Chicago Health Dept
1721 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2021.
17 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2021.
Last inspected Nov 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MILDEW-LIKE SUBSTANCE. CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN FLOOR OF BASEMENT AND CRAWLSPACE. MAINTAIN BASEMENT.
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN REPLACE
GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
DRAIN PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR CAUSE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR BASEMENT ICE MAKER IS NOT VISIBLE FOR INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AN ACCESS PANEL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS VISIBLE.
OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON TOP THE LID,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND GREASE TRAP AT SAME AREA AND UNDER BAR COUNTER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIA
BROKEN AND MOLDY WALLS IN BASEMENT BEVERAGE/LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS AND NEAR ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND UNCLEAN WALLS TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NONABSORANT. UNFINISHED CEILING IN SAME AREAS. CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, NONABSORBANT.
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN REPLACE
GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
DRAIN PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR CAUSE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN
OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON TOP THE LID,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND GREASE TRAP AT SAME AREA AND UNDER BAR COUNTER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-30-2020.REPORT#2385551 #55) 6-201.18 OBSERVED NO CEILING ATTACHED ABOVE BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM STORED UNDERNEATH EXPOSED WOODEN JOISTS, RAFTERS, BEAMS, ETC. IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INFORMED SITE THAT CEILING MUST BE INSTALLED IN SAID AREA AND SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED SITE TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN REPLACE
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF CHEST COOLER AT BAR AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NO LIDS PROVIDED AT ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR AREA,ALSO MUST PROVIDE ICE SCOOP CONTAINERS FOR ICE SCOOP FOR BEHIND THE BAR
GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
DRAIN PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR CAUSE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN
OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON TOP THE LID,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND GREASE TRAP AT SAME AREA AND UNDER BAR COUNTER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-30-2020.REPORT#2385551 #55) 6-201.18 OBSERVED NO CEILING ATTACHED ABOVE BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM STORED UNDERNEATH EXPOSED WOODEN JOISTS, RAFTERS, BEAMS, ETC. IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INFORMED SITE THAT CEILING MUST BE INSTALLED IN SAID AREA AND SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED SITE TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #58) 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090 ON 8-11-2020 THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS REMAINS.
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED:CHICKEN,SOUP,CHEESE ETC. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DUE TO HANDWASHING SINK IS BROKEN. HANDWSHING MUST BE DONE ONLY AT HANDWASHING SINK. PIC CORRECTED ISSUE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR HAMBURGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED COS ON 8-3-2020
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN REPLACE
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF CHEST COOLER AT BAR AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NO LIDS PROVIDED AT ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR AREA,ALSO MUST PROVIDE ICE SCOOP CONTAINERS FOR ICE SCOOP FOR BEHIND THE BAR
GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
DRAIN PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR CAUSE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR, DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE SAID SINK DISCONNECTED NOT CONVEYING TO SEWAGE. TEMPORARILY A BUCKET IS PROVIDED UNDER THE SINK TO BE ABLE TO WASH HANDS. TWO DAYS GIVEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED. ON 8-3-2020 ON PREMISES TO RECHECK SINK. PRESENTLY DRAIN PIPE CONNECTED TO CONVEYING TO SEWAGE.
OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON TOP THE LID,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND GREASE TRAP AT SAME AREA AND UNDER BAR COUNTER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. COS ON 8-3-2020
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-14-2019, REPORT #2279417 #38) 6-202.15-OBSERVED EXTERIOR EXIT DOOR WIDE OPEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED PIC THAT EXTERIOR DOORS MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/PIC TO KEEP EXTERIOR DOORS CLOSED EXCEPT DURING DELIVERS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #48) 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION TO BE ABLE TO INFORMED SITE THAT SANITIZING TEST KIT IS NEEDED ON SITE TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATIONS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. #49) 4-602.13 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND COB WEB BUILD UP UNDERNEATH AND THROUGHOUT BAR COUNTER TOP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/PIC TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #51) 5-204.12 UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/PIC TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #55) 6-201.18 OBSERVED NO CEILING ATTACHED ABOVE BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM STORED UNDERNEATH EXPOSED WOODEN JOISTS, RAFTERS, BEAMS, ETC. IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INFORMED SITE THAT CEILING MUST BE INSTALLED IN SAID AREA AND SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED SITE TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #58) 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EATING FOOD IN PREP AREA BEHIND BAR AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT STAFF MEALS MUST OCCUR IN NON FOOD PREPARATION AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASH HANDS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED MANAGER/PIC THAT HAND WASHING MUST NOT OCCUR IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/PIC TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLERS WASH HANDS IN DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER/PIC CORRECTED VIOLATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. FOOD HANDLER PREPPED MIXED GREEN SALAD, READY TO FOOD WITH BARE HAND CONTACT, IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED, MUST USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS OR SINGLE USE GLOVES TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER/PIC CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR AREA. INFORMED PIC/MANAGER THAT PAPER MUST BE PROVIDED AT HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER/PIC CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN -WOMAN/EMPLOYEE SHARED RESTROOM -KITCHEN PREP AREA -BAR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE IN SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED FOOD UNCOVER AND NOT PROTECTED IN WALK IN COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FOOD MUST BE COVERED WHILE IN WALK IN COOLER, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, SOUP, SALAD DRESSINGS, SLICED TOMATOES, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXTERIOR EXIT DOOR WIDE OPEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER/PIC THAT EXTERIOR DOORS MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/PIC TO KEEP EXTERIOR DOORS CLOSED EXCEPT DURING DELIVERS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED SITE THAT SANITIZING TEST KIT IS NEEDED ON SITE TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATIONS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND COB WEB BUILD UP UNDERNEATH AND THROUGHOUT BAR COUNTER TOP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/PIC TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT HAND SINK DRAIN PIPE AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/PIC TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/PIC TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT -3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND -HAND SINK IN COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO CEILING ATTACHED ABOVE BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM STORED UNDERNEATH EXPOSED WOODEN JOISTS, RAFTERS, BEAMS, ETC. IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INFORMED SITE THAT CEILING MUST BE INSTALLED IN SAID AREA AND SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED SITE TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED DETERIORATING WOOD BEAMS, JOISTS, RAFTERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED SITE TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER, AND 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZERS IN PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT. REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR CUTTING BOARD ON SMALL PREP COOLER ON SOUTH WALL NEXT TO BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE, RUST PRESENT. CLEAN SLICER AND INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN LIGHT COVERS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. ALSO, CLEAN FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, RUST AND DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE BAR. REMOVE SPIDER WEBS AND REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BAR SEATING AREA. WALL BASE DETACHED IN BAR SEATING AREA ON THE WEST WALL. HOLE IN CEILING TILE IN THE BAR SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN BAR SEATING AREA, BEHIND THE BAR, AND IN MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED SIDE EXIT DOORS (WEST WALL)NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" HOLE AT BOTTOM CENTER OF DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE TO TEST 3-COMP SINK. PROVIDE CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY STRIPS, AND KEEP ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1948569, DATED 8/2/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN BOTH UPRIGHT FREEZERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE FREEZERS. #33; NOTED GRAYISH SLIME IN THE BOTTOM OF THE SODA GUN HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. #34; NOTED APPROX. 