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BLACKSTONE MARKET/ MERCAT

636 S MICHIGAN AVE · Chicago, IL 60605

Restaurant

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184243

Location recorded for this inspection · BLACKSTONE MARKET/ MERCAT · 636 S MICHIGAN AVE

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Recent InspectionOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184245

Location recorded for this inspection · BLACKSTONE MARKET/ MERCAT · 636 S MICHIGAN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2182090

Location recorded for this inspection · BLACKSTONE MARKET/ MERCAT · 636 S MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (LAMB, BEEF, CHICKEN) BEING REDUCED OXYGEN VACUUMED PACKAGED BY THE FACILITY WITHOUT A VARIANCE APPROVAL FROM THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE REDUCED OXYGEN VACUUM PACKAGING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AND TO CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO INQUIRE ON THE PROCEDURE FOR A VARIANCE FOR REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS THRU OUT THE FACILITY LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; ABOUT 20 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE BLACKSTONE MARKET FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 50 SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILINGS OF THE 3RD FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 10 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE 4TH FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 30 SMALL FLIES IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, AND ABOUT 10 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALL OF THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED, OBSERVED MISSING DUMPSTER LIDS ON TWO OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS, OVER FLOWING GARBAGE, AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS, NEVER ALLOW GARBAGE TO OVER FLOW AND REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE FROM THE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED TABLES BEING PRE-SET WITH GLASSWARE NOT INVERTED AND SILVERWARE NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRE-SET TABLES OR SET TABLES WITH THE GLASSWARE INVERTED AND THE SILVERWARE PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE SODA GUNS LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR RESTAURANT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS THRU OUT ALL OF THE FOOD PREP AND BAR AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE 4TH FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR (BLACKSTONE MARKET) FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071634

Location recorded for this inspection · BLACKSTONE MARKET/ MERCAT · 636 S MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA ON THE 2ND FL. HAS DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS ON THE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 2ND FL INTERIOR WHITE PANEL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE THE BLACK/PINKISH BUILD UP ON IT. DEEP FRYERS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS HAVE FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEAD BUGS ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1983157

Location recorded for this inspection · BLACKSTONE MARKET/ MERCAT · 636 S MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 3RD FL FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINAIN SAME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET IN THE STARBUCK'S FRONT PREPARATION AREA WITH SPILLS, DIRT AND DEBRIS. THE DEEP FRYER ON THE 3RD FL FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE STARBUCKS FRONT PREPARATION AREA NOT CLEAN. ALSO, FLOORS IN THE 3RD FL FOOD PREPARATION AREA UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA OF STARBUCKS WITH FOOD/BEVERAGE SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR OF STARBUCKS LEAKING PROFUSELY. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOUND THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950381

Location recorded for this inspection · BLACKSTONE MARKET/ MERCAT · 636 S MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STANDING WATER AND MISSING GROUT AT 1ST FLOOR COFFEE STATION FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO GROUT FLOOR AND KEEP DEY AS POSSIBLE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: HAND SOAP DISPESERS ABOVE PREP SINK IN STARBUCKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770490

Location recorded for this inspection · BLACKSTONE MARKET/ MERCAT · 636 S MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED INSULATION AT PREP COOLER LID AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ICE BIN AT BAR MISSING A LID WHERE THERE IS A CUSTOMER SEATING AREA ON THE OTHER SIDE OF BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DUST BUILD UP AT DISH WASHING MACHINE FAN COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN TILES MISSING GROUT TRAPPING WASTE WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONEL CLOTHING STORED ON FOOD SHELF IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY. FOUND LIVE POTTERY PLANT IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STANDING WATER NOTED IN ICE SCOOP HOLDERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY HOLDER.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578916

Location recorded for this inspection · BLACKSTONE MARKET/ MERCAT · 636 S MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1533039

