SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BIRD'S NEST.

BEAT. 32/100

2500 N SOUTHPORT AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 10, 2025 · passed

Failed 5 of 18 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
11 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
113
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Mar 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 10
2025
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood 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.

MINORFood 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.

MINORFood 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.

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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.

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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.

MINORSanitation
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 MAINTAIN. --NOTED GREASE AND DIRT OF FLOOR UNSERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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.

AUG 28
2025
FAILED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood 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.

MINORFood 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.

MINORFood 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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. --NOTED GREASE AND DIRT OF FLOOR UNSERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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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.

SEP 4
2024
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood 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.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORPest 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 THE FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PREVENTION OF PEST ACTIVITY.

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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 ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

OCT 27
2023
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility 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.

OCT 20
2023
FAILED
18 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALEmployee 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.

CRITICALEmployee 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)

CRITICALEmployee 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.

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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

SERIOUSOther
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 ON THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

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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.

MINORFood 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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

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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 EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM BEING USED AS WALL SEALANTS MUST BE REMOVED TO BE SMOOTH/CLEANABLE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

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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 FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES. #47- NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER, ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE.#55-: 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 STORAGE AREA.#58- 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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DEC 8
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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

CRITICALEmployee 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)

CRITICALEmployee 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

MINORChemical 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.

CRITICALPest 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

SERIOUSFood 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 THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED TODAY.

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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.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

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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 STORAGE AREA.

MINORDocumentation & 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.

OCT 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

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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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

SERIOUSOther
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.

SERIOUSOther
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)

MINORFood 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.

MINOREmployee 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

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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.

MINORDocumentation & 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.

FEB 7
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

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

FOUND BURNT LIGHTS AT FIXTURES. MUST REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

JUL 11
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 TO MAINTAIN.

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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.

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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.

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

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

MINORPlumbing & 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.

JUL 5
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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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 FREEZER AND THE UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER ACCUMULATING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN BEER COOLER AT THE REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE WATER, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS. OBSERVED THE FAN COVER IN THE WALK IN BEER COOLER TO BE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE FAN COVER

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

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

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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 TO DISPENSE ICE.

JUN 24
2016
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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 HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood 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 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

SERIOUSOther
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 (DISH MACHINE, REAR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) UNTIL THE SINK IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

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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 FREEZER AND THE UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER ACCUMULATING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN BEER COOLER AT THE REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE WATER, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS. OBSERVED THE FAN COVER IN THE WALK IN BEER COOLER TO BE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE FAN COVER.

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

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

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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 TO DISPENSE ICE.

JUL 1
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

MINORPlumbing & 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

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OWNSER IS IN PROCESS TO GET ALL STAFF CERTIFIED.

MAR 7
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MAR 6
2014
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood 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 UNIT UNTIL HEALTH DEPT REMOVES TAG.

CRITICALPest 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

MINORSanitation
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.

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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.

MINORSanitation
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.

JUN 27
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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

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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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

AUG 2
2012
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 26
2012
FAILED
6 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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 BELOW 40F. DO NOT USE COOLER UNTIL REINSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CRITICALFood 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, ARTICHOKE DIP AT 46.5F, MARINARA SAUCE AT 47.6F, CREAM CHEESE AT 46.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 400# OF FOOD WORTH $831. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CRITICALFood 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 SANITIZE DISHES UNTIL THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALPest 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.

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

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

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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.

MAR 8
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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 MAINTAIN.

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