3 LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOORS TO BE DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DARK STAINS ACCUMULATING UNDER THE COOLER THAT HOLDS THE PIZZA OVENS. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED GARBAGE AND DARK STAINS ACCUMULATING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THESE AREAS AND MAINTAIN. #35; NOTED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FORMING IN THE CAULKING AROUND THE MOP SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE WALL HOLDING THE MOP SINK FAUCET TO BE IN POOR REPAIR- THE WALL IS BROKEN, EXPOSING THE PLUMBING BEHIND THE SINK. ALSO NOTED THE WALL TO THE RIGHT OF THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE DETERIORATING WHERE THE TOP OF THE SINK BASIN MEETS THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO BE DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED COBWEBS IN BASEMENT CEILING RAFTERS NEAR THE CRAWL SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #36; OBSERVED THE MAIN LIGHT ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE UNSHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS. #38; NOTED A LEAK AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER, AND 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZERS IN PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT. REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR CUTTING BOARD ON SMALL PREP COOLER ON SOUTH WALL NEXT TO BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE, RUST PRESENT. CLEAN SLICER AND INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN LIGHT COVERS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. ALSO, CLEAN FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, RUST AND DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE BAR. REMOVE SPIDER WEBS AND REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BAR SEATING AREA. WALL BASE DETACHED IN BAR SEATING AREA ON THE WEST WALL. HOLE IN CEILING TILE IN THE BAR SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN BAR SEATING AREA, BEHIND THE BAR, AND IN MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN MOP CLOSET, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO, REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS, BOOKS AND FOLDERS FROM BEHIND THE BAR. MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED BARTENDER SCOOP ICE INTO A CUP AND SERVE IN A BEVERAGE FROM AN ICE BIN THAT IS ALSO BEING USED TO STORE/CHILL BOTTLED BEER AND WINE BOTTLES. ALSO NOTED MISSING COVER FOR THE ICE BIN BEING USED TO SERVE ICE FOR DRINKS. INSTRUCTED THAT ICE FOR CONSUMPTION MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED AND COVERED FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN BOTH UPRIGHT FREEZERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE FREEZERS. NOTED CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM THE FAN UNIT ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DRAIN CONDENSATION.
NOTED FOOD RESIDUE ON KNIVES STORED IN THE KNIFE RACK NEAR THE COOK LINE. NOTED GRAYISH SLIME IN THE BOTTOM OF THE SODA GUN HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED APPROX. 3 LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOORS TO BE DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DARK STAINS ACCUMULATING UNDER THE COOLER THAT HOLDS THE PIZZA OVENS. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED GARBAGE AND DARK STAINS ACCUMULATING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THESE AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A BAG OF ONIONS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED BOXES OF DISPOSABLE CUPS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
NOTED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FORMING IN THE CAULKING AROUND THE MOP SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE WALL HOLDING THE MOP SINK FAUCET TO BE IN POOR REPAIR- THE WALL IS BROKEN, EXPOSING THE PLUMBING BEHIND THE SINK. ALSO NOTED THE WALL TO THE RIGHT OF THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE DETERIORATING WHERE THE TOP OF THE SINK BASIN MEETS THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO BE DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED COBWEBS IN BASEMENT CEILING RAFTERS NEAR THE CRAWL SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE MAIN LIGHT ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE UNSHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF BULBS.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WASTE PIPING THAT SERVES THE ICE WELL DRAIN AND THE SODA GUN DRAIN AT THE SIDE OF THE BAR CLOSEST TO THE BASEMENT DOOR. OBSERVED THAT THE MOP SINK FAUCET IN THE CLOSET DRIPS CONSTANTLY. NOTED A LEAK AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAKS. OBSERVED THE MEN'S RESTROOM HANDSINK DRAIN TO BE SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG THE DRAIN.
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER DOOR DOES NOT PROPERLY LATCH. REPAIR WALK IN COOLER DOOR SO THAT IT CLOSES AND LATCHES TIGHTLY
OBSERVED WALLS IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIRS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. REMOVE BLACK MOLD AND RESTORE WALL TO A SANITIARY CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS.
INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER. MAKE SURE THAT THERMOMETERS ARE READING 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES
OBSERVED NO WATER COMING FROM HOT WATER FAUCET OF ONLY EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK FOR KITCHEN AND BAR. HOT WATER WAS TURNED OFF UNDERNEATH SINK. HOT WATER WAS RESTORESD DURING INSPECTION AND MUST REMAIN ON AT ALL TIMES. HANDWASH SINK MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1401583 DATED 2/27/14 #33 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE SODA GUN HOLDERS WITH GRAYISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE. #38 LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FANS OF WALK IN COOLER, CEILING AND WALLS WITH HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION. #34 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND UNDER STAIRWAY.#41 OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND DRY STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER DOOR DOES NOT PROPERLY LATCH. REPAIR WALK IN COOLER DOOR SO THAT IT CLOSES AND LATCHES TIGHTLY.
OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN LEAKING UNDERNEATH. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN SINK.
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS.
INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER. MAKE SURE THAT THERMOMETERS ARE READING 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE SODA GUN HOLDERS WITH GRAYISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE HOLDER AND SLICER WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BAR PREP AREA.....MUST CLEAN,DEFROST AND MAINTAIN ALL FREEZERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER BY THE KITCHEN WITH ICE ACCUMULATION.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER BY THE PREP AREA, FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH STAIR WAY.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, CEILING WITH DIRT AND DUST AND CEILING WALLS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
SHELVING UNDER PIZZA OVENS AND COFFEE MAKER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS: UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS THAT PLUG SINKS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND IN THE ICE BINS. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. ALSO, OBSERVED ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION STORED IN THE ICE BINS ALONG WITH BOTTLES OF LIQUOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE THE ICE FOR ONLY ONE PURPOSE, NOT FOR COOLING BOTTLES AND TO SERVE IN DRINKS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE ICE IN THE BINS DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP COOLER, INSIDE CABINETS BEHIND THE BAR, BEHIND PIZZA STATION COOLER, ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AND SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE RESTROOMS, PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED TOXIC ITEMS USED IMPROPERLY IN THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED SEVERAL BLOCKS OF RAT POISON AND A OPEN CONTAINER OF D-CON RAT POISON STORED UNDER THE KITCHEN PREP COOLER AND IN THE CORNER OF THE PREP AREA NEAR THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE OPEN CONTAINERS AND OPEN BAIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE,PREP TABLES, AND PIZZA OVEN TRAYS.
CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER THE COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND BEHIND THE BAR. REPAIR THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA.
REPAIR THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL BETWEEN THE STOVE AND WALK-IN COOLER.
DRAIN LINES FOR THE SODA GUNS COME INTO CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE STORED IN THE ICE BINS. MUST REROUTE THE DRAIN LINES SO THEY ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE. OBSERVED A STRONG SEWAGE ODOR IN THE BASEMENT. MUST IDENTIFY SOURCE AND MAKE REPAIRS. REPAIR THE VENTILATION FANS IN THE RESTROOMS.
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. LEAK UNDER BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. LEAK AT NOZZLE AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR BOTH.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 45 DRAIN FLIES THROUGHOUT BAR AND BASEMENT AREA AT ICE MACHINE. ALSO OVER 100 SMALL ANTS ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT BAR, AT BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON JUICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE PEST CO. TREAT FOR BOTH, CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL AND POOLING WATER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO TWO SINK COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER DRAINS INTO THIRD AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN IN ALL THREE SINKS AND USE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-5-09 #154913 NOT CORRECTED. #33-MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, FOOD DEBRIS ON TRAYS INSIDE PIZZA OVENS, SLIME BUILD UP ON SODA GUNS AND HOLDERS. #34-MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. #35-DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER. #38-THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE DRAINS WHICH PREVENTS ALL THE WASTE WATER FROM PROPERLY DRAINING. MUST REPAIR SO ALL WATER DRAINS FROM SINKS. DRAIN LINE LEAKING FROM HVAC ONTO BASEMENT FLOOR, MUST REPAIR.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN KITCHEN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST NOT STORE CLEAN POTS ON FLOOR. FLOOR UNDER KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DEBRIS. BROKEN, CRACKED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND MISSING GROUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, MUST REPAIR. HOLES IN FLOOR AROUND PIPING UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK, AT END OF BAR AT ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN AND ALONG BASEBOARD BETWEEN STOVE AND WALK IN COOLER, MUST SEAL.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. HOLES IN WALLS UNDER KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND OPEN HOLES/SEAMS IN METAL WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE IN WALK IN COOLER.
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. LEAK UNDER BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, LEAK AT NOZZLE OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR BASEMENT SUMP PUMP SEWER DRAIN.
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