Chicago
47
BEAT

Bar Takito

952 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
47/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
19
8 passed
Last Inspected
2024-09-03
Pass Rate
42%
5 failures
Score
47/100
BEAT
6 consecutive passes, most recently 2024-09-03
Failed 5 inspections (2019, 2018, 2017...)
Sanitation issues found across 42 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 10 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 42×
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Food Temperature critical 10×
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
2024-09-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

2024-08-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 5 LBS OF STEAK AT53.1F AND 5 LBS OF SLICED VEGETABLES AT 52.9F. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS, ANY STYLE, STEAK, ETC.) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED O...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 54F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-00...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT TOP SPROUT OF FAUCET FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISH AREA NEAREST ICE MACHINES.

2023-09-28 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HANDLE ON TOILET IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IS HARD TO FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

critical Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT DUMP SINK IN BAR AND LEAK COMING FROM HOT WATER LINE CONNECTED TO WASHBOWL SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON FLOORS AND WALLS BEHIND ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

2022-09-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINES (NOT IN USE) LOCATED IN THE PREP AND BAR AREAS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR 2 OF 3 DISH MACHINES LOCATED IN THE MAIN BAR AR...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2021-03-24 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
3
serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINES (NOT IN USE) LOCATED IN THE PREP AND BAR AREAS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR 3 OF 4 DISH MACINES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT, ...

serious Food Temperature

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT TOP SPROUT OF FAUCET FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISH AREA NEAREST ICE MACHINES. ALSO NOTED SPRAYER AT BASEMENT LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO BE WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC AND IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH ...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

2019-08-15 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.

2019-08-07 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES EATING FOOD AND DRINKING COFFEE WITHOUT LIDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR PROPER TASTING AND DRINKING FOR EMPLOYEES.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN BOTH BAR AREAS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. MANAGER PROVIDED DURING THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP PAPER TOWELS ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION V...

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED TWO LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINES LOCATED IN BOTH BAR PREP AREAS ON 1ST FLOOR NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION WAS NOTED AT 0PPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE TO SA...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES... APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS OF STEAK @ 44.1F ($280), 25 LBS OF COOKED BRISKET @45.0F ($240), 10 LBS OF COOKED PORK @46.2F ($50). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DURIN...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON TCS FOODS HELD IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AND WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT (COOKED PURPLE POTATO PUREE, COOKED SHRIMP, VARIOUS SAUCES,SALSAS, COOKED BRISKET, CHICKEN, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 20 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN BASEMENT NEAR WAREWASHING AREA, AND IN LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET ON CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUN...

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE.MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.

2019-02-27 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 5
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED IN REAR BASEMNET AREA MUST BE REMOVED FROM UNDER WASTE PIPES AND RELOCATED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF NEW GASKETS WHERE WORN OR TORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD THAT HAS BEEN SEALED IN NEED OF RESEALING WHERE CHIPPING AND WATER DAMAGED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DUSTY DIRTY CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

WATER DRAINING FROM COOLER INTO BUCKET MUST DRAIN TO OPEN DRAIN SITE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

2018-08-02 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
5
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, WHERE FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING; FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST STORE MULTI-USE UTENSIL PROPERLY IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, UTENSIL MUST BE INVERTED TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD CONTACT SURFACE SHELVES BEHIND THE BAR ON THE NORTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR UNFINISHED WALL AND CEILING IN BASEMENT OVER AND BEHIND THE RACK WHERE SMALL WARES AND UTENSILS ARE STORED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM VENT COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2018-07-26 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING HE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ON...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SUBSTANCE, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES PRIOR TO USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATI...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, WHERE FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING; FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CONDIMENTS BEHIND BOTH BARS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A)(C) CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST STORE MULTI-USE UTENSIL PROPERLY IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, UTENSIL MUST BE INVERTED TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD CONTACT SURFACE SHELVES BEHIND THE BAR ON THE NORTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM VENT COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS BEHIND BOTH BARS, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT AND MAIN FLOOR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR UNFINISHED WALL AND CEILING IN BASEMENT OVER AND BEHIND THE RACK WHERE SMALL WARES AND UTENSILS ARE STORED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2018-01-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
7
serious Pest Activity

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 FLY STRIPS HANGING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. FLY STRIPS ARE PROHIBITED IN FOOD PREP AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT FRONT SERVER STATION, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR ON 3-DOOR CONTINENTAL PREP COOLER IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT AND MAIN FLOOR PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR DETACHED COVING AT FRONT SERVER STATION. ALSO, CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA.

