SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BLACK EAGLE CLUB.

BEAT. 40/100

1938 W IRVING PARK RD · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 16, 2022 · passed

Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since May 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 16
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112 OBSERVED 4-6 DEAD FLIES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-904.11 OBSERVED WHITE PLATES NOT PROPERLY STORED IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID PLATES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE DEEP FRYING UNITS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID UNITS.

MINORFacility Condition
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.111 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE LID DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LID AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. ALSO, THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER HAD FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND SPRINKLER SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 8
2022
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE INSPECTION WAS 00 P.P.M. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZED AT MINIMUM RANGES OF 50-200 PPM. DISHMACHINE TAGGED ‘HELD FOR INSPECTION. ’ INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT, DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD-UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEM ON MENU NOT MARKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "R.A.W." OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 4-6 DEAD FLIES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH THE LASTEST SERVICE REPORT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM THIS YEAR STATING THAT THE PREMISES HAS BEEN SERVICED BY AN ILLINOIS LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND ENSURE THAT THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK HAS ALL THE REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS INCLUDING THE IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38.020 (C), CITATION ISSUED

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

OBSERVED WHITE PLATES NOT PROPERLY STORED IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID PLATES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE DEEP FRYING UNITS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID UNITS.

MINORFacility Condition
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE LID DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LID AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. ALSO, THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER HAD FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND SPRINKLER SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/23/2021, REPORT #2523111 #47 NOTED FOIL PAPER WAS USED TO LINE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. #53 NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. #58 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

JUL 23
2021
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood 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.

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOOR AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

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

NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE WAITERS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

MAY 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

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

UNFINISHED RAW WOOD UNDER BAR COUNTER THROUGHOUT, ABOVE ALL SINKS AND ICE BINS. MUST SEAL.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL WOODEN STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WITH DIRT AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----: ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTORS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE AT THE BASEMENT BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM AND THE COFFEE MAKER AT THE SERVER STATION. MUST PROVIDE/INSTALL.----- LEAKING CONDENSER IN THE BASEMENT BEER WALK-IN COOLER.----LEAKING CONDENSER NEXT TO THE BASEMENT SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST REPAIR.----SPRAY ARM ON THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC/TAPE. MUST REMOVE/REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RAW BRICK WALLS AT THROUGHOUT THE BAR AND THE REAR SERVER STATION WITH OPEN CREVICES. MUST COVER TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.-----: ALL UNUSED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT REAR CLOSET MUST STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.----- MISSING WOODEN BASEBOARD COVING ON THE EAST WALL OF THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE/SEAL OPEN HOLE AND CREVICE.---- NOTED SOME FOOD SPLATTER AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT KITCHEN SINK. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE DAMAGED TILE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

UNUSED PIZZA OVEN NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE MUST BE OPERATING UNDER PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 7
2019
FAILED
17 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

CRITICALOther
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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK AVAILABLE FOR THE COOKS LINE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK AT COOKS LINE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM LEFT WASHBOWL OR THE MEN'S WASHROOM RIGHT WASHBOWL. TEMPERATURES AT 77F AND 75.9F. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

UNFINISHED RAW WOOD UNDER BAR COUNTER THROUGHOUT ABOVE ALL SINKS AND ICE BINS. MUST SEAL.----WALL MOUNTED SOAP DISPENSER INSIDE THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE/MOVE TO ALLOW EASY ACCESS TO SINK.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Mechanical dish machine not installed, unable to verify wash temperature and sanitizer level. Must install dish machine and have it operating properly. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL WOODEN STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WITH DIRT AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTORS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE AT THE BASEMENT BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM AND THE COFFEE MAKER AT THE SERVER STATION. MUST PROVIDE/INSTALL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING CONDENSER IN THE BASEMENT BEER WALK-IN COOLER.----LEAKING CONDENSER NEXT TO THE BASEMENT SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST REPAIR.----SPRAY ARM ON THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC/TAPE. MUST REMOVE/REPAIR.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

WASTE WATER HOSE FROM THE BASEMENT BEER WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR DRAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNUSED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT REAR CLOSET MUST STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING WOODEN BASEBOARD COVING ON THE EAST WALL OF THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE/SEAL OPEN HOLE AND CREVICE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED SOME FOOD SPLATTER AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT KITCHEN SINK. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE DAMAGED TILE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RAW BRICK WALLS AT THROUGHOUT THE BAR AND THE REAR SERVER STATION WITH OPEN CREVICES. MUST COVER TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

UNUSED PIZZA OVEN NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE MUST BE OPERATING UNDER PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

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