BOTTOM LOUNGE.

Chicago Health Dept

1369-1375 W LAKE ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).

17 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Nov 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 5

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND VACUUM PACKAGED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) IN THE FREEZER WITHOUT A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE MACHINE UNTIL A HACCP PLAN HAS BEEN APPROVED BY CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE SODA GUN NOZZLES AND FLUSH OUT THE DRAINS AT ALL BARS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MAY 8

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY SANITIZED AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. THE DISH MACHINE WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION TO 100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE KITCHEN PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 67.5F AND 3 LBS OF SLICED VEGETABLES AT 67.4F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 6LBS AT $100. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 67.2F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. THE PERSON IN CHARGE SERVICED THE COOLER UNIT DURING THE INSPECTION. THE COOLER UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT 41F AFTER INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 17

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE KITCHEN AND BARS HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS LOCATED NEAR THE 1ST FLOOR GREEN ROOMS. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NO DRAIN HOSES FOR THE SODA GUNS LOCATED IN THE BAR DIRECLTY NEXT TO THE 1ST FLOOR STAGE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE FRYERS IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED A PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6/8/2022 REPORT #2556946 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #58 (3-307.11) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 8

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BROKEN SENSOR AT 3RD WASH BOWL SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY WATER DAMAGE WITH LARGE HOLE THROUGH CEILING IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

MAY 14

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUME ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT BY ASTERICKING AND FOOTNOTES IN MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOOD ITEMS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVD FOIL USED ON SHELF OF PREP TABLE AS A LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.NOTED THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF FREEZER IN PREP AREA AND DRINK COOLERS IN FRONT MAIN BAR AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM WITHOUT A COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE POP SPILLS THROUGH BASEMENT STORAGE AREA FLOORS UNDER RACKS, AND FOOD DEBRIS IN DRINK WALK IN COOLER ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Serious Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON FANS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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JAN 30

2018

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER, BEHIND BARS AND IN PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR TRUE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA, DARK STAINS AND GROOVES PRESENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM BAR SODA NOZZLES AND CADDY'S. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM DISH STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT BAR. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DUST FROM FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. SEAL SMALL HOLES IN WALL IN MENS TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHEILDS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. REPAIR NON-WORKING URINAL IN MENS TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM UNDER STAIRS IN BASEMENT.

APR 20

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS AND SIDE OF EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORAGE/PREP AREAS ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE STAINS AND BUILDUP ARE PRESENT. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN BAR.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

JUN 29

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER LINED WITH CLOTH. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ICE BIN COVERS MISSING FOR CONSUMABLE ICE IN BAR AREAS. PROVIDE SAME

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT PINK/BLACK SUBSTANCE. EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR (2ND FLOOR) NOT CLEAN, BLACK DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND BARS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN

JUN 17

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 6/10/16 REPORT 1932543 NOT CORRECTED: 18- FRONT DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS AND REAR DOUBLE EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP INBETWEEN AND AT BOTTOM OF DOORSF. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER LINED WITH CLOTH. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ICE BIN COVERS MISSING FOR CONSUMABLE ICE IN BAR AREAS. PROVIDE SAME

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT PINK/BLACK SUBSTANCE. EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR (2ND FLOOR) NOT CLEAN, BLACK DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND BARS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN

JUN 10

2016

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

FRONT DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS AND REAR DOUBLE EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP INBETWEEN AND AT BOTTOM OF DOORSF. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOOD PREPARED, HANDLED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012A SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER LINED WITH CLOTH. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ICE BIN COVERS MISSING FOR CONSUMABLE ICE IN BAR AREAS. PROVIDE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT PINK/BLACK SUBSTANCE. EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR (2ND FLOOR) NOT CLEAN, BLACK DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND BARS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 16

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL POP DISPENSING GUNS AND HOLSTERS AT ALL BARS ON ALL LEVELS, SIDES AND INTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOK LINE, AND EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND MAIN BAR IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE STAINS AND BUILD-UP ARE PRESENT. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS BEHIND BAR(S) WHERE SPLATTERS, STAINS AND DIRT ARE PRESENT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE DUST BUILD-UP AND STAINS ARE PRESENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

CERTIFIED MGR/COOK MUST WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SEP 11

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 9-4-15 ON REPORT# 1575230 NOT CORRECTED:-19- OUTSIDE WASTE AND GREASE STORAGE AREAS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. 1/2 OF THE LID TO ONE OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS IS MISSING. NON COMLIANT VIOLATION CRITICAL 7-42-090

Critical Pest Activity

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

SEE VIOLATION #14

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT).

