Chicago
44
BEAT

Alinea Restaurant LLC

1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
44/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
20
11 passed
Last Inspected
2025-06-25
Pass Rate
55%
4 failures
Score
44/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-06-25
Failed 4 inspections (2024, 2020, 2016...)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 13 inspections
Other issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 46×
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Employee Hygiene critical 13×
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Other critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training minor
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Facility Condition serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature critical
2025-06-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2025-06-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Facility Condition

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON SITE FROM CDPH. OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE IN MAIN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITHOUT A HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH. TAGGED MACHINE "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT TIME OF INSPECTION. EQUIPMENT NOT TO BE USED....

minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

NO VARIANCE APPROVED BY CDPH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CHOPPING VEGETABLES WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2024-07-30 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 - OBSERVED THE GARAGE DOOR BOTTOM SEAL TO BE DAMAGED AND TORN WITH MULTIPLE HOLES OVER AN INCH THROUGHOUT TO EXTERIOR. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO RODENT PROOF THE BOTTOM SEAL OF GARAGE DOOR.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.12 - OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS AND DRY GOODS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE CRAWL SPACE STORAGE ROOM LOCATED BEYOND THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE ...

minor Sanitation

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

4-903.11 (A;B;D) - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE CRAWL SPACE STORAGE ROOM LOCATED BEYOND THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ...

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 - OBSERVED THE LID OF THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN GRARAGE DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE HEAVILY RUSTED AND DAMAGED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO PROVIDE A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT, AND SMOOTH SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 - OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA TO BE HEAVILY DAMAGED AND WATER STAINED THROUGHOUT, WITH A LARGE PATCH IN THE AREA OVER THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING AND MAINTAIN FACILITIES IN GOO...

2024-07-22 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 19
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK WITH PLUMBED HOT AND COLD WATER AVAILABLE FOR USE IN THE 2ND FLOOR CARRIAGE HOUSE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SINK WITH PLUMBED HOT AND COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE CARRIAGE HOUSE FOOD PR...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT TWO HAND SINKS IN THE MAIN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE TWO HAND SINKS IN THE MAIN PREPARATION AREA IN KITCHEN AND ONE SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR SERVICE AREA TO BE BLOCKED WITH UTENSILS AND BOWLS AND USED FOR DUMPING OF LIQUIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM SINK TO MAKE ACCESSIBLE ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED CONDENSATE LINE OF DEHUMIDIFIER TO BE DRAINING DIRECTLY INTO HAND SINK IN 2ND FLOOR SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REROUTE TO APPROPRIATE DRAINAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CONSOLIDAT...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AVAILABLE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED IN THE CARRIAGE HOUSE 2ND FLOOR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE HANDWASHING SIGN.

serious Facility Condition

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED TWO (2) VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINES ON SITE: ONE IN MAIN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA AND ONE IN THE CARRIAGE HOUSE 2ND FLOOR PREPARATION AREA. SOUS VIDE EQUIPMENT ALSO AT CARRIAGE HOUSE 2ND FLOOR. NO HACCP PLAN OR VARIANCE APPROVAL IS AVAILABLE O...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE GARAGE DOOR BOTTOM SEAL TO BE DAMAGED AND TORN WITH MULTIPLE HOLES OVER AN INCH THROUGHOUT TO EXTERIOR. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO RODENT PROOF THE BOTTOM SEAL OF GARAGE DOOR.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS AND DRY GOODS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE CRAWL SPACE STORAGE ROOM LOCATED BEYOND THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING O...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS AND CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND UNDER SHELVES IN THE CRAWL SPACE STORAGE ROOM LOCATED BEYOND THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 - OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE CRAWL SPACE STORAGE ROOM LOCATED BEYOND THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDI...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE LID OF THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN GRARAGE DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE HEAVILY RUSTED AND DAMAGED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO PROVIDE A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT, AND SMOOTH SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11 - OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR OUTSIDE OF PREMISES. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED BATHROOM DOOR OF CARRIAGE HOUSE 2ND FLOOR PREPARATION AREA AND FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MECHANISM TO MAKE BATHROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AVAILABLE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED IN THE CARRIAGE HOUSE 2ND FLOOR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA TO BE HEAVILY DAMAGED AND WATER STAINED THROUGHOUT, WITH A LARGE PATCH IN THE AREA OVER THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING AND MAINTAIN FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF SPILLED FLOUR, SPICES, GRAINS, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER THE SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE CRAWL SPACE STORAGE ROOM LOCATED BEYOND THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AN...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO MECHNANICAL VENTILATION OF ANY KIND OVER THE 4 BURNER NATURAL GAS STOVE TOP LOCATED IN THE CARRIAGE HOUSE 2ND FLOOR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SYSTEM OF MECHNICAL VENTILATION OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY, AS REQUIRED BY L...

minor Sanitation

COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

OBSERVED NO APPROPRIATE "NO SMOKING" SIGNS POSTED AT THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS OF THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO POST "NO SMOKING" SIGN AT EACH DOOR TO EXTERIOR. FIRST VIOLATION OF CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE IN 2024, VIOLATION 7-32-020(a). CITATION ISSUE...

