Chicago
32
BEAT

Bird'S Nest

2500 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
32/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
18
11 passed
Last Inspected
2025-09-10
Pass Rate
61%
5 failures
Score
32/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-09-10)
Failed 5 inspections (2025, 2023, 2016...)
Sanitation issues found across 63 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 63×
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Food Storage & Handling serious 10×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
2025-09-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
7
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12--NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11--FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11--NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

4-901.12--NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11--NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12--NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- --CARDBOARD USED TO LINE FLOOR AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN FLOOR --NOTED HOLE ON FLOOR OF THE BEAR/FOOD WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14--NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

2025-08-28 Fail Canvass
9
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- --CARDBOARD USED TO LINE FLOOR AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN FLOOR --NOTED HOLE ON FLOOR OF THE BEAR/FOOD WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

2024-09-04 Pass Canvass
6
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED BULK INGREDIENTS IN UNLABLED CONTAINERS ON DRY STORAGE RACKS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED GREASE UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN LADIES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER IN ROOF STAIRWAY, BEHIND BASEMENT BEER WALK-IN COOLER, UNDERNEATH STAIRWAY TO BASEMENT AND ACROSS FROM UNDER STAIRWAY IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY, UNUSED ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF T...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HOLE IN NORTHWEST WALL IN BASEMENT, BROKEN/STAINED CEILING ABOVE PIPE IN BASEMENT BETWEEN OFFICE SUPPLIES AND LIQUOR STORAGE RACK, AND STAIRWAY TO BASEMENT CEILING AND SOUTHWEST WALL AT BASEMENT LANDING. ALSO NOTED CRACKED WASH BOWL IN MENS ROO...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST ON BEER WALK IN COOLER VENTS, AND MENS WASHROOM VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2023-10-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12--- NOTED THE COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD DIRTY, BADLY STAINED. MUST CLEAN, REPLACE, RESURFACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

: 4-602.13--- ALL WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT FRONT BAR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12-- NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS LOCATED AT THE ATTACHED HOSE ON THE WALL SPICKET WATER NOZZLE ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11----- THE RAW WOODEN WALL MOUNT BEHIND THE BACKSPLASH AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE NON ABSORBENT.----ALL EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM BEING USED AS WALL SEALANTS MUST BE REMOVED TO BE SMOOTH/CLEANABLE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

: 6-304.11--- NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE MEN'S OR WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE. 6-202.11--- MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE THE DISH AREA BOX FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

2023-10-20 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 18
critical Documentation & Training

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

THERE IS NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLE READY-TO-EAT CHICKEN WINGS WITH BARE HANDS ON THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED AND REVIEWED NO BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. MUST USE GLOVES, TONGS OR OTHER MEANS/TOOLS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP WAS LOCATED AT THE BAR'S HAND-WASHING SINK WHILE THE BARTENDER WAS PREPARING DRINKS, AND CUSTOMERS NOTED EATING AT THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT BOTH BAR HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

SOME AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

ACCORDING TO THE STATEMENT OF MANAGEMENT THE RESTAURANT SERVES UNDERCOOKED FOOD(BURGERS). THE MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS, SUCH AS BURGERS RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ...

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE THE ONE-DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A KNIFE HOLDER OR ON A CLEAN FOOD PREP SURFACE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS, AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS PILED WOOD REMOVED.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD DIRTY, BADLY STAINED. MUST CLEAN, REPLACE, RESURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT FRONT BAR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AND SHELVING FOR ATTACHED OPENER.----DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.-----INTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH ENCRUSTED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS LOCATED AT THE ATTACHED HOSE ON THE WALL SPICKET WATER NOZZLE ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE WALL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM UNDER THE SOAP DISPENSER IN POOR REPAIR/DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---- THE RAW WOODEN WALL MOUNT BEHIND THE BACKSPLASH AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE NON ABSORBENT.----ALL ...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE MEN'S OR WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE THE DISH AREA BOX FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 12-8-21 REPORT #2545251 NOT CORRECTED. #44- NOTED EQUIPMENT (FREEZER), UTENSILS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTEWATER PIPELINES AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FR...

2021-12-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

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

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED TODAY

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS OF BARS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASH SINKS OF THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR 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 Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED EQUIPMENT (FREEZER), UTENSILS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTEWATER PIPELINES AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH-TEMPERATURE WAREWASHER WITH GAUGE READING 200F; HOWEVER, NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMET...

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DIRTY WALLS SPLASHED WITH FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE BARS AND BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAG...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED MISSING COVING ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THE COVING FOR THE WALLS

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP THE CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

2019-10-18 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS (BAR & PREP AREA) THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED (REFER TO HANDOUT)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD ACCUMULATION FROM BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM SIDES OF FRYER, AND GRILL IN PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF SODA NOZZLES AND CADDYS BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA, AND REPAIR STRIPPED COLD WATER KNOB ON HAND-SINK BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

2018-02-07 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DEEP FRYER AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND BURNT LIGHTS AT FIXTURES. MUST REPLACE.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHNANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

2017-07-11 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA. DEFROST 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN PREP AREA. REPAIR BROKEN HANDEL ON 1-DOOR COOLER (NORTH WALL). INSTRUCTED T...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WATER AND DEBRIS FROM INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DUST FROM KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS. REPAIR HOLES AND WALL DAMAGE ON BASEMENT WALL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRCASE, AND SOUTH WALL (CORNER)IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2016-07-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THAT THE SHELF AT THE FRONT BAR BETWEEN THE BEER COOLER AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE MADE OF UNFINISHED WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT THE WOOD. OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER, THE UPSTAIRS CHEST FREEZ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN BEER COOLER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS FOR THE ICE SCOOPS. OBSERVED A CUP BEING USED TO DISPENSE ICE FOR BEVERAGES AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE ...

