SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BERNIE'S LUNCH & SUPPER.

BEAT. 37/100

660 N ORLEANS ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 16, 2022 · passed

Failed 4 of 13 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
58
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jul 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 16
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ROOFTOP BAR NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. DISCUSSED GUIDELINES AND INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BAR SO THAT IT CAN BE PROTECTED FROM THE ELEMENTS.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPELTE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 9
2022
FAILED
14 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN COFFEE STATION RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY BUS TRAY FILLED WITH SILVERWARE BEING PLACED ON TOP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR SERVER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING OYSTERS AND NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SHELLSTOCK TAGS FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS AFTER LAST ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND ORANGE SLIME ON INTERIOR ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE BEING USED WITHOUT RECORDS BEING KEPT AS REQUIRED IN CITY APPROVED VARIANCE. MACHINE IS NOT FULLY SEALING PRODUCT AS WELL. MACHINE AND 5 PIECES OF SALMON TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AS REQUIRED BY VARIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ROOFTOP BAR NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. DISCUSSED GUIDELINES AND INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BAR SO THAT IT CAN BE PROTECTED FROM THE ELEMENTS.

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.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN ONE OF 2 RESTROOMS LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF OUTDOOR USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPELTE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 3
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN DISH WASHING AREA IN REAR AND IN BAR AND SERVER STATION LOCATED ON ROOFTOP. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED WHITE CERAMIC PATRON TEQUILA GLASSES AT BAR ON FIRST FLOOR WITH NO FOOD SAFE MARKINGS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER PROVIDE PROOF GLASSES ARE SAFE FOR FOOD SERVICE OR DISCARD.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CAULK ON EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA COVERED IN YELLOW DIRT AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 6
2019
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 29
2019
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND ABOUT 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

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

DELI CLEAR PLASTIC CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, STICKERS AND TAPE NOT REMOVED DURING WASHING PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY AND CLEAN PROPERLY.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

REFER TO VIOLATION #60.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2229669 DATED ON 10-15-18 FOR VIOLATION # 58(NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE) INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT CORE VIOLATION WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

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OCT 15
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.11- OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT 1ST FLOOR BAR HAND SINK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301-14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT: -MIDDLE HAND SINK AT FRONT IN COOK LINE AREA -BEVERAGE STATION (BETWEEN EXPO STATION AND 1ST FLOOR BAR) -1ST FLOOR BAR HAND SINK -WOMAN'S RESTROOM INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603-11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11- OBSERVED DRY GOODS STORED ON SHELVING UNIT UNDERNEATH CAST IRON PIPE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE SHELVING UNIT OR ENCASE SAID PIPE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

4-904.13- OBSERVED PRESET GLASSWARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREAS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRESET GLASSWARE MUST BE STORED ON TABLE TOPS INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT GLASSWARE ON TABLE TOPS AT ALL TIMES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12- OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED ON WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTIONS ON SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11- OBSERVED UNFINISHED RAW CONCRETE WALLS DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM REAR EXIT DOOR, NEXT TO PREP LINE ON 1ST. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11- OBSERVED CRACKS AND HOLES THROUGHOUT FLOOR TITLE AT HOT LINE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN AND TORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 DOOR COOLER AT OVEN STATION NEXT TO COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 3
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED ALL FLOORS IN KITCHEN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COKING EQUIPMENT NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. ALL STANDING WATER MUST BE REMOVED FROM UNDER EQUIPMENT. KEEP ALL KITCHEN FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.

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

OBSERVED CONNECTING THROUGH WAY BETWEEN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND WINE ROOM FILLED WITH DEBRIS AND CLUTTER. REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLUTTER SO THAT AREA CAN BE MONITORED FOR PEST ACTIVITY.

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

ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AND ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FOR PEST CONTROL TO HAVE COMPLETE ACCESS TO BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

SEP 22
2017
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED ALL FLOORS IN KITCHEN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COKING EQUIPMENT NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. ALL STANDING WATER MUST BE REMOVED FROM UNDER EQUIPMENT. KEEP ALL KITCHEN FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.

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

OBSERVED HOLES AROUND PIZZA OVEN IN MAIN KITCHEN. SEAL ALL GAPS AND HOLES AROUND PIZZA OVEN. OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING OF BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOMS WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. ALL HOLES IN CEILING NEED TO BE SEALED TO DETER RODENT ENTRY. OBSERVED CONNECTING THROUGH WAY BETWEEN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND WINE ROOM FILLED WITH DEBRIS AND CLUTTER. REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLUTTER SO THAT AREA CAN BE MONITORED FOR PEST ACTIVITY.

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

ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AND ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FOR PEST CONTROL TO HAVE COMPLETE ACCESS TO BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

SEP 15
2017
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 30-40 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA IN SOUTH WEST CORNER ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DROPPINGS BEHIND SHELVING AND UNDER LAUNDRY AND 1 DROPPING IN WINE CLOSET. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE RAT ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN UP ALL RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS AND ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FOR PEST CONTROL TO HAVE COMPLETE ACCESS TO BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

JUL 18
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH BUILD UP OF ORGANIC MATERIAL UNDER DISHMACHINE. CLEAN FLOOR IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND LFOOR DRAIN.

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

OBSERVED BASEMENT STOREAGE CLOSETS WITH CLUTTER. CLEAN ALL CLOSETS ADN ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL.

JUL 10
2017
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH PINK AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE MIS MADE AND STORED. CLEAN ICE MACHINE IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH BUILD UP OF ORGANIC MATERIAL UNDER DISHMACHINE. CLEAN FLOOR IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND LFOOR DRAIN.

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

OBSERVED BASEMENT STOREAGE CLOSETS WITH CLUTTER. CLEAN ALL CLOSETS ADN ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL.

APR 7
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MENS WASHROOM RIGHT SIDE HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN SINK.

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

PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL (ON SOUTH WALL ALONG COOKLINE) DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

METAL STEM THEROMETERS NOT CALIBRATED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

JUL 30
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. PLUMBER CAME AND WAS ABLE TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 110 F.

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

INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MUG CHILLER FREZZER BEHIND THE BAR. AND SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE ICE BIN IN THE COFFEE STATION. INSTALL OR PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE COFFEE STATION.

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

CLEAN AND PROVIDE COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MISSING CEILING PANELS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MUST REPLACED. MUST SEAL THE BRICK WALLS THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA, KITCHEN PLATING AREA AND BAR. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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