BRICK HOUSE BAR AND GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

3152-3154 W IRVING PARK RD · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

26 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2022.

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

193

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 23

2022

PASS 6 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11--OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14--INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19--OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON MENTIONED WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND OR UNUSED EQUIPMENTS FROM BASEMENT AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY REMOVE SLOT MACHINES OR RELOCATE TO DINING ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR ROOM WHERE THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/ICE MACHINE/WALK-IN-COOLER AND REMOVE BROKEN COOKING STOVE/REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED IN REAR OUTDOOR COURTYARD DUE TO PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.

AUG 15

2022

FAIL 14 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HAMBURGERS ETC.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS WHILE (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE ACCURATE THERMOMETER.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BETWEEN THE SLOT MACHINES AND ICE MAKER LOCATED AT REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Other

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT SINGLE SERVICE (SPOONS,KNIFES,FORKS)AT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE (HANDLES-UP).

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLE,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND PREP COOLER,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON MENTIONED WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LIDS/COVER MUST BE KEPT CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b),CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE THE PREP/COOKING AREA AND BAR ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY REMOVE SLOT MACHINES OR RELOCATE TO DINING ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR ROOM WHERE THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/ICE MACHINE/WALK-IN-COOLER AND REMOVE BROKEN COOKING STOVE/REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED IN REAR OUTDOOR COURTYARD DUE TO PEST HARBORAGE.

JUN 18

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN GRILL AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SERVICE SINK HAS BEEN REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL NEW SERVICE SINK IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS. SEE COMMENTS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED BROKEN EQUIPMENT STORED IN OUTDOOR COURTYARD AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD COVERED IN GREASE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 15

2021

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN GRILL AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SERVICE SINK HAS BEEN REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL NEW SERVICE SINK IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS. SEE COMMENTS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED BROKEN EQUIPMENT STORED IN OUTDOOR COURTYARD AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD COVERED IN GREASE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Minor Other

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2521267 DATED 6/14/2021: #25 " OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS EGGS AND HAMBURGERS WITHOUT REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE FOR ALL ITEMS ON ALL VERSIONS OF THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 14

2021

FAIL 15 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND EGGS WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO EASILY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS EGGS AND HAMBURGERS WITHOUT REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE FOR ALL ITEMS ON ALL VERSIONS OF THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE, RECEIVE SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN ALL NECESSARY RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED AS FLOOR MATS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE ONLY CLEANABLE MATERIALS FOR MATS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN GRILL AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS AND CODES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVILY DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE DISH AREA AND BROKEN TILES ON FLOOR OF DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED BROKEN EQUIPMENT STORED IN OUTDOOR COURTYARD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD COVERED IN GREASE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2456666 DATED 11/16/2020 NOT CORRECTED: #53 "NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN REAR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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JUN 8

2021

FAIL 18 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EXPOSED THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS MAINTAINING THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AT 71.2F, WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S ROOM AT 70.5F, AND WASHBOWL SINK IN WOMEN'S ROOM AT 70.3F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BOTH BAR AND GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED AS FLOOR MATS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE ONLY CLEANABLE MATERIALS FOR MATS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN GRILL AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BAR HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING AND LEAKING FROM BOTTOM PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS AND CODES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVILY DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE DISH AREA AND BROKEN TILES ON FLOOR OF DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED BROKEN EQUIPMENT STORED IN OUTDOOR COURTYARD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD COVERED IN GREASE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2456666 DATED 11/16/2020 NOT CORRECTED: #10 "OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT COOK LINE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE." #47 "-OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE AT COOK LINE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." #47 "OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER AT COOK LINE PREP AREA. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE EASILY WASHABLE AND CLEANABLE." #53 "NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN REAR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE." #53 "OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR TO PREVENT ANY OBNOXIOUS ODORS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 16

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO EASILY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT COOK LINE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11-OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WRITTEN ON MENU BOARD. ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING EGGS COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE WITH AN ASTERIK MARKED NEXT TO THE FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER (EGGS). AT BOTTOM OF MENU BOARD STATE, “*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER.” PROVIDE A REMINDER STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU BOARD STATING, “CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS.” PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11-OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE AT COOK LINE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-102.11-OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER AT COOK LINE PREP AREA. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE EASILY WASHABLE AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11-OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REPAINT FOR CLEAN SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17-NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN REAR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-202.14-OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR TO PREVENT ANY OBNOXIOUS ODORS.

