S2 City Grill and Bar
8742 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Restaurant ZIP 60617 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Oct 1, 2026
S2 City Grill and Bar was last inspected on October 1, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
October 1, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed a few bulk storage containers with name of product. Must label and maintain when remove from original packaging
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed drinks stored on the floor underneath the rear counter in the liquor room. Must properly elevate for cleaning and monitoring purposes.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners in the prep area,underneath the dish washer & 3 comp sink and especially underneath the drink station(liquor) counter.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
11 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Rear exit door not rodent proofed. Light available at bottom of door. Instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to clean and maintain clean
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All in-use utensils must be stored in a clean utensil holder not between containers. Instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of cleaning at blade. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in rear storage areas in need of cleaning to remove all debris instructed to clean and maintain at wall bases
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation cerificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Observed fish, beef and turkey improperly thawing in standing water. Instructed manager to properly thaw food under cold runnning water, refrigeration, or part of cooking process.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all single service artilces six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing device on staff washroom door in kitchen. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed spills and debris inside light shields, food debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed mop heads not properly stored in utility closet. Instructed manager to store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or vaid certificate posted a chicago food sanitation manager must be on site at all times tcs dod prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager. All certified managers must provide allergen awareness training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure for consumer advisory on menu. Instructed manager to provide disclosure for consumer advisory on menu. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and missing baseboards in prep area, damaged wall surfaces and floor tiles in need of grouting in prep area, damaged floor tile in bar area. Instructed manager to replace/repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory and disclosure on menu. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor. Instructed maanger to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink in bar rea. Instructed manager to repair and miantain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing wall tile in women washroom, damaged and missing baseboards in prep area, damaged wall surfaces and floor tiles in need of grouting in prep area, damaged floor tile in bar area. Instructed manager to replace/repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers,squeeze bottles and shakers when food is not in original package.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from fryer cabinets,grill & prep tables.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must grout the floors throughout prep dish washing areas and throughout premises.must repair or replace damaged and missing floor tiles throughout premises and threshold at walk in freezer.must remove excessive caulking from walls throughout to be smooth and easily cleanable.loose wall panel in rear prep area and trim at walk in cooler door.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean food splatter from walls in prep and dish washing areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must elevate remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls throughout premises.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from floors under,around,along wall bases throughout. Must remove water and keep dry
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
2 critical17 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 (a) : still observed hot running water temperature at hand sinks in customers women's toilet room at 57.9f & men's at 57.4f-57.9f. Must be 100.0f . Must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.11 : observed no hand washing sink in rear prep area must install a hand sink with hot & cold running water soap & towels.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 : must label food storage containers,squeeze bottles and shakers when food is not in original package
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 : observed evidence of appx.200 or more mice droppings scattered on dish machine scrape sink,on floor under same,along wall bases.on floor behind fryers,coolers,on and under prep tables.storage /locker room-along wall base.liquor storage area-along wall bases , under shelving units & wall outlet.electrical room along wall bases and floor.mopsink/hot water tank room-along wall bases.bar area- on shelving units,on floor behind ice bin.2- dead decayed mice on floor under bar 3- compartment sink & 3- door reach in cooler.must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 12/1/23.(priroity foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 : observed a gap along bottom of front door must make door tight fitting to prevent rodent entry
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 : must provide a splash guard at hand sink in main front prep area.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 : must elevate food product from floor in walk in cooler & freezer.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: : 3-304.14 : must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace worn door gaskets on both hot holding cabinets front & rear prep areas.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 : must eliminate crates used for food storage throughout including walk ins.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean grease and food debris build up from fryer cabinets,grill & prep tables.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 : must repair or replace leaky pipe underneath sink in customers women toilet room.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 : observed no backflow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 : observed excessive grease and food encrusted & build up on lid and on ground around outside grease container must remove grease clean and maintain area. (priority foundation 7-38-020(b)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must grout the floors throughout prep dish washing areas and throughout premises.must repair or replace damaged and missing floor tiles throughout premises and threshold at walk in freezer.must remove excessive caulking from walls throughout to be smooth and easily cleanable.loose wall panel in rear prep area and trim at walk in cooler door
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 : must clean food splatter from walls in prep and dish washing areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 : must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls throughout premises.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean grease and food debris build up from floors under,around,along wall bases throughout. Must remove water and keep dry
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.14 : must place oven under ventilation hood
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical17 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in rear prep area must install a hand sink with hot & cold running water soap & towels.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed hot running water temperature at hand sinks in customers women's toilet room at 57.9f & men's at 57.4f-57.9f. Must be 100.0f . Must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 2lbs. French toast batter 57.2f1lb.pooled eggs 49.2f.9- shelled eggs 55.4f in a pan on prep table.3lbs. Cooked corn 66.2f in a pan on rear prep table.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or above. Appx. 7lbs. $14.(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers,squeeze bottles and shakers when food is not in original package.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx.200 or more mice droppings scattered on dish machine scrape sink,on floor under same,along wall bases.on floor behind fryers,coolers,on and under prep tables.storage /locker room-along wall base.liquor storage area-along wall bases , under shelving units & wall outlet.electrical room along wall bases and floor.mopsink/hot water tank room-along wall bases.bar area- on shelving units,on floor behind ice bin.2- dead decayed mice on floor under bar 3- compartment sink & 3- door reach in cooler.must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 12/1/23.(priroity foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a gap along bottom of front door must make door tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at hand sink in main front prep area.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Must elevate food product from floor in walk in cooler & freezer.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on both hot holding cabinets front & rear prep areas.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crates used for food storage throughout including walk ins.
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 clean grease and food debris build up from fryer cabinets,grill & prep tables.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe underneath sink in customers women toilet room.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease and food encrusted & build up on lid and on ground around outside grease container must remove grease clean and maintain area. (priority foundation 7-38-020(b)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must grout the floors throughout prep dish washing areas and throughout premises.must repair or replace damaged and missing floor tiles throughout premises and threshold at walk in freezer.must remove excessive caulking from walls throughout to be smooth and easily cleanable.loose wall panel in rear prep area and trim at walk in cooler door.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean food splatter from walls in prep and dish washing areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls throughout premises.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from floors under,around,along wall bases throughout. Must remove water and keep dry.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must place oven under ventilation hood.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to replace names on the bulk storage container(worn off).
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide a splash guard between the 1 comp sink and hot holding unit in the front side prep area.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior of the large ice machine.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the floor along the wall base and in corners and floor drains to remove debris and spills.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2531325 DATE 9-14-21. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR MORE CITATION WILL FOLLOW. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CIATATION #7-42-090.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: See violation #60
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the front entrance door. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the mens toliet room. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles. Observed missing and damaged floor tiles in the walk-in freezer. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed to have all certified food managers obtain this certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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