SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ATHENA RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 40/100

212 S HALSTED ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 15, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed 4 of 17 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
7 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
98
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jul 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 15
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO SOAP AT HAND SINK AT PREPARATION AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.SOAP PROVIDED BY THE END OF INSPECTION.

SEP 5
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Fly traps mounted in kitchen above large meat grinder, instructed to remove from food prep area.

MINOROther
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

No hot running water available through out facility, water temp 75-81f, Instructed manager to provide 110f minimum water temp at all dish washing facilities. Priority violation 7-38-030(C).

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Main prep line hand wash sink missing splash guard, too close to open food container. Instructed to install.

AUG 1
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE SALAD COOLER.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2579128 DATE 7/27/23. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR MORE CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE

JUL 27
2023
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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

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

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NEAR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING AT RIGHT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

AUG 18
2022
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SALAD PREP, FOOD HOTLINE AND REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINKS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF PINK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE INSIDE TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE INSIDE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A CLOSED TIGHT FITTED DOOR AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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JAN 6
2022
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 4
2022
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE OF THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2545985 NOTED ON 12/27/21 : 3-603.11 OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS; ADVISORY IS MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND ASTERISK LINKING ADVISORY TO MENU ITEM(S). INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO COOLER UNIT ALONG HOT SERVICE PREP LINE WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 27
2021
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS; ADVISORY IS MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND ASTERISK LINKING ADVISORY TO MENU ITEM(S). INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

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

FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR THE HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. FOUND THE THIRD AUTOMATIC HANDWASHING SINK FROM THE LEFT IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA AND IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/19/2021 REPORT 2528280 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #47 (4-501.12) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO COOLER UNIT ALONG HOT SERVICE PREP LINE WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

AUG 19
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND RICE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO COOLER UNIT ALONG HOT SERVICE PREP LINE WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED EXTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE DISPLAY INOPERABLE ON REFRIGERTOR #4 (2-DOOR UNIT). INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER OBSERVED AT PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAYS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMNET SINKAND CLEAR WATER POOLING INTO SURROUNDING FLOOR SPACE WITHIN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

OCT 19
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR PREP COOLER WHERE THE FRIED FOODS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

FACILITY USES HI TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 14
2020
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT PROCEDURE AND INCOMPLETE SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A COMPLETED POLICY REFLECTING THE SUPPLIES INCLUDED IN ON-SITE SPILL KITS. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A COMPLETED POLICY ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEA TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK AND THE REAR FOOD PREP AHND SINK. THE TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 70.0 AND 64.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK CORN STRACH AND FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINER STORED ON THE DRY STORAGE SEASONING RACK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP IN THE MIDDLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH HANGING ON THE CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOPE BEING STORED IN A UNCOVERED CONTAINER MOUNTED TO THE WALL NEXT TO THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

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

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

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR PREP COOLER WHERE THE FRIED FOODS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

FACILITY USES HI TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

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

OBSERVED A BROKEN TEMPERATURE MEASURING GAUGE FOR THE WASH AND SANITIZING CYCLES OF RESIDENTIAL HIGH TEMPERATURE GRADE WAREWASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. DISH COMPANY REP ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND FIXED THE DISH MACHINE GAUGE. COS

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE DISH AREA AND CEILING NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILES.

AUG 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM AN OPEN PITCHER IN THE DISH-WASHING AREA. A FOOD EMPLOYEE may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container to prevent contamination oF CLEAN DISHES AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED A BOWL OF LETTUCE AND A KNIFE STORED IN THE HAND SINK. A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANELS OF BOTH ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA, PANELS A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED 5 LBS OF COOKED LAMB AT 112F AND 5 LBS OF GYRO MEAT AT 100F ON THE HOT FOOD LINE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. FOOD VALUED AT $100

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED IN STORAGE COMPARTMENTS IN PREP AREA, TO PREVENT DUST CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPLACE ALL WHITE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. DEEP DARK GROOVES PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

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

FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALSO, REMOVE FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER #1, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDERNEATH SINK AT HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH-MACHINE, AND LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS AND WATER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR AND UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE DUST & GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

NOV 26
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON RTE & TCS FOODS PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS FOR MORE THE 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPLACE GREEN CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA, DEEP DARK GROOVES PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED GREASE & FOOD FROM EXTERIOR OF STACKABLE OVEN IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR AND UPSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