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL POP DISPENSING GUNS AND HOLSTERS AT ALL BARS ON ALL LEVELS, SIDES AND INTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOK LINE, AND EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND MAIN BAR IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE STAINS AND BUILD-UP ARE PRESENT. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN BAR

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS BEHIND BAR(S) WHERE SPLATTERS, STAINS AND DIRT ARE PRESENT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE DUST BUILD-UP AND STAINS ARE PRESENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER SHUT-OFF VALVE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND MAIN BAR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

: CERTIFIED MGR/COOK MUST WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SEP 4

2015

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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

BLACK AND PINK COLORED RESIDUE OBSERVED INSIDE LARGE ICE MACHINE(ON WALLS AND CEILING NEAR THE SHOOT WERE THE ICE DROPS DOWN INTO THE MACHINE) IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST HAVE MACHINE EMPTIED OUT AND THOROUGHLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ALSO FOUND CONTAINERS INSIDE THE CONSUMABLE ICE BINS LIKE BOTTLES OF JUICE, OLIVES, CHERRIES ETC. NOTHING CAN BE STORED INSIDE THESE BINS WITH THE ICE WHICH IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE WASTE AND GREASE STORAGE AREAS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. 1/2 OF THE LID TO ONE OF THE GARBAGE DUMSPERS IS MISSING. GREASE BUILD-UP ALSO FOUND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER. MUST REQUEST A NEW GARBAGE RECEPTACLE FROM COMPANY, AND CLEAN OR REPLACE GREASE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT).

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL POP DISPENSING GUNS AND HOLSTERS AT ALL BARS ON ALL LEVELS, SIDES AND INTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOK LINE, AND EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND MAIN BAR IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS BEHIND BAR(S) WHERE SPLATTERS, STAINS AND DIRT ARE PRESENT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE DUST BUILD-UP AND STAINS ARE PRESENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER SHUT-OFF VALVE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND MAIN BAR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

CERTIFIED MGR/COOK MUST WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED OUTSIDE OF ALL ICE BINS IN A CLEAN MANNER PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SEP 12

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A DARK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOOD VENTS AND CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH ROOM WITHOUT 3 DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND 3 DRAIN PLUGS FOR DISH ROOM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE LEFT FAUCET BASE LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

NOV 4

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL SMALL OPENINGS BETWEEN AND ALONG THE BOTTOM OF ALL EXTERIOR DOORS AS NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

OCT 25

2013

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. MUST REPAIR SO THAT DISH MACHINE IS PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI USE ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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 EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND 1ST FLOOR BAR. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN BOTH BASEMENTS AND ON 1ST FLOOR BEHIND SEATING BOOTHS ALONG FRONT WINDOWS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES BEHIND EACH BAR,ON INTERIOR OF SODA GUN HOLSTERS AND IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS INCLUDING SODA GUN HOLSTERS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL SMALL OPENINGS BETWEEN AND ALONG THE BOTTOM OF ALL EXTERIOR DOORS AS NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

SEP 8

2011

PASS 4 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. THE FIRST FLOOR BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SODA GUN HOLDERS.

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. THE WEST 2 DOOR COOLER INTERIOR AND DISHMACHINE IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLER AND DISH MACHINE IN DETAIL.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOORS AND MOTORS UNDER THE BAR ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE 2ND FLOOR ICE BIN IS DIRTY, CLEAN OUT THE BIN. BOTH THE FIRST FLOOR BARS HAVE DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS, CLEAN OUT THE DRAINS.

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