BIG STAR II.

Chicago Health Dept

3638-3640 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).

12 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Apr 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

111

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 7

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (SALSA, GRILLED ONIONS, BEANS AND BEAN DIP, ETC.) STORED IN THE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER BEYOND THE 7-DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE OR DISCARD ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS WITHIN 7 DAYS WITH THE PREP DATE COUNTING AS DAY #1. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2614909 ON 4/1/25 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

APR 1

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN TACOS, PORK ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR SERVER STATION AREA LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND ALL WAHSHROOMS HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLESIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS LOCATED ON THE 1ST & 2ND FLOOR OF THE PREMISES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS COVER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN THE KITCHENS FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES IN BOTH KITCEHND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERBED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN KITCHEN LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

MAR 24

2025

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE RIMINDER STATEMENT."THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Other

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2604250 ON 10/07/2024 #53. NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 7

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: 2ND FLOOR EAST SERVICE AREA; HAND SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR DISH AREA; 2ND FLOOR MAIN PREP LINE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: UNISEX BATHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR; SOUTH EAST CORNER OF 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES AT HAND SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT ALL HAND SINKS BY END OF INSPECTION.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED TEN (10) SMALL LIVE BIRDS PRESENT AND FLYING IN THE UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF ALL LIVE ANIMALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER OPENED WINDOWS AND WAS ABLE TO REMOVE ALL BIRDS BY END OF INSPECTION AND CLOSED ALL WINDOWS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD BOXES AND PRODUCE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR HALL LEADING TO OTHER BUILDING AMENITIES ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Food Temperature

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS IN GUAC PREP AREA STORED IN STAGANT ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL UTENSILS IN APPROPRIATE LOCATION IN BETWEEN USE AS SPECIFIED SUCH AS IN RUNNING WATER OR CLEAN PORTION OF PREPARATION TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED UNISEX BATHROOM TO HAVE TRASH CAN WITHOUT LID ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A LID ON TRASH CAN IN UNISEX BATHROOM. MANAGER PROVIDED TRASH CAN BY END OF INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS IN UTILITY CLOSETS STORED IN BUCKETS AND NOT AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.

JUL 20

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK OF WAITERS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AND WAITERS STATION ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

NOTED HEAVY BUILD UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS (COOKIES) STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FREEZER. ALSO NOTED BLACK FOREIGN SUBSTANCE ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. ICE FROM THE ICE MACHINE WAS DISCARDED AT THE TIE OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE SPRAYER OF TH EDISH WASHER ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.-205.15(B) NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTS ON THE SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

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OCT 5

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

4-901.12 OBSERVED TWO-THREE WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE BASEMENT DRINK PREPARATION/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SAID WIPING CLOTHS TO AIR DRY PROPERLY.

Minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED ON THE FIRST FLOOR TO-GO CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN THEM PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-603.11 OBSERVED WET MOPS, BROOMS, AND DUSTPAN NOT PROPERLY STORED AND CLUTTERED ON THE SECOND FLOOR MOP SINK STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HOOKING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN IT.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-102.11 OBSERVED SOME DRIED PEPPERS IN THE SECOND-FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA STORED IN BLACK BAGS/GARBAGE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY SAID DRIED PEPPERS INAPPROPRIATE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.

SEP 28

2022

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE TWO ICE MACHINES ON SITE AND DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. BOTH ICE MACHINES ARE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT DRINK PREPARATION/STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE BUILD-UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE UNIT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SAID ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN IT PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED TWO-THREE WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE BASEMENT DRINK PREPARATION/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SAID WIPING CLOTHS TO AIR DRY PROPERLY.

Minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED ON THE FIRST FLOOR TO-GO CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN THEM PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WET MOPS, BROOMS, AND DUSTPAN NOT PROPERLY STORED AND CLUTTERED ON THE SECOND FLOOR MOP SINK STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HOOKING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN IT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME DRIED PEPPERS IN THE SECOND-FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA STORED IN BLACK BAGS AND GARBAGE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY SAID DRIED PEPPERS INAPPROPRIATE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER: ONLY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 21

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA (JUICE). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A HANDWASHING SIGN INSTALLED AT LOCATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK OF 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATIONS.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED HANDWASH SINK AT THE BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH A STRAINER INSIDE THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATIONS.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO SOAP AT HANDWASH SINK OF THE WAITERS STATION BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)

