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Troubled record — failed 4 of 9 inspections for sanitation, documentation & training
2019-07-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----PLASTIC COATING COUNTER TOP OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM WASH BOWL CRACKED/DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS SEALANT FOR HOLES IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER WALL AND FLOOR IN THE BAR DINING ROOM. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.--...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.12 AIR DUCT VENTILATION PIPING THROUGHOUT THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH CONDENSATION AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, STORED CLEAN UTENSILS ABOVE THE SINK AND ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST COVER/SEAL VENT PIPING TO ELIMINATE DRIPPING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 MISSING BASEBOARD COVING IN SOME AREAS OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. RAW WOOD UNDER AND SURROUNDING THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE SEALED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL NEW CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
2019-06-27 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection 12 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-302.13 NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE WATER TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----EXTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE DIRTY. INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY. EXTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN DOUGH COOLERS AND PLASTIC FOOD CAR...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-201.11 FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS SEALANT FOR HOLES IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER WALL AND FLOOR IN THE BAR DINING ROOM. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-101.11: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.12 AIR DUCT VENTILATION PIPING THROUGHOUT THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH CONDENSATION AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, STORED CLEAN UTENSILS ABOVE THE SINK AND ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST COVER/SEAL VENT PIPING TO ELIMINATE DRIPPING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.113 SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED INSIDE THE UTILITY MOP SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 MISSING BASEBOARD COVING IN SOME AREAS OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. RAW WOOD UNDER AND SURROUNDING THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE SEALED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-305.11 EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD STORAGE, DRY STORAGE OR STORAGE WITH FOOD CONTACT ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREAS FOR THEIR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL NEW CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM #2213387 ON 8-23-18 NOT CORRECTED. #44- ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE ITEMS/SUPPLIES STORED UNDER SEWER AND WASTE LINES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ITEMS AND ICE MACHINE FROM UNDER LINES OR SHIELD/ENCASE PIPES.#49- U...
2019-06-24 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 18 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HOT WATER AT THE DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. COLD WATER ONLY AND ONLY WHEN TURNED ON FROM UNDER THE SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TURNING ON AND OFF FROM FAUCET HANDLES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT ANY OF THE BARS THREE HAND WASHING SINKS OR IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO SOAP/HAND CLEANSER LOCATED AT THE DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3 LB COOKED SAUSAGE HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 122.5F TO 130.6F IN THE STEAM TABLE. ALL DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT FOODS AT 135F OR GREATER. ESTIMATED VALUE OF FOOD DISCARDED TO BE $20.00. ...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS IN VARIOUS COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION OR ANY DATE. FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, DICED HAM, SHREDDED CHEESE. FOODS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED ALL SUCH FOODS MUST BE PROPE...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE WATER TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----EXTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE DIRTY. INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY. EXTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN DOUGH COOLERS AND PLASTIC FOOD CART WITH AC...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
AIR DUCT VENTILATION PIPING THROUGHOUT THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH CONDENSATION AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, STORED CLEAN UTENSILS ABOVE THE SINK AND ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST COVER/SEAL VENT PIPING TO ELIMINATE DRIPPING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED INSIDE THE UTILITY MOP SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING BASEBOARD COVING IN SOME AREAS OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. RAW WOOD UNDER AND SURROUNDING THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE SEALED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS SEALANT FOR HOLES IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER WALL AND FLOOR IN THE BAR DINING ROOM. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MOLDY, B...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD STORAGE, DRY STORAGE OR STORAGE WITH FOOD CONTACT ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREAS FOR THEIR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL NEW CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM #2213387 ON 8-23-18 NOT CORRECTED. #44- ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE ITEMS/SUPPLIES STORED UNDER SEWER AND WASTE LINES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ITEMS AND ICE MACHINE FROM UNDER LINES OR SHIELD/ENCASE PIPES.#49- UPPER, INTERIOR...
2018-08-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 15 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED. -
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-501.114(A) FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING CORRECT AMOUNT OF CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT FINAL RINSE,PRESENTLY: 0ppm. UNIT IN USE INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND CONTACT TECHNICIAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-030(C) AT 4:...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 (B)OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT/BEARD RESTRAINT. -
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.12(A)(5) ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE ITEMS/SUPPLIES STORED UNDER SEWER AND WASTE LINES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ITEMS FROM UNDER LINES OR SHIELD/ENCASE PIPES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11 (C) UPPER, INTERIOR PARTS OF NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH BEGINNING OF MINERAL DEPOSITS AND SLIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
CONDENSATE DRAINAGE FROM BASEMENT KEG COOLER DISCHARGING ONTO FLOOR. MUST EXTEND DRAIN LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-202.14 FIRST FLOOR MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS ARE NOT ENCLOSED, NO DOORS. MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DOORS FOR TOILET ROOMS. EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.110:FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN EXCESS OIL ON GROUND AND WITH EXCESS GREASE ON TOP THE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA TO PREVENT PEST/INSECT ACTIVITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114(A) ACCUMULATED UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL ELSE FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.16 FOUND FLOOR UNDER DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD UP. ACCUMULATED LITTER, DEBRIS AND LIQUID RUN-OFF WASTE ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS WITH ROUGH, UNEVEN SURFACES IN BAR AREAS, CARRY-OUT AREA BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNITS AND BEVERAGE COOLER, ALSO IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM WOOD PANELING HAS ROUGH SURFACE. OBSERVED WOOD BEAMS ABOVE THE WAITER STATION WITH ...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT PROVIDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN -
2017-08-03 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT(OLD EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE, BOXES,ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
2017-07-27 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND FRUIT FLY AND HOUSE FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 FRUIT FLIES AT BAR AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 HOUSE FLIES BY DINING AREAS AND BAR AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES RAW CHICKEN, BEEF,ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 1-24-17 INSPECTION 1981971. VIOLATION #45 FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: DISHMACHINE, SINKS, SMOKERS, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT ALL KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT(OLD EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE, BOXES,ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
2017-02-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
2017-01-24 Fail Complaint 5 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-14-16. VIOLATION #32. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAINBOARD FOR CLEAN DISHES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND THE SPRAY SINK OF THE DISHMACHINE. VIOLATION # 34 MUST CLEAN THE FLO...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: DISHWASHING AREAS, BASEMENT, AND REAR SMOKING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN AT SMOKING OVEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
2016-10-14 Pass License 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN DISHES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND THE SPRAY SINK OF THE DISH MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLES ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT CORNER OF THE WALLS ON THE STAIR GOING TO THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL THE HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR(CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS) MUST REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND CLEAN OUTSIDE EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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