SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BEATRIX.

BEAT. 18/100

519 N CLARK ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 6, 2025 · passed

Failed 3 of 21 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
11 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
86
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since May 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 6
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12---OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE SPILLED DRIED UP DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11---OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE DISHWASHINGMACHINE TO REMOVE EXCESSSIVE DIRT,GRIME BUILD-UP AND CEILING TILES IN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND THE HOT COOKING STOVE EQUIPMENTS.CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 1
2025
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14--- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-601.11(A)---OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

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

4-501.12---OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE SPILLED DRIED UP DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11---OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE DISHWASHINGMACHINE TO REMOVE EXCESSSIVE DIRT,GRIME BUILD-UP AND CEILING TILES IN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND THE HOT COOKING STOVE EQUIPMENTS.CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 29
2025
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS:HANDSINKS IN BOTH EMPLOYEE MEN/WOMEN WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT (WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM (84.1F-87.0F).INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT HANDWASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND PAPERTOWELS PROVIDED IN THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS: NEXT TO THE REAR PREP AREA, BAR AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND PAPERTOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE SPILLED DRIED UP DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE DISHWASHINGMACHINE TO REMOVE EXCESSSIVE DIRT,GRIME BUILD-UP AND CEILING TILES IN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND THE HOT COOKING STOVE EQUIPMENTS.CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 23
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B):OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD EGG WHITES HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $15 WEIGHING 5LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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

4-101.19: OBSERVED TOWELS USED AS LINER AT BASE OF COLD HOLDING UNITS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOWELS FROM BASE OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT BAR, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON FLOOR, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN BAR. OBSERVED BUILDUP ON FLOOR AND ON DRAIN UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN BAR AND UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE

OCT 23
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 86.0F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT ADJUSTED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED PROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 104.2F AT SAID HANDWASHING SINK AFTER ADJUSTMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND HANDWASHING SINK IN BASMENT ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLERS. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SAID HANDWASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED TOWELS USED AS LINER AT BASE OF COLD HOLDING UNITS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOWELS FROM BASE OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT BAR, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON FLOOR, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN BAR. OBSERVED BUILDUP ON FLOOR AND ON DRAIN UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN BAR AND UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE.

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MAY 21
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEM AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR HOT-HOLDING AT THE MAIN COOK LINE GRILL, GRILLED ONIONS AT 109.9F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE TCS FOOD ITEM. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED GRILLED ONIONS AND DENATURED WITH BLEACH ON-SITE. APPROX. 2 LBS. VALUED APPROX. $5.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING IN THE GRILL AREA CENTRAL DRAWER COOLER, ROASTED TOMATOES AT 52.1F, CREAM CHEESE AT 50.0F, CUT LEAFY GREENS AT 46.0F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE TCS FOOD ITEMS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED ALL TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND DENATURED WITH BLEACH ON-SITE. APPROX. 3 LBS. VALUED APPROX. $15.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

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

OBSERVED LARGE FOOD CONTAINER OF SAUCE IN THE PREP WALK-IN COOLER COOLING WHILE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOODS LOOSELY COVERED OR UNCOVERED WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AND FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF SEVERAL ITEMS OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND PLASTIC WRAP AND MAINTAIN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT AREA MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR OF UTILITY SINK/ICE MACHINE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH WATER AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 16
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER OBSERVED COOKED RICE 50.3F, TURKEY 51.8F, CREAM SAUCE 57.3F, COOKED MASHROOMS 58.3F, AND CHEESE 56.6F. MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $50.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41.1F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE COOLER BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 24
2022
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 17
2022
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN SERVER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 5 LIVE BIRDS FLYING BETWEEN DINING ROOM AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BIRDS AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF LIVE ANIMALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 2
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS; ADVISORY IS MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED MENU AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

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

FOUND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE PANTRY PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND HEAVY FOOD BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. FOUND BROKEN GLASS, TRASH, AND DIRT UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT COFFEE BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN ABOVE CLEAN DISH STORAGE NEAR THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 29
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A LARGE, SQUARE SHAPED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN LINE AND ANOTHER CUTTING BOARD AT POTATO PREP STATION COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED NEXT TO POTATO PREP STATION AND ACROSS FROM DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 8
2019
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU MISSING A DISCLAIMER, INSTRUCTED TO ADD TO FOOTNOTE

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

COOLING LINE IN FIRST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSATING , INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONDENSATION

CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

SODA GUN HOLDER DRAIN LINES AT BAR CLOGGED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 17
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.11(A)PERSON IN CHARGE DIDN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE BY HAVING PRIORITY VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(F) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11(A) NO EMPLOYYE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION

MINOROther
9. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

3-301.11- OBSERVED WAITER USING BARE HANDS TO ADD GARNISHES TO CUSTOMERS PLATE AND (CHEF) EMPLOYEE HANDLING PHONE PUTTING INSIDE HIS POCKET AND NOT WASHING HANDS,USING BARE HANDS TO ADD RTE FOOD (CILANTRO), ON FOOD ITEM TO CUSTOMERS PLATE PRIOR TO SERVING TO CUSTOMERS,. INSTRUCTED NO BARE HANDS IS ALLOWED WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS, ( GARNISHES). INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND TO WEAR GLOVES OR USE UTENSIL, TONGS, ETC. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROX 1/4 LB OF CILANTRO AT COST APPROX $ 3.00-COS PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010

MINOROther
10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2)OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERTURES OF TCF FOODS IN COOLERS. APPROX 8-LBS OF HUMMUS IN PREP COOLER AT 66.F,AND APPROX 5-LBS OF RAW SHELL EGGS AT 52.F,54.F. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT COST APPROX $ 35.00-COS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11(A) (B) OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH APPROX 2 INCH BEARD IN PREP LINE HANDLING CUSTOMERS FOOD PLATES ADDING GARNISHES,CONDIMENTS,ETC WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT TO PREVENT HAIR FROM CONTACTING FOOD,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16(A)OBSERVED UNSEALED CONCRETE WALLS IN ENTRANCE WALL OF PREP AREA WHERE WAITER DISHES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WALL AND OPENINGS ( HOLES) IN WALL AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11-OBSERVED FLOORS NOT MAINTAINED( NEED RE-GROUTING) INSIDE WALK IN COOLER 1ST FLOOR, FRONT PREP AREA, DISH WASHING MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT ALL AREAS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA-100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR ALL EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

NOV 14
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS( SUGAR, FLOUR...)NOT LABELED INSTRUCTED TO LABELED AND MAINTAIN.

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

SODA GUNS HOLDER NOT CLEAN, CLOGGED DRAINAGE AND DIRT INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING/ HIDDEN THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN THE WARMEST PART EASY TO VIEW LOCATION.

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

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

JUL 12
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS ON COOKING LINE AND IN SMALL REACH IN COOLERS. ALTHOUGHT TEMPERATURE LOGS ARE TAKEN AN INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL THERMOMETER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR EQUIPMENT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

SEP 29
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FROST ACCUMULATION ON THE RIGHT SIDE CEILING OF THE STAND UP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED GRAYISH, SLIMEY SUBSTANCE ON THE END OF A PIPE DISCHARGING INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 11
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED ONE PREP AREA BULK CONTAINER WITHOUT A LABEL. MUST LABEL CONTAINER.

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CACLIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE ICE MACHINE PLASTIC TUBE ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE BLAST CHILL. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF BLAST CHILL.

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

WOMENS EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER PRESSURE LOW ALSO LOWER LEVEL EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST MAINTAIN SINKS.

MAR 19
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING THE DISHES IN THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. FINAL RINSE OF HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IS ONLY REACHING 148F -150F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MACHINE TO HAVE A 180F FINAL RINSE OF HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MANAGER CALLED THE TECHNICIAN TO HAVE A SERVICE OF THE DISH MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. TECHNICIAN CAME AND THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IS NOW 185F.

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

ALL CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES,UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, TRAYS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND CONTAMINATION.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. (SPLASH GUARD TOO SHORT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF PREP FOODS WHILE WASHING HANDS)

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BOTTOM INTERIOR SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER (WITH FOOD CRUMBS/DEBRIS).

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

SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETR ON ALL PREP COOLER IN THE COOK LINE.

SEP 9
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

IMPROPER UTENSILS USED, FOUND GLASS BOTTLES WITH NARROW BOTTLE NECK USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS FOR WATER/ FRESH JUICES STORAGE AND SERVICE, NO BOTTLE WASHER IN SITE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING OR OBTAIN PROPER BOTTLE WASHER.

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

FAN COVE 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES AT FRONT COOK LINE, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.

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

VERNT ABOV DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY DUST ON INTERIOR SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 6
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTREUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

DUST BUILD-UP ON WALL FAN AND COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO STORE A WAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.

MAY 23
2013
PASSED
0 violations

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