2016-06-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51 DEGREES. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORAGE UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD H...

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHEESE, 53 DEGREES, 1 LB/$4; SOUR CREAM, 54 DEGREES, 1/4 LB/$2; AU JUS, 54 DEGREES, 1/4 LB/$1; CUT TOMATOES, 53 DEGREES, 1/4 LBS/$4. THESE FOODS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISC...

serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED THE FRONT BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR: THE MIDDLE AND CENTER COMPARTMENTS ARE LEAKING FROM THE BASIN PORTION OF EACH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAKS OR REPLACE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE ALTERNATE DISH WASHING FACILITIES ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THAT THE SHELF AT THE FRONT BAR BETWEEN THE BEER COOLER AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE MADE OF UNFINISHED WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT THE WOOD. OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER, THE UPSTAIRS CHEST FREEZ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN BEER COOLER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS FOR THE ICE SCOOPS. OBSERVED A CUP BEING USED TO DISPENSE ICE FOR BEVERAGES AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE ...

2015-07-01 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

ALL RAW WOOD I N WALK IN COOLER IS PROHIBITED. MSUT SEAL OR PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING WALLS AND FLOORS SO THAT THEY ARE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER TOP NEEDED FOR SOAP DISPENSER IN LADIES ROOM. SUPPLY AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE SUMP PUMP IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED TOP OF TOILET IN LADIES RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPLACE TOILET TOP AND MAINTAIN

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OWNSER IS IN PROCESS TO GET ALL STAFF CERTIFIED.

2014-03-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS BEHIND THE KITCHEN,BOTH BARS,BASEMENT AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, FLOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN IN FRONT OF DISHMACHINE NEEDS TO BE FIX AND MAINTINED.

minor Sanitation

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

Front and side bars, no exposed hand sink. Hood in the main kitchen exterior and interior of cooking equipment needs detail cleaning, 3 compartment sink needs a drain board.FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT FACUET IS LEAKING.

2014-03-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
serious Food Storage & Handling

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

ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BSMT AREA HAS BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF ICE UNIT THIS IS WERE ICE IS BEING MADE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A TAGGED ICE MACHINE NEEDS TO CONTACT DEPT OF HEALTH AT FAX A LETTER 312 746 8040 TO REMOVE TAG. CAN NOT USE U...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND RODENT DROPPING BEHIND THE STOVES IN KITCHEN AREA 6 TO 7 DROPPING,5 DROPPING BY THE DJ BOOTH CORNER LEFT SIDE,AND BASEMENT UNDER SHELVES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS BEHIND THE KITCHEN,BOTH BARS,BASEMENT AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, FLOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN IN FRONT OF DISHMACHINE NEEDS TO BE FIX AND MAINTINED.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN THE SECOND BAR AREA OPEN HOLE,AND BEHIND THE DJ AREA, PLS SEAL ALL HOLES.

minor Sanitation

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

front and side bars no exposed hand sink. hood in the main kitchen exterior and interior of cooking equipment needs detail cleaning.3 compartment sink needs a drain board.FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT FACUET IS LEAKING.

2013-06-27 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

PLASTIC SHELVING IN REAR KITCHEN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE COVER/SCREEN FOR BASEMENT OPEN FLOOR SEWER SUMP PUMP. FLOOR UNDER REAR KITCHEN PLASTIC SHELVING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE WASTE WATER DRAIN LINE FOR REAR BAR SODA GUN HOLDER ABOVE ICE BIN.

2012-08-02 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-07-26 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 6 DOOR COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53.6F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE BEL...

critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 44.4F, RANCH DRESSING AT 49.1F, GROUND BEEF AT 45.6F, SOUR CREAM AT 45.8F, BUTTERMILK AT 46.4F, BLUE CHEESE DRESSING AT 45.6-54.6F, SOUP AT 48.0F, PASTA SALAD AT 46.7F,...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAIR THE DISHMACHINE SO THAT IT DISPENSES 100PPM CHLORINE AT THE FINAL RINSE. DISHMACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO S...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 6 DOOR PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NEXT TO THE BEER COOLER AT THE FRONT BAR. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY BEHIND THE BARS. REPAIR ANY BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT BAR WHERE NEEDED.

2011-03-08 Pass Canvass
3
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. INTERIOR LID OF KITCHEN BOX FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR.

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. INTERIOR ALL KITCHEN COOLERS DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN 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 and in good repair. FLOOR TILES BEHIND REAR BAR LOOSE, MISSING WITH MISSING GROUT. MUST REPAIR. FRUIT DEBRIS BEHIND KITCHEN BOX FREEZER, MUST REMOVE AND MAINTA...

100
Cafe Brauer
100
Cafe Brauer
71
Subway Sandwiches and Salads
67
Xo Marshmallow
41
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