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3910-3914 W MONTROSE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
14 of 20 inspections passed, 3 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 202026PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXHAUST HOOD, HOOD FILTERS, STOVE, ETC. MUST CLEAN.
DEC 102025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE NOTED WITH PEELING PLASTIC. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION OF THE ICE.
RAW WOODEN FLOOR AND RAW WOOD UNDER REFRIGERATION IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE BAR AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
UNUSED COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE BAR MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
JUL 262023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO SODA OR MILK CRATES.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
FOUND (ONE) EXPIRED APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JUL 272022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPERTOWELS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK FRONT BAR.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM OF FRONT EXIT DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF MENTIONED DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE KTCHEN PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 262021PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 102020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
ALL UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN FREEZER STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.
MAR 32020FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN, VERIFIED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
WOODEN CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR. OBSERVED BOARD WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, GREASE AND DEEP CUTS INTO THE WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES SWITCHED ON THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR/SWITCH SO THE HOT HANDLE DISPENSES HOT WATER AND COLD HANDLE DISPENSES COLD.
FLOOR BEHIND AND AROUND THE BAR BOX BEER COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BROKEN/DAMAGED TILE COVING UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
ALL UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN FREEZER STORAGE AND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.
INSTRUCTED THE NEW CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, JUNIOR GARCIA CACERES, MUST OBTAIN THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM #2282259 ON 3-28-19 NOT CORRECTED. #47- OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES ABOVE DISH WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST SEAL SAID RAW WOOD SHELVES, SHELVES SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.#51- BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.#57- NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPAPRED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND INCLUDE SELL BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST SEAL SAID RAW WOOD SHELVES, SHELVES SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AND AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE AND FOR MOP SINK.
NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MAANGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
MAY 42017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROD OUT PIPE.
JUN 162016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE LIDS FOR THE TRASH BINS INSIDE BOTH RESTROOMS AT ALL TIMES.
MUST REPLACE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER AT WALL ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE TO THE RIGHT INSIDE THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
OCT 272015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 4 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK AND SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR INOPERABLE CEILING VENT INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
AUG 132014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, BAR AREA AND STORAGE ROOMS,
MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA,
REMOVE CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
AUG 112014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
THREE DOOR DISPLAY COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT MAINTAINING FOOD TEMPS 40'F AND BELOW, COOLER TEMP READING 60'F, COOLER TAGGED, MUST RESTRICT USE FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, UNTIL COOLER IS READING 40'F AND BELOW, MUST FAX ATTACHED LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL, ONCE COOLER IS AT PROPER TEMP, FAX #312746-8040 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE REACH-IN THREE DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPS, CHICKEN, POLK, CHEESE, STUFF CABBAGE AND GULAS BEEF, ALL NOT AT PROPER TEMP, TEMPS READING BETWEEN 50-60'F, ALL FOODS DUMPED AND DENATURED, AT A COST OF APPROX., 2,000.00, AND ABOUT 125 POUNDS, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
INSTRUCTED CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, BAR AREA AND STORAGE ROOMS,
MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA,
REMOVE CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
AUG 52013FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1098697 DATED 11/08/12. #34- INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN.#35- MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF EAST WALL INSIDE THE KITCHEN. #36-MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES INSIDE THE KITCHEN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
MUST DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER,(WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP).
BLACK PLASTIC MOLDING(BASEBOARD )BEHIND THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR LOOSE, MUST RE GLUE/REPAIR.
VENT IN BOTH WASHROOMS,WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING 3 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 152012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
PREP FOODS INSIDE THE STORAGE COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW/BARE WOOD SHELVES AT BAR AREA AND PROVIDE LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT SAME AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, BAR AREA AND STORAGE ROOMS.
MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF EAST WALL INSIDE THE KITCHEN AND CLEAN VENT COVERS AT KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS.
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES INSIDE THE KITCHEN.
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
NOV 82012FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL AND PROVIDE LOG BOOK UPON REINSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED, INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-010(B).
PREP FOODS INSIDE THE STORAGE COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW/BARE WOOD SHELVES AT BAR AREA AND PROVIDE LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT SAME AREA.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEANED, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, SLICER, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, BAR AREA AND STORAGE ROOMS.
MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF EAST WALL INSIDE THE KITCHEN AND CLEAN VENT COVERS AT KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS.
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES INSIDE THE KITCHEN.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
DEC 292010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN AND SANITIZE BAND SAW CLEAN INTERIOR OF OVEN AND MICROWAVE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN REAR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR UNDER STORAGE.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD UNDER HOOD.
AUG 162010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN KITCHEN CHAR GRILL, CLEAN AND SANITIAE CUTTING BOARDS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED REAR STORAGE ROOM CEILING IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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