BUFFALO WINGS AND RINGS.

Chicago Health Dept

3434 S HALSTED ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2025); 3 critical violations across the last 12 months.

33 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2025 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

165

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 15

2025

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

4-901.12 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED, ON HANDSINKS, PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 STORAGE RACKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT/DUST AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS. -MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER SURFACE OF ALL OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPONENT SINK LEAKS WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR AND IS A TRIP HAZARD. INSTRUCTED TO FIX FLOOR AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AROUND ALL SINKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, AND DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.16 MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

JUL 8

2025

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC ON SITE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION WRITTEN ON VIOLATION #2.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT IS ON SITE MUST ALWAYS HAVE AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 60 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS/CEILING, STORAGE RACKS AND CONDUITS IN THE KITCHEN/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED, ON HANDSINKS, PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

STORAGE RACKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT/DUST AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS. -MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER SURFACE OF ALL OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR AND IS A TRIP HAZARD. INSTRUCTED TO FIX FLOOR AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AROUND ALL SINKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2612943 DATED 02/27/2025 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -#49. 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS BETWEEN THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. -#55. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. -#58. 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED FOR THE INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

FEB 27

2025

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS BETWEEN THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED FOR THE INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

FEB 20

2025

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT IS ON SITE MUST ALWAYS HAVE AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND FLYING BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS BETWEEN THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED FOR THE INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

JAN 11

2024

PASS 2 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED 1 OF 3 HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT TURNING ON AND 2 OF 3 HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED 1 OF 5 TOILET ROOM STALLS WITH AN OUT-OF-ORDER SIGN TAPED ON THE STALL DOOR IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID TOILET STALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED A TABLE IN POOR REPAIR AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOUR ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND FOOD SPLATTERS ON VARIOUS AREAS OF THE CEILING ALL LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

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JAN 4

2024

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, BOXES, AND SHELVES OF THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA, BAR AREA, AND DISH WASHING AREA AND 1 LARGE FLY FLYING AROUND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOUR ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND FOOD SPLATTERS ON VARIOUS AREAS OF THE CEILING ALL LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED A TABLE IN POOR REPAIR AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

DEC 21

2023

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS BONE IN CHICKEN WINGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47F - 73.4 F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER, REACH IN DRAWER FOOD PREP COOLER . MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 1,600 LBS AT $1,600. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (B:4) FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2573632 CONDUCTED ON APRIL 3, 2023. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 5-205.15 OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT 1 OUT OF 3 HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN WOMEN AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OF 100F. 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF WOMEN EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 6-501.12 FOUND ALL FLOOR DRAINS ENCRUSTED WITH AN EXCESSIVE SUBSTANCE AMOUNT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.11 FOUND HOLE IN WALL IN HALLWAY WHERE TOILET ROOMS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 6-202.11 FOUND THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR BY THE DISHWASHING AREA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. 6-501.14 FOUND VENTS IN THE REAR ABOVE THE FOOD PREP ARE FILLED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. 4-201.11 FOUND PREP TABLE AT FRONT SERVICE ARA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

APR 3

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE THE MACHINE UNTIL IT IS ADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. DISH MACHINE WAS SERVICED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED SALMON THAWED IN VACUUM PACKAGING LOCATED IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SALMON FROM VACUUM PACKAGING WHEN THAWING.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND PREPTABLE AT FRONT SERVICE ARA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT 1 OUT OF 3 HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN WOMEN AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OF 100F.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF WOMEN EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 FOUND ALL FLOOR DRAINS ENCRUSTED WITH AN EXCESSIVE SUBSTANCE AMOUNT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND HOLE IN WALL IN HALLWAY WHERE TOILET ROOMS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 FOUND THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR BY THE DISHWASHING AREA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Serious Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND VENTS IN THE REAR ABOVE THE FOOD PREP ARE FILLED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 7

2023

PASS 2 violations

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 FOUND ALL FLOOR DRAINS ENCRUSTED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 FOUND LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR BY DISHWASHING AREA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

JAN 30

2023

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

FOUND INADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE PRACTICES. RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY OVER READY TO EAT CHICKEN.FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE RAW CHICKEN AT BOTTOM OF SHELF. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND A 1/4 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOORS AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND ALL FLOOR DRAINS ENCRUSTED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR BROKEN. INSTURCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Serious Food Temperature

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2563918 CONDUCTED ON 09/19/2022. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION WERE NOT CORRECTED: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK DETACHED FROM THE WALK AND IN NEED OF RE-CAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 19

2022

PASS 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE SMALL HALLWAY TOWARDS THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK DEATTACHED FROM THE WALK AND IN NEED OF RE-CAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

7-38-060 OBSERVED KID'S MEAL MENU OFFERING SODA POP DRINKS AND 2 % MILK. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY LIST HEALTHY BEVERAGES AS SPECIFIED UNDER LAW SUCH AS WATER, SPARKLING WATER OR FLAVORED WATER (MAY NOT INCLUDE NATURAL OR ARTIFICIAL SWEETNERS) FRUIT OR VEGETABLE JUICE DESIGNATED AS 100% JUICE, OR NONFAT OR 1% DAIRY MILK.

