BAD DOG TAVERN AND GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

4535 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

12 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jul 2016.

Last inspected Jul 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 8

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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. Instructed facility to clean and maintain all.

Minor Pest Activity

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 to help prevent pest harborage and facilitate proper cleaning methods.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

JUN 30

2016

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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 evidence and any pests and to maintain. Also must clean affected areas. Recommend to have service from a licensed pest control provider. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

JUN 12

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR DRAIN COVER BY DISH AREA MISSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

MAY 7

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

APR 29

2015

FAIL 10 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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).

Critical Food Temperature

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, INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 140'F AND ABOVE, MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. VALUE $230.00, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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)

Critical Pest Activity

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 CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Serious Facility Condition

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 BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

Serious Sanitation

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 PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE. 33 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. 34 FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE, BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. 36 LIGHT BULBS IN PREP NOT PROVIDED WITH END CAPS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAPS ON ALL BULBS. 40 THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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,

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

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JUN 24

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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 CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE COOLER. INSITRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

JUN 12

2014

FAIL 12 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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).

Critical Food Temperature

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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. VALUE $50.

Serious Sanitation

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).

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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 7-38-020

Serious Sanitation

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 AND GREASE TRAP TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF DRAIN WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE COOLER. INSITRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

JUL 31

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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 OPEN PIPE/DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PREP SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

JUL 24

2013

FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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 UNIT WHEN REPAIRED TO SEND LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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 PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED, V=$200. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

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 BE COVERED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 STORAGE ROOMS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PREP SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

NOV 3

2011

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. OBSERVED DISH WASHING AREA 3PART PIPES LEAKING, MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

JUN 17

2011

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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 replace broken gaskets on two prep reach in coolers doors in kitchen. Provide additional raised shelving to keep stock elevated 6" off floor and to facilitate cleaning (1st floor and basement, including inside walk-in units). Provide and maintain covers for all ice bins. Dish racks for dishmachine are stained and soiled. Must replace same. Must install drain lines for soda gun holders at bar, extend to drain under bar.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 south wall near dish washing area, and clean hood and filters.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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. Must replace broken faucet handle at kitchen exposed hand sink. Repair leak under bar exposed hand sink. Must provide drain stoppers for kitchen 3part sink.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

JUN 9

2011

FAIL 13 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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 to discard ice and have machine cleaned and sanitized. Must obtain bagged ice from an approved vendor. Tag held for inspection placed on ice machine, when ready fax letter requesting tag removal.

Critical Sanitation

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. Must properly re-install exposed handsink or remove all food preparation equipment and utensils from basement.

Critical Pest Activity

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/storage areas. Also, live ants on floor in kitchen behind freezer. Serious violation. 7-38-020. Must repair/seal front door, eliminate insect activity. Recommended additional service by pest control company.

Critical Pest Activity

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. Serious violation. 7-38-020. Must clean and maintain outside areas to prevent pest harborage.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 on two prep reach in coolers doors in kitchen. Provide additional raised shelving to keep stock elevated 6" off floor and to facilitate cleaning (1st floor and basement, including inside walk-in units). Provide and maintain covers for all ice bins. Dish racks for dishmachine are stained and soiled. Must replace same. Must install drain lines for soda gun holders at bar, extend to drain under bar.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 dish washing area, and clean hood and filters.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 faucet handle at kitchen exposed hand sink. Repair leak under bar exposed hand sink. Must provide drain stoppers for kitchen 3part sink.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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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