MAR 30
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature in the following area: Vegetable walk in cooler- 74.5f, 50lbs of house made tomatoes sauce, at a value of $200: date 3/29/18, at 12:00pm 49.6f, 30lb of ground beef in tomato sauce, at a value of $100 Vegetable cooler at time of inspection was 37.8f Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight of 80lbs, at a value of $300.00 Informed manager that potentially hazardous must be at 40f or lower for cold and 140f or more for hot foods at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005 (A)

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

Observed no soap or paper towels at exposed hand sink at front main bar. Informed manager that soap and paper towels are required at all exposed hand to ensure proper hand washing. Manager corrected violation during inspection. Also, observed food handler wash hands at mop sink, adjacent to cook line, then put on single use gloves and returned to cook line. Informed manager that hand washing must occur at exposed hand sink at all times, as well as wash hands properly before putting on single use gloves. Manager corrected violations during inspection during inspection. Critical violation #7-38-010 (A)

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Found retail food establishment making own yogurt on premises. Instructed to contact the Illinois Department of Public Health for approval at DPH.dairy@illinois.gov . Instructed to cease making yogurt until approved by IDPH. If found making yogurt without IDPH approval, citation will be issued. 30lbs of Yogurt, at a value of $40.00 was (voluntarily discarded) at this time. NO CITATION ISSUED, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-005 (A)

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

Observed ice scoops resting inside ice bin, in direct contact with ice for consumption, at front bar. Instructed manager to provide proper holding device for ice scoop. Maintain at all times.

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

Observed rusted and chipped paint on shelving units in the following areas: -Vegetable walking cooler -Main walk in freezer -Meat walk in cooler -2nd floor Beverage Room Instructed manager to resurface and or replace. Maintain at all times. Observed raw wood shelving in small beverage storage room, on second floor. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal said area and maintain it all times. Observed broken and cracked door gaskets on meat walk in cooler and vegetable walk in cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed plastic film on beverage cooler, at beverage station adjacent to main kitchen. Instructed manager that surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.

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

Observed raw wood walls in large beverage room, on second floor. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal said area and maintain it all times.

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

Observed missing stainless steel mushroom back flow preventive cap/device on mop sink faucet. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

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

Observed clutter and unused kitchen equipment on floor in walk-in cooler in rear kitchen, near exit door, used as dry storage. Informed manager to organize, clean, remove any unnecessary items and elevate items at least 6 inches off the floor, to prevent rodent harborage. Maintain at all times.

OCT 3
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Facility installed rubber insert between 2 front exterior doors that does not reach top or bottom of doors. Facility has plastic insert on the premises that reach top and bottom of space between doors. Must install to make doors tight fitting. Must maintain same.

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

OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

Observed drain line for soda gun holder routed to hand sink in bar. Must remove. Drain line must be routed directly to floor drain. Must maintain same.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN 2 REFRIGERATORS AND COLD HOLDING UNITS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 22
2017
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Observe bar hand sink without soap and paper towels. Observed soda gun holder drain line routed directly into bar handsink, and debris in basin. Instructed hand sink may only be used for washing hands. Instructed all hand sinks must be have soap and paper towels (or a sanitary drying device) available at all times. Operator corrected during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

Observed frozen potentially hazardous foods (octopus, squid, etc.) being improperly thawed in 2 compartment sink in rear of kitchen. Foods stored in basin which is full of cold standing water. Instructed must use approved method of thawing potentially hazardous foods as outlined in the Food Rules & Regulations such as: in a refrigeration unit with internal ambient air temperature of 40F or less; under potable running water at a temperature of 70F or below.; in a microwave only when part of continuous cooking process and finished in convention cooking facilities. Operator turned on water to allow water to continuous run over thawing foods. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

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

Observed 1-2 inch gap in between front exterior doors (top to bottom of doors). All doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Must repair to make tight fitting. Serious violation 7-38-020.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BINS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE PINKISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER OBSERVED FANS IN ONE DOOR REFRIGERATORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED FANS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND BY DISH WASHING AREA NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED. OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA, AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILINGS BY THE DISH MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON THE FAUCET OF THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

Observed drain line for soda gun holder routed to hand sink in bar. Must remove. Drain line must be routed directly to floor drain. Must maintain same.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN 2 REFRIGERATORS AND COLD HOLDING UNITS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 6
2017
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BINS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE PINKISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER OBSERVED FANS IN ONE DOOR REFRIGERATORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED FANS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND BY DISH WASHING AREA NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED. OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA, AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILINGS BY THE DISH MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED PROPER FLOOR DRAIN NEEDED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND A AIR GAP AT LEAST 6 INCHES IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR DRAIN AND DRAIN PIPE LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON THE FAUCET OF THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN 2 REFRIGERATORS AND COLD HOLDING UNITS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.

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