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CHEESIE'S PUB & GRUB/LOST REEF LOUNGE

958-964 W BELMONT AVE · Chicago, IL 60657

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CHEESIE'S PUB & GRUB/LOST REEF LOUNGE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632190

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIE'S PUB & GRUB/LOST REEF LOUNGE · 958-964 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED CONDENSATE DRAINAGE WATER LINE AC UNIT DISCHARGING INTO 1 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DRAIN CONDENSATE DRAINAGE WATER FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL, SUCH AS TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR OTHER FLOOR-MOUNTED PLUMBING FIXTURE, ACCORDING TO THE LAW AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

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ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614987

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIE'S PUB & GRUB/LOST REEF LOUNGE · 958-964 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AND REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACES BY REFINISHING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND TRASH DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE FROM DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED UNUSED EQUIPMENT (FRYER) IN KITCHEN AND LARGE FRYER STORED OUTSIDE OF FACILITY NEAR BEER KEGS AND CRATES, ALSO NOTED UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN "RAINBOW UNICORN" BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK DUCT TAPE ON COVERING HOLE IN CEILING TILE AND OPEN HOLE IN FLOOR NEAR REAR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILE AND PROVIDE PROPER COVER FOR HOLE IN FLOOR.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608432

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIE'S PUB & GRUB/LOST REEF LOUNGE · 958-964 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE BOTH BASEMENT ICE MACHINES. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: CHEESIE'S PUB BASEMENT SIDE HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON BOTH BASEMENT FLOORS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN BASEMENT FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589744

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIE'S PUB & GRUB / SLICE OF CHEESIE'S · 958-964 W BELMONT AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588923

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIE'S PUB & GRUB/LOST REEF LOUNGE · 958-964 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE 3-DOOR PASTA COOLER- COOKED PASTA AT 48.4 F, CARMELIZED APPLES AT 48.5 F, AVOCADO SAUCE AT 48.4 F AND CHIPOTLE AIOLI AT 48.4 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 10 LBS, VALUED AT $100.00.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 3-DOOR PASTA REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 48.4 F. FOUND COOKED PASTA, AVOCADO SAUCE, ETC. HELD INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR COOLER, AMBINET AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS (X3) ABOVE BOTH PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS FOR BOTH PREP AREAS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574466

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIE'S PUB & GRUB / SLICE OF CHEESIE'S · 958-964 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT, PIPES AND UNIT WITH EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP.REPAIR CAUSE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573780

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIE'S PUB & GRUB / SLICE OF CHEESIE'S · 958-964 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT, PIPES AND UNIT WITH EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP.REPAIR CAUSE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-19-22,REPORT#2562481 #16) 4-602.11(B-E): NOTED INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #55)6-501.12: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CRACKS ON THE FLOOR AND AROUND THE PREP TABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562481

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIE'S PUB & GRUB / SLICE OF CHEESIE'S · 958-964 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CRACKS ON THE FLOOR AND AROUND THE PREP TABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES THROUGHOUT THE CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED MISSING LIGHTING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING WITH SHATTERPROOF BULBS OR PROTECTIVE SHIELDS FOR THE BULBS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2493051

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIE'S PUB & GRUB / SLICE OF CHEESIE'S · 958-964 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-803.11- NOTED AN OPEN MESH BAG OF SOILED LINENS STORED ON THE OUTDOOR PATIO. MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED LINENS IN A SEALED CONTAINER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13- EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.-----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR OR FOR LINING FOR ALL EQUIPMENT. EQUIPMENT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.18- EXTREMELY DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM BATHTUB. TUB NOTED WITH DRIED, ENCRUSTED WASTE WATER DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114- UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN, UNUSED DIRTY COFFEE POTS AND MICROWAVE OVEN IN THE EAST BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE WEST SIDE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. NEEDED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.----- 6-201.11- EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AT THE REAR MOP SINK AREA AND UNDER/AROUND THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE AT THE EAST SIDE KITCHEN.----POOLING LIQUID ON THE FLOOR OF THE BEER KEG WALK-IN COOLER.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE WEST KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.-----EXTREMELY DIRTY FLOOR WITH CAKED MUD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WEST KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MISSING WALL AT THE EASTSIDE KITCHEN REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE.----METAL FLOOR OF THE WEST KITCHEN REAR WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED BUCKLED WITH OPEN/BROKEN SEAM. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
19
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2492580

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIE'S PUB & GRUB / SLICE OF CHEESIE'S · 958-964 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER ARRIVED ONE HOUR AND FIVE MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION BEGAN. REVIEWED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE OR AVAILABLE FOR FOR REVIEW FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES BEVERAGE ON THE COOKS LINE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREPARATION FOR EMPLOYEES REFRESHMENTS.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND THE BAR WHERE CUSTOMERS WERE NOTED EATING AND DRINKING. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED MACARONI AND CHEESE, BEEF STOCK NOTED THROUGHOUT SEVERAL COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLERS WITHOUT AN EXPIRATION DATE. SOME FOODS NOTED WITH PREPARATION DATES ONLY AND OTHERS WITH NO DATE LABELING. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: NOTED AN OPEN MESH BAG OF SOILED LINENS STORED ON THE OUTDOOR PATIO. MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED LINENS IN A SEALED CONTAINER.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: CLEAN STORED MIXING BOWLS IN THE WEST SIDE KITCHEN MUST BE INVERTED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SMALL CUTTING BOARD NOTED AT THE HOT HOLDING SOUP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED AND WITH DEEP CUT GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT COOLERS. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.-----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR OR FOR LINING FOR ALL EQUIPMENT. EQUIPMENT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK UNDER THE WEST KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: EXTREMELY DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM BATHTUB. TUB NOTED WITH DRIED, ENCRUSTED WASTE WATER DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD CONTAINERS, FOOD WASTE, BAGS OF GARBAGE ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE WASTE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL WASTE FROM THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN, UNUSED DIRTY COFFEE POTS AND MICROWAVE OVEN IN THE EAST BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE WEST SIDE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. NEEDED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AT THE REAR MOP SINK AREA AND UNDER/AROUND THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE AT THE EAST SIDE KITCHEN.----POOLING LIQUID ON THE FLOOR OF THE BEER KEG WALK-IN COOLER.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE WEST KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.-----EXTREMELY DIRTY FLOOR WITH CAKED MUD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WEST KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MISSING WALL AT THE EASTSIDE KITCHEN REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE.----METAL FLOOR OF THE WEST KITCHEN REAR WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED BUCKLED WITH OPEN/BROKEN SEAM. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES (COOKS) IN THE KITCHEN NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS PROPERLY. EMPLOYEES WERE NOTED WEARING THEIR MASKS UNDER THEIR NOSE, EXPOSING THEIR NOSES. EMPLOYEES MUST PROPERLY WEAR FACE COVERINGS COVERING BOTH THEIR NOSE AND MOUTH. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2357045

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIE'S PUB & GRUB / SLICE OF CHEESIE'S · 958-964 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND WASHROOMS AT 958 W BELMONT SIDE. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356592

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIE'S PUB & GRUB / SLICE OF CHEESIE'S · 958-964 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE (964 W BELMONT SIDE) DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: SOME REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND WASHROOMS AT 958 W BELMONT SIDE. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING/DAMAGED ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS.

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