FEB 25

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON SOME CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS AT SINKS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. OBSERVED THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 28

2020

PASS 3 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED FEMALE MANAGER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE LOCATED ON THE WALLS BY THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

JUN 14

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY FULL OF GREASE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE TOILET RECEPTALES IN THE LADIES 5 STALLS WITHOUT COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTALES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER THE FRYER, ICE MACHINE, AND BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS.

MAR 25

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, ONLY ZEROX COPY, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED, ON HANDSINKS, PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY FULL WITH GREASE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER THE FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, AND BEHIND THE BAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 30

2018

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 22

2018

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED NO HANDDRYING TOWELS OR DRYERS AT HAND WASHING STATION IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDDRYING TOWELS OR DRYERS FOR ALL HAND SINKS. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION; OPERATOR VOLUTARILY PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS FOR THE HANDWASH SINK AREA. 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

OBSERVED 8 LIVE ROACHES ON/IN WALL BEHIND DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS IN WALL, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AREA. ADVISED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR FURTHER TREATMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EXCESS GREASE BUILDUP ON THE GREASE WASTE CONTAINER, AND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE WASTE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE, CLEAN AREA, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS OF FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESS DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED GAPS IN WALLS AND BY PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO FILL GAPS, REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESS DEBRIS AND DUST BUIDLUP ON THE VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS DEBRIS AND DUST, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 27

2017

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 20

2017

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHICKEN TENDERS AND CHICKEN WINGS WITH TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 43.5-47.1F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 80# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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 LIVE FLYING INSECTS IN THE DISHROOM, WAIT STATION AND BEHIND THE BAR. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DISHROOM, WAIT STATION AND BEHIND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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 SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 154.4F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1946267 ON 7/8/16 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON PREP AREA TABLE STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO OBSERVED 3 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA WITH 2 DOORS WALLS EXPOSED INSTULATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FREEZER. 35 - OBSERVED THE WALLS THRU OUT NOT CLEAN BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN/STORAGE AND DISH AREA. ALSO IN FRONT BAR/WAIT STATIONS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL WALLS. NEED TO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AND DISH AREA. 45 - OBSERVED NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.(ONLY BASSET SERVERS/SELLERS CERT. FOR LIQUOR), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR FREEZER AND 1 DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Pest Activity

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

JUL 8

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON PREP AREA TABLE STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO OBSERVED 3 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA WITH 2 DOORS WALLS EXPOSED INSTULATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FREEZER

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS, TOASTER/ NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN THRU-OUT UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/CORNERS IN KITCHEN PREP/STORAGE AND DISH AREA, ALSO IN THE FRONT WAITSTAFF, AND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO NOTICED STANDING WATER THRU OUT, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP/REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALLS THRU OUT NOT CLEAN BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN/STORAGE AND DISH AREA. ALSO IN FRONT BAR/WAIT STATIONS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL WALLS. NEED TO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AND DISH AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.(ONLY BASSET SERVERS/SELLERS CERT. FOR LIQUOR), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO AT THIS TIME.

OCT 6

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN 178.8F)ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR INTERIOR OF DOORS ON REACH-IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED SINK NEAR PREP SINK. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE ON EXPOSED SINK NEAR PREP SINK.

SEP 28

2015

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Pest Activity

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1559718 ON 6-30-15 34-CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP, BAR AND DISHWASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BAR AREAS. 35-CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS(DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS(DUST BUILDUP, SPILLS). 38-REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. 41-ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR INTERIOR OF DOORS ON REACH-IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED SINK NEAR PREP SINK. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE ON EXPOSED SINK NEAR PREP SINK.

