Bad Dog Tavern and Grill
Troubled record — failed 5 of 12 inspections for sanitation, pest activity
2016-07-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed cardboard being used as shelving liners in various areas. Instructed facility to remove and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed dirt accumulation in the gaskets at the bar coolers. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain. Observed dirt and grease accumulation in the lower compartments of the fryers. Also observed dirt accumulation in the bar soda guns. Instru...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed dirt and debris on the floor at the bar along the wall. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed items stored on the floor in the basement. Instructed facility to store all items 6 inches off the floor and walls and to maintain ...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed grease and dirt accumulation on the exhaust hood and filters near the service window. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Observed the kitchen with dirty light shields and without end caps on the light shields. Instructed facility to cap the ends and clean all shields and maintain.
2016-06-30 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Observed mouse droppings on site in basement- 10 by the 2 compartment sink, 20 by the wall of the walk in cooler, 25 behind the chest freezers and under the stairs, and 25 in the storage closet by the office. Instructed facility to remove all evidenc...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed cardboard being used as shelving liners in various areas. Instructed facility to remove and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed dirt accumulation in the gaskets at the bar coolers. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain. Observed dirt and grease accumulation in the lower compartments of the fryers. Also observed dirt accumulation in the bar soda guns. Instruc...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed dirt and debris on the floor at the bar along the wall. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed items stored on the floor in the basement. Instructed facility to store all items 6 inches off the floor and walls and to maintain t...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed grease and dirt accumulation on the exhaust hood and filters near the service window. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Observed the kitchen with dirty light shields and without end caps on the light shields. Instructed facility to cap the ends and clean all shields and maintain.
2015-06-12 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR DRAIN COVER BY DISH AREA MISSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
2015-05-07 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection 2 ▾
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
2015-04-29 Fail Suspected Food Poisoning CRITICAL 10 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND HOT HOLDING UNITS 120'F AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. HOT UNITS WAS ADJUSTED, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS 140'F AND ABOVE, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DOES NOT MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS DURING STORAGE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT, FOUND 4LBS OF CHEESE SAUCE FOR MACARONI, AT 120.0 'F, 1 QUART OF SOUP AT 121'F, 2 QUARTS OF COOKED GRITS AT 120.0'F, 4 POUNDS OF PORK AT 120.4'F, I...
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING ENOUGH SANITIZING SOLUTION INTO FINAL RINSE CYCLE, DISPENSING ON 50PPM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, MACHINE TAGGED AND PLACED ON 48HR NOTICE, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
VACUUM PACKAGING WITHOUT A VARIANCE, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE UNTIL APPROVED BY MR. PAT O'CONNOR, PHONE #312746-8039, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED OR RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED DUAL FRONT ENTRY DOORS WITH 1/4 INCH GAP IN RIGHT CORNER AT BOTH DOORS AND DOOR BY KITCHEN AREA NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY. SERIOUS CITA...
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. WHILE RUNNING WATER IN ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, WATER DRAINING UNDER SINK, WATER COMING FROM ALL PIPES UNDER SINK, DISPELLING WATER ONTO THE FLOOR THROUGH-OUT DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 06/24/2014, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 30 FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. 31 MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT P...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
STORING MULTI USE FLAT OUTSIDE ON TABLES ON TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT, MUST STORE PLACE SETTINGS ON TABLE WHEN CUSTOMERS AREA SEATED,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
2014-06-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 7 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED-PULLED PORK AT 179.4 F. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AND HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO POSTED. SERIOUS CI...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SINKS, INTERIOR OF COOLER AND STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE, BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT BULBS IN PREP NOT PROVIDED WITH END CAPS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAPS ON ALL BULBS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE COOLER. INSITRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
2014-06-12 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COOLER AT 51.7 F. INSTRUCTED THAT COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DOES NOT MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. FOUND 5 LBS OF HUMMUS AT 51.0 F, 5 LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 53.4 F AND COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 5 LBS AT 53.0 F AND VARIES CONDIMENTS. INSTR...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOODS NOT PROTECTED, DURING, STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE OBSERVED INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PARTS, WHERE ICE IS BEING MAKE WITH BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE. INSITRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE PARTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED OR RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED DUAL FRONT ENTRY DOORS WITH 1/4 INCH GAP IN RIGHT CORNER AT BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GRESE BOX NOT RODENT PROOF, CLEAN OR MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WASTE GREASE ON GROUND IN FRONT OF DUMPSTER AND ENCRUSTED GREASE ON TOP AND SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE BOX TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT NUISANCE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED ...
