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Boarding House

720 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654 · River North · Restaurant · High risk
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86/100

Strong record across 9 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
9
7 passed
Last Inspected
2017-12-18
Pass Rate
78%
1 failure
Score
86/100
EAT
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2017-12-18
Failed 1 inspection (2015)
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 21×
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Facility Condition minor
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
Chemical Safety minor
2017-12-18 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

CEILING AT PASTRY STATION WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TON PROVIDE.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

COOKS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

2017-09-29 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS ON 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON WEST SIDE OF MAIN (FLOOR 2) COOKING LINE WITH TORN GASKETS ON DOORS. REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LIQUOR ROOM SHELVES IN CELLER WITH RAW WOOD. PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN LIQUOR R...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN LIQUOR ROOM IN BASEMENT BEHIND ALL SHELVES AND IN CORNERS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED ALL CLOSET FLOORS IN CELLAR NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST PULL ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CLEAN WALLS AND BACKSIDES OF ALL OVENS, COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE. MAINT...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN CELLAR KITCHEN WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CELLAR WITH CLOSET NEXT TO LIQUOR ROOM STORAGE WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL FOR PEST CONTROL ACCESS. DE CLUTTER AND GET RID OF ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS. OBSERVED ELE...

2016-06-24 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT AT LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT LOWER LEVEL FOOD COOLER STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SOME THERMOMETERS MISSING AT PREP/BAR AREAS REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

2015-08-11 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

MISSING HANDLE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE COOK LINE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTTOM INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER ON THE 2ND FLOOR COOK LINE (WITH GREASE BUILD-UP )AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FILTER OF THE TOP EXTERIOR PART ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND CONDUIT THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING WALL TILE ON THE BASEBOARD BY THE ENTRANCE TO THE PREP KITC...

minor Facility Condition

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE BASEMENT HOOD/CANOPY AND 2ND FLOOR HOOD CANOPY IN BOTH COOK LINE . MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND ONE MORE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.

2015-01-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

2015-01-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Pest Activity

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

SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR WITH OVER I/3 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1494004, DATED 8/25/14. #38-NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF HOT AND COLD WATER OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-...

minor Sanitation

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

CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ALONG THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE DISH MACHINE AND PREP SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN DISHES AND THE EXPOSED HAND SIN...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LID AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR BEHIND THE THE DISH MACHINE IN THE 3RD FLOOR SERVICE STATION NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT CELLAR KITCHEN WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, AND BASEMENT CELLAR KITCHEN . MUST PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD IN THE CELLAR KITCHEN,MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

NO SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE BOTH WASHROOM DOOR IN THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOMS. MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE X3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

2014-08-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

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

NOTED THICK SLIMY,BROWNISH AND PINKISH SUBSTANCE AT THE UPPER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWL ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT AND SECOND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINA...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED PREMISES USING FOOD TRAYS AS LIDS ON SERVICE COOLERS AT THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIDS FOR SERVICE COOLERS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF HOT AND COLD WATER OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2013-10-17 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

SPICE CONTAINERS, NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

FAOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE WITHOUT A DEPT APPROVAL, MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY.

2012-12-04 Pass License
3
minor Sanitation

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

SPLASHGUARDS MUST BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE HANDSINKS & 3-COMPS SINKS AT BOTH DISHWASHING AREAS. COOLER DOOR GASKETS AT BASEMENT KITCHEN ARE RIPPED, MUST FIX/REPLACE. MISSING COOLER LEGS MUST BE PROVIDED, (USING SMALL PANS AS SUPPORT).

minor Sanitation

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

ALL BRICK WALLS MUST BE ADEQUATELY SEALED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

BATHROOM DOORS NEED SELF-CLOSING DEVICES AT 2ND & 3RD FLOORS, MUST PROVIDE.

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