2024-04-29 Pass Complaint
2
minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR OUTSIDE OF PREMISES. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

2022-02-16 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2020-06-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE EAST DISH ROOM IN THE KITCHEN,FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AT COFFEE STATION,SECOND FLOOR. REPAIR

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO SELF CLOSING DOOR PROVIDED AT FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEBRIS(KITCHEN). FLOOR INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM WITH EXCESS DUST,SPIDER WEBS ETC.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN CAULKING ON WALL AT HIGH TEMP DISH ROOM,REMOVE. ALSO PEELING PAINT ABOUT THE ICE MACHINE,REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIA

2020-06-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

BOTTLE FOUNTAIN INSTALLED AT HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE REMOVED THROUGH OUT PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-030.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND 53 EACH OF 16oz OF HALF AND HALF MILK INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 44.6F, PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. VALUE $82. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE EAST DISH ROOM IN THE KITCHEN,FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AT COFFEE STATION,SECOND FLOOR. REPAIR

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO SELF CLOSING DOOR PROVIDED AT FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEBRIS(KITCHEN). FLOOR INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM WITH EXCESS DUST,SPIDER WEBS ETC.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN CAULKING ON WALL AT HIGH TEMP DISH ROOM,REMOVE. ALSO PEELING PAINT ABOUT THE ICE MACHINE,REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES MUST BE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

2019-03-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEM...

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON SHELVING UNITS IN 1ST FLOOR DINING ROOM, COFFEE STATIONS AND 2ND FLOOR DINING ROOM. INFORMED MANAGER THAT IN USE GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT IN STORAGE MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUC...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO ICE MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR IN EMPLOYEE REST ROOM. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2018-12-10 Pass w/ Conditions Suspected Food Poisoning
CRITICAL 6
serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON RAW COOK FOODS ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORW WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE IN WATER ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2018-05-01 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OPENING INTO WALL INSIDE WATER HEATER TANK IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT REAR FOOF STORAGE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

2017-01-23 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON THE BOTTOM OF THE LT DISH MACHINE ON THE EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED REMOVE TAPE, DUCT TAPE PROHIBITED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN, WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ACCUMULATION, IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ACCUMULATION; COFFEE STATION ON 2ND FLOOR, AND FLOOR CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOOD ABOVE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2016-09-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP COUNTERS.

2016-08-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON DECAYING HONEY DEW MELONS AND POTATOES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.ALSO APPX.5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND SAME AREA.DISCARD DECAYING FRUIT.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN 2ND FL. PORTER AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP COUNTERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON DAIRY & MEAT PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LOWER CABINETS WHERE GARBAGE CANS ARE STORED.MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR NEAR AND UNDER ICE MACHINE AND KEEP DRY.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY DRAIN LINE UNDER ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF WATER OFF OF FLOOR IN 2ND FL. PORTER AREA

2015-10-13 Pass Canvass
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTALL A SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR VENTILATION OF THE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT,(NOT WORKING) AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR THE EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

2014-06-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING THE FINAL RINSE OF 180F. DISH MACHINE WAS RUN FOR THREE TIMES ALREADY WITH FINAL WATER TEMP RINSE OF 140F ONLY. (PREMISES IS PREPARING AND COOKING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION). MANAGER CALLED ECHOLAB TECHNICIAN AND W...

minor Sanitation

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

PEELING PAINT ON THE DOOR AND WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

2013-09-10 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR OPENINGS INTO CEILING AND WALL BY ICE MACINE AND LOCKER ROOM IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

2012-12-19 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE CEILING OF THE WINE STORAGE CLOSET.

2011-12-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SPLASHGUARDS ARE NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

2011-11-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.WE OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,NO TEMPERATURE LOG FOR VERIFICATION OF SAID FOODS C...

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.WE OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLING CUTTING/SLICING...

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation..FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE ...

critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FRONT ...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SPLASHGUARDS ARE NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN AREA,PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPER AT 3 COMP SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT AREAS,INCLUDING FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

minor Pest Activity

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM,STORAGE AR...

100
Cafe Brauer
100
Cafe Brauer
75
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
60
Beaumont
18
Le Pain Quotidien

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