BOSTON BLACKIES OF RIVERSIDE.

Chicago Health Dept

120 S RIVERSIDE PLZ · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

14 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jul 2022.

Last inspected Jul 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 13

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF RANCH 54F( 16 OZ AT $20) LOCATED IN FRONT SERVICE STATION REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. MUST MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU, FOUND NO WRITTEN DISCLOSURE ON MENU SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE ( WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE REACH IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GASKETS BROKEN ON PREP COOLER LOCATED ON HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINATIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

NOV 16

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Minor Other

1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( BEEF, CHICKEN....) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES/ CUTOMERS RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE A DISCLAIMER FOR ALL THE FOOD THAT COULD BE ORDERED NOT FULLY COOKED. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM DOOR PROPED OPEN , TOO CLOSE TO DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SHUT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT DISH ROOM CEILING LIGHT.

DEC 3

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 17 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON SITE BUT NOT SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM PUBLIC RESTROOM AND OBSERVED THAT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS ARE NOT PROPERLY MARKED . INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, SALSA, BEEF)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED USE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS WITH OUT HANDLES FOR SCOOPING FOOD.MUST PROVIDE SCOOP WITH HANDLE FOR DRY FOOD:SUGAR,SALT ETC.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH UNDER FOOD PREP LINE COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED COOKING POT USED FOR CHILLY COOKING TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(OR DISH MACHINE) AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .MUST HAVE AVAILABLE WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR APPROVAL OR SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THAT SEVERAL COOLING UNITS AND SPECIALLY REACH IN FREEZER HAVE SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM OF UNIT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES UNISEX BATHROOM

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THAT SEVERAL LIGHTS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA ARE NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAINED

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN DISHWASHING AREA, MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS

APR 27

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS NEED REGROUTING AT DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO OBESERVED COVING IN POOR REPAIR,BROKEN AT EMPLOYEES WASHROOM NEAR DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO WALL INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DAMAGED,PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED MOP SINK INOPERABLE ( WATER LINE DISCONNECTED FOR REPAIRS) IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

SEP 8

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND MINOR RUST ON THE CLEAN UTENSIL SHELVES LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE KNIFE RACKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ALL GUN HOLDERS WITH A ACCUMULATED BROWNISH DEBRIS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. OBSERVED A SLITE BORWNISH/PINKISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE STAIRS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AND THE DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AND THE WALL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, ALSO ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL TILE IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD IN MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

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APR 14

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEING USED NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF CHOLORINE-0PPM USED FOR SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. AT TIME OF INSPECTION.CONCENTRATION MUST BE AT LEAST 50 PPM.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE DISH MACHINE.MUST USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS-CDI.DISH MACHINE WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST CONTACT CDPH BEFOR USING MACHINE.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030. DISH MACHINE REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION.DISH MACHINE WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION AND NOW SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE OF 100PPM.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

NO LABEL LARGE(DRY STORAGE) WHITE CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE BY 1-COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR NEED RE-GROUTING IN DISH MACHINE AREA THRU-OUT,IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FAUCETS MISSING AT DUMP SINKS BEHIND THE BAR.MUST REPLACE.ALSO PIPE LEAKING UNDER 1-DUMP SINK NEAR WINDOW.MUST REPAIR.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTERED STORAGE AREA BEHIND WALK IN COOLER ON 2ND FL AND OFFICE ON 2ND FL NOT MAINTAINED.MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING.MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE OFF FLOORS ON ADEQUATE SHELFING TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

NOV 4

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF 3 DOOR FREEZER AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.....ALSO NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE FOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY GREASE BUILT UP ALONG WALL BEHIND COOKING STOVE AT THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER ON THE SECOND FLOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE U-JOINT BOTTOM PIPING OF EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

OCT 27

2015

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH WATER BACKING UP WITH FOOD DEBRIS,DIRT AND GREASE INTO 2 OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WHEN WATER IS FILLED AND RELEASED FROM 1 OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR BUILDING ENGINEER THAT ARRIVED ON SITE TO MAINTAIN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY GREASE BUILT UP ALONG WALL BEHIND COOKING STOVE AT THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER ON THE SECOND FLOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE U-JOINT BOTTOM PIPING OF EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 8

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS/DEBRIS, CLEAN/SANITIZE PREP TABLES/COUNTERS, MAINTAIN. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BULD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, WALK-IN COOLERS AND 2ND FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR HOLES IN WALL ON 2ND FLOOR AND WHERE NECESSARY. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT PANELS AND CLEAN CEILIG TILES WHERE NECESSARY.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER ON 2ND FLOOR, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AY ALL TIMES.

AUG 16

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ON 2nd FLOOR AND ON MAIN FLOOR AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED A FEW HOLE AND OPENINGS INTO WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAK AT THE BASE OF HAND SINK AT THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 10

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

COOLER DOOR GASKETS AT COOK'S LINE ARE RIPPED, MUST REPLACE. SOME COOLER DRAWER DOORS ARE NOT ALIGNED, MUST FIX.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING BASEBOARD TILES IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM (NORTH WALL), MUST FIX/REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

EMPLOYEE BATHROOM VENT IS NOT WORKING, MUST FIX. LEAKS AT PIPE UNDER BAR DUMPSINK & AT LEVERS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE 3-COMP SINK IN DISHROOM MUST BE ADDRESSED.

OCT 1

2012

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

(7-38-020) NOTED SMALL/FRUIT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: 12-ON WALLS AROUND A CONTAINER OF DIRTY LINENS BY REAR EXIT DOOR, AROUND 30-INSIDE A BUCKET BY THE WALK-IN BEER KEG COOLER (2ND FLOOR), 16-ON CEILING TILES BY THE ENTRANCE TO THE DISHROOM (FROM THE BAR). INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PESTS & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

COOLER DOOR GASKETS AT COOK'S LINE ARE RIPPED, MUST REPLACE. SOME COOLER DRAWER DOORS ARE NOT ALIGNED, MUST FIX. ALUMINUM FOIL COVERS ON EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR FLOOR & LEDGES OF SMALL COOLERS IN PREP AREAS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, FAN GUARDS/CONDENSERS OF WALK-IN COOLER, & COOLER DOOR GASKETS NEED DETAILED CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THRU-OUT DISHROOM & KITCHEN MUST BE KEPT DRY & DRAINS KEPT CLEAN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

WALLS & CEILING AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED. MISSING BASEBOARD TILES IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

EMPLOYEE BATHROOM VENT NOT WORKING, MUST FIX. PIPE LEAKING UNDER BAR DUMP SINK (NORTH SECTION) & AT THE LEVERS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE 3-COMP SINK, MUST FIX. CONDENSATION WATER IN SMALL COOLERS ARE DRIPPING ONTO THE COOLER FLOORS, MUST ADDRESS.

OCT 28

2011

PASS 7 violations

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. NO ICE BIN COVERS AT BAR ALSO OBSERVED COOKLINE CUTTING BOARDS WITH PITS IN SURFACE. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS AND REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.

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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND PREP AREA SHELVES WITH FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

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. OBSERVED FLOOR GROUT LOW/IN POOR REPAIR ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT COOKLINE.

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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.

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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. COLD WATER VALVES CLOSED AT BAR 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST TURN ON VALVE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETERS BROKEN INSIDE COOLERS ALONG COOKLINE. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

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. 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVES AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

FEB 8

2011

PASS · 0 violations

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