Avondale Music Hall
Mixed record — 3 of 9 inspections passed
2025-07-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED ITALIAN BEEF STORED IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $50. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIME...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD AT BAR 2. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT ISSUES: TORN GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER AND BUILD UP OF ICE INSIDE BOX FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND GASKET AND DEFROST FREEZER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 1 OF 4 WASHBOWL SINKS LOCATED IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED GRILL AND COOLER STORED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVE NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2581492 DATED 9/11/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
2023-09-11 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (KITCHEN,BARS).
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARDS ON LOWER WALL AREA IN WEST WALL BAR#3.INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW WOODEN BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND COOLERS AT BAR AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM TO REMOVE GRAFFITI AND MAINTAIN SO THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AT LOWER WALL BEHIND THE WEST WALL BAR#3.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
2021-07-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 22 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS (MEAT,CHICKEN,SALADS ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDAT...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE ...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE ADJACENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO DISHWASHING AREA IN REAR AND ANOTHER HANDSINK BEHIND MIDDLE BAR AND IN REAR BAR. (TOTAL OF 3 HANDSINK) PRIORITY F...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CH...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BARS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED MISSING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SIDE), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (CORRECTED ON SITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
INSTRUCTED TO FIX SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT 2 MIDDLE HANDSINKS INSIDE WOMEN'S (MIDDLE ROOM) WASHROOM.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED 1 COMPARTMENT SINK (NEXT TO ICE MACHINE) IN PREP/COOKING AREA WITHOUT HOT WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HOT WATER LINE FOR THE SAID SINK OR REMOVE.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOPSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE (3) STORAGE ROOMS IN REAR AREA INCLUDING 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND MIDDLE BAR AND RESEAL LOOSE FLOOR BASEBOARD AT SAME AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2017-11-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT MAIN BAR AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE VIP BAR AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS BEHIND THE ICE MAKER IN THE KITCHEN WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FILTER /HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DUMP SINK IN THE VIP BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE COOLER BEHIND THE MAIN BAR, THE VIP BAR.
2017-11-14 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH IDPH LICENSE NUMBER UNDER CERTIFIED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. ALSO SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOF WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF TH...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
HOT HANDLE OF THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE MAIN BAR MEN'S WASHROOM AND HOT HANDLE OF THE EXPOSED AND SINK IN THE MAIN FRONT BAR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE VIP BAR AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S WASHROOM MAIN BAR AREA AND CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP IN THE SAME AREA. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND CHANGE/REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE ICE MAKER IN THE KITCHEN WITH DUST A...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DUMP SINK IN THE VIP BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE MISSING THERMOMETER IN THE COOLER BEHIND THE MAIN BAR, THE VIP BAR AND PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
2013-11-08 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING TILE IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TILE IN PREP AREA AND HALLWAY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLE IN BASE OF WALL LEADING TO BALLROOM. MUST REPAIR WALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN VIP ROOM HAS LEAKING PIPE. MUST REPAIR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
2011-05-13 Pass w/ Conditions Tag Removal 1 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
2011-05-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND ICE MACHINE VERY DIRTY,WITH BLACK MOLD IN PIPES AND WALLS TOUCHING ICE WATER,FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION,SERI...
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. FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BAR NOT CLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN,MANAGER SAID THEY ARE UNDERGOING REMODELLING,BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR
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. DAMAGED WALLS IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA MUST BE REPLACED,WALLS MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED; CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN THE COOLER,40F OR BELOW
2011-05-03 Fail Canvass ▾
No violations found.
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