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1727-1729 N HALSTED ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
12 of 21 inspections passed, 5 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 14 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 42024PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN REAR OF KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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.
ALL STORED ITEMS INSIDE LIQUOR ROOMS AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 122022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WEST REACH-IN COOLER ACCROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA LEAKING,REPAIR ISSUE.
DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER,UNDER DISHMACHINE ETC.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JUN 262020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
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.
OVEN AND STOVE TOP WITH GREASE BUILD-UP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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.
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 NORTH PREP AREA BY THE WALK-IN COOLER,ENCASE SAID VENT DUCT.
ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES IS NEEDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
JUN 192020FAILED17 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030 (C).
MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,
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 7-38-005.
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.
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
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.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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
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 -
OVEN AND STOVE TOP WITH GREASE BUILD-UP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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.
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)
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 NORTH PREP AREA BY THE WALK-IN COOLER,ENCASE SAID VENT DUCT.
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.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES IS NEEDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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FEB 72019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 SERVICE EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL CEILING ABOVE SAID EQUIPMENT AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
APR 232018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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 BAR AREA. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVE BROKEN HANDLE DOOR IN THE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE WASHRROM LOCATED IN THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVER IN REAR PREP AND DISWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CORRECTED.
APR 162018FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
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 TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(a).
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 BAR AREA. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVE BROKEN HANDLE DOOR IN THE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE WASHRROM LOCATED IN THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVER IN REAR PREP AND DISWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
JUN 92017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
NOTED MOPSINK IN MAIN KITCHEN DIRTY IN MAIN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN MOPSINK.
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 COLORED. NOTED HOLE IN WALLBASE NEXT TO ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR HOLE.
NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB.MANAGEMENT COMPLIED.
NOV 32016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM COUNTER TOP UNDER CAPPUCINO MACHINE AND MEAT SLICER.
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOLERS IN ICE MACHINE ROOM
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK
JUL 292016PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 7-38-005A)
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 BUTTER MILK 45.6F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.5 LBS.$6.60.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE RACK IN BASEMENT.MUST COVER SILVERWARE ON DINING ROOM TABLE
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.
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.
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH MACHINE AREA AND BAR AREA
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
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY CONDENSATION LINE INSIDE OF PROTEIN COOLER
MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
SEP 112015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD IN REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT CRACKED. REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHEILD.
OBSERVED FAN COVERS IN FRUIT AND VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS.
JUN 122014FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
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.
FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE BAR NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVE, MUST REPLACE.
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.
MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM ,1ST FLOOR.
MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE COFFEE/EXPRESSO MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE, CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE.
SEP 162013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL OPENING INTO CEILING ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.
LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN ABOVE PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
SEP 92013FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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 REPAIRED AT THE END OF INSPECTION AIR AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 38.4F.
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. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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 HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION.
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
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.
RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL OPENING INTO CEILING ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.
LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN ABOVE PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOWLY DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
DEC 172012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE WIRE RACKS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASH AREA, COOK'S LINE AND BEHIND THE BAR.
REPLACE THE CEILING TILES WHERE MISSING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
MAR 22011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM NEWLY INSTALLED EXPOSED HAND SINK AND INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES.
FEB 232011FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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 INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, SUPERVISOR LOPEZ CONTACTED AT 312-746-7855 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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.
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.
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 HAND SINK BROKEN WITH NO HOT WATER. SINK FOUND TAPED OFF WITH NSTRUCTED SIGNAGE OF OUT OF ORDER. MANAGEMENT STATES SINK HAS BEEN BROKEN FOR ONE DAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTRUCT ALL KITCHEN EMPLOYEES TO FRQUENTLY WASH HANDS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT WASHROOMS UNTIL SINK IS REPAIRED.
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 PREP WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, MUST CLEAN. #37-1ST FLOOR MENS WASHROOM DOOR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE BROKEN. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR. #38-MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OR REMOVE SLICER, PREP CUTTING BOARDS AND ALL OTHER FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT.
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.
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. MIDDLE BAR GUN HOLDER MUST HAVE ADEQUATE DRAINAGE LINE FOR WASTE WATER.
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 OR ON THE BASEMENT CLEAN POTS AND PANS STORAGE SHELVING.
SEP 12010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OR REMOVE SLICER AND ALL OTHER FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT.
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