SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

2H CAFE BAR.

YOUR CALL. 56/100

5074-5076 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 9, 2026 · passed

9 of 21 inspections passed, 6 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 16 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
9 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
101
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Aug 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 9
2026
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 11
2025
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AND BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER LOCATED AT BAR AREA.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING FLAT TOP GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 25
2024
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 18
2024
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR WITH GAP OPENING APPROX: 1/4" ON BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN POTS/PANS AND MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON KITCHEN STORAGE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES-UP) AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR AT BAR AREA WITH LITTER DEBRIS,BOTTLE CAPS ETC.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING IN WOMEN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 27
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR

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AUG 24
2022
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 17
2022
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND PREP COOLER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT 54.1F. FOUND NO TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WITH SPICES WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

FOUND DISHES IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT DISHES DURING STORAGE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP IN ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE OR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND DEBRIS BUILD UP AT BAR FLOOR DRAIN, AND DUSTY FAN VENT IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN BOTH AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 20
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PREMISES PREPARES SALADS AND SANDWICHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE STOVE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

AUG 13
2021
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE STOVE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OIL LEAKING FROM THE GREASE DUMPSTER ONTO THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTER AND THE GARAGE BEHIND THE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LEAKING GREASE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN THE AREA CLEAN TO REDUCE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPLACE THE CEILING TILE WITH CHIPPED PAINT ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

JUL 7
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY SINK FAUCET WITH CONNECTED HOSE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE HOSE SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN GARAGE STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING

DEC 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. -

NOV 26
2019
FAILED
15 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SOUPS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. –

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

MINOROther
36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS ARE NOT RODENT-PROOFED,APPROXIMATELY 1" INCH MODE OF ENTRY ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS OF DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT MULTI USE KITCHEN UTENSILS,SPOONS/FORKS/POTS/PANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES-UP).

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

CRITICALFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT FAUCET OF KITCHEN DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 89.4 F DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE MINIMUM MUST BE AT 110 F AT ALL TIMES.MUST REPAIR AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WASHROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE GARAGE STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE SHOWED TO MANAGER.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. -

AUG 23
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2078530 DATED:08/16/2017. 18 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS ARE NOT RODENT-PROOFED,APPROXIMATELY 1" INCH MODE OF ENTRY ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS OF DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. 08/23/2017. 29 PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1960374 DATED:09/14/2016. 38 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. 11/29/2016. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 8/23/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. 08/23/2017. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

SEE VIOLATION #14.

SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

SEE VIOLATION #14.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

AUG 16
2017
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS ARE NOT RODENT-PROOFED,APPROXIMATELY 1" INCH MODE OF ENTRY ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS OF DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1960374 DATED:09/14/2016. 38 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. 11/29/2016. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 8/23/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE WHEN FOOD PRODUCTS ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO FOOD PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR PROPER STORAGE OF FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SEP 14
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES MILK, CREAM, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 6
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES MILK, CREAM, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 29
2016
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSChemical Safety
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES.CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS MUST BE PROVIDED. (CHLORINE TEST STRIPS). SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR. MUST REPAIR. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

MAR 16
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, SODA GUN IN BAR AND EXTERIOR BETWEEN EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE AND DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REAR STORAGE AREA GARAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

AUG 6
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOODS INSIDE FREEZER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS OR STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR DEEP FRYER CABINET, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, SODA GUN IN BAR AND EXTERIOR BETWEEN EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE AND DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING, LIGHT COVERS AND WINDOW UNIT NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER OVER OPEN EXPOSED VENTILATION IN PREP AREA, DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT COVERS AND WINDOW UNIT OF DUST AND DEBRIS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INISDE BAR AND PREP COOLER. INSTRTUCTED TO PROVIDED THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

AUG 26
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRYING BOARD; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD.

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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT IN KITCHENS AND DUST BUILD-UP ON STORAGE SHELVES AT BAR AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND SHELVES.

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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, BAR, MOP CLOSET AND BASEMENT.

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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT SAME AREA, AND DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS AND DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS AND VENT COVERS.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

AUG 20
2012
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MISSING PART OF THE BASEBOARD CLOSE TO THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR. CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES.

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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FILTER,HOOD AND LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BULD UP.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER AND PREP COOLER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL CHAIRS, DINING TABLES ON THE BASEMENT TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

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