BEER.

Chicago Health Dept

3415 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

11 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Aug 2017.

Last inspected Aug 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 18

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN. INTERIOR OF COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, AND TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SINKS NOT CLEAN. 3 COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS.(KITCHEN, BASEMENT, BAR AREAS, AND FURNACE AREAS). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND BARTENDER WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 23

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

EXTREMELY LOW WATER PRESSURE ON BOTH THE HOT AND COLD WATER AT THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER.

MAY 13

2016

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WHERE CUSTOMERS WERE SEATING AND EATING/BEING SERVED. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 8-13-15 NOT CORRECTED. #34-INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. FLOORS FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BEHIND COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE, BASEMENT STORAGE, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, BEHIND ALL COOLERS, AROUND THE ICE MACHINE ALL WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE DEBRIS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

LID OF BOX FREEZER #1 IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP DIRTY WITH GREASE AND RUST. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST OR RE-PAINT.

Minor Facility Condition

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

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKS LINE COOLERS. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

EXTREMELY LOW WATER PRESSURE ON BOTH THE HOT AND COLD WATER AT THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL OTHER ARTICLES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST PROVIDE A PROPER ICE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE FOR THE BAR ICE BIN. ICE SCOOP AT THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

AUG 13

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOODHANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

SEP 3

2014

PASS · 0 violations

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AUG 26

2014

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

OBERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES AT THE BAR AREA AND AROUND THE FRONT WINDOWS OF FACILITY. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND 15 LIVE HOUSE FLYS WERE OBSERVED ON PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. MOISTURE AREAS UNDER BAR MUST BE REMOVED(SEE MINOR VIOLATION #34 BELOW). OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN DOOR HANDLES ON BOTH REACH-IN FREEZERS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE UPPER AND LOWER COMPARMTENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN NOZZLES AT THE BAR AREA CURRENTLY SOILED WITH SODA/JUICE DISCOLORATION.

Minor Pest Activity

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

FOUND PATCHES OF MOISTURE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AREAS FOR PESTS.

AUG 29

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI USE KITCHEN UTENSILS,POTS/PANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND PROVIDE,MAINTAIN ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3 COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF DISHMACHINE REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND REPAIR LOOSE COVING BENEATH THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE OF THE HANDSINK INSIDE THE MENS TOILET ROOM AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AT MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO,BENEATH THE ICE BIN BEHIND BAR DRAIN PIPE IS DISCONNECTED MUST REPAIR.

Minor Pest Activity

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

CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE EXIT DOOR DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

JAN 24

2012

PASS 2 violations

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.RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN REAR BAR AREA MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.

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.WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR BAR AREA. MUST REPLACE.

JAN 23

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE WITH BLACK/BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES DRIPPING INTO ICE/WATER. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. REQUEST BY FAX AT 312-746-4240 FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.

Serious Other

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT WHILE FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

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. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BAR ICE BINS. RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN REAR BAR AREA MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.

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. FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. MISSING FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE TO ICE MACHINE/SERVER STATION ROOM. OPEN CREVICE IN WALL BASEBOARD UNDER KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR BAR AREA. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE PROPER ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLE FOR BAR ICE BINS.

FEB 9

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

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. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD TO LIGHT ABOVE SERVING STATION.

JAN 26

2011

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. OBSERVED SEWAGE WASTE FLOOR OVERFLOWING ON FLOOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN ,WHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK IS IN USE,ALSO WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.A PLUMBER WAS CALLED, ON SITE,CLEANED GREASE TRAP AND PIPE LOCATED ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF DEEP FRYERS, IN KITCHEN..PROBLEM FIXED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOODOO-13

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 RAT DROPPINGS IN LIQUOR STORAGE IN BASEMENT AREA(10 0R MORE DROPPINGS,UNABLE TO CHECK ALL AREA UNDER THE SHELVES),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA,ALSO RODENT PROOF BOTH FRONT DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO70337-13

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. DETAIL CLEANING THE FOLLOWING:INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE(PINK MINERAL BUILD-UP);MEAT SLICER(ENCRUSTED FOOD);INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE;AND WHITE POP GUN FROM BEHIND THE BAR.

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. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR IN PREP AREA BETWEEN KITCHEN AND OFFICE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND BAR AREA(EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP,BROKEN GLASSES ETC).CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT SPECIALLY UNDER THE SHELVES AND CORNERS.

Minor Facility Condition

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. REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN.

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