Location recorded for this inspection · BLACKSTONE MARKET/ MERCAT · 636 S MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE PREP TABLE IN THE 3RD FLOOR BANQUET KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE COLD KNOB MISSING AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE 3RD FLOOR DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT BASIN IN THE 2ND FLOOR DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532982

Location recorded for this inspection · BLACKSTONE MARKET/ MERCAT · 636 S MICHIGAN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED INSIDE OF A 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER( APPROXIMATELY 6.5LBS OF COOKED RICE, 1LB OF CHORIZO, 4LBS OF SHRIMP, 3.5LBS OF SAUSAGE, 1LB OF TUNA AND 4LBS OF BACON WRAPPED COOKED DATES) VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $83. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL OF THE LISTED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE INSIDE OF THE 2ND FLOOR BAR SANITIZING AT 0PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 50PPM CHLORINE FOR SANITIZING. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED 102.5LBS OF VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (CHICKEN, SHORT RIBS, MEATBALLS, WHITE BEANS, BEEF TENDERLOIN, GOAT, HOT DOGS AND SHRIMP) INSIDE OF THE 3RD FLOOR WALK IN COOLER. FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVED HACCP PLAN. ALL FOOD IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. THE CRYOVAC MACHINE WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION DURING THE 5-19-14 CANVASS INSPECTION AND THE FACILITY IS USING THAT MACHINE. CDPH TAGGED THE MACHINE AGAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE PREP TABLE IN THE 3RD FLOOR BANQUET KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT BASIN IN THE 2ND FLOOR DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE COLD KNOB MISSING AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE 3RD FLOOR DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1453359

Location recorded for this inspection · BLACKSTONE MARKET/ MERCAT · 636 S MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1453345

Location recorded for this inspection · BLACKSTONE MARKET/ MERCAT · 636 S MICHIGAN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND REACH IN PREP COOLER AT 2ND FLOOR MERCAT RESTAURANT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.5 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. MANAGER CALLED ENGINEER TO REPAIR EQUIPMENT. COOLER NOW AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 38.4 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: LAMB 8LBS 55.4 DEGREES, MERCAT BURGER 6# 53.9 DEGREES, CHICKEN BREAST 3# 57.8 DEGREES, SALMON 1.5# 45.6 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $250.16 40#'S CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND DISH MACHINE IN 2ND FLOOR BAR NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. 0 PPM AT RINSE. MANAGER CONTACTED ENGINEER TO REPAIR MACHINE. RINSE CYCLE IS NOW AT 100 PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED IMPROPER SANITIZING AT RINSE.

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND HANDSINK IN STARBUCKS WITH NO SOAP TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHILE MAKING VARIOUS TYPES OF COFFEE DRINKS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: HAVE PLACED 20# OF VACUUMNED PACKAGED MEATS ON HOLD AND TAGGED VACUUMN PACKAGE MACHINE HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT CDPH FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE USE OF MACHINE. MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL PROPER APPROVAL HAS BEEN GIVEN. BOTH ICE MACHINES 2ND & 3RD FLOORS BOTH IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL HEAVY BUILD UP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: 5-6 FLIES IN 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA, 8-10 FLIES IN 1ST FLOOR STARBUCKS, 10-14 FLIES AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AND BAR AREA, AND 4-5 AT 2ND FLOOR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. MAIN ENTERANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. BALBO SIDE, AND 1ST FLOOR AT MICHIGAN SIDE NOT RODENT PROOFED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVOUS MINOR VIOLATONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-25-13 REPORT #114740 INSP#333. #32 MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN STARBUCKS, BODEGA AND MERCAT'S PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES, #33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINETS IN STARBUCKS AND CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MERCAT. #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. #35 MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS-REMOVING DUST/DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER AND SPILLS. ALL VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS MINORS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INTRIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FLOOR AND BANQUETS IN NEED OF CEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NEW LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED AT BANQUET DISH AREA, SHIELDS ARE CRACKED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN,

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

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