ARTOPOLIS BAKERY, CAFE & ANGOR.

Chicago Health Dept

306-308 S HALSTED ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

24 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2023.

Last inspected Sep 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

141

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 12

2023

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, AND THE WALK-IN UP STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE CANNED COFFEE ON SHELVES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

SEP 6

2023

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA CORNER BEHIND THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. FLY ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED IN THE UPSTAIRS DISH AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST AND SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

SEP 1

2023

FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN 58.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $15.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN PORK AND CHICKEN IN METAL CONTAINERS SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER UPSTAIRS. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN. THE FOOD HAMDLER REMOVED THE METAL CONTAINTERS OF PORK AND CHICKE AND PLACED UNDER RUNNING WATER IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE UPSTAIRS WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Serious Food Temperature

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH INADEQUATE PLUMBING AT DISH MACHINE. CLEAR WATER COMES FROM FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED NEAR THE THREE COMAPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE DISH MACHINE WATER OVERFLOWS THE OPEN PIP DRAIN THAT THE WATER DISPENSE INTO. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND UTILIZE ANY OF THE THREE COMAPARTMENT SINKS ON SITE UNTIL PLUMBING IS CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR DRY STORAGE HALLWAY UPSTAIRS, WALK-IN FREEZER UP STAIRS, BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE BAKED GOODS AREA PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHTS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

AUG 23

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT BUILT IN STOPPERS FOR ALL BASIN'S INOPERABLE. BASINS UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 16

2022

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF YELLOW AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND REACH IN COOLER LOCATED AT BAKERY STATION ON STORE FLOOR ROOM AT 52F. FOUND ALL CHEESE AT 43F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE REACH IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROX 100 SMALL FLIES ON SITE. NOTED 30 SMALL FLIES IN DRY STORAGE HALLWAY. NOTED APPROX 30 SMALL FLIES BY BASEMENT 3 COMP SINK AND APPROX 40 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY MUST BE MINIMIZED, RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT BUILT IN STOPPERS FOR ALL BASIN'S INOPERABLE. BASINS UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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AUG 19

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Serious Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED EXTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE DISPLAY INOPERABLE ON BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER #1 AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER OBSERVED AT PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAYS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED FAUCET NOT OPERABLE AT BASEMENT 3-COMP WAREWASHING SINK. SINK WAS OBSERVED WITH ONLY A SPRAYER WITH A HOOK IN PLACE ONLY FOR DOCKING AND NOT TO AID IN PROVIDING A CONTINUOUS FLOW OF WATER INTO THE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SINK FAUCET AND INSTALL ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURING REQUIREMENTS TO ENSURE WATER SUPPLY.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS AND FLOUR BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BROKEN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BASEMENT BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 17

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING COOKED CHICKEN, SLICED TOMATOES, POTATOES,DAIRY CREAMER, LEAFY GREENS, SALMON ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE A LITTLE DIRTY INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREP TABLE SHELVES WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED DEBRIS IN BAKERY PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED POOLING WATER ON FLOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING SITE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT STORAGE NEAR LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER . INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

MAR 11

2020

PASS 5 violations

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETERS FOR 2ND WALK IN COOLER AND LAST WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, AS WELL AS NO THERMOMETER OBSERVED IN PIZZA/SALAD PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AND DRIPPING WATER UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, LEAK ON HOT WATER HANDLE IN BASEMENT (REAR )HAND-SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALLS ON FLOOR , UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS IN STORAGE AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

MAR 4

2020

FAIL 10 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DAIRY CREAMERS, SLICED TOMATOES, CHICKEN, SOUPS, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CUTTING AND & PREPARING CUCUMBERS WITH BARE HANDS IN PIZZA/SALAD PREP AREA. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED CUCUMBERS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED, USE GLOVES OR TONGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA HANDSINK , NOTED NO PAPER-TOWELS OR SOAP ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN COFFEE/BAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PAPER-TOWELS AND SOAP PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT AVAILABLE FOR TESTING SANITIZER CONCENTRATION PPMS AT IN USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR/ BASEMENT PREP AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AND DRIPPING WATER UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, LEAK ON HOT WATER HANDLE IN BASEMENT (REAR )HAND-SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALLS ON FLOOR , UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS IN STORAGE AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

JUL 29

2019

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES DRINKING FROM OPEN CUPS IN PREP AREAS. A FOOD EMPLOYEE may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

