SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ANGELO'S WINE BAR.

YOUR CALL. 61/100

3024-3026 W MONTROSE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 1, 2024 · passed

7 of 12 inspections passed, 4 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
93
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Nov 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 1
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET AT THE PREP SINK OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH BOOTHS AT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

JUN 16
2023
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AROUND AND BEHIND GREASE CONTAINER WITH DEBRIS ON GROUND IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED PEELING PAINT AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON CEILING ABOVE PIZZA PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS INSIDE LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER.

MAY 3
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

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

4-101.19--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN PREP COOLERS AT PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

APR 25
2022
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN PREP SINK AND AT CORNERS BEHIND THE 1 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ALONG THE EAST WALL ALSO, APPROX: 20 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT AREAS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS AND ON TOP OF BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

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

4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

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

4-101.19--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN PREP COOLERS AT PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT PLUMBING PIPES NEAR THE COMPRESSOR UNITS ALONG THE WEST WALL IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WHERE MENTIONED TO PERSON IN CHARGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

FEB 23
2022
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

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

4-101.19--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN PREP COOLERS AT PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12--BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15--OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO KITCHEN DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17--OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE.

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FEB 14
2022
FAILED
12 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN PREP COOLERS AT PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN-COOLERS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO KITCHEN DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILINGS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS AT REAR PIZZA PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER EXHIBIT A.

OCT 12
2021
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON ONE PREP COOLER ON COOKS LINE AND LOOSE DOOR ON ANOTHER PREP COOLER ON COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN DISH AREA AND TOILET IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM VERY HARD TO FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED SMOKER LOCATED IN FURNACE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISH AREA AND THROUGHOUT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND BROKEN TILES ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF DOOR TO WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 22
2020
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

LARGE 3 FT X 3 FT OPEN GRATE WITH 1 INCH GAPS TO THE OUTDOOR REAR OF THE BUILDING IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT WHERE FOODS STORED. MUST COMPLETELY SEAL. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE SEALED, TIGHT FITTING, INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED.

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

ALL CLEAN STORED POTS, PANS THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

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

MISSING LID FOR BAR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE.----MUST NOT USE POROUS TILES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR THE METAL LEGS OF THE METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----METAL DOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES, OPEN GAPS IN SEAMS, BENT METAL AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND ALL SHELVING NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN ON THE KITCHEN PREP HAND WASHING SINK.----LEAK AT THE NOZZLE ON THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN POOR REPAIR: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED CEMENT. FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING AND WALLS AT REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR WITH HOLES AND OPENINGS. FLOOR ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES. MISSING AND DAMAGED WALLS AND WALL TILES THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLES. MUST REPLACE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 14
2020
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITH NO LABELS. APPROXIMATLY 20 LBS COOKED MEAT, 15 LBS SLICED, CUBED AND SHREADED CHEESES, 10 LBS COOKED SAUSAGE, A 20 LB MEAT COOKED ROAST, 20 LBS MEAT TOMATO SAUCE. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

LARGE 3 FT X 3 FT OPEN GRATE WITH 1 INCH GAPS TO THE OUTDOOR REAR OF THE BUILDING IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT WHERE FOODS STORED. MUST COMPLETELY SEAL. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE SEALED, TIGHT FITTING, INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG CORNERS AND BASEBOARDS IN REAR KITCHEN NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE AND BEHIND STAND MIXER, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN THE PIZZA PREP/OVEN AREA AND ON BOTTOM SHELVING IN THE REAR KITCHEN. BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE AS NEEDED FOR MICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

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

ALL CLEAN STORED POTS, PANS THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

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

MISSING LID FOR BAR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE.----MUST NOT USE POROUS TILES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR THE METAL LEGS OF THE METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----METAL DOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES, OPEN GAPS IN SEAMS, BENT METAL AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND ALL SHELVING NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN ON THE KITCHEN PREP HAND WASHING SINK.----LEAK AT THE NOZZLE ON THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN POOR REPAIR: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED CEMENT. FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING AND WALLS AT REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR WITH HOLES AND OPENINGS. FLOOR ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES. MISSING AND DAMAGED WALLS AND WALL TILES THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLES. MUST REPLACE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES IN THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY WEARING FACE COVERINGS. ONE COOK AND ONE DISHWASHER BOTH WITH THEIR MASKS AROUND THEIR NECKS WHILE TALKING WITH ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WITHIN 6 FT AND WASHING DISHES. INSTRUCTED MUST PROPERLY WEAR FACE COVERINGS. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.

AUG 17
2020
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

LARGE 3 FT X 3 FT OPEN GRATE WITH 1 INCH GAPS TO THE OUTDOOR REAR OF THE BUILDING IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT WHERE FOODS STORED. MUST COMPLETELY SEAL. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE SEALED, TIGHT FITTING, INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED.

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

ALL CLEAN STORED POTS, PANS THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

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

MISSING LID FOR BAR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE.----MUST NOT USE POROUS TILES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR THE METAL LEGS OF THE METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----METAL DOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES, OPEN GAPS IN SEAMS, BENT METAL AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND ALL SHELVING NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN ON THE KITCHEN PREP HAND WASHING SINK.----LEAK AT THE NOZZLE ON THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN POOR REPAIR: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED CEMENT. FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING AND WALLS AT REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR WITH HOLES AND OPENINGS. FLOOR ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES. MISSING AND DAMAGED WALLS AND WALL TILES THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLES. MUST REPLACE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 6
2020
FAILED
16 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CUSTOMERS OF SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 TO 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE, ON STORAGE SHELVING OF PIZZA BOXES, ON FLOOR UNDER METAL SHELVING, ON COOKS LINE WINDOW SILL, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, ALONG BASEBOARD IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL DRAIN FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA UNDER SINKS, IN SINK DRAINS, AND FLYING THROUGHOUT THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE AND FLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

LARGE 3 FT X 3 FT OPEN GRATE WITH 1 INCH GAPS TO THE OUTDOOR REAR OF THE BUILDING IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT WHERE FOODS STORED. MUST COMPLETELY SEAL. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE SEALED, TIGHT FITTING, INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN DISHES FOR SERVICE IN THE OUTDOOR DINING AREA. ALL TABLE WARES MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE PREMISES.-----BASEMENT ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

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

ALL CLEAN STORED POTS, PANS THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

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

MUST NOT USE TAPE OR PLASTIC AS A MEANS OF REPAIR OR PADDING ON THE CORNER OF THE METAL PREP TABLE OR AS HANDLES FOR THE COOLER AND FREEZER DOORS.----MUST NOT USE POROUS TILES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR THE METAL LEGS OF THE METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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

EXTREMELY SOILED/BLACKENED PLASTIC DISH RACKS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.----METAL DOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES, OPEN GAPS IN SEAMS, BENT METAL AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE OR REPLACE. WOODEN PIZZA PADDLES IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH SPLINTERING WOOD ALONG ALL SIDES. MUST REPLACE.

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

MISSING LID FOR BAR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND ALL SHELVING NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE THE DOUGH ROLLING MACHINE. MUST REMOVE.

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK FROM PIPING ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THE BAR DISH WASHING MACHINE.----EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN ON THE KITCHEN PREP HAND WASHING SINK.----LEAK AT THE NOZZLE ON THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE KITCHEN DISH WASHING MACHINE, FLOORS UNDER THE COOKS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN POOR REPAIR: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED CEMENT. FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING AND WALLS AT REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR WITH HOLES AND OPENINGS. FLOOR ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES. MISSING AND DAMAGED WALLS AND WALL TILES THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLES. MUST REPLACE.

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

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CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT BAR. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE BAR FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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