Beck's

Chicago Health Dept

2201 N CLYBOURN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2026).

20 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2026

Inspection history

JUL 6

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 120 lbs RAW CHICKEN AT 46.9-49.6F AND 36 lbs. OF BEEF BURGERS AT 47.5 F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED PRODUCT THAT HAD A RETAIL VALUE OF $2160.00. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK-IN COOLER AT 49.3F WITH TCS FOODS AND RAW CHICKEN STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER CALLED FOR REPAIR ON WALK-IN COOLER UNIT. FACILITY HAS A FREEZER AND SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATOR. WALK-IN COOLER REPAIRED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

NOV 13

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

APR 2

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO INDIVIDUAL WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES CHICKEN, BEEF). MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION PROVIDED PROOF OF COMPLETION OF CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CLASS FROM 9/2024, BUT NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED THREE DOOR COOLER ON LEFT SIDE IN THE KITHCEN PREP AREA TO NOT HAVE A THERMOMETER PRESENT TO MEASURE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED POTS, SHEETS, AND CUTTING BOARD STORED ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SIDES OF THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE BUILD UP DOWN THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE EMPLOYEE/UNISEX BATHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN ANY UNISEX BATHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLAGE FROM DRINKS AND WATER UNDER AND NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN BAR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS.

SEP 16

2024

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SOME AREAS OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABELED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

FEB 22

2023

PASS · 0 violations

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FEB 14

2023

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS BURGERS AND MINI BURGERS. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A PREP TABLE FOR THE POTATO SLICER AREA.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE BURNT FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT SPLASH GUARDS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER.

JAN 22

2021

PASS 1 violation

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER/BEHIND 2 DOOR COOLER AND ON FLOOR IN THE TOWEL AREA IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

NOV 13

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ON THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK BEHIND BAR BETWEEN ICE BIN AND HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR, NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO DETERMINE THE CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3-COMP SINK OR ADDITIONAL DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE GLASSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALL IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD & FILTERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JUL 25

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE A POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS (HAMBURGERS)PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ITEMS IN LIQUOR ROOM NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND FLOOR BEHIND FRONT BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON BASEMENT SUCH AS CARDBOARD BOXES, WOOD ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING ABOVE BAR AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST MAKE CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NORTH SIDE WHOLE BRICK WALL WITH OPENING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST SEAL BRICK AND MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. OBSERVED UNFINISHED WALL BY MOP SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST FINISH WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT BAR AREA, KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 29

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS. MUST INSTALL MISSING WALL PANEL NEXT TO FRYER IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN SEATING AREAS AND IN TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTALL WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

AUG 19

2016

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 12

2016

FAIL 1 violation

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GRAY, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE GROWING ON THE ICE MAKING COMPONENTS IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

NOV 17

2015

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF BEER LINES IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BLACK MILDEWY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR BEHIND BAR IN DISREPAIR. MUST RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE SODA SYRUPS AND AROUND SEWAR LINE SO THAT IT PROTECTS FOOD RELATED PRODUCT AND IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING LEAKING IN MOP ROOM. ABATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN CEILING IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHT IN BASEMENT ABOVE REACH IN CHEST FREEZERS NEEDS A LIGHT SHEILD.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD IN WALK IN REFRIGERATOR CONTAINING WATER. ELIMINATE WATER AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILD IN A CLEAN CONDITION.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED

MAY 2

2014

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER UNDER THE SINK AND ICE BINS AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE GLUE WHITE MOLDING BASEBOARD ON THE WALL BASE BY THE MOP SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCKS IN THE WINE STORAGE ROOM,

Critical Pest Activity

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

UNNECESSARY ITEM/ARTICLES BEHIND THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AREA, ORGANIZE AND DISCARD UNNECESARY ITEMS/ARTICLES NOT BEING USED FOR A LONG TIME TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

JUL 30

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC LINER FOR SHELVING IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR ICE BIN OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

UNUSED COOLER STORED ON REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE BICYCLES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

NOV 2

2011

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 21

2011

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION A LIVE MOUSE IN KITCHEN NEXT TO TALL REACH-IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND FRONT ENTRANCE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS,SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR MICE. PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON FRONT DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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. ALL UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN DIRTY WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS FROM FLOOR THOUGH OUT KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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. LARGE HOLE IN BASEMENT WALL TO EXPOSED EARTH MUST BE SEALED. ALL GARBAGE AND DEBRIS INSIDE HOLE IN WALL MUST BE REMOVED.

Minor Sanitation

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. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.

FEB 26

2010

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

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

FEB 17

2010

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.OBSERVED DURING RE-INSPECTION EMPLOYEE WASHING PANS AND UTENSILS IMPROPERLY WITHOUT SANITIZER AND SINK NOT PROPERLY SET TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET SINK.

Critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 2-5-10 #154265 NOT CORRECTED.EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. CHEST FREEZER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. FLOOR BEING CLEANED AT THIS TIME. BOX FREEZER EMPTY AND TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE.

Serious Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.MENS WASHROOM HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REMOVED INCLUDING WASHBOWL, TOILET, WALLS AND FLOOR. ESTABLISHMENT MAINTAINS A TAVERN LICENSE TYPE 1470 # 25099 WHICH REQUIRES TWO OPPOSITE SEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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.BOTTOM RIGHT OF TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH MISSING PLASTIC MUST REPAIR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE PROVIDED AT BASEMENT ICE MACHINE/DRY STORAGE AND BASEMENT REACH IN FREEZERS.

Minor Plumbing & 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.LEAK ON NOZZLE OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE ACCURATE FOR KITCHEN TALL REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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.ALL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

FEB 5

2010

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-13-09 #154954 NOT CORRECTED. #32-CHEST FREEZER DOOR HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE,MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BINS AT BAR.#34-MUST CLEAN FLOOR, REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR OF BASEMENT OFFICE. #35-MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL BELOW URINAL IN MENS WASHROOM. #38-VENTILATION FAN IN WOMANS WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL, MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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. BOTTOM RIGHT OF TWO DOOR TALL REACH IN COOLER WITH MISSING PLASTIC, MUST REPAIR. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING. WALL AT MENS WASHROOM WASHBOWL WITH OPEN CRACK/CREVICE MUST SEAL.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN WALK IN COOLER, AT BASEMENT REACH IN FREEZER, AT DRY STORAGE AND ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE SHIELD FROM UNPROTECTED LIGHT SOCKET IN MENS WASHROOM.

Minor Plumbing & 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. LEAK FROM CEILING PIPE IN BASEMENT, MUST REPAIR. LEAK AT NOZZLE ON KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Minor Sanitation

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.ALL UNNECESSRY ARTCLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED OR STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. 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.

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