JUL 15

2019

FAIL 13 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CUTTING & PREPARING LETTUCE WITH BARE HANDS IN PIZZA/SALAD PREP AREA. MANAGER DISCARDED LETTUCE. INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD IS PROHIBITED, USE GLOVES OR TONGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND ON PAPER GOODS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN DISHES, INVERT DISHES BEING STORED AT HE SALAD PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR & BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FLOOR & BASEMENT PREP AREAS, WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR DAMAGE A LOWER DOOR FRAME OF DRY STORAGE ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, ALSO, REPAIR UNFINISHED CEILING DRYWALL IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE CONSTRUCTION CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

MAR 20

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Observed improper hygienic practice. Observed food handler chopping/handling lettuce at salad station with bare hand contact. Informed manager that bare hand contact with Ready-to-Eat Foods is not allowed. Instructed manager to use barriers such as tongs or single-use gloves, whenever prepping/servimg or handling Ready-to-Eat Foods. Manager corrected violations during inspection. Voluntarily discarded and denatured 8 lb of chop lettuce, at a total value of $12.00. Critical violation #7-38-010 (A)

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed broken and cracked cooler door gaskets on pizza and sandwich prep reach in coolers. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain at all times. Observed excessive rust stains on shelving unit underneath connerton flat top grill and dish room prep table. Also observed rust and chiped paint on green wire shelving racks in the following area- -Wire rack across from cook line -Wire rack in dish room -Walk in coolers #1, 2 and 3 in basement dry storage area. Instructed manager to remove rust, reseal surface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times. Observed deteriorating caulking and missing caulking along drain board in main floor dish washing area. Also observed black mold like substance embedded in caulk line of three compartment sink in basement drop storage area. Instructed manager to remove/replace/ repair and maintain at all times.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed excessive grease build on hood filters above grill and drove range station in main kitchen. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed pooled water along floor and wall junction in dish washing area. Instructed manager to find source and maintain at all times. Observed missing floor tiles in 1st floor walk in cooler. Instructed manager to repair and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Observe chip gray paint on wall behind wire shelving racks in dish washing room. Instructed manager to resurface/reseal and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times. Observed door sweep on front exterior slightly skewed. Door is considered rodent proof. Instructed manager to adjust slightly. Maintain at all times.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Observed no backflow preventer device on utility sink faucet in basement drive storage area.Instructed manager to provide.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Observed IDPH food handler requirements not met. Instructed manager that food handlers must have food handler certificate within 30 days of employment, if they do not already have the certified food service manager certification. Must maintain.

OCT 23

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

Observed potentially hazardous foods not labeled, inside coolers on main floor, in kitchen. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with labels when held for more than 24 hours. Must maintain same.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Observed water damaged ceiling tile in rear corner of dish room on main floor kitchen. (Operator stated ceiling is leaking.) Must repair ceiling to prevent water from leaking on to floor. Must replace damaged ceiling tile to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed black, slimy substance on caulking along top of 3 compartment sink in basement prep. Observed large gap in between wall and 3 compartment sink on main floor prep. Must clean and sanitize, and re-caulk these 2 sinks. Must maintain same.

FEB 24

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Found multi use utensils improperly stored inside bulk food product (flour). Instructed must store utensils with handles out of product or stored in a separate container to prevent contamination. Operator corrected during inspection. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed ice bins covers missing from ice bins in bar. Must provide.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found standing water under 3 compartment sink and under ice machine in basement prep. Must keep floors clean and dry.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Found missing/damaged tiles at bottom corners of 1st floor kitchen doorway near south side hallway. Must seal holes to prevent pest entry. Found small hole in bottom of wall in back corner of dry storage in basement (near liquor storage area). Must seal to prevent pest entry. Must maintain all.

APR 22

2016

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS SUCH THAT THE HANDLE IS PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER. OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE CEILING FAN BLADES IN THE UPSTAIRS COOK LINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT COMPRESSOR ROOM, THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET. MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR DRAIN COVER NEAR THE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE UPSTAIRS THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE DRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A HOLE APPROX. 2 INCHES BY 2 INCHES IN THE WALL UNDER THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED CEILING TILE WITH FLAKING PAINT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CEILING TILE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WALK IN COOLER #2 AND IN THE BAKERY DISPLACE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS OR USE SHATTER-RESISTANT BULBS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE CONDENSATION LINES FOR THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS ARE DRIPPING CONDENSATION ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND CAUSING STANDING WATER ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO PREVENT DRIPPINGBY INSULATING THE PIPES OR OTHER MEANS. THE WALL MOUNTED WATER FILTER NEAR THE HOBART MIXER IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN MULTIPLE BEVERAGE DISPLAY COOLERS IN THE UPSTAIRS DINING ROOM. OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER ON WALK IN COOLER #3. MUST MAINTAIN A FUNCTIONING THERMOMETER IN EACH COOLER.

