SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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2914-2916 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 14, 2020 · passed

9 of 12 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Dec 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 14
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GAP AT CORNER BETWEEN WALLS BEHIND/AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN SAID WALLS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LIQUID SPILLS AND BOTTLE CAPS ON BAR FLOOR ALONG CORNERS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BAR AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE PREP COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING FAN AND WALLS INSIDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE ICE MACHINE ROOM, KITCHEN PREP AREA INCLUDING THE UTILITY SINK CLOSET, BEER WALK IN COOLER AND BAR.

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

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

AUG 18
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED DIRT AND BROKEN GLASSES INSIDE BEER CHEST COOLER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR AND INSIDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WOODED FLOORS INSIDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER.

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

NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS AND WALLS INSIDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....ESTABLISHMENT WITH SMOOTHIE MACHINE WITH NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CONNECTED ABOVE EQUIPMENT TO PROPERLY WASH AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE SMOOTHIE MACHINE AT THE BAR.

AUG 5
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUN FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORE PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODHNADLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

OCT 29
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN IS LEAKING CONDENSATION. NO FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED UNDER THE CONDENSER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR BOTH REFRIGERATOR CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONDENSATION FROM LEAKING INSIDE OF THE COOLERS.

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

REPLACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BEER GLASS COOLER BEHIND THE BAR AND REMOVE THE BROKEN GLASS AND SPLATTER ON THE BOTTOM OF THE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN AND SODA GUN HOLSTERS AT THE BAR TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

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DEC 30
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT AND BY ICE MACHINE 1ST FLOOR.

JUL 17
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

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

BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT FRONT BAR AREA, BEHIND EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AND DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE/MAINTAIN.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT FRONT BAR AREA UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

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

OBSERVED OPENING INTO HALLWAY WALL IN FRONT OF CLOSETS. MUST SEAL/MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

OCT 15
2013
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 11
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

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

FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS AT BAR,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS IN KITCHEN ALL REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

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

THE FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

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

MUST REPAIR SECTION OF WOODEN SURFACE ON WALL INSIDE THE KITCHEN WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

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

(1)MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING AND MUST PROVIDE DRAIN LINES FOR BAR GUNS SUCH THAT IT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.

DEC 7
2012
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 30
2012
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 12-10-10 NOT CORRECTED. #34-OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE SERVICE STATION. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.

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

BOTTOM METAL OF COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER RUSTY, IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEAMS ACCUMULATING DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST SEAL AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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

FLOOR THROUGHOUT BAR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS, UNDER ICE MACHINE, DISH MACHINE ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL STORED ITEMS IN BAR STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

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

EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN IN WASHBOWL OF WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.

DEC 10
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND SERVICE STATION. MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THESE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
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. SEAL THE OPENING IN THE WALL AT THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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