SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BAR SIENA.

BEAT. 35/100

832 W RANDOLPH ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 17, 2025 · passed

Failed 5 of 19 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
9 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
89
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jun 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 17
2025
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 9
2025
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE THAT WAS IN USE DURING THE INSPECTION IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER, 1 DOOR PREP COOLER AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED POTATOES AT 44F, LASAGNA AT 45F, BECHAMEL SAUCE AT 46F, CUT LETTUCE AT 50F, SALSA VERDE AT 50F, VODKA SAUCE AT 45F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 44-46F, SALAD DRESSINGS AT 44-47F, TIRAMISU AT 45F, AND CREAM CHEESE AT 44F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE SALAD PREP COOLER AT 48F AND THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS SALAD DRESSINGS AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND STAIRWELL. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

APR 11
2024
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE SIDE PICK UP WINDOW. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET IN FIRST FLOOR MENS RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR AT SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

APR 13
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE PIZZA OVEN. COOKED POTATOES, RICOTTA CHEESE, GARLIC CREAM SAUCE, COOKED RISOTTO, LOBSTER MEAT, COOKED PEAS, COOKED PORK, AND COOKED MUSHROOM ARE FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45F TO 51F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE 2ND FLOOR UNISEX WASHROOM AND THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE ONE IN EACH WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 18
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 UNABLE TO VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP A RECORD OF CERTIFICATES ON-SITE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 UNABLE TO VERIFY ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP RECORD OF CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS.

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JAN 9
2023
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SIGNAGE NEEDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE 1ST FLOOR COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH A BAG OF TOWELS INSIDE THE SINK BASIN AND A CONTAINER OF BREAD IN FRONT OF THE SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. THE MANAGER REMOVED TOWELS FROM THE HAND-WASHING SINK DURING THE INSPECTION AND MOVED THE BREAD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS - THE ADVISORY IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ADD A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT ADVISORY: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. " PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING, BOTTLES, ETC., IN THE 2ND-FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES AND CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE 2ND-FLOOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE TWO EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

UNABLE TO VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP A RECORD OF CERTIFICATES ON-SITE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

UNABLE TO VERIFY ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP RECORD OF CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS.

JUN 23
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT BAR (1ST FLOOR). OBSERVED TWO PITCHERS OF WATER AND TRAY STORED IN HAND WASHING SINK WITH GARBAGE CAN BLOCKING HAND SINK MAKING IT INACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED TWO OF THREE WASH BOWL SINKS IN MEN'S BATHROOM (1ST FLOOR) IN NEED OF REPAIR. WATER TEMPERATURE AT FRONT TWO WASH BOWLS READING AT 93.8F AND 93.1F. WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE.

AUG 6
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED THE CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT ON THE PRINTED MENU BUT NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE PRINTED MENU TO IDENTIFY ITEMS THAT MAY BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREAS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND A LEAK AT ONE OF THE THREE COMP SINKS BEHIND THE BAR WHEN RUNNING THE HOT WATER; REPAIR LEAK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREAS.

APR 11
2019
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ICE BINS AT BAR AREA ARE OPEN AND EXPOSED TO PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ADD COVERS TO PROTECT ICE FROM CONTAMINATION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS ENTERING FOOD PREP AREAS MUST HAVE PROPER CLOTHING. ALL ARM PITS COVERED AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED ON VARIOUS REACH IN COOLERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

APR 4
2019
FAILED
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SEALING BOTTLES OF READY TO EAT FILLING AND TOPPING FOR DONUTS WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES WHILE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL CONTAMINATED BOTTLES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDSINK IN DONUT/COFFEE SERVICE AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE TO ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE IT MORE ACCESSIBLE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND SOAP AT DONUT/COFFEE AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH OTHER #10

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT DONUT/COFFEE AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL TIMES PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH OTHER #10