APR 11

2016

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 A GAP APPROX. 1 INCH WIDE ON THE DELIVERY DOOR THAT SERVES THE CONVEYOR BELT THAT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH WIDE GAP ON THE CENTER OF THE FRONT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL OPENINGS TO THE OUTSIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE CEILING FAN BLADES IN THE UPSTAIRS COOK LINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WALK IN COOLER #2 AND IN THE BAKERY DISPLACE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS OR USE SHATTER-RESISTANT BULBS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

APR 14

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

PROPERLY LABEL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS WHERE MISSING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BINS AT THE BAR. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE COOLERS AND VENTILATION FANS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR THE DISH MACHINE AND NEXT TO THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT,IN STORAGE AREAS AND BEHIND THE PIZZA OVEN. MUST REMOVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. REMOVE DUST FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS AS NEEDED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

APR 13

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED REACH IN COOLER AT 60 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER TO MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 141 LBS OF PRODUCT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50.3-55 DEGREES F. NOTED 11LBS OF VARIOUS CHEESES AT 54 DEGREES F, 6LBS OF LAMB AT 51.8 DEGREES F,20LBS OF CHICKEN AT 51.5 DEGREES F, 10LBS OF BEEF AT 50.3 DEGREES F, 7LBS OF MILK AT 51.5 DEGREES F, 4 LBS OF HEAVY CREAM AT 51.6 DEGREES F, 12LBS OF EGGS AT 50.7 DEGREES F, 1 LB OF COOKED LASANGA AT 55 DEGREES F, 38LBS OF DELI MEATS AT 50.8-54 DEGREES F, 10LBS OF HOUSE DRESSING AT 51.6 DEGREES F, 20LBS OF COOKED PASTA AT 51.3 DEGREES F AND 2LBS OF BABA GANOUSH AT 51.2 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Critical Food Temperature

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

NO SANITIZING SOLUTUION REGISTERING AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

PROPERLY LABEL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS WHERE MISSING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BINS AT THE BAR. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. REMOVE DUST FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS AS NEEDED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

OCT 7

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND BAR GUNS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHEILD IN BASEMENT PREP IN NEED OF REPLACING AND MAINTAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP.

JUN 4

2014

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN SIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN DISHMACHINE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 19

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND CLEAN FAN COVER.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND GREASE.ALSO FLOOR DRAIN COVERS NEED CLEANING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. NOTED LEAKS AT HAND SINKS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET, ALSO HOT WATER KNOB NOT WORKING PROPERLY AT MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 30

2011

PASS 4 violations

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. THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A BROKEN SEAM IN THE DRAIN BOARD, REPAIR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY. THE BASEMENT COOLER DRAIN LINES ARE DIRTY AND NEED TO BE CLEANED OFF.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FRONT KITCHEN LOWBOY COOLER HAS DIRTY FAN SHIELDS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SHIELDS.

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. THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IS BROKEN, REPAIR THE BASEBOARD SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE CRACKS IN THE DISHROOM WALLS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

JAN 4

2011

PASS 4 violations

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. Wash, rinse and sanitize the walk-in cooler drain pipes inside of the cooler, the utility room storage shelves, around the ice cream freezer gasket, and the dirty # 10 can rack.

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. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner in the rear kitchen and basement storage area. Repair the holoes in the baseboards under the front stairs and storeroom door.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Clean the walls and ceilings above the kitchen prep areas of accumulated grease and dust.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in the basement preparation area.

MAR 15

2010

PASS 6 violations

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. Must remove ice build-up on a condenser at front prep cooler by dining area.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. The following need cleaning: fan guards of upright coolers at first floor kitchen, some W.I.C. shelves in bsmt prep area, drains of 3-comp sink at bar, due to debris/dust.

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. Broken/missing floor tiles at bsmt dishroom, including poor grouting at this floor area must be fixed/re-surfaced to prevent dirt/water accumulation.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Dusty ceiling vents at rear kitchen & some wall section of dishroom in bsmt msut be free of food stains & kept clean.

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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. Leaky faucet at bar's 3-comp sink must be fixed.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. Missing thermometers in most cooler must be replaced.

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