BELLWETHER MEETING HOUSE & EATERY.

Chicago Health Dept

302 E ILLINOIS ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

17 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2019.

Last inspected Nov 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 21

2019

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINKS IN BAR, BAR SERVICE AREA, UPSTAIRS BAR, AND UPSTAIRS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL MOUNTED POTATO PEELER IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 19

2019

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASH SINKS AT BAR, BAR SERVICE STATION, MEN'S TOILET ROOM, WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, UPSTAIRS BAR, AND UPSTAIRS BATHROOM NOT MAINTAINING PROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. ALL SINKS MENTIONED MAINTAIN IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 75.2-90.1F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASH SINKS BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINKS IN BAR, BAR SERVICE AREA, UPSTAIRS BAR, AND UPSTAIRS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS BEING HELD AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: HAMBURGERS AT 47.5F CHICKEN AT 48.7, EGGS AT 48.0, AND SOUR CREAM AT 46.9. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $25. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND HAMBURGERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE WITH NO DATE LABELS ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY ITEMS WITH DISPOSAL DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #22 FOR ON CITATION FOR BOTH.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL MOUNTED POTATO PEELER IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK IN BAR SERVICE AREA LOOSE AND COVERED IN DARK GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT FIRMLY IN PLACE AND REMOVE GRIME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 23

2019

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HANDWASH SINKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F OR HIGHER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF A SLIMY BLACK/PINK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOMS OF THE ENTRANCE DOORS TO FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE INSIDE THE COOLERS OF THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE LEFT SIDE HANDWASH SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE BOX. OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS DRIPPING FROM THE OUTSIDE GREASE BOX AND ACCUMULATING ONTO THE GROUND IN THE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND UNDER/BEHIND THE FRYERS AND UNDER THE COOK LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILDUP ON THE KITCHEN HOOD EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 18

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Minor Other

1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

3-301.11 (B)- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER/S PREPARING/TOUCHING BEVERAGE GARNISH/READY TO EAT FOOD, SLICED ORANGE AND LIME SLICES, AT 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR BAR WITH BARE HAND CONTACT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED. INFORMED MANAGER TO USE BARRIERS SUCH AS SINGLE USE GLOVES, TONGS, ETC. TO PREVENT BAR HAND CONTACT. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11-NO REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY IN MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE REMINDER FOR FOODS IN CONSUMER ADVISORY MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11- OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE AT DISHWASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11- OBSERVED TAPE AND COMMERCIAL PLASTIC USED AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON SPRAYER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

JUL 31

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY IN MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE REMINDER FOR FOODS IN CONSUMER ADVISORY MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING ALSO BAR HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT DISHMACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT DISHMACHINE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING COVERS ABOVE DISHWASH AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

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SEP 7

2017

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 11

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FOUND ALL OVER ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-39-005(A) DURING INSPECTION MGR DISCARDED ALL THE ICE AND STARTED THE CLEANING PROCESS.

Minor Sanitation

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

KNIVES AND UTENSILS STORED IN A SANITIZER TUB, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

HAND SINK INSTALLED NEXT TO CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD.

JUN 27

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SHELLFISH IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO SHELLFISH TAGS. SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE STORED WITH SHELLFISH AT ALL TIMES. SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE MAINTAINED ONSITE FOR 90 DAYS AFTER BEING PURCHASED AND RECEIVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILUP AND DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE POTATO SLICER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR ABOVE MENTIONED FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO PREVENT FUTURE BACKUPS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE FAUCET HEAD ATTACHED TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES AND SPRAYING OUT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FAUCET HEAD AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 18

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT 2ND FL. DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT CEILING OF ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND ON 2ND FL.

Minor Facility Condition

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

BULBS BLOWN AT HOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AT STOVE/GRILL. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLUTTER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AT 2ND FL. UNDER SHELVES AND DRY FOOD ITEMS ON SHELF. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 21

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, CEVICHE, SHRIMP, CHEESE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (47.2F-63.1F) IN THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $160. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER HEAD HOSE, THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING UNDER THE CENTER COMPARTMENT AND THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING UNDER THE RIGHT BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

DEC 12

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WAS POSTED IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE MENU.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN THE COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEAN KNIVES ON A KINFE RACK WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVER FOR THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT CAN HOLD WATER IN THE SINK BASIN. MUST INSTALL DRAIN LINES FOR SODA GUNS BEHIND THE BAR THAT DRAIN INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.

APR 26

2012

PASS · 0 violations

APR 17

2012

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical 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.a HAND SINK NEXT TO MAIN PREP LINE NOT OPERABLE, NO HOT WATER AT BAR HAND SINK. OTHER GOOD WORKING HAND SINKS AVAILABLE IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

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. UPPER PANEL OF INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. DRAIN LINES AT BAR SODA GUNS ARE CLOGGED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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. STANDING WATER NOTED BEHIND ICE MAKER AND STAND UP FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.

OCT 11

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

(7-38-005A) INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND 6-LBS. OF HAMBURGER PATTIES ON A TRAY & 12-LBS. OF LASAGNA IN A PAN (STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER) WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 47.8-50.9F (DATED-10/10/11). INTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF SAID PRODUCTS, MONITOR FOOD TEMPS. & KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LESS. (TOTAL AMT.= $210.00) All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLER DRAWERS & SMALL COOLERS IN KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR-MUST REPLACE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS, SINK DRAINS AT BOTH BARS, CAN OPENER & WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES NEED CELANING-MUST MAINTAIN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Minor Pest Activity

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

FLOORS AT DISHROOM & BARS MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

ANY ARTICLES STORED BEHIND EQUIPMENT OR BETWEEN EQUIPMENT & WALLS MUST BE REMOVED, & IF NEEDED-STORED ABOVE THE FLOORS. 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.

DEC 17

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Other

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

Minor Other

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

Minor Other

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

Minor Other

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

Minor Other

40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

DEC 9

2010

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. FOUND REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT LINE AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.1 AND 47.4 DEGREES. UNIT MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. UNIT BEING TAGGED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. ***FOOD NOT BEING DISCARD BECAUSE IT CAME OUT OF WALK IN COOLER AND IS STILL AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. ****

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. FRONT PATIO DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. LARGE 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND LARGE GAP AT INSIDE OF DOOR. MUST CORRECT DOOR PROPERLY AT INSIDE AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.

Critical 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. NO HOT WATER AT LADIES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED NO HOT WATER AT CUSTOMER RESTROOM.

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. DRAWERS AT REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. HANDLES MUST BE REPLACED WHERE MISSING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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 utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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 IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. SOME CEILING TILES IN NEED OF REPLACING, PEELING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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. REACH IN COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETERS VISIBLE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 22

2010

FAIL 4 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 1-14-09 REPORT 155343 NOT CORRECTED. THE FOLLOWING: #32 CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING, 34 FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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. SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. FLOORS IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & 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. POP GUNS IN NEED OF DRAIN LINES, MUST DRAIN TO OPEN DRAIN SITE.

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