BARRIO / BODEGA.

Chicago Health Dept

65 W KINZIE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).

18 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Apr 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 20

2026

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER NEAR SAUCE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DUMP SINK AT MAIN BAR VERY SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MAR 7

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BOXES AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED EQUIPMENT STORED ON CRATE IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM LEAKING, STORAGE ROOM IS ACROSS FROM DISHWASHING AREA AND LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT SAID HANDWASHING SINKS. OBSERVED HOT WATER TURNED OFF TO HANDWASHING SINK IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO HANDWASHING SINK. NOTE THERE IS A PROPERLY FUNCTIONING HANDWASHING SINK ACROSS THE WALKWAY FROM SAID HANDWASHING SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN LIQUOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES IN LIQUOR STORAGE FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

APR 19

2024

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED REVOLVING DOOR WITH OPENINGS AT BASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEED MACHINE SO THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN ROOM WITH WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED OR MISSING GROUT ON TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA, COOKLINE IN FRONT OF EQUIPMENT AND AND AREA OF FLOOR NEAR SMALL COOKLINE AREA IN FRONT OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOORS IN FACILITY WITH DAMAGED OR MISSING GROUT.

APR 12

2024

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SANITIZING IMPROPERLY AT 0PPM CHLORINE IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND DISHES IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES WITH 50-100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REPAIRED AND SANITIZING AT 50PPM CHLORINE BEFORE COMPLETION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.9-64.9F(PICO DE GALLO 46.9F, GARLIC SAUCE WITH DAIRY 61.9F, CHEESE SAUCE 64.9F CHICKEN 59.5F AND TAQUITO WITH CHICKEN 61.0F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $138 WEIGHING 31LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 58.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION WITH A PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 40.6F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REVOLVING DOOR WITH OPENINGS AT BASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL FLIES IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM WITH FRUIT CUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN SAID AREA. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 4/12/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH TWO LOWER DOORS WITH A BUILDUP OF A BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR SURFACES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

Serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES, WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 55.6F-64.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. CORRECTED ON SITE HOT WATER RESTORED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 112.5F AND AT PREP HANDWASHING SINK 109.9F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON COFFEE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COLD BREW MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON SAID MACHINES SO THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN ROOM WITH WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED OR MISSING GROUT ON TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA, COOKLINE IN FRONT OF EQUIPMENT AND AND AREA OF FLOOR NEAR SMALL COOKLINE AREA IN FRONT OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOORS IN FACILITY WITH DAMAGED OR MISSING GROUT.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN WESTSIDE COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLITERS IN WESTSIDE COOKING AREA.

OCT 23

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Facility Condition

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER PREPARED AND REDY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CARNITAS, COOKED SHRIMP, FRIED RICE AND STEAM RICE NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAT SEVEN DAYS FOUND NO DATES AT ALL. ALL FOODS DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 23LBS VALUE OF 87 DOLLARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND WASHIG SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR FOOD STRAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

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SEP 8

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISH AREA IS FADED AND ILLEGIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW DATA PLATE.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2563136 DATED 9/1/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUDNATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 1

2022

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT END OF COOK LINE AND BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLERS ON COOK LINE: SKIRT STEAK AT 50.9F, HAMBURGERS AT 50.1F, CHICKEN AT 49.9F, SHRIMP AT 51.2F, LOBSTER TAILS AT 50.9F, AND CARNITAS AT 48.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $500. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 2 PREP COOLERS ON COOK LINE CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS LOBSTER TAILS AND CARNITAS MAINTAINING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OF 45.6F AND 46.2F. COOLERS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLERS SO THAT THEY ARE ABLE TO MAINTAIN AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE UNDER 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN PREPARING BEVERAGES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES SHOULD WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR DETERMINING CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION USED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISH AREA IS FADED AND ILLEGIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW DATA PLATE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 26

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED A FEMALE KITCHEN EMPLOYEE USING EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN PRODUCE PREP AREA OF REAR KITCHEN TO FILL COOKING POT WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED HAND WASHING SINKS SHOULD ONLY BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED CONTAINER OF BULK SUGAR NEAR MAIN LINE WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING OVER DISH AREA INCLUDING FIRE SPRINKLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WORN DOWN GROUT ON FLOOR IN DISH PIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. REPEAT CORE VIOLATION.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS OVER FLAT TOP GRILLS LOCATED ON MAIN LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED UNPROTECTED LIGHT BULBS OVER MOP SINK AREA AND DISH AREA LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SHIELD ALL LIGHT BULBS.

