Pepe's Restaurant

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 1, 2024 No Entry

   Canvass Re-Inspection · No Entry

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   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(a) observed black mold-like substance on the interior of ice machine panel dripping on ice stored in bin below. (ice used for human consumption). Instructed person in charge to dispose of ice, clean and sanitize ice machine and maintain. Citation issued. #7-38-005 priority foundation.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed bulk containers of beans and rice not labeled with the common name of the ingredient. Instructed the person in charge to label all bulk containers with the common name of the ingredient and maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed pipe on ceiling near three compartment sink leaking. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

     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 water-damaged ceiling tiles in the women's restroom ceiling. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site all times when tcs food is prepared and served. Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no allergen training on site. Instructed person in charge that any certified foodservice manager must obtain allergen training and retain certificate on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Jan 23, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine panel dripping on ice stored in bin below. (ice used for human consumption). Instructed person in charge to dispose of ice, clean and sanitize ice machine and maintain. Citation issued. #7-38-005 priority foundation.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers of beans and rice not labeled with the common name of the ingredient. Instructed the person in charge to label all bulk containers with the common name of the ingredient and maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed pipe on ceiling near three compartment sink leaking. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water-damaged ceiling tiles in the women's restroom ceiling. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site at all times when tc food is prepared and served. Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site. Instructed person in charge that any certified foodservice manager must obtain allergen training and retain certificate on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Feb 3, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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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 certificate. 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

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures and supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in bar, prep and men washroom. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • 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, syrup bottles stored on floor under 3-compartment sink in bar, candy stored on floor under front counter, ice bin not covered in bar. Instructed manager to elevate all food items off floor and cover ice bin to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed handle of ice scoop laying on ice inside ice bin in bar. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Onserved leak under 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in women washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed openings in ceiling in prep, bar and storage areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shields in rear utensil storage area. Instructed manager to provide light shields and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • 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 valid certificate posted when tcs food prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Feb 9, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: missing handwash signage at handwash sink in bar and prep area. Instd to provide signage and maintain

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

5. Feb 2, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Missing handwash signage at handwash sink in bar and prep area. Instd to provide signage and maintain

     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: Interior of ice machine panel with excessive pink slime accumulation. Ice is used for human consumption. Instd to disposed of ice, clean and sanitize ice machine and maintain. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: PRESET EXPOSED PLATES ON DINING TABLES. Preset TABLEWARE may be exposed if: (1) Unused settings are removed when CONSUMER is seated; or (2) Settings not removed when a CONSUMER is seated are cleaned and SANITIZED before further use. INSTD TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFood handling

     Miscellaneous public health order.

     Inspector’s note: No written protocol for enforcing this order instd to have a written record describing protocol for checking proof of vaccination in public places and maintain on site

     Official wording (code 64)

     Miscellaneous / public health orders

   • GeneralFood handling

     Miscellaneous public health order.

     Inspector’s note: No signage posted at entrance or inside establishment informing dine in patrons of the vaccination requirement . Instd to post signs and maintain.

     Official wording (code 64)

     Miscellaneous / public health orders

   • GeneralFood handling

     Miscellaneous public health order.

     Inspector’s note: No records of employee vaccination status or weekly testing. Instd to provide and maintain on site.

     Official wording (code 64)

     Miscellaneous / public health orders

6. Jan 23, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the cleanup procedures, but missing some necessary items and a disinfectant rated for norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage shelves in the dish area, instructed to remove the rust or replace storage racks, also clean all storage racks in the walk-in coolers.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ladies toilet room trash receptacle without cover, instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed non compliance on violation #58 no allergen training from report#2356875 date 1/16/2020, correct by date jan.23,2020. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: See violation #60

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Jan 16, 2020 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the clean up procedures but missing some necessary items and a disinfectant rated for norovirus. Priority foundation 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: See violation # 60

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage shelves in the dish area, instructed to remove the rust or replace storage racks, also clean all storage racks in the walk-in coolers.

     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: See violation #60

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ladies toilet room trash receptacle without cover, instructed to provide cover.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following not in compliance from report#2279256 date 3/12/2019. Corect by date jun.12,2019. Violation#16 interior panel still not clean, there is a pink substance on the interior panel. #51 plumber putty still in the ist compartment of the 3 compartment sink.#58 no alergen training.priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed all fod handler certificates expired, instructed to provide valid food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: See violation # 60

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Mar 12, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

     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: No procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain including supplies listed on procedure. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Food handler continuosly using bare hands to handle ready to eat tomatoes, lettuce and cheese on tacos for multiple customers orders. Bare hand contact with ready to eat foods is prohibited. Instd to utilize gloves, utensils, tongs, etc. Priority violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 9)

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

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine with slight build up. Instd to 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: Variety of foods under refigeration not properly labeled, dated (salsa, cooked beans, cooked steak, etc.) all tcs refrigerated foods, prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the day or date by which food shall be sold or discarded for a maximum of 7 days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: No consumer advisory with disclosure and reminder for undercooked food (carne asada). Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     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: Uncovered baskets of chips stacked on top of one another without any barrier inbetween. Instd to properly protect food at all times.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution at all times when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Cutting boards at prep line with deep, dark grooves. Instd to resurface; or replace cutting boards and maintain

