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Failed most recent inspection — documentation & training found
2019-03-19 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS CHICKEN VEGETABLES ETC INSTRUCTED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOO...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE REQUIRED ITEMS GLOVES MASKS AND DISPOSABLE MOPS AND THE APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NOT PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS. MENU MUST DISCLOSE UNDER COOKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS AND REMINDER OF CONSUMER OF ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT STATION AREA. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT PREP/BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2017-02-23 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection 3 ▾
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
THE INSPECTION SUMMARY THAT WAS POSTED WAS FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION IN 2016. A COPY OF THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUND BEHIND THE BAR UNDER THE BEER TAPS TO REMOVE PINK BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY HAD FLOODING A WHILE BACK AND A 8 INCH SECTION BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FLOOR WAS REMOVED AND HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. MUST PROVIDE A TRIM OR BASEBOARD AT THE ...
2017-02-16 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO HAND SINK IN A NEWLY ADDED PREPARATION AREA WITHOUT NOTIFYING CDPH: IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA OBSERVED TWO PREP TABLES WITH A CAN OPENER AND CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED, A POTATO SLICER AND A MEAT SLICER. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS BEEN INSTALLED IN T...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED PINK AND BROWN MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE MACHINE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE TO RE...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGAGER OR VALID CERTIFICATE ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS I.E. SHELLFISH, BEEF, FISH, SOUPS, ETC. MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE WITH THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOSLY POSTED AT...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS, ASH, AND DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUND BEHIND THE BAR UNDER THE BEER TAPS TO REMOVE PINK BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY HAD FLOODING A WHILE BACK AND A 8 INCH SECTION BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FLOOR WAS REMOVED AND HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. MUST PROVIDE A TRIM OR BASEBOARD AT THE ...
2016-07-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NEED TO LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER AND FOOD AT DRY STORAGE AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO LIDS PROVIDED ON ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. HOT WATER HANDLE IS BROKEN AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR,BY THE REGISTRAR. NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE METAL SHELF WERE FOOD IS STORED ON IT AND EXPOSED HAND SINK B...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
WALL MOUNTED POTATOES SLICE WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BURNED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE OVENS ,AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO CLE...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GRIMES ON FLOOR UNDER THE BAR COUNTER TOP,SPECIALLY CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT,ALSO FLOOR DRAIN WITH SLIME BUILD UP,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOOD SPLATTER ON WALL AT PREP AREA BEHIND THE FRONT BAR COUNTER,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
2016-07-26 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
NO CURRENT TAG PROVIDED WITH SHELLFISH(MUSSELS) FOUND IN CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE TH PREP COOLER AT MAIN PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE OWNER.SHELL FISH TAG MUST REMAIN WITH PRODUCTS UNTIL IS COMPLETE...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESEVOIR WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE ICE. M...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CETIFICATE POSTED ON SITE NOR AN ENROLLMENT TO SANITATION CLASS PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONE OR THE OTHER. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38012
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA NOT MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING ON ALL THREE COMPARMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. SEROUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NEED TO LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER AND FOOD AT DRY STORAGE AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO LIDS PROVIDED ON ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. HOT WATER HANDLE IS BROKEN AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR,BY THE REGISTRAR. NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE METAL SHELF WERE FOOD IS STORED ON IT AND EXPOSED HAND SINK ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
WALL MOUNTED POTATOES SLICE WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BURNED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE OVENS ,AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO CLE...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GRIMES ON FLOOR UNDER THE BAR COUNTER TOP,SPECIALLY CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT,ALSO FLOOR DRAIN WITH SLIME BUILD UP,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOOD SPLATTER ON WALL AT PREP AREA BEHIND THE FRONT BAR COUNTER,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
2015-05-21 Pass License 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WOODEN SHELVES IN BASEMENT MUST BE COMPLETELY SEALED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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