Burger Bar Chicago
Passed most recently but 9 prior failures on record
2026-01-14 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED DRAINS BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH WASHER WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2025-02-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-02-19 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
"FOUND PULLED PORK LABELED WITH A PREPARATION DATE OF 2/7. ALSO NOTED, BRISKET WITHOUT DATE MARKING. THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS SAID FOOD ITEMS, ABOUT 6LBS, AT A COST OF $150. PREPARED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE DISCARDED...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 4 LIVE ROACHES IN DISHWASHING AREA, UNDER HAND WASHING SINK, COMING OUT OF HOLE IN WALL UNDER HAND WASHING SINK. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATIO...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND 2 DEAD ROACHES TAPED TO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. THESE MUST BE REMOVED. ALSO NOTED, A DEAD ROACH LOCATED IN THE CAULKING ON THE WALL ABOVE THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. INST...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
2024-09-04 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 4 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Low Temp dish washing machine at main kitchen not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained on Cl test strips, machine was running on empty sanitizer container , machine was being used during inspection. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer ...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Found 2 lbs of cooked sliced onions at 62.2f, onion cooked a day before placed under prep table at room temperature. Instructed to keep cooked vegetable at proper hot or cold temp. Priority violation 7-38-005. onions discarded valued at $5.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Knife wedged between 2 prep coolers. Instructed to keep on a clean surface.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry before stacking in each other.
2024-03-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. DISH MACHINE SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, SANITIZING SOL...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROX 10 DEAD ROACHES LOCATED UNDER LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP. 10 NOTED DEAD ROACHES ALONG BAR. ALSO NOTED APROX 15 DEAD ROACHES IN CORNER STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID A...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
2023-10-30 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED GLOVES NOT BEING USED TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW PROPER GLOVE USE WITH ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SUCH AS CONDENSERS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS AND BEHIND THE BAR.
2023-10-24 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 7 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED AN INCORRECT CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS ALL CHICKEN ITEMS (BUILD YOUR OWN CHICKEN PATTY BURGER), CRISPY CHICKEN STACKER, ZESTY SHRIMP STACKER, SHRIMP ITEMS, PORK CHICKEN...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 6 LIVE COCKROACHES LOCATED ON A PIPE BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CRAWLING IN BETWEEN THE SODA DISPENSER AND THE CO2 TANKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, ONE CRAWLING IN THE DRINK PREP...
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED GLOVES NOT BEING USED TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW PROPER GLOVE USE WITH ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SUCH AS CONDENSERS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS AND BEHIND THE BAR.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
7-38-060 OBSERVED A KIDS MENU WITHOUT A HEALTHY DRINK OPTION AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTHY DRINK OPTION AS REQUIRED.
2023-10-23 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 12 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED A COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE ...
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED A COPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE ...
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
3-301.11(B) OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER GRAB READY TO EAT SLICED TOMATOES WITH HER BARE HANDS TO PREPARE A SALAD. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID ITEMS, WASH HAND AND PUT ON FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES BEFORE HANDLING ANY READY TO EAT FOODS, BARE HAND...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-501.114 OBSERVED TWO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION BOTH DISH MACHINES WERE SANITIZING AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING LEVEL OF 50PPM-100PPM AT SAID DISH MACHIN...
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE
3-501.14 OBSERVED FACILITY INADEQUATELY COOLING TCS FOODS, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION ABOUT 40 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS WERE COOLING ON A RACK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CHEF STATES "CHICKEN WINGS WERE MADE IN THE MORNING AND PLACED ON RACKS TO COO...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED AN INCORRECT CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS ALL CHICKEN ITEMS (BUILD YOUR OWN CHICKEN PATTY BURGER), CRISPY CHICKEN STACKER, ZESTY SHRIMP STACKER, SHRIMP ITEMS, PORK CHICKEN...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 6 LIVE COCKROACHES LOCATED ON A PIPE BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CRAWLING IN BETWEEN THE SODA DISPENSER