SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BUFFALO WILD WINGS.

BEAT. 18/100

513 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 27, 2025 · passed

Failed 13 of 28 inspections. 26 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
28
10 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 13 failed
VIOLATIONS
132
includes 26 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Sep 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 27
2025
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 21
2025
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. CLEAN THE HORIZONTAL SURFACES ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. CLEAN THE FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISH ROOM AND FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BARS.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2616910 ON 5/5/25 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 60 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AND DRINK SERVICE STATION, RESTROOM AND FOOD PREP AREAS, IN THE 2ND FLOOR DINING ROOM, IN THE STORAGE ROOM OF THE 1ST FLOOR OUTSIDE OF THE BAR AND ON THE CEILING AND PIPES ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AND DINING AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 13
2025
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. CLEAN THE HORIZONTAL SURFACES ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2616910 ON 5/5/25 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AND FOOD PREP AREAS, AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR DINING ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 5
2025
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. THE DISH MACHINE DISPLAY STATED ADD SANITIZER AND THERE WAS NO SANITIZER IN THE CONTAINER WHILE THE MACHINE WAS BEING USED TO WASH GLASSWARE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZER AT 100 PPM CHLORINE AT THE FINAL RINSE. ALSO OBSERVED THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR AT 153.9F WHEN PLACED INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THE 2ND FLOOR DISH ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF ALL UTENSILS MUST REACH 160F TO PROPERLY BE SANITIZED WITH HOT WATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MACHINE SO THAT THE PROPER SURFACE TEMPERATURE IS REACHED FOR ALL UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 46F, HAMBURGERS AT 48F, CHEESE AT 51F, MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 60F, AND CUT TOMATOES AT 46F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE 5-DRAWER PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MACARONI AND CHEESE AND CUT TOMATOES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AND FOOD PREP AREA, 2ND FLOOR DINING ROOM AND 1ST FLOOR STORAGE ROOM OFF OF THE BAR AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENILS BEING SANITIZED INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. CLEAN THE HORIZONTAL SURFACES ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.

JUL 18
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE, AND FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDES DOCUMENTATION.

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JUL 11
2024
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED (CHICKEN, FRENCH FRIES, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO THE 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE, AND FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDES DOCUMENTATION.

JUL 7
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE DISHWASHING AREA THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 30
2023
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE COOKS' LINE HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE. THE HANDWASHING SINK WAS BLOCKED WITH A LARGE GARBAGE CAN DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF IT DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. THE GARBAGE CAN WAS RELOCATED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE KITCHEN EXPO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030-(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION. PAPER TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 70 ON THE CEILING AND PIPES ABOVE THE 1ST-FLOOR BAR AND DINING AREA, 20 ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 2ND-FLOOR BAR, 10 ON THE REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE DUMPSTER, AND 5 ON THE DISHWASHING ROOM WALLS AND CEILING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE DISHWASHING AREA THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE 2ND-FLOOR BAR DUMP SINK (LOCATED OUTSIDE THE BAR NEXT TO THE STAIRWELL) SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

APR 27
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED THE THIRD HANDWASHING SINK (OUT OF 4) FROM THE LEFT IN THE MENS WASHROOM WITH HOT WATER AT 88F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100-120F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

APR 20
2023
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN WINGS, BEEF BURGERS, SALAD). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE PREP COOLER LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE DISH ROOM. GRILLED ONION, CUT TOMATOES, SHREDDED LETTUCE, PULLED PORK, COOKED CHICKEN, MAC N CHEESE, GARLIC AIOLI, AND GUACAMOLE FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45F TO 63F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AT 53F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COOLER TAGGED AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 125 LIVE FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 75 IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, 25 IN THE REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE DUMPSTER, 10 IN THE 1ST FLOOR MENS WASHROOM, 5 IN THE 1ST FLOOR WOMENS WASHROOM, AND 10 IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE THIRD HANDWASHING SINK (OUT OF 4) FROM THE LEFT IN THE MENS WASHROOM WITH HOT WATER AT 88F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100-120F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

DEC 19
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN WINGS, SALAD). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN FAMILY BATHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. JANITOR PROVIDED SOAP IN BATHROOM.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING ROOM AND AT HAND SINK LOCATED BY WALK IN COOLERS (2ND FLOOR). MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED BY EMPLOYEE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED RAW BURGERS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 45.8F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $40.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 46.2F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER (2ND FLOOR).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ON 2ND FLOOR AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 5
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12-OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK YELLOW STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

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

4-101.19-OBSERVED BROKEN SPLASHGUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/2/2022, REPORT #2555121.#38-OBSERVED OVER 100 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-42-090 . CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER MINIMIZED FLY ACTIVITY BY END OF INSPECTION. PEST CONTROL SERVICE ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SERVICE.

