MAR 25
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BEN'S BAR BE CUE.
BEAT. 41/100
5931 W NORTH AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 25, 2026 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 17 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
9 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
80
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Mar 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN WINGS AT 121F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS IN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO TO REMOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 72025PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 7
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP AREA , SUCH AS 5-10LBS OF PORK AT 45.2F-52F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 5-10LBS AT $60. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 282024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 28
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
JUL 212023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 21
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED SOAP NOT AVAILABLE AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP ON SITE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
FEB 32022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 3
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND COLD TCS FOOD AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE 2-DOOR TRUE COOLER; FOUND A CONTAINER OF COOKED TURKEY RANGING FROM 44F TO 50F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOOD AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND CLEAN TONGS BEING STORED ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET; NEXT TO WHERE RAW MEAT WAS BEING HANDLED AND PREPPED IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE CLEAN UTENSILS AWAY FROM MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND BROKEN TILE FLOORING IN BETWEEN THE 2-DOOR TRUE COOLER AND 2-DOOR TRUE FREEZER. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOORING AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE BASE COVING PEELING OFF THE WALL NEAR THE 2-DOOR TRUE COOLER AND 2-DOOR TRUE FREEZER. MUST REPAIR.
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NOV 302020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 30
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON LOWER INTERIOR OF FRYERS. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
MAR 72019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 7
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-304.11 MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF EXCESSIVE SMOKE.
FEB 272019FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 27
2019
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES FOR MEASURING THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF EXCESSIVE SMOKE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2184742 ON 7/18/18 NOT CORRECTED: 53 - 6-202.14: Except where a toilet room is located outside a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and does not open directly into the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the PREMISES shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. 58 - PA 100-0367: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 182018PASS W/ CONDITIONS15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 18
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK ADJACENT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BY THE CUTTING BOARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASH SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PIC CORRECTED ON SITE BY PROVIDING SOAP FOR THE HANDWASH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT THE HANDWASH SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PIC CORRECTED ON SITE BY PROVIDING PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER. MUST REMOVE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE IN THE FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAG/CONTAINER TO STORE ALL FOOD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WARPED WITH DENTS. MUST REPLACE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NON POROUS EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPLACE/REPAIR THE BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS IN THE FAN VENTILATION IN THE REAR WINDOW. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EXHAUST VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM NOT OPERABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED
MAR 162017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 16
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,WINDOW EXHAUST FAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND NEAR PIT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND NEAR PIT.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND SOOT BUILD UP ON CEILING AND VENTILATION VENTS IN PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS NEAR DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
JUL 292016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 29
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE SMALL BOX FREEZER EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE WALL NOT CLEAN FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FEB 192016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 19
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HOSE CONNECTED ON MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
MAR 32015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 3
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND APRONS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
SEP 232014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 23
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,FLOOR TRIM MISSING UNDER COOLERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SUMP PUMP LID IN BASEMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE ARTICLES AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
SEP 152014FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 15
2014
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE IN BETWEEN ARTICLES NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER & BEHIND,ON LOWER SHELF OF SERVICE COUNTER.ALSO FRONT,REAR AND REAR SCREEN DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/15/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS AND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,SHELVING UNITS IN GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACE AT MOPSINK.MUST PROVIDE A SCREEN AT UPPER WALL EXHAUST FANS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,GRILL TABLE.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS IN GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND PIPES OF EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,FLOOR TRIM MISSING UNDER COOLERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS NEAR PIT.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP FROM WALLS NEAR PIT AND HAND SINK.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PIT.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN POP STORAGE AREA AND IN BETWEEN WALLS AND FREEZERS.
NOV 82013PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
NOV 8
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN,PORK, FISH, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. HOT LINKS(PORK) 166.9F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND FRONT DOOR THRESHOLD MUST BE ELEVATED.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXHAUST FANS ABOVE DOOR AND THE NORTH UPPER WALL NEAR THE BBQ PIT REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND PROVIDE SCREEN ON SAID EXHAUST FANS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER MUST BE PROVIDED AND VISIBLE INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER.
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