BULLDOG ALE HOUSE.

Chicago Health Dept

6606 N SHERIDAN RD · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

16 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Feb 2023.

Last inspected Feb 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

109

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 6

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER DRAWERS UNDER COOKING LINE NOT MAINTAINING 41F OR LESS. COOLER HAD ICE IN BINS BUT NO FOOD AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED VENT IN WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 15

2022

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 4

2022

FAIL 14 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE DISHWASHING ROOM HAND WASHING SINK OR ANY OF THE BAR HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE GLASSWARE WAS BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH GLASSWARE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR THE KITCHEN DISHROOM DISHWASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

SOME AREAS OF THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS BURGERS. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Serious Sanitation

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL WORKING CONTAINERS (SPRAY BOTTLES) WITH AN UNKNOWN LIQUID CHEMICAL. CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. MANAGEMENT STATES IT IS A QUATERNARY SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL WORKING CONTAINERS WITH THE CHEMICAL COMMON NAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING SPICES NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF SHELVING OR ELEVATION FOR EQUIPMENT.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE CHEMICAL SET UP OF QUATERNARY AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE SANITIZER BEING USED FOR SEVERAL WORKING CONTAINERS OF SPRAY BOTTLES OF SANITIZER. MUST PROVIDE QUATERNARY TEST TRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED A BROKEN BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IE: BACKPACK BEING STORED IN A FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED STORAGE AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE ORDER. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. MUST PROVIDE.

FEB 13

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS AND EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH WATER AND DIRT ON FLOOR AND AREAS WITH ROACH ACTIVITY. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVE AND FLOOR AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

FEB 6

2020

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR AND WALLS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE/MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP WALK-IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVE AND FLOOR AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

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MAY 31

2019

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 28

2019

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

PRESENTLY TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER PROVIDED AT WASHBOWL INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IS 74-80F. MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMP OF 100F. MANAGER ATTEMPTED TO ADD ON HOT WATER,HOWEVER HOT WATER VALVE BROKE AND WATER CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING. A PLUMBER WAS CALLED AT 2:00PM. TEMPORARILY INSTRUCTED TO EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMERS TO USE THE OTHER WASHROOM AND FOR EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS AGAIN IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA/BAR AT HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN -

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: SHREDDED CHEESE MOZZARELLA AT TEMP OF 48.2F;PICA DE GALLO(CHOPPED TOMATOES,ONIONS,CILANTRO ETC) CONDIMENTS AT TEMP OF 48.6F; BRUSCETTA MIXER: CHOPPED TOMATOES ETC. AT TEMP OF 50.4F; CUT CHERRY TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 45.1F TO 47.7F; 5 COOKED SAUSAGE LINKS AT TEMP OF 45.7F TO 46.5F ..FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE EMPLOYEE.POUNDS 5,VALUE 15. COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID THERMOMETER PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOOD IN PLASTIC BOTTLES OR FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME -

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION,INCLUDED AT BAR AREA TO WIPE MULTI USE UTENSILS

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED AT WALL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP CONTAINER OR ANY OTHER WAYS FOR THE ICE SCOOP TO BE COMPLETELY PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES/PREP COOLERS MUST BE REMOVED AND PROPERLY STORED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.CRACKED PIPE(ELBOW OF PIPE)UNDER SAID SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY IN DISH ROOM,ALSO ALL FLOOR DRAINS WITH EXCESS GRIMES IN PREP/KITCHEN AREA MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED

NOV 19

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DUMP SINK BEHIND BAR ON NORTH SINK WITH MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE. REPIAR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED KEG LINES COMING FROM WALK IN BEER COOLER GOING TO FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOAM INSULATION USED TO CLOSE GAPS AROUND KEG LINES IN SIDE OF COOLER AND FLOOR. KEG LINES MUST SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND BEER KEG COOLER. INSTALL AN MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

NOV 15

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED AND SERVED INCLUDING FISH, CHICKEN AND BEEF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH BURGER, BUNS, LETTUCE, AND TOMATO AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE FOUND FOR BURGERS ORDERED TO DESIRED DONENESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN FAR WEST REFRIGERATION UNIT BEHIND COOKING LINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER BEHIND COOKING LINE. STORE CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE NOT ON COUNTER. REPLACE DIRTY/SOILED CLOTHS FREQUENTLY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DUMP SINK BEHIND BAR ON NORTH SINK WITH MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE. REPIAR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND BEER KEG COOLER. INSTALL AN MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

OCT 25

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE FOUND FOR BURGERS ORDERED TO DESIRED DONENESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DUMP SINK BEHIND BAR ON NORTH SINK WITH MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE. REPIAR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND BEER KEG COOLER. INSTALL AN MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING

OCT 22

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED AND SERVED INCLUDING FISH, CHICKEN AND BEEF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE FOUND FOR BURGERS ORDERED TO DESIRED DONENESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN FAR WEST REFRIGERATION UNIT BEHIND COOKING LINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER BEHIND COOKING LINE. STORE CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE NOT ON COUNTER. REPLACE DIRTY/SOILED CLOTHS FREQUENTLY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DUMP SINK BEHIND BAR ON NORTH SINK WITH MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE. REPIAR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND BEER KEG COOLER. INSTALL AN MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 16 FROM REPORT # 2229700 DATED 10/15/18 NOT CORRECTED.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN WITH BLACK AND PINK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION IS MADE AND STORED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 ICE MACHINE TAGGED

OCT 15

2018

FAIL 12 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT BAR HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK BEHIND BAR AND AT COOKING LINE. KEEP SUPPLIED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN WITH BLACK AND PINK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION IS MADE AND STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE FOUND FOR BURGERS ORDERED TO DESIRED DONENESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN FAR WEST REFRIGERATION UNIT BEHIND COOKING LINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER BEHIND COOKING LINE. STORE CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE NOT ON COUNTER. REPLACE DIRTY/SOILED CLOTHS FREQUENTLY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DUMP SINK BEHIND BAR ON NORTH SINK WITH MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE. REPIAR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND BEER KEG COOLER. INSTALL AN MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

NOV 8

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

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

NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HAMBERGERS,STEAKS,CHICKEN AND SHRIMP ARE COOKED,PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED WALL AND CEILING PANELS MISSING OVER WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND ABOVE DISH MACHINE AT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING AND WALL PANELS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS OPEN ON SIDES IN KITCHEN.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR LIGHT SHEILDS.

APR 5

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED GRILL,RANGE,EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND FRYER HOODS DIRTY AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD PARTICULATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTEED HOOD AND FILTERS AT HOT LINE AREA GREASY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD BEHIND HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT FOODHANDLERS NEED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOODS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPER STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP.

DEC 29

2016

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 13

2016

FAIL 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER 60F AND FREEZER 70F, UNITS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNITS SERVICED. INSTALL THERMOMETERS; COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW, FREEZER, 0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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 DAMAGED DOOR THRESHOLD, 1/4" GAP (BOTTOM) ON FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD ON DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING LICENSE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP, NOT DISPENSING PROPER OR ACCURATE AMOUNTS OF SANITIZER TO SANITIZE DISHES. TESTED MACHINE WITH CHLORINE TEST STRIPS, NO SANITIZER PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MACHINE SERVICED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED PLUMBERS PUTTY BEING USED IN EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND 3-COMP SINKS BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY, AND USE A NON TOXIC MATERIAL INSTEAD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND BEHIND BAR NOT CLEAN. ALSO, CONTACT SURFACES IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN; BEHIND BAR, REAR PREP, FURNACE ROOM, AND STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AND FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT ABOVE THE BAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER ND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ANY ITEMS NOT BEING USED. ALSO, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

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