MAY 2
2022
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111-OBSERVED OVER 100 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(a).

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

4-101.19-OBSERVED BROKEN SPLASHGUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL.

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

4-501.12-OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK YELLOW STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.13-OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON SITE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114-OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER WITH CARD BOARD BOXES IN PREP AREA ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4)-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/21/2021, REPORT #2500516. #49-OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND OVEN UNIT) IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. #55NOTED BLACK SLIM SUBSTANCE WALL AND ALONG 3-COMPARTMENT WARE WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. -#57-OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

APR 28
2022
FAILED
11 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 62.6F AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT 2ND FLOOR BAR. IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 94.1F HAND SINK IN FAMILY BATHROOM 2ND FLOOR. IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 92.4F AT HAND SINK LOCATED 2ND FLOOR WAITER/REGISTER AREA. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. NO PAPER TOWELS WERE FOUND AT HAND SINK LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR WAITER STATION. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN SPLASHGUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL.

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

OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK YELLOW STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON SITE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER WITH CARD BOARD BOXES IN PREP AREA ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/21/2021, REPORT #2500516. #49-OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND OVEN UNIT) IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. #55NOTED BLACK SLIM SUBSTANCE WALL AND ALONG 3-COMPARTMENT WARE WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. -#57-OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 4/21/2021, REPORT #2500516. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.

APR 21
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED RUSTED METAL PANEL INSIDE ICE BINS OF ICE MACHINES ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN THE THREE ON-SITE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND OVEN UNIT) IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM SMALLER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IN DISH AREA AND POOLING ON TO SURROUNDING FLOOR WHILE IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT WARE WASHING SINK IN DISH AREA WITHOUT APPROVED GREASE TRAP. ALL SINKS IN WHICH FOOD, UTENSILS, AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONNECTED TO ALSO HAVE A CATCH-BASIN OR BE EQUIPPED WITH AN APPROVED GREASE INTERCEPTOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN, INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED BLACK SLIM SUBSTANCE WALL AND ALONG 3-COMPARTMENT WARE WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

APR 17
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FLOOR DRAINS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND BEHIND BARS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE COOKING SIDE OF THE PREP LINE WAS CRACKED; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD.

APR 12
2019
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE ON MENU FOR ALL CUSTOMERS TO SEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST INSTALL A BARRIER TO STOP CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING SERVER AREA FOR THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN SODA DISPENSERS AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND STICKY SUBSTANCES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA, 2ND FLOOR FRONT BAR, 1ST FLOOR BAR, 1ST FLOOR SERVICE BAR, AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL STICKY SUBSTANCE AND FOOD SPILLS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 5
2019
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK SUBSTANCE ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO BURN ALL ICE AND HAVE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED PRIOR TO USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE ON MENU FOR ALL CUSTOMERS TO SEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 OR MORE FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA, 2ND BAR AREA, 1ST FLOOR BAR AND 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

MUST INSTALL A BARRIER TO STOP CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING SERVER AREA FOR THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN SODA DISPENSERS AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND STICKY SUBSTANCES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA, 2ND FLOOR FRONT BAR, 1ST FLOOR BAR, 1ST FLOOR SERVICE BAR, AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL STICKY SUBSTANCE AND FOOD SPILLS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 10
2018
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN STICKY SUBSTANCE FROM CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT BEHIND BARS ON 1ST & 2ND FLOORS, AND FROM CONTACT SURFACES AT ALL POS (WAIT STATIONS) THROUGHOUT. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM THE SIDE OF THE FRYER ADJACENT TO THE WING COOLER.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, FROM FLOORS BEHIND BOTH BARS, AND FROM FLOORS IN THE WALK IN WING COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER ON THE 2ND FLOOR. CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION OFF KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN POS (WAIT)STATION IN 1ST FLOOR SEATING AREA. ALSO, VERY OFFENSIVE ODOR PRESENT IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR.

