SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BEAT KITCHEN.

YOUR CALL. 67/100

2100 W BELMONT AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 14, 2025 · passed

12 of 17 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
12 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
87
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 14
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DEEP FRYER INSIDE THE CABINET

DEC 30
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

DEC 20
2024
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MAY 3
2023
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED IN MENS WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND POST.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED TWO MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED BUILDUP INSIDE SODA POP NOZZLE HOLDERS AT FRONT BAR AND BAR ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LARGE WALL VENT COVER ACROSS FROM FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND SECOND FLOOR BAR WITH BUILDUP ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND BASE OF WALLS IN BAR AREAS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GOOD CONDITION.

JUL 8
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF PREP LINE COOLERS AT KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

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MAR 2
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A BROKEN HANDLE ON THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM NEAR THE KITCHEN AND THE WOMEN TOLIET ROOM DOWNSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JAN 23
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
23 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK IS BLOCKED BY COOKING EQUIPMENT IE: GAS STOVE. APPROXIMATELY A 6 INCH OPENING BETWEEN THE GAS STOVE AND WALL TO ALLOW ACCESS TO STOVE. MUST REMOVE ANY COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT TO ALLOW ADEQUATE ACCESS TO THE HAND WASHING SINK OR RELOCATE THE SINK TO AN ACCESSIBLE AREA OF THE PREP/DISH ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN THE LADIES BASEMENT WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 72.7F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER MUST REACH A MINIMUM OF 100 F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. NOTED 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND PRIMING THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING, REPAIR THE MACHINE TO PROPERLY DISPENSE CHLORINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

ALL DIRTY DISHES AND GLASSWARE MUST BE CLEANED AFTER USE. MUST NOT STORE DIRTY FOOD DISHES AND DIRTY BAR GLASSWARE FROM THE SERVICE OF THE DAY BEFORE AND HELD OVERNIGHT.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN AND STORAGE COOLERS NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. NO FOODS FOUND WITH ANY LABELS.FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEANS, COOKED PASTA, POTATOES, CARAMELIZED ONION. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED ANIMAL ORIGIN UNDER COOKED FOODS ON THE MENU NOT DISCLOSED OR REMINDED OF THE POTENTIAL DANGER AND REFERRING TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT NOTED POSTED ON THE MENU. MUST REMIND AND DISCLOSE SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

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

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS, PANS HANGING ABOVE THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORChemical Safety
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR TESTING THE SANITATION LEVELS AT THE KITCHEN AND ALL BARS THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE THROUGHOUT ALL KITCHEN COOLERS AND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

METAL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH DIRT, RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT UTILITY SERVICE SINK TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON THE COOKS LINE. DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR OF THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HOLE IN THE CEILING AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

observed Exposed utility lines and mechanicals above basement box freezers. Not smooth and easily cleanable ceiling above basement box freezers areas. Must install.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL EXPOSED RAW, CHIPPING BRICK WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER STORAGE AREAS, AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR BEHIND THE BAR AT THE HAND WASHING STATION AND IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE COVERED, SEALED, COMPLETELY SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NO OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES OR HOLES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT, THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALL SINKS, ALL BARS FOUND DIRTY WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, AT THE COOKS LINE, ALL PREP COOLERS, AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM 2-27-19 POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY LOCATED INSIDE A BINDER ALONG WITH THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT. INSTRUCTED THE SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED VISIBLE TO ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 27
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROPER SANITIZER MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE NECESSARY/PROPER SANITIZER ON PREMISES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU OR HAVE ON TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER(S) FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

2ND FLOOR BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CEILING LIGHT BULBS MISSING ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MAR 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FREEZER: FOUND VEGGIE PATTIES STACKED LAYER AFTER LAYER DIRECTLY ON THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE DEEP FREEZER UNPROTECTED WITH FROST BUILDUP COVERING ALL PATTIES INSIDE OF THE DEEP FREEZER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $150. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOOD ITEMS DURING STORAGE AT ALL TIMES AND TO DEFROST THE FREEZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE DOOR FLAPS OF THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE SODA DISPENSER CLOSET OFF OF THE 2ND FLOOR BAR TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK AT THE MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 29
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PREP AREA STAND UP 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.

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

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, DUST BUILD UP ON BEER WALK IN COOLER FAN COVER, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOERS, ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

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

CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X4) BURNED OUT ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS

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

REAR BAR EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 21
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE UNDER RAILING AT STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES/WALL COVING ON THE RIGHT WALL AT THE BOTTOM AS YOU WALK-INTO THE MEN'S BASEMENT RESTROOM.

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

MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE REAR BAR SINK LOCATED IN THE MUSIC STAGE ROOM.

MAR 26
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS AND DATES FOR ALL PREPARED/COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DRY STORAGE AREAS FROM ABOVE EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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

THE FOLLOWING MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED; ALL COOLERS, SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE STOVE,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BARS,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVES AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,2ND FLOOR BAR,BACK ROOM BAR IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR THE BAR IN BACK ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL STOCK ITEMS IN BASEMENT AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BACK ROOM STAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 19
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN WALL AND CEILING VENT IN KITCHEN AREA,

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

NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST PROVIDE,

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

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AT STORAGE AREAS, INCLUDING BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

MAR 28
2013
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 21
2013
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. BLACK WET MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS OF INTERIOR PANEL AND ON THE PLASTIC TUBINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE. TAGGED THE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL IT'S CLEANED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).

SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1098239 DATED 4/10/12. #32- PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE BINS AT BAR AREAS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090

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

MUST LABEL THE BULK CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR,PASTA SUGAR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES AND IN THE PREP AREA UNDER THE PREP TABLE.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR OF THE STAGE, IN THE MUSIC ROOM, ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND UNDER ALL THE EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST SEAL ALL THE HOLES ON THE WALLS IN THE BAR STORAGE ROOM 2ND FLOOR. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE SAME STORAGE ROOM AND REPAINT.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE LADIES WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT.(NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE NOTED. MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE OF THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR. NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.

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

VENTILATION COVER IN ALL WASHROOMS AND VENTILATION ABOVE THE DINING AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL CHEST FREEZER AND IN ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE.

APR 10
2012
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS AT PIZZAR REACH IN COOLER DOORS, AND PROVIDE LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREAS.

MINORSanitation
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 MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
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 SEAL FLOORS AT 2ND BAR AREA AT 1ST FLOOR, AND 2ND FLOOR DINING AREA AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

MINORSanitation
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 SEAL BRICK WALL AT 2ND FLOOR DINING AREA, SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS IN KITCHEN, CLEAN WEST WALL BEHIND KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENT IN KITCHEN.

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR REAR BAR AREA.

MINORPlumbing & 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. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN, REPAIR SAME 3PART SINK FAUCET AND REPAINT/SEAL GREASE TRAP FOR SAME SINK.

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

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AT STORAGE AREAS, INCLUDING BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS AND ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

SEP 1
2010
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
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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.OBSERVED LID OF ICE MACHINE RUSTY INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND OR REPLACE.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN CHAR GRILL, FLAT GRILL, STOVE TOP, EXTERIOR OF FLAT GRILL, FRYER, AND TABLE STORAGE UNDER THE GRILLS ALSO INTERIOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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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.OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT, KITCHEN 1ST.FL., UNDER FRONT BAR, 2ND. FL.STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL ABOVE AREAS.

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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.OBSERVED THE WALL IN REAR PREP IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO CLEAN WALLS IN BASEMENT COOLER/KEG COOLER.

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 THE 3 COMPARTMENT NOZZLE IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.SOME CLUTTER IN 2ND.FL. STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

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