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Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record
2023-09-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DERBIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS ...
2023-08-29 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES:HAM 49.6F, SHREDDED CHEESE 50.2F, SLICED TOMATOES 48.6F, AND BEEF 49.8F. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNATRILY DISPOSED OF 40POUNDS TCS FOODS. VALUEED AT $200 DOLLARS. MUST MAINTAIN COLD TCS...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT MAIN COOKLINE NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 54.8F. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. THE PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPEC...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 25 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING THE INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED ON THE WALL NEAR THE DISH MACHINE AND THE WALL ABOVE COFFE STATION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN S...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA OVERFLOWING, PREVENTING LIDS FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT TRASH IS PROPERLY CONTAINED, NOT OVERFLOWING AND THAT GARBAGE LIDS ARE TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAT...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DERBIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING ...
2022-11-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED GREASE/DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
2022-10-28 Fail Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY ...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE/DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS NOT CLEAN AT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
2021-10-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 7 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-203.11: WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH DRY FOOD NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME. BASEMENT PREP AREA
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THREE-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 LEAKING WATER PIPE/WATER VALVE UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE.REPAIR ISSUE
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
5-402.12 BASE OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE SLOWLY LEAKING,OBSERVED WATER UNDER THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 AN ADDITIONAL TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
2021-10-15 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH DRY FOOD NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME. BASEMENT PREP AREA
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK NOT COMPLETE, MISSING SERVICE OF PREMISES, AND IDPH CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THREE-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-302.13 NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR PROVIDED FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAKING WATER PIPE/WATER VALVE UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE.REPAIR ISSUE
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
BASE OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE SLOWLY LEAKING,OBSERVED WATER UNDER THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
AN ADDITIONAL TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
2020-08-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-SAUSAGE 48.1F, HAM 45.1F, CHEESE 48.2F/44.1F, BEANS 50.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $12.00 THROUGH DENATU...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR PROVIDED FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING ALONG PIPPING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT HIDING AND ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALON...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
2019-04-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
BOTH THE REMINDER OF:[*?CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS"]. THE DISCLOSURE OF AN ASTERISK IS NEEDED ON MENUS TO INDICATE BOTH THE REMINDER AND IDENTIFY/DISCLOSE ALL ...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINER USED TO STORE CROSSIANTS IN. MUST SUPPLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SHELF IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM CONTAINING RUST AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITIONS UNDER SPRAYER SINK OF DISHWASHER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. REPAIR LEAKING CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT: DRY STORAGE AREAS, MAIN PREP AREA, AND CLOSET WHERE MOPS AND BROOMS ARE STORED. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN AND NEED A NEW COVER. OBSERVED FLOOR OF MOP CLOSET ROOM N...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
HANG ALL MOPS AND BROOMS INSIDE MOP CLOSET.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
2018-05-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES AND PREPPING WIPED HANDS ON APRON, OPENED THE DRAWERS AND WIPED FACE ALL WITH SAME GLOVES ON AND DID NOT WASH HANDS OR CHANGE GLOVES. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE PROPER HAND WASHING PROCEDURE WHILE PREPPING AND ...
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NOTED THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE INACCESSIBLE WITH BOWL CONTAINING SPOONS INSIDE THE SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED THE BOWL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-3...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED BROKEN LID AT THE SERVICE COOLER OF THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AND RACKS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS
2017-07-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 9 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AND TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE OUT DINING PATIO.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE DRAWER COOLERS. DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING MUST BE CLEAR FOR CLEANING AN...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
RUSTY, FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR, BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, STAIRWELL STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE F...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MOLDY AND MISSING WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. BASEMENT ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SEPARATED FROM THE WALL. MUST RE-ATTACH OR SEAL. HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE MENS WASHROOM TOILET STALL. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. WALL OF THE STAIRWELL TO THE ...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS IE: GOLF CLUBS, PACK PACKS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
2017-07-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 15 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. TWO COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLERS FOUND AT 54.3F AND 48.9F WITH FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN SALAD AT 52.5F AND BEEF AT 49.2F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAIN...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS. SHRIMP AT 47.7F, TUNA SALAD AT 52.5F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 52.5F, CRAB SALAD AT 50.4F, EGG SALAD AT 52.3F, MAYO AT 48.2F. IN THE SECOND COO...
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. COOK OBSERVED HANDLING RAW CHICKEN WITH GLOVED HANDS THEN LEAVE PREP AREA WITH SOILED TOWELS, GOING TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA RETURNING WEARING THE SAME GLOVES WITH CLEAN TOWELS, REMOVE GLOVES AND CONTINUE HANDLING ...