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

MUST ORGANIZE BETTER OR REMOVE CLUTTER FROM 1ST FLOOR UNDER STAIRS, AND THE AREA BETWEEN THE WING COOLER AND FRYER IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.

APR 3
2018
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS, CEILINGS, ON BAR AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA, DISH MACHINE ROOM, AND THE 1ST & 2ND FLOOR BARS AREAS. ALSO, ON THE WALL AROUND THE ICE MACHINE, AND INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PET CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

MUST CLEAN STICKY SUBSTANCE FROM CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT BEHIND BARS ON 1ST & 2ND FLOORS, AND FROM CONTACT SURFACES AT ALL POS (WAIT STATIONS) THROUGHOUT. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM THE SIDE OF THE FRYER ADJACENT TO THE WING COOLER.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, FROM FLOORS BEHIND BOTH BARS, AND FROM FLOORS IN THE WALK IN WING COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER ON THE 2ND FLOOR. CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION OFF KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS.

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

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY TOILET IN FAMILY RESTROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN POS (WAIT)STATION IN 1ST FLOOR SEATING AREA. ALSO, VERY OFFENSIVE ODOR PRESENT IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR.

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

MUST ORGANIZE BETTER OR REMOVE CLUTTER FROM 1ST FLOOR UNDER STAIRS, AND THE AREA BETWEEN THE WING COOLER AND FRYER IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.

MAY 10
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, SEE FOOD TEMPS BELOW, DURING THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS ISSUED: 7-38-012

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN FIRST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

LIGHT SHIELDS 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

CLUTTER IN SOME AREAS FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS,

SEP 23
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SAUCE CONTAINERS AT MAIN PREP LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP. ALSO NOTED OLD FOOD DEBRIS AROUND SYRUP BOXES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP, BAR, DISHWASHING AREAS AND STAIRWELL NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

SEP 16
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

LIVE SMALL FLIES (OVER 30) NOTED ON WALLS UNDER TVS ON 1ST FLOOR, ON CEILING, WALLS AND STORAGE BOXES ON 2ND FLOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE, AND ON SURFACES IN 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATIONS ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

SAUCE CONTAINERS AT MAIN PREP LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP. ALSO NOTED OLD FOOD DEBRIS AROUND SYRUP BOXES. ALL DUMP SINK BASINS IN BAR AREAS NOT CLEAN, OLD STRAWS, LEMONS, GARNISHES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP, BAR, DISHWASHING AREAS AND STAIRWELL NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 10
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO HOT NOR TEMPERED WATER AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA OR AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT SOUTH AND NORTH END OF PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL. HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED BY END OF INSPECTION.

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

CUTTING BOARDS DISCOLORED WITH BLACK STAINS. INSTD TO REPLACE/MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES.

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

EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINES NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS AND IN/OUT SWINGING DOORS AT STAIRWELL LEADING TO PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, FOOD SPILLS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN DISHWASHING AREA. PROVIDE SAME.

FEB 16
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LOW WATER PRESSURE AT TOILET ROOM HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. ALSO ADJUST TIMERS TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF RUNNING WATER (AT LEAST 15 SECONDS).

FEB 9
2016
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA CURRENTLY IN USE, UNABLE TO SANITIZE. 0PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED. UNIT TAGGED AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. INSTD TO USE 2ND FLOOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE OR ANY 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL

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

LIVE FLIES (OVER 30) NOTED ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN STAIRWELL LEADING TO PREP AREA AND ALSO IN DISMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.

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

CRACKED DOOR ON ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR. REPAIR SAME.

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

DISHWASHING AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN NOR DRY, STANDING WATER IN AREAS, INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES.

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

WALLS UNDER DISHMACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK 2ND FLOOR. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE LEAKING. REPAIR SAME FREE OF LEAKS. LOW WATER PRESSURE AT TOILET ROOM HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. ALSO ADJUST TIMERS TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF RUNNING WATER (AT LEAST 15 SECONDS).

SEP 22
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES, MUST PROVIDE.

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

REPAIR SECTION OF FLOOR AT FRONT DOORS.

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

PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES (CELILINGS) ABOVE BOTH BARS.

SEP 22
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR SECTION OF FLOOR AT FRONT DOORS.

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

PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES (CELILINGS) ABOVE BOTH BARS.

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