Chicago
56
YOUR CALL

Boka

1727-1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
56/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
21
12 passed
Last Inspected
2025-07-11
Pass Rate
57%
5 failures
Score
56/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-07-11
Failed 5 inspections (2020, 2018, 2014...)
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 9 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 59×
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Food Storage & Handling minor 10×
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Other critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training serious
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
2025-07-11 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2024-10-04 Pass Canvass
6
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN REAR OF KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL STORED ITEMS INSIDE LIQUOR ROOMS AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2022-05-12 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WEST REACH-IN COOLER ACCROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA LEAKING,REPAIR ISSUE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER,UNDER DISHMACHINE ETC.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2020-06-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
6
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA STORED UNDERNEATH GALVANIZED WASTE PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE ICE MACHINE AND/OR ENCASE SAID PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OVEN AND STOVE TOP WITH GREASE BUILD-UP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR INSIDE THE OUTSIDE SHED MUST BE CLEANED AND ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6"ABOVE THE FLOOR. ALSO RAW WOOD SURFACE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRUMBLED BRICK WALL ON FLOOR AT ICE MACHINES AREA IN BASEMENT ,SURFACE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. ALSO BROKEN CEILING VENT COVER(WRAP) ABOVE THE DEHYDRATOR MACHINE AND PREP TABLE BY THE...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES IS NEEDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

2020-06-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 17
critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ALSO MISSING MOP ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION V...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MEAT SLICER, PREP TABLE, ETC. AT ICE MACHINE AREA IN BASEMENT. AREA IS USED TO SLICE RTE FOOD: CHEESE ETC. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT SAID AREA OR REMOVE PREP TABLE AND RELOCATE MEAT SLICER BY HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUND...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,

serious Pest Activity

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED A CAN OF "HOT SHOT" KITCHEN BUG KILLER STORED ON SHELF BY THE CLEAN UTENSILS IN PREP BASEMENT AREA.ALL CHEMICAL PRODUCTS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS. INSECTICIDE REMOVED FROM MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA STORED UNDERNEATH GALVANIZED WASTE PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE ICE MACHINE AND/OR ENCASE SAID PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN AND GREASED ALUMINUM FOILS USED INSIDE THE OVEN AND UNDER THE STOVE BURNER. NEED TO REMOVE SAID FOIL AND MAINTAIN SURFACE CLEANABLE.DO NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE PLASTIC CONTAINER WERE CLEAN UTENSILS ARE STORED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EDGE OF ICE CHEST LID IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND REPLACE UNIT OR REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE STORED ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS -

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OVEN AND STOVE TOP WITH GREASE BUILD-UP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED ON BOTH ICE MACHINES WATER LINE,IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED:GARBAGE OVERFLOWING NOT ABLE TO CLOSE LIDS. ONE LID IS CURVED NOT ABLE TO TIGHT FIT RECEPTACLE. REPLACE SID LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRUMBLED BRICK WALL ON FLOOR AT ICE MACHINES AREA IN BASEMENT ,SURFACE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. ALSO BROKEN CEILING VENT COVER(WRAP) ABOVE THE DEHYDRATOR MACHINE AND PREP TABLE BY T...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR INSIDE THE OUTSIDE SHED MUST BE CLEANED AND ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6"ABOVE THE FLOOR. ALSO RAW WOOD SURFACE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES IS NEEDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

2019-02-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK BETWEEN PASTRY PREP AND COOK LINE AREA INACCESSIBLE/BLOCKED BY ROLLING RACK AT TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE FOOD PREP WAS OCCURRING. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE DURING FOOD PREP/SERVICE. MANAGER CORRECTED VIO...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA STORED UNDERNEATH GALVANIZED WASTE PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE ICE MACHINE AND/OR ENCASE SAID PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED STAINLESS BOWLS BEING USED AS SCOOPS INSIDE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OF PANKO BREAD CRUMBS AND RAW RICE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND TO REPLACE WITH SCOOPS WITH LONG HANDLES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON BOTH ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND OR IDENTIFY DEVICE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EDGE OF ICE CHEST LID IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, ADJACENT TO ICE MACHINE, IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND REPLACE UNIT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND OTHER FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT DRY ROOM, ADJACENT TO WINE COOLER, EXPOSING THE STUDS, JOIST AND RAFTERS IN SAID AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CEILING SURFACES ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 2 SINK STOPPERS WRAPPED IN PLASTIC WRAP AND FOIL WRAP, AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND IN USE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND OR REPAIR SINK STOPPERS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2018-04-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR WINE COOLER IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT. MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS IN FRONT BAR AREA. OBSERVED HEAVY ACCULULATION OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER IN THE FRONT...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE WASHRROM LOCATED IN THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVER IN REAR PREP AND DISWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CORRECTED.

