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Report date: May 22, 2023
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed five live roaches during time of inspection. Noted pest crawling on and throughout plumbing fixtures of the warewashing machine directly under sprayer located in rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to... See More contact pest control for additional service. Must eliminate pest activity. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed refrigeration units throughout all prep areas with heavy accumulation of dried food debris as well as heavy cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed handsink located directly behind the bar slow draining, instructed to repair and maintain in goof condition.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside grease receptacle lid in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed ventilation hood piping with exessive dust and dirt debris over prep area grill. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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Report date: Dec 5, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found no handwashing cleanser at bar handwashing sink. Staff provided during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found no handwashing sign... See More at bar handwashing sink. Must provide and maintain.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found hot water at 58. 8f-60. 2f at the hand sinks in women's and men's restrooms. Must be at 100f-120f. Instructed to repair and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: tcs food is not maintained at 41°f, or less in walk in cooler: cut tomato (47. 6f-48. 3f), bacon (46. 7f), cheese (48. 7f), pasta (47. 4f), chopped lettuce (48. 2). Reviewed cold holding requirements with person in charge (41f or below). Inadequately held food was discarded and denatured. Approximate weight 15lbs. Approximate cost $100. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: found walk in cooler at 45f while tcs foods stored inside. Cooler must maintain 41f or below. Equipment tagged, not to be used until reinspected by cdph. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: found approximately 1/4"-1/2" gap on bottom of front revolving exterior door. Instructed to make tight fitting and maintain to prevent pest entry.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: must invert dishes during storage, maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: found rusty shelving in walk in cooler. Instructed to replace and maintain for a smooth and easy to clean surface.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must hang mops to dry, maintain.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: found some employees with expired food handler certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain verification.

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Report date: Jul 6, 2022
43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: noted serving plates on shelves in the kitchen prep area, rear dishwashing area, and dining area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied,... See More & cleaned
- comments: noted washrooms on-premise with garbage receptacles and no lids (employees and customers). Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women's washrooms and unisex washrooms

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: noted outside garbage dumpster overloaded and preventing proper lid closure. Also noted missing lid on same. Instructed to provide proper lid for dumpster and ensure it always closed to prevent food source for pest priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

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My husband, mom and I had their deep dish pizza and we were extremely sick within a few hours of eating it. We’re still sick and it’s the following morning. The cramping is horrible :( The crust seemed undercooked | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Cramps See Less

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We had the deep dish, special, meat pizza. SEVERE NAUSEA AND VOMITING AND ABDOMINAL CRAMPING WITHIN 24 hours of eating pizza. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Cramps See Less

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Food from there. I ordered a pizza and chicken wings from there on Friday, July 9th in the 7pm hour curbside service. At 8:20pm a server bought my food order out boxed wrapped and packed to go. The order was previously paid for online. I got home... See More in 10 minutes and I washed my hands and prepared for dinner. I fixed a plate with one slice of pizza with two chicken wings on the side and also used the ranch sauce that was including 
On Friday July 9th after dinner a few hours later. | Symptoms: Cramps, Stomach Pain See Less

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Report date: Jun 23, 2021
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain interior/exterior sides of the dishmachine.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and organize rear dry storage room and remove unnecessary articles stored... See More on side of ice maker due to potential pest harborage and elevate stock items off the floor at least 6' inches to facilitate in cleaning.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed (missing) light shields for light fixture in walk-in-cooler. Instructed to provide and maintain light shield/end caps or shatter-proof light bulbs.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: instructed to detail clean kitchen exhaust (2) hoods to remove accumulation of grease and hanging dusts and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: instructed to remove accumulation of dusts in ceiling ventilation covers in kitchen prep areas and maintain.

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Report date: Jun 18, 2021
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302. 12--instructed to properly label food containers identified with common name (cornmeal, flour salt etc).

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-201. 11--instructed to replace broken... See More rubber gasket around salad/prep cooler (top) door.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-602. 13--instructed to detail clean and maintain interior of cabinet underneath soda dispenser machine behind front service counter.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: 5-501. 17-- toilet room receptacles must be covered inside washrooms. Instructed to provide cover/lid.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 11-- instructed to detail clean and maintain floor drain underneath 3 compartment sink in rear dish washing area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 17-- instructed to clean and maintain ceiling vent cover with dust accumulation inside men and women's washroom.

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Report date: May 24, 2021
28. Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
- comments: employee personal belongings (tools, purse) improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: handles of handwash sinks in prep areas and cabinet under beverage dispenser... See More at front wait station with excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain same

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: missing covers for receptacles in toilet room. Instd to provide covers and maintain

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: floor drain of warewashing machine with calcium/lime calcium accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain

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