NOV 10

2020

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- OBSERVED SUPPLIES MISSING FROM VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT COOK LINE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11-OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REPAINT FOR CLEAN SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11-OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER AT COOK LINE PREP AREA. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE EASILY WASHABLE AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11-OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE AT COOK LINE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12-OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-202.14-OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR TO PREVENT ANY OBNOXIOUS ODORS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17-NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN REAR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/2/2020, REPORT #2454147. #60> #51-BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. #58-NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 2

2020

FAIL 13 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED SUPPLIES MISSING FROM VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT COOK LINE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WRITTEN ON MENU BOARD. ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING EGGS COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE WITH AN ASTERIK MARKED NEXT TO THE FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER (EGGS). AT BOTTOM OF MENU BOARD STATE, “*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER.” PROVIDE A REMINDER STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU BOARD STATING, “CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS.” PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER AT COOK LINE PREP AREA. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE EASILY WASHABLE AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE AT COOK LINE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REPAINT FOR CLEAN SHELVES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN REAR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR TO PREVENT ANY OBNOXIOUS ODORS.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/24/2019, REPORT #2320390. #51-BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. #58-NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 24

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEPS OF BOTH FRONT ENTRACE/EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF BOTH DOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFCATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

OCT 17

2019

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEPS OF BOTH FRONT ENTRACE/EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF BOTH DOORS.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO STORE RAW MEATS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS ONLY FOR MEATS/FOODS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFCATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

FEB 2

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HOOD VENTS SERVICED TO ELIMINATE GREASE ACCUMULATION HANGING FROM THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 26

2018

FAIL 5 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

OBSERVED A 3/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. THE DOOR SWEEP DOES NOT EXTEND CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE GROUND SURFACE BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND SEAL THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO PREVENT ANY PEST INTRUSION AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EMPTY CANS OF SODA INSIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HOOD VENTS SERVICED TO ELIMINATE GREASE ACCUMULATION HANGING FROM THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 24

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASH BOWL, PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED, ALSO OBSERVED LARGE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER RUBBER GASKETS, PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD/PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASH BOWL ALSO MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FOOD WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON 2-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER COMPRESSOR. MUST CLEAN COOLER COMPRESSOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOLE/CRACKS IN FLOOR AROUND BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN AT NORTHEAST CORNER ALSO OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP THROUGHOUT BOTH SIDES OF BASEMENTS ALONG CORNERS AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ROOMS AND SEAL HOLE/CRACKS ON BASEMENT FLOOR AT NORTHEAST CORNER.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE DINING AREA AT 3152 W IRVING PARK SIDE. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING ALSO MENS WASHROOM HAND WASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

AUG 8

2016

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE ICE BOX COVERS AT BOTH ICE BOX BINS LOCATED AT THE BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE/REPAINT EXTREMELY RUSTY SHELVING RACKS LOCATED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE SHELVING UNIT ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE MOST REAR AND THE ONE ACROSS FROM THE CONDERSOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE RESTAURANT FRONT/EXIT DOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE. FOUND ABOVE WITH BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND UNEVEN.MUST REPAIR. MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM AND THE STAFF RESTROOM TO REMOVE URINE ODOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXHAUST CEILING FILTER AT THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY. FOUND ABOVE EXTREMELY GREASY AND WITH EXCESS DUST ACCUMULATION. MUST REPLACE MISSING BROKEN WALL TILES AT THE FRONT GRILL COOKING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR WALLS OF THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME AND DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE DUST FAN GUARD COVERS LOCATED AT THE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE PIPES AT THE WALL BEHIND AND UNDER THE GRILL AND COOKING AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME AND GREASE BUILD-UP.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD GUARD COVER ABOVE THE ICE BOX FREEZER LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR ACROSS FROM THE CUSTOMER SITTING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR MOP SINK IN THE REAR AREA. FOUND ABOVE WITHOUT HOT AND COLD WATER. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE A WORKING MOP SINK ON PREMISES. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST WALYS PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK. FOUND ONLY 2 WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT THIS TIME.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAR AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE WEEDS GROWING IN THE BACK YARD AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBOURAGE AND BREEDING. ALSO MUST SEAL SIX RODENT BURROWS/HOLES IN THE DIRT ALONG THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE WOODEN GATE WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE GROUND.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR NEW EMPLOYEE. PROOF OF NEW HIRE PROVIDED.