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. WHILE RUNNING WATER IN MIDDLE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER BACKFLOWING FROM AIR GAP DRAIN UNDER SINK, DISPELLING WATER ON THE FLOOR THROUGH-OUT DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRAINLINE AN...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SINKS, INTERIOR OF COOLER AND STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE, BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT BULBS IN PREP NOT PROVIDED WITH END CAPS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAPS ON ALL BULBS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE COOLER. INSITRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
2013-07-31 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED BROKEN GASKETS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON DOORS OF PIZZA PREP REACH IN COOLER AND PASTA STORAGE COOLER. ALSO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND BAR AREA FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR AT BAR AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS, BAR AREA AND STORAGE AREAS. ALSO MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE OPE...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND NO END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT MAIN PREP AREA/KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND CAPS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PREP SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
2013-07-24 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 13 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, OBSERVED TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER AT HOT LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55.7F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER AND KEEP AT 40F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON ...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE ABOVE COOLER; ABOUT 10LBS OF BEEF PATTIES AT 59.6F, 3LBS. COOKED VEGETABLES AT 49.8F, 6LBS. CHICKEN 53.6F, 4LBS BEEF 52.7F, 1LB. HAM 56.7F, AND 2LBS. SLICE TOMATOES 57.1F. INADEQUATE FOOD P...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAIN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE ON CONTAINER AND ON GROUND, CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA TO PREVENT PEST FEEDING/HARBORAGE. CONTAINERS MUST...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED ON DISH WASHING AREA SHELVES; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED BROKEN GASKETS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON DOORS OF PIZZA PREP REACH IN COOLER AND PASTA STORAGE COOLER. ALSO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SLICER, GRINDER, STORAGE SHELVES/UNIT AND MOP SINK. ALL EQUIPMENT AT BOTH PREP AREAS, BAR AREA AND...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND BAR AREA FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR AT BAR AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS, BAR AREA AND STORAGE AREAS. ALSO MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE OPE...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN WALL NEAR THE BASEMENT STAIRS AND REPAIR AND REPAINT WEST WALL AT STORAGE ROOM IN FRONT OF BAR AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND NO END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT MAIN PREP AREA/KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND CAPS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PREP SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
2011-11-03 Pass Complaint 7 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL DRAIN LINE FOR ONE OF THE SODA GUN HOLDER AT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN, COOLERS AT BAR AREA AND KITCHEN, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SLICERS AT BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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. MUST DATAIL CLEAN FLOORS, THRU-OUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO MUST SEAL RUSTY...
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. MUST REPAINT CEILING IN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO CLEAN WALL BEHIND EQUIPMENT, UNDER SERVING COUNTER AT BAR AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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...
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ORGANIZE ARTICLES IN BASEMENT, STORED ARTICLES OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
2011-06-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 8 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: Must install washable splashguards between kitchen prep sink and counter tops and steamtable and between mopsink and 3 compartment sink. Kitchen chest freezer lid is rusty and in poor repair. Must repair or replace same. Must repl...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: Accumulated food debris on shelves, containers and equipment through-out. Must detail clean and maintain all. Bar soda gun holders not clean, slime inside. Must clean and maintain same.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: Accumulated food debris, grease and litter on floors in bar, kitchen, basement and utensil weashing area. Must clean and maintain floors through-out establishment. Clean and maintain all floor drains.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: Unfinished wood walls in basement food/drink storage areas. Must finish to be smooth and easily cleanable, non-absorbant. Accumulted dust on wall/ceiling vent covers and ducts through-out. Must clean and maintain same. Must repair...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: Lights in food preparation areas are missing shields and/or endcaps. Must completely shield light bulbs.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: Mop sink basin is dirty, stained and has uneven surfaces. Must repalce and maintain basin. Remove hose adaptor/threads from mop sink faucet. A hose may not be attached to faucet unless a backflow prevention device is installed. Mu...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: Must remove unnecessary articles thru-out basement, clean and organize to prevent pest harborage.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
2011-06-09 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 13 ▾
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
Source of cross contamination inside ice machine. Areas of black, slimey mold-like deposits in contact with ice and ice contact surfaces. Condensation from slimey areas dripping onto ice used for consumption. Critical violation. 7-38-005a. Instructed...
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Exposed handsink that was in basement food prep area has been removed, only water supply lines and drain pipe remain. Found knife, prep table and slicer with food debris on them. Also, large mixer/grinder in basement. Critical violation. 7-38-030. M...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Outermost front door not sealed to be insect/rodent proof, noted 1/4 opening to outside at bottom of door. Must caulk or seal opening around conduit that enters building from outside patio wall. Sighted live small flies in bar area and basement prep/...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
Outside waste grease container and garbage area not maintained. Sighted accumulated grease on edges of waste grease container. Over 40 milkcrates stacked outside rear of establishment, outside open linen container has litter piled inside of it. Serio...
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. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Must install washable splashguards between kitchen prep sink and counter tops and steamtable and between mopsink and 3 compartment sink. Kitchen chest freezer lid is rusty and in poor repair. Must repair or replace same. Must replace broken gaskets ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Accumulated food debris on shelves, containers and equipment through-out. Must detail clean and maintain all. Bar soda gun holders not clean, slime inside. Must clean and maintain same.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Accumulated food debris, grease and litter on floors in bar, kitchen, basement and utensil weashing area. Must clean and maintain floors through-out establishment. Clean and maintain all floor drains.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Unfinished wood walls in basement food/drink storage areas. Must finish to be smooth and easily cleanable, non-absorbant. Accumulted dust on wall/ceiling vent covers and ducts through-out. Must clean and maintain same. Must repair south wall near d...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Lights in food preparation areas are missing shields and/or endcaps. Must completely shield light bulbs.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Mop sink basin is dirty, stained and has uneven surfaces. Must repalce and maintain basin. Remove hose adaptor/threads from mop sink faucet. A hose may not be attached to faucet unless a backflow prevention device is installed. Must replace broken fa...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Must remove unnecessary articles thru-out basement, clean and organize to prevent pest harborage.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
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