OCT 24

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE WHILE MACHINE BEING USED. 0PPM OBTAINED AT CL TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. TECH ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND REPAIRED MACHINE.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING THERMOMETER FOR MAIN KITCHEN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

SODA GUN DISPENSERS AND HOLDERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

CONDENSATION DRIPPING NOTED IN MAIN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUP.

NOV 26

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS -MAIN BAR -CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11- OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR GROUTING IN ENTIRE KITCHEN PREP, PASTRY, DISH WASHING AND COOK LINE AREAS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE GROUT AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, INOPERABLE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, ETC. AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR SCRUBBER ROOM, BEHIND COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11-OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN MAIN WALK IN COOLER AND ROTISSERIE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 11

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.114(A) FOUND LOW TEMP DISH WASHING NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE, 0PPM OBTAINED ON CL TEST STRIPS, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12, FOUND SEVERAL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH WHITE POWDER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12, UTENSILS IN USE KEPT IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON CLEAN DRY SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-901.11 STANDING WATER NOTED AT BOTTOM OF ICE SCOOP HOLDER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11, STANDING WATER, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON COOLER DRAWER TRACKS AND BOTTOM SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 13

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

meat slicer not cleaned properly at behind the blade, instructed to clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

interior of soda guns at bar not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

OCT 28

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

BOTH BAR LOW TEMPERATURE GLASS MACHINES NOT SANITIZING, 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE GLASSES IN 3-COMARTMENT SINK. GLASS MACHINES MUST BE SANITIZING AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP, REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS WITH DUST BUILD UP AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS AND GLASS MACHINES AT BAR WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES/CEILING LIGHT COVERS/CEILING VENT COVERS ABOVE PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR AND PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

JAN 5

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

BAR LOW TEMPERATURE GLASSMACHINES NOT SANITIZING WHILE IN USE, 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LOW TEMPERATURE GLASSMACHINES MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED ALONG COOKLINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR COOLERS GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND COOLERS CONDENSERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 2

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SERVICE BAR, COOK LINE, AND NO HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ON ALL HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER PROVIDED THE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ON THE HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.

Serious Facility Condition

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

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO GET A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND POST IT ON THE WALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL LIDS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE SERVICE BAR AND MAIN BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ONE OUT OF TWO ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CHOPPING BOARD IN THE COOK LINE OR REPLACE.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INTHE EMPLOYEES DRESSING ROOM,AND STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR AND DISCARD UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

BURNED OUT THREE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE AND ONE LIGHT BULB ON THE PREP LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 6

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR EQUIPMENT/EMPLOYEE STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUN 4

2014

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES,USED WASH CLOTHS TO WIPE PREP TABLES,RINSE TONGS INSIDE WATER IN CONTAINER,PICK UP SAUCE PAN, CONTINUED PICKING FOOD FROM SERVICE COOLER AND PREPPING WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. ALSO NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE PREPARING SALAD WIPED THEIR HANDS WITH GLOVES ON A WASH CLOTH AND CONTINUED TO DISH SALAD INTO A SERVING PLATE ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS AND MUCH MORE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AFTER CHANGING GLOVES OR CHANGING TASKS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA BY THE COOKING STOVE AND AT THE EMPLOYEES BATHROOM. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED PLUMBER FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Serious Sanitation

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

NOTED A THICK GRAYISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. MANAGER INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR EQUIPMENT/EMPLOYEE STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

AUG 23

2013

PASS · 0 violations

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