     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: Using milk crate type black containers as storage containers. Instd to use proper conatiners, that are smooth, and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Encrusted grease and debris on sides and underneath flat top grill, interior bottom of fryers, and legs, wheels of all cooking equipment, meat slicer, tenderizer, storage shelves thorough out not clean, debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Putty being used at seam of 1st compartment of 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair properly and maintain. Instd to properly seal seam.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No allergen training as required. Instd to obtain and maintain for verification.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Jun 29, 2018 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting boards at hot holding table and condiment cooler stained and pitted, instructed to replace. Also seal/paint raw wood storage shelf at the bar holding the top shelf liquor.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the folowing not clean, slicer, choper cuting boards, instructed to clean and sanitize.also clean the exterior of cooking equipment, table storage shelves under slicer, and by the chopper, and the interior walk-in cooler storage shelves.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floor behind the cooking equipment not clean, instructed to clean.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of wiping clothes on the cuting boards, and counter, instructed to store in clean container with proper amount of chlorine sanitizer.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food not elevated 6" of the walk-in cooler floor, instructed to elevate al food product 6"

10. May 7, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting boards at hot holding table, and condiment cooler stained and pitted, instructed to replace. Also seal/paint raw wood storage shelf at the bar holding the top shelf liquor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following not clean, slicer, chopper cutting boards, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean the exterior of cooking equipment, table storage shelves under slicer,and by the chopper, and the interior of the walk-in cooler storage shelves.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor behind the cooking equipment not clean, instructed to clean and remove the grease.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of wiping clothes on cutting boards, and counter, instructed to store in clean container with proper amount of chlorine sanitizer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food not elevated 6" off the walk-in cooler floor, instructed to elevate all food product 6".

11. Jan 20, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Rusty surfaces on all wire storage racks (in walk in cooler, under 3-compartment sin), on bottom of prep tables in rear, and exterior of grease trap. Instd to remove rust and maintain surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling in rear dishmachine area in poor repair, water damaged, worn, peeling paint. Instd to repair ceiling and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer missing internallt for prep cooler in main prep area. Missing metal stem thermometer for cold and hot foods (only hot food metal stem available). Instd to provide same.

12. Feb 24, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of replacing worn discolored. Must correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of reach in freezers, reach in coolers, sides of all equipment, cooking equipment and walk in cooler. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in need of cleaning under and around all equipment. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls in need of cleaning to remove splatter. Must clean and maintain at all times.

13. Sep 14, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rear slicer not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rear floor not clean in the walk-im cooler, instructed to celan.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the front prep area, and rear storage area light shields not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on premises at this time,instructed to provide. Given copy of idph's food handler info. At this time.

14. May 13, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the cutting boards in the prep area with deep, dark grooves. Instructed to sand or replace cutting boards.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the washbowl in the mens toilet room in need of recaulking. Instructed to recaulk and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the following not clean in the prep area: the can opener, cooking equipment and the lower prep tables with cardboard on them. Instructed to remove cardboard and detail clean and maintain all.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found floors in the corners and under/around heavy equipment not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the vents in the ceiling of the womens toilet room not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found wash cloths in prep area not properly stored. Instructed to store wash cloths in sanitizing solution (solution must be at the require ppm of sanitizer used) when not in use.

15. Apr 18, 2013 Pass

    Canvass 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: Cutting board at prep line with worn, pitted surfaces. Replace same

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Can opener and faucet handles of rear exposed handsink not clean. Clean same

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair loose faucet handle at bar exposed handsink. Drain line improperly draining into bar exposed handsink. Instd to properly route drain line.

16. Apr 5, 2013 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Low temperature dishmachine in use in poor repair, unable to sanitize, 0ppm of chlorine when final rinse tested. Unit tagged and instd not to use until repaired and reinspected by cdph. Also observed improper set up and use of 3-compartment sink (only 2nd basin in use with soap and water). Instd mgr on proper set up of 3-compartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize multi-use equipment. Citation issued 7-38-030 critical.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting board at prep line with worn, pitted surfaces. Replace same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Can opener and faucet handles of rear exposed handsink not clean. Clean same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair loose faucet handle at bar exposed handsink. Drain line improperly draining into bar exposed handsink. Instd to properly route drain line.

17. May 24, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Slicer in need of cleaning to remove all food debris. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in corners under equipment in need of cleaning to remove all debris. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling in need of repair above prep reach in cooler. Must correct and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dust at air vent in dish area in need of cleaning. Must clean and maintain at all times.

18. Jul 22, 2011 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Equipment improperly stored on floor in rear. Elevate same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting board in front of flat top grill in poor repair, melting. Remove same and replace. Instd to have wire storage racks sufficient distance from utilty sink. Interior panel of ice machine not clean. Clean same and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF BROILER AND WALL BEHIND BROILER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. CEILING SURROUNDING VENT IN DINING AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

19. Jul 15, 2011 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Newly constructed bar prep area installed without required exposed handsink. Instd to install handsink in bar area. Citation issued 7-38-030 serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean multi-use utensils improperly stored on dining tables. Instd to wrap, properly protect or place settings as customers are seated. Equipment improperly stored on floor in rear. Elevate same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting board in front of flat top grill in poor repair, melting. Remove same and replace. Instd to have wire storage racks sufficient distance from utilty sink. Interior panel of ice machine not clean. Clean same and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All attached piping of broiler and wall behind broiler not clean, excessive grease. Clean same and maintain. Ceiling surrounding vent in dining area with dust accumulation. Clean same.

20. Jan 6, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 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 pre-cooked foods in walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace worn, piited cutting boards.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace stained ceiling tiles in rear by meat slicer. Clean vents in toilet room, dust accumulation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide thermomter in prep cooler.