2017-08-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER ABOVE TOP LOADING DESSERT MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

2017-08-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED (2) POUNDS OF GARLIC AND OIL MIXTURE AND 10 POUNDS OF COOKED PORK STORED AT IMPROPER TEMP INSIDE PREP COOLER, READING 59.1'F-69.2'F, PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURED AT A COST OF APPROX., $100.00, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED WAITRESS TOUCHING AND PLATING COOKED TORTILLA CHIPS WITH BARE HANDS AND PREP COOK WASHING HANDS WITH NO SOAP AND WIPING HANDS ON COMMON TOWELS, NO GLOVES BEING WORN AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION AND NOT PROPERLY WASHING HANDS, CRITICAL CITATI...

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS NOT BEING PROTECTED, (FRIED TORTILLA CHIPS STORED ON PREP TABLE IN DINING AREA NOT COVERED OR PROTECTED, AND FOUND VARIOUS UNAPPROVED VACUUM SEALED PACKAGES OF FOOD, WITHOUT A FOOD VARIANCES FROM CDPH, PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTAR...

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 PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES, 20 SMALL FLIES FIRST FLOOR (2ND) BAR AREA ON COUNTER TOP AND 40 SMALL FLIES NOTED IN BASEMENT PREP AND DISH AREA, OBSERVED ABOUT 60 SMALL FLIES TOTAL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PREMISES SERVICE, SERIO...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA,

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY, MUST STORED ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR 6 INCHES,

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER ABOVE TOP LOADING DESSERT MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

2016-08-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

ALL RAW WOODS STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT (1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT) NEED TO BE PAINTED/SEALED.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL UNDER MAIN DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

2016-08-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

WALK IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 49.8F. PREP COOLER AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 52.1F. UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO ...

critical Food Temperature

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

THE FOLLOW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK IN COOLER: PORK 50.6F (DATED 8/13), CARNITAS 50.9, BEEF SOFRITA 50.8F, PORK SOFRITA 51.0F. THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: COOKE...

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE. OBSERVED BIN OF CONSUMABLE ICE AT BAR AREA ALSO BEING USED TO STORE/COOL CONDIMENTS AND DRINK MIXERS. CONSUMABLE ICE TO STORE/COOL OTHER PRODUCTS IS PROHIBITED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL RAW WOODS STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT (1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT) NEED TO BE PAINTED/SEALED.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL UNDER MAIN DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMTERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

2015-03-17 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
6
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND SOME PRODUCTS THAT HAVE BEEN PACKAGED USING THIS MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, MUST HAVE MACHINE APPROVED BY CD PH PRIOR TO USING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

minor Sanitation

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

PAINT ALL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS OF BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE SUMP PUMP ROOM IN BASMENT AND BEHIND SIDE BAR(NOT BEING USED).

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE AND NEAR DOOR LEADING INTO SUMP PUMP ROOM. REPLACEMISSING WALL COVE AT DOORWAY LEADING INTO REAR STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT

minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM REAR STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT, AREA CLUTTERED AND NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL. ELEVATE ALL STOCK INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a ...

2015-03-10 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS AND GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE LID TO THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. MUST KEEP THIS AREA CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

PAINT ALL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS OF BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES IN THE BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE SUMP PUMP ROOM IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND SIDE BAR(NOT BEING USED).

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE AND NEAR DOOR LEADING INTO SUMP PUMP ROOM. REPLACE MISSING WALL COVE AT DOORWAY LEADING INTO REAR STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.

minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM REAR STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT, AREA CLUTTERED AND NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL. ELEVATE ALL STOCK INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a re...

2014-07-24 Pass License Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INCREASE THE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO PROVIDE THE PROPER AIR GAP AT THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OPEN SITE DRAINS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE WATER DISPENSER IN THE WAIT STATION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASMENT STORAGE CLOSET AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

2014-07-22 Fail License
6
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER BARRIERS ALONG BOTH 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA SERVICE COUNTERS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A SWING DOOR OR SIMILAR SEPARATION AT EACH 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA ENTRY WHERE MISSING.

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INCREASE THE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO PROVIDE THE PROPER AIR GAP AT THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OPEN SITE DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASMENT STORAGE CLOSET AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

100
Al'S Italian Beef Inc
100
Afc Sushi @ Jewel Osco #4500
69
Leona'S Pizzeria
62
Sweet Maple Cafe
40
Eggsperience

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