 46.1f-50.4f on topside of cooler.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding at 40.0f or below.appx.12.5 lbs.$ 112(critical 7-38-005a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing facilities for staff not maintained.observed hand sink in rear prep area / drink station missing a hot water foot peddle for hand washing.must repair and maintain.use additional hand sink in prep area .(critical 7-38-030)

    • 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: Observed evidence of appx. 30 or more live small flies and appx.8 live large flies flying around,on walls & ceiling in all prep areas,dry food storage area,dish washing area,hall way to toiletrooms,bar areas,dining areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 10/6/16.(serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report #1751451 4/6/16 not corrected.#33-must clean food debri from pipes of equipment,fryer cabinets,all prep coolers,reach in freezers,prep tables,exterior of dish ,machine,coffee station shelves and counter tops,walk in cooler rolling carts,fan guard covers and shelving units,dry food storage shelving units.#34-must grout the floor in the dish washing area.must clean food debri from floor and drains in prep areas,bar areas,dry food storage area and market area.#35-must clean debri from filters at hoods of cooking equipment,walls in prep area.#38-must install a hand sink with hot & cold running water in rear produce prep area near walk in cooler,because i observed bread being wrapped and meat slicer with food debri on it.#41-must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in liquor storage area.must repair,install and maintain.(serious 7-42-090)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on sautee prep cooler,sushi prep cooler,milk cooler in beverage area,bakery area-salad & pizza prep cooler,stella bar-wine cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from cutting boards ,dish washing area- shelving units,dish rack carts,bakery walk in cooler -shelving unit,rolling carts,door jams,fan guard covers,bakery prep area-mixers,prep tables,pizza prep area-fryer cabinet,dry food storage area reach in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must grout floor in rear prep area,bakery prep area.pizza prep area.must clean excessive food debri from floor mats in dish washing area,bakery walk in cooler .

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from walls in prep area.must remove mold build up from caulk at dish machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light at hood of cooking equipment in front prep area & pizza prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucet at hand sink in stella bar area.

24. Apr 6, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,ALL PREP COOLERS,REACH IN FREEZERS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE,COFFEE STATION SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS,WALK IN COOLER ROLLING CARTS,FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA-SHELVES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT THE FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA ,MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR & DRAINS IN PREP AREA,BAR AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,MARKET AREA

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALLS IN PREP AREAS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install a hand sink with hot and cold running water in rear produce prep area near walk in cooler because i observed bread being wrapped and meat slicer with food debri on it.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA

25. Mar 30, 2016 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • 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: Observed evidence of appx. 30 or more live small flies on walls and ceilings,boxes in prep area,dish washing area,receiving area,hall way .also rear door has a appx"3/4" in center of door.rodent proof door.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/30/16 (serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

      Inspector’s note: Observed no inspection report summary report displayed and visible to all customers.a new summary will be given display at this time.(serious 7-42-010b)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from pipes of cooking equipment,fryer cabinets,all prep coolers,reach in freezers,prep tables,exterior of dish machine,coffee station shelves and counter tops,walk in cooler rolling carts,fan guard covers,shelving units,dry food storage area-shelves.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must grout the floor in dish washing area ,must clean food debri from floor & drains in prep area,bar area,dry food storage area,market area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from filters at hood of cooking equipment,walls in prep areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in liquor storage area

26. Dec 15, 2015 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooler containing potentially hazardous food at 51.1f. Refrigeration unit. Repaired during inspection critical violation 7-38-005 (a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous food within cooler at improper temperature including 1lb of cooked potato at 50f valued at $4, 5lbs of prime rib valued at $75 at 46.7f, 5lbs of sole at 46f valued at $50, 3lbs of sliced tomatoes at 53.4f valued at $4. All food was voluntarily discarded and destroyed.7-38-005 (a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed fan covers in walk in cooler containing beer and wine unclean. Clean and maintain fan covers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear storage closet near rear exit door cluttered. Must clean and organize and maintain. Must remove any unecessary items.

27. Jul 16, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Label and date all preparred food in walk in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed light hangin down in reach in freezer near liquor cooler. Repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of reach in ice cream cooler unclean with food spills. 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 floor of baery walk in cooler unclean behind racks and shelving. Clean and maintian floor of walk in. Observed floor drains unclean. Clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand sink needed at prep area near 2 compartment sink accross from ice machines and walk in cooler. Install exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water soap and paper towels and maintain.

28. Jul 3, 2014 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

29. Sep 26, 2013 Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide lids for all bar ice bins. Must provide sneeze guard or physical barrier at both front line prep areas of south and north kitchens at the hot holding unit and prep stations to prevent accessibility/contamination from the public.