2018-04-16 Fail Canvass
5
serious Sanitation

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

FOOD (CE)NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUPTION. INSTRUCTED TO TU...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR WINE COOLER IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT. MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS IN FRONT BAR AREA. OBSERVED HEAVY ACCULULATION OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER IN THE FRO...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE WASHRROM LOCATED IN THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVER IN REAR PREP AND DISWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

2017-06-09 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT WHERE ICE MACHINES ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MOPSINK IN MAIN KITCHEN DIRTY IN MAIN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN MOPSINK.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTD SMOKED/STAINED CEILING TILES AT HOT LINE AREA IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN OR REPLACE CEILING TILES. NOTED UNFINISHED CEILING AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO FINISH CEILING SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND LIGHT COLO...

minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB.MANAGEMENT COMPLIED.

2016-11-03 Pass Canvass
5
minor Food Temperature

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TOPSIDE INTERIOR LID IN POOR REPAIR ON COLD HOLDING PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT NEAR WALK IN COOLER

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM COUNTER TOP UNDER CAPPUCINO MACHINE AND MEAT SLICER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOLERS IN ICE MACHINE ROOM

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM CAULK AND WALL AT DISH MACHINE,DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILETROOMS AND BAR AREA.MUST PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN POLISHING ROOM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK

2016-07-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PASTRY PREP COOLER AT 56.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT .ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(...

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED PASTRY PREP COOLER SUCH AS 4- 8OZ. CONTAINERS OF COOKED MASHED POTATOES 44.5F,44.6F,46.4F,46.8F.1DOZEN POOLED EGGS 45.8F,1DOZEN SHEELED EGGS 46.0F.1-QUART ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE RACK IN BASEMENT.MUST COVER SILVERWARE ON DINING ROOM TABLE

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BASEMENT DAIRY 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,LID ON TOPSIDE OF COLD SIDE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM DISH RACKS,DISH RACK CART ,FAN GUARDS IN CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER,INTERIOR PART OF SMALL ICE MACHINE,GRILL TABLES.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM OVER HEAD SHELF NEAR OVEN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH MACHINE AREA AND BAR AREA

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE AND AT FILTERS AT HOOD ,DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL BEHIND OVEN,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY CONDENSATION LINE INSIDE OF PROTEIN COOLER

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

2015-10-06 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-09-11 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT 47.0F CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING CHICKEN AND DUCK. WALK IN COOLER WAS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED 10 LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT $30 AT 48.6F. OBSERVED 2LBS OF DUCK VALUED AT $25 AT 50.0F. FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD IN REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT CRACKED. REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHEILD.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FAN COVERS IN FRUIT AND VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS.

2014-06-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-06-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. FRESH GREASE DRIPPING ALL AROUND THE RIM OF THE LID AND GREASE ON THE TOP OF THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. RAW BARE WOOD IN BETWEEN THE DRY FOOD SHELVES. MUST SEAL THE RAW WOOD OR PAINT.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE BAR NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

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

STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVE, MUST REPLACE.

minor Facility Condition

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB ON THE TWO WHITE WINE COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM ,1ST FLOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE COFFEE/EXPRESSO MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE, CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE.

2013-09-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL OPENING INTO CEILING ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN ABOVE PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

2013-09-09 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND PASTRY PREP COOLER AIR AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 57.4F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ADJUST TO 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) MANAGER IMMEDIATELLY CALLED COOLER TECHNICIAN AND COOLER WAS REPA...

critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOUND COTTAGGE CHEESE AT 524F, GOAT CHEESE 52.2F, COOKED DAIKON RADISH 51.8F AND PICKELED GREEN TOMATOE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD ITEMS 11LBS WORTH $100. ...

serious Sanitation

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE FOUND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND...

critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED SIDE RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING ON THE BOTTOM. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL OPENING INTO CEILING ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN ABOVE PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOWLY DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

2012-12-17 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE WIRE RACKS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASH AREA, COOK'S LINE AND BEHIND THE BAR.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE CEILING TILES WHERE MISSING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

2011-03-02 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

2011-02-23 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER FOUND AT 53.1F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED ONION AT 50.1F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPE...

critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS COOKED VEGETABLES, PREPARED KIM CHEE AND COOKED WHEAT FLOUR IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED WALK-IN COOLER AT 50F TO 51.4F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED.

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES OR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT.

critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. 1ST FLOOR PREP EXPOSED HAN...

serious Employee Hygiene

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9-1-10 # 154483 NOT CORRECTED. #35-WALL VENT IN PASTRY PR...

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 ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED AT ...

2010-09-01 Pass Canvass
6
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. RUBBER GASKET DOOR SEAL ON BASEMENT PRODUCE COOLER TORN. MUST REPLACE.

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 UNDER BAR WITH DEBRIS AND BROKEN GLASS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL VENT IN PASTRY PREP WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, MUST CLEAN. WALL AT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH CHIPPING PAINT. MUST RE-PAINT/SEAL.

minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT ENTRANCE TO PASTRY PREP MUST REPLACE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. 1ST FLOOR MENS WASHROOM DOOR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE BROKEN. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

100
Cafe Brauer
100
Cafe Brauer
70
Knife & Tine
75
Deli Boutique Inc.
44
Alinea Restaurant LLC

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