SEP 21

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

WOMENS/MENS CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS AND BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

SEP 14

2015

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT BOTH MENS/WOMENS CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 68.6 F IN BOTH WASHROOMS, HOWEVER FOUND RUNNING HOT WATER (OVER 110 F) AT PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL, EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL AND AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER AT CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE MINIMAL OF 85.0 F AT HANDWASH BOWLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

WOMENS/MENS CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS AND BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

JUN 10

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA, NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA AND THRU-OUT REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILE BY COOKING EQUIPMENT,

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER,

Minor Sanitation

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

SMELLY ODORS COMING FROM REAR KITCHEN BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,

SEP 10

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES (EXPOSED HAND SINK) IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR WITH NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. MANAGER ASKED HIS EMPLOYEE TO BUY THE PAPER TOWEL. PAPER TOWEL ARE NOW PROVIDED ON BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE GRILL, DEEP FRYER AND STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STANDING WATER BEHIND THE BAR FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOOD AND VENT ON THE HOOD WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

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

CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND CORNER OF THE DOOR GOING TO THE BAR INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

DEC 11

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANEL OF STEAM TABLE AND MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENT THRU-OUT PREMISES AND WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA; ALSO DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE CEILING PANELS.

DEC 4

2012

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES FOR EXPOSED SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA OR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE WENT OUT AND PURCHASED PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

Serious Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA NOT MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM BOTTOM AREA OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GREASE TRAP. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

PREP FOOD INSIDE STORAGE COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANEL OF STEAM TABLE AND MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA AND THRU-OUT REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DISH WASHING AREA 3PART SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

JUN 25

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS AND CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT FRONT KITCHEN AND REAR DISH WASHING ROOM.

JUN 6

2012

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, (SERVING; BEANS, RICE, HAM, ETC.) INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.

Serious Pest Activity

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521265, DATED 3-10-2011. VIOLATIONS #30, MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREAS. #31, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA. #33, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MOP SINK, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS. #34, MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT. #35, MUST REPAIR SOUTH WALL AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA, CLEAN WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREAS AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILINNG PANELS THRU-OUT. #38, MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA. #41, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #43, CLEANING TOWEL MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS AND CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT FRONT KITCHEN AND REAR DISH WASHING ROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA, AND PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPER FOR SAME SINK.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED, ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

MAR 10

2011

PASS 8 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINTERS IN STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MOP SINK, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS.

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT.

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. MUST REPAIR SOUTH WALL AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA, CLEAN WALLS BEHIND EQUPMENT AT PREP AREA AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT.

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. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING TOWEL MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

OCT 8

2010

PASS 5 violations

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 THE COOLER STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKET.

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 IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN BEHIND VIEDO MACHINES REAR, AND IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED 1 LIGHT NOT WORKING FRONT PREP, AND 1 LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEANED INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.OBSERVED THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE IN THE 2ND. COMPARTMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE 2 BASEMENTS AND THE STORAGE ROOM BETWEEN THE BASEMENTS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

JAN 6

2010

PASS 4 violations

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.CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER DEFROST BOX FREEZER FRONT FOOD PREP

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.FRONT TILES DINNING ROOM MISSING MUST REPLACE.

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.REPAIR WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN.

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