Critical Other

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:- PORK BELLY 52F, PROK 48.5F, CHICKEN (53.4F/49.1F)CHORIZO 50.0F, CHOPPED LETTUCE (51.6F/44.1F), BEANS 45.1F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER (DRAWERS) AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 58.2F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON THE LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE SERVICE COOLER BY THE HOT LINE AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH-TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE WITH GAUGE READING 180F; HOWEVER NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR AN IREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED TODAY.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED HEAVY WATER LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE AND BASE OF THE HAND WASH SINK ON THE 2ND FLOOR BY THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN AT THE BOTTOM OF 2ND FLOOR DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND SLIME.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF ALL THE EXHAUST HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

JUL 23

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ON 2ND FLOOR. HOT WATER WAS FOUND AT 116.5F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 5/15/2019, REPORT #2288881. INSTRUCTED TO DISPLAY THE MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 15

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 20 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR FAMILY WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE LABELED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINT.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

BASEMENT ICE MACHINE ICE SCOOPS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT BETWEEN MACHINES.

Minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AND RAW WOODEN ROLLING CART IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.

Minor Sanitation

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

WOOD FOOD CART WITH CLOTH CARPETING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST NOT USE ANY FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH CARPETING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

Serious Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED A POROUS, STONE PESTAL AND MORTAR THAT IS UNABLE TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SOME AREAS OF THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE IN BOTH THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND THE 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINES NEED CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL PLUMBING WASTE WATER PIPING ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR SERVER STATION MUST BE ENCASED WITH A SOLID CASING OR CEILING PROVIDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING DRAIN COVER FOR THE 1ST FLOOR DISH ROOM MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AROUND CEILING PIPING IN ALL THE 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY CLOSETS FOR MOP SINK AND CHEMICAL STORAGE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE 1ST FLOOR SERVER STATION WATER PREP AND ABOVE SERVER ICE BIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS ON THE COOKS LINE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 29

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 24 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK AND THE SECOND FLOOR HAND SINK AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE PREP COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR FAMILY WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HOT WATER AT THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS NOT REACHING 100F. BAR HAND SINK AT 97.4F, MEN'S WASHROOM HAND SINK AT 96.3, WOMAN'S HAND SINK AT 94.5F, 2ND FLOOR PREP HAND SINK 90.5F. ALL OTHER HAND SINKS AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS REACHING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL HAND SINKS MUST REACH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK BEING USED AS A SLOP SINK FOR WASTE. BASKET INSIDE THE SINK FOR DISCARDED DRINK REMAINS. INSTRUCTED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. MANAGEMENT REMOVED BASKET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED FRESH FISH IN A COLD HOLDING BOX TOP UNIT OF THE COOKS LINE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 43.5F TO 49.3F. INTERIOR OF THE COOLER FOUND AT 41.5F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD FOOD IN TOP COLD HOLDING BOX AT 41F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 35 LBS DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINT.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

BASEMENT ICE MACHINE ICE SCOOPS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT BETWEEN MACHINES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

Serious Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED A POROUS, STONE PESTAL AND MORTAR THAT IS UNABLE TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AND RAW WOODEN ROLLING CART IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.

Minor Sanitation

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

WOOD FOOD CART WITH CLOTH CARPETING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST NOT USE ANY FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH CARPETING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SOME AREAS OF THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE IN BOTH THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND THE 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINES NEED CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AROUND CEILING PIPING IN ALL THE 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY CLOSETS FOR MOP SINK AND CHEMICAL STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL PLUMBING WASTE WATER PIPING ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR SERVER STATION MUST BE ENCASED WITH A SOLID CASING OR CEILING PROVIDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING DRAIN COVER FOR THE 1ST FLOOR DISH ROOM MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS ON THE COOKS LINE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE 1ST FLOOR SERVER STATION WATER PREP AND ABOVE SERVER ICE BIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 23

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND PREP COOLER. ALL PLUMBING WASTE WATER PIPING ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR SERVER STATION MUST BE ENCASED WITH A SOLID CASING OR CEILING PROVIDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL OPEN CRACKS CREVICES IN WALLS AND AROUND WATER PIPING AT THE 1ST FLR. SERVER STATION MUST BE SEALED. MUST CAP ENTIRE TOP OF FOOD SERVICE PASS THROUGH WINDOW AT THE 1ST FLOOR. WALL AT THE 2ND FLR. MOP SINK MUST BE INSTALLED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING NOZZLE AT THE BARS SOUTH END EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.--- MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE 2ND FLOOR MOP SINK FAUCET.

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