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND ICE IN ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH SOME TYPE OF SUBSTANCE ON CUBES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL ICE FROM MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND 2 PANS OF RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. CHICKEN BREAST AND CHICKEN PARMESAN FILLETS WERE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45-48 DEGREES. MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE 23.5 POUNDS $ 51.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT ON THE MENU AT THE BOTTOM WITH AND ASTERISK HOWEVER NONE OF THE FOOD ITEMS THAT APPLY ARE ASTERISKED ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ICE BINS AT BAR AREA ARE OPEN AND EXPOSED TO PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ADD COVERS TO PROTECT ICE FROM CONTAMINATION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS ENTERING FOOD PREP AREAS MUST HAVE PROPER CLOTHING. ALL ARM PITS COVERED AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND SLIM NECKED BOTTLES ON ALL CUSTOMER TABLES FOR WATER SERVICE. BOTTLES ARE NOT BEING WASHED, RINSED OR SANITIZED PROPERLY IN DISH MACHINE DUE TO SLIM NECK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A BOTTLE THAT CAN BE WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED PROPERLY IN DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED ON VARIOUS REACH IN COOLERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

NOV 26
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP, BAR, AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. -

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6.301.11 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. -

SEP 5
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP, BAR, AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6.301.11 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MAY 4
2018
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT & 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS, INSTALL PROPER RACKS FOR FOOD STORAGE. REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON COVER OF HOT-HOLDING UNIT AND ON PREP COOLERS ON THE 1ST FLOOR. PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS AT BOTH BARS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT, AND BEHIND BOTH BARS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ON 1ST FLOOR HOT FOOD LINE.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED STAFF PREPARING FOOD IN BOMBO BAR WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

SEP 14
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF PIZZA PREP COOLER AND BAR FOOD PREP COOLER

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

Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREAS,BAR AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN 2ND FL. BAR AREA.

SEP 7
2017
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL PREP AREAS,BAR AREAS,DISH WASHING AREAS,RECEIVING AREA.ALSO APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES IN SAME AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/7/17.(SERIOUS 7-30-020)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF PIZZA PREP COOLER AND BAR FOOD PREP COOLER.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,ROLLING CART,COUNTER TOPS,BUN WARMER,SHELVING UNITS,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR AND FAN GUARD COVERS,SALAD & PASTA REACH IN COOLER,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR MATS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREAS,BAR AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN DISH MACHINE AREA AND BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN 2ND FL. BAR AREA,LOOSE FLOOR ING PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND KEEP DRY

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN SALAD & PASTA PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS IN PREP AREAS,FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN DISH MACHINE & WASHING AREA,SALAD & PASTA PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL LEADING INTO DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK AND CONNECT TO CITY PLUMBING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN DISH WASHING AREA IN BASEMENT.

JAN 5
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FIRST FLOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMP, COOLER READING 60'F, COOLER TAGGED, MUST RESTRICT USE, UNTIL READING 40'F AND BELOW, MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL ONCE REPAIR, AT 312 746-4240, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER READING AT IMPROPER TEMPS, FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGE, 91.4, 65, & 52'F, CHEESE 52.8'F, SLICE TOMATOES 52.8'F, PEPPERONI 75.5'F, HAM 55.5'F, MUSHROOM 57'F, CHEESE 47.8'F, ALL FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPS, DUMPED AND DENATURED AT A COST OF ABOUT $400.00 AND 50 TOTAL POUNDS, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

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

VENTS ABOVE PIZZA OVEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EXTREME CLUTTER NOTED IN MECHANICAL ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE.

MAR 10
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

UNCLEAN CUTTING BOARDS NOTED ON STORAGE RACK WHERE CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS STORED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE.

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

UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR FOR MAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EXTREME CLUTTER NOTED IN MECHANICAL ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE.

MAR 3
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FRONT REVOLVING DOOR AND DOUBLE DOORS IMMEDIATELY WEST OF REVOLVING DOORS, NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM AND INBETWEEN DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 6/23/15 REPORT 1559465 NOT CORRECTED. 38- PROVIDE VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MISSING LABELS ON DRY STORAGE BINS. INSTD TO LABEL SAME.

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

UNCLEAN CUTTING BOARDS NOTED ON STORAGE RACK WHERE CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS STORED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE.

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

1ST FLOOR BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR FOR MAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL. SCRAPE SINK IN POOR REPAIR AT DISHMACHINE AREA, LEAKING FROM SEAM. INSTD TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EXTREME CLUTTER NOTED IN MECHANICAL ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE.

JUN 23
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND RUSTY INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN DISH MACHINE AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHTS IN FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE SHIELDED OR SHATTER RESISTENT.

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

PROVIDE VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROMMS IN BASEMENT. INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR PACKED ICE IN THE BOMBO BAR.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ALL STOCK(FOOD AND NON-FOOD) IN STORAGE ROOMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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