JUN 30

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP, BAR, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BAR AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS(DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS (DUST BUILDUP. SPILLS).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

JUN 19

2015

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

SOUTH PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50.3F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED EGG ROLLS 50.7F, DICED TOMATOES 50.4F, SPINACH DIP 50.6F, SOUR CREAM 50.3F, HUMMUS 48.7F, STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $100. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE GARBAGE/RECYCLING AREA NOT MAINTAINED. BOTH DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH CARDBOARD, LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN GARBAGE/RECYCLING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COMPRESSOR UNIT OF BAR COOLERS, EXPOSED SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP, BAR, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BAR AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS(DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MAY 16

2014

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 9

2014

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE GARGABE AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR LID AND ALSO ON GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER WITH GARBAGE EXPOSED AND LIDS NOT TIGHTLY FITTED. EXTERIOR OF DUMPSTERS NOT CLEAN, FOUL ODOR IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN SURROUNDING AREA AND HAVE DUMPSTERS LIDS CLOSED TIGHTLY. 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). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP)

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE LIME BUILD-UP ON TOP AND SIDES OF UNIT. INSTD TO DE LIME AND MAINTAIN SAME. RUSTY SURFACES OF BOTTOM SHELVES OF TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST. CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. REPAIR SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FREEZER NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD FLOORING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD TO SEAL SAME SO AS FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS (BANDAIDS, MEDICINE, PURSES, ETC) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA.

APR 9

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND ALSO ROLLING CARTS FOR STORING DISHMACHINE CHEMICALS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD FLOORING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD TO SEAL SAME SO AS FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

EXPOSED HANDSINK LOOSE FROM WALL AT REAR PREP REAR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SECURE.

Minor Sanitation

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

: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA.

APR 3

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT CONVENIENT OR MAINTAINED; UNABLE TO WASH HANDS AT SINK DUE TO HEAVY LEAKS AT PIPES AND ATTACHED PLUMBING, BASIN OF SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, AND WATER VALVES HAVE BEEN TURNED OFF. INSTD TO HAVE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND ALSO ROLLING CARTS FOR STORING DISHMACHINE CHEMICALS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD FLOORING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD TO SEAL SAME SO AS FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

EXPOSED HANDSINK LOOSE FROM WALL AT REAR PREP REAR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SECURE.

Minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESIGNATED AREA.

AUG 12

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION SERTIFICATE POSTED / NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR RECIPROCITY AT THIS TIME WHEN CHICKEN WINGS ARE BEING PREPARED AND COOLED DOWN AT THIS TIME. NEED TO APPLY FOR RECIPROCITY AT HWC 30 E LAKE ST. ROOM 1131 PHONE 1-312-553-5807.

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO REPLACE TWO DOOR INSERTS (EXPOSED INSTILLATION) AT 3 DOOR FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, NEED TO CLEAN SODA LINES AT THE BAG IN BOX STATION. CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER REAR FRYERS, DISH ROOM AND UNDER BAG IN BOX AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN WALLS IN FRONT BAR AREA, REAR DISH AREA, PREP AREA. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS OUT SIDE RESTROOMS, REAR DISH AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS PREP AREA ,DISH AREA,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NEED TO DE-LIME DISH MACHINE, REPAIR NOZZLE AT REAR 1 COMP. SINK PREP AREA, AND REPAIR HANDLE AT FRONT BAR SINK.

MAR 6

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors under the wait station and north end of the bar are dirty,clean the floors in detail.

Minor Pest Activity

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

The walls and ceilings of the wait station have small fly fecal build-up;wash-rinse and sanitize area.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The hot kitchen exposed handsink has low water pressure,corrected during inspection.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

The ice scoop next to the ice machine is stored in murky water,scoop and container were sanitized at this time.The bar ice scoops are left with the handle in the ice,keep the scoop in a sanitary holder.

APR 11

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LBS OF FRESH CHICKEN BREAST STORED IN A ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.0 TO 52.1 DEGREES F. ALL SAID FOOD, VALUED AT ABOUT $20.00 WAS DISCARDED. COOLER AIR VENTS FOUND TO BE BLOCKED BY TRAYS AND ALUMINUM FOIL. ITEMS WERE REMOVED AND TEMPERATURE REACHED 41.1 DEGREES. CRITICAL VIOLATION.

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 ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF DISHWASHING MACHINE AND LIGHT MOLD BUILD UP INSIDE UP AND LOWER ICE MACHINE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SAID AREAS CLEAN. ALSO OBSERVED SODA DISPENSING NOOZLES WITH LIGHT MOLD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 2

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM FEB. 2010. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS. MUST REMOVE USED MOP WATER FROM BUCKETS AFTER MOPPING.

FEB 26

2010

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 THE FOLLOWING: HOODS & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING & DISH MACHINE EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA,& INTERIOR WALLS IN CABINETS UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYERS.

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES & IN CORNERS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Critical Pest Activity

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. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR FRONT DOORS AT CENTER MAKING SURE THEY ARE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

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