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED THE COOK DROP TONGS ON THE FLOOR THAT WERE BEING USED TO TURN RAW CHICKEN ON THE GRILL, THEN RINSE THEM IN THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK THEN CONTINUE TO USE THEM ON THE COOKS LINE FOR FOODS. REV...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE ABOVE CRITICAL VIOLATIONS WERE OBSERVED AND FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AND ARRIVED LATER IN THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AND TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE OUT DINING PATIO.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE DRAWER COOLERS. DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING MUST BE CLEAR FOR CLEANING AN...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
RUSTY, FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR, BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, STAIRWELL STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE F...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MOLDY AND MISSING WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. BASEMENT ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SEPARATED FROM THE WALL. MUST RE-ATTACH OR SEAL. HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE MENS WASHROOM TOILET STALL. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. WALL OF THE STAIRWELL TO TH...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS IE: GOLF CLUBS, PACK PACKS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR NEW EMPLOYEE STATUS FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
2016-12-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED VENT COVER ABOVE DISH MACHINE MISSING. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
2016-11-21 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON STOVE TOP, NOT PART OF A COOLING PROCESS, AND BEING USED FOR BREAKFAST SERVICE INCLUDING 7LBS OF COOKED CHORIZO AT 101.3F VALUED AT $20, 3LBS OF COOKED SAUSAGE PATTY'S VALUED AT $10 AT 10...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1609501 DATED 1/8/16 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING #32 MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAINBOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT BAR. #34 MISSING DRAIN COVER ON THE FLO...
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM AT BOTTOM OF STAIRS IN BASEMENT WITH EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS INTERMINGLED WITH DRY STORAGE ITEMS. OBSERVED SEVERAL PAIRS SHOES IN AND AROUND AREA, PANTS ADN CLOTHS ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES WITH FOOD PRODUCT. ALL EMPLOYEE IYEMS...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED VENT COVER ABOVE DISH MACHINE MISSING. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED FURTHEST SOUTH REFRIGERATION UNIT IN FRONT BAR AREA WITH NO THERMOMETER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OSBERVED MIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS OF COOKING AREA. STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
2016-01-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER SUCH AS TURKEY BURGER AT 46.4F,1 POUND, LIQUID EGG AT 43.9F,3 POUND, AND CHICKEN AT,60.0F, 1/2 A POUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE PRE...
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT BAR. ESTABLISHMENT HAS BEEN SERVING CUSTOMER SINCE 8:00AM. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. MANAGER PROVIED PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABEL. ALSO ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE LABEL AND DATED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CAULK AROUND THE PREP SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
WALK IN COOLER LIGHT BULB NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
2015-08-05 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND THE PAINT CHIPPING AWAY FROM THE SOUTH WALL IN THE BASEMENT NEAR DRY STORAGE AND SYRUP DISPENERS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE WALL WITH A BRICK SEALER TO PREVENT PAINT FROM CHIPPING ONTO FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED VARIOUS WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP AREAS IN MAIN PREP AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
2015-04-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2015-04-03 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE EXIT DOOR ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE BOTTOM OF THE SINK TO PREVENT LEAKAGE AND MAINTAIN.
2014-06-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA HAS AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
WALL DEBRIS AND DUST ON FLOOR UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT AREA WERE PRODUCE / JUICE BOXES ARE STORED.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WEST WALL IN PRODUCE AND JIUCE BOXES ARE STORED IN POOR REPAIR.PAINT IS PEELING AND BRICK ARE CRUMBLING,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WALL,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY STORING/ USING WIPING CLOTHS.WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER AND KEPT IN EACH WORKING STATION.
2014-05-30 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO PAPER TOWELS /HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED ON BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN BASEMENT PREP AND DISHROOM AREA. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRYING HANDS ON DIRTY CLOTHS.NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.ALSO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FIRST FLOOR...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE / SERVING OUTSIDE PATIO AREA.FOUND ONE PITCHER FULL WITH ICE AND WATER,ALSO 9 GLASSES OF WATER STORED OUTSIDE UNCOVERED UNDER THE BLACK METAL STAIRCASE.UTENSILS(FORKS,KNIVES,SPOON, ETC.)STORED OUTSIDE UNCOVERED AT SA...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-10-2013,REPORT#1235970 #32- 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED ALONG COOKLINE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS. OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATION. SERIOUS ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA HAS AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
WALL DEBRIS AND DUST ON FLOOR UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT AREA WERE PRODUCE / JUICE BOXES ARE STORED.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WEST WALL IN PRODUCE AND JIUCE BOXES ARE STORED IN POOR REPAIR.PAINT IS PEELING AND BRICK ARE CRUMBLING,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WALL,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY STORING/ USING WIPING CLOTHS.WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER AND KEPT IN EACH WORLING STATION.
2013-09-10 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED ALONG COOKLINE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS, CALCIUM BUILD UP/UNCLEAN TUBES INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND DUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER FAN COVERS/REAR OF CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR LEADING TO SODA SYRUP BOXES, INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS WITH FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT/CEILING PAPER ABOVE 1ST FLOOR PREP AND GAP AROUND PIPE/WALL UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK (BY ICE MACHINE). MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING CEILING PAINT/CEILING PAPER ABOVE PREP AND SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL/PIPE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR BAR COOLERS/MAKE THEROMETERS CONSPICUOUS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON SIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
2012-09-11 Pass Short Form Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
SEE REPORT DATED ON 07/16/12
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEE REPORT DATED ON 10/16/12
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEE REPORT DATED ON 07/16/12
2012-07-16 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY IN PUBLIC VIEW.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEED ADDITIONAL RAISED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER, MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
2012-02-14 Pass License 2 ▾
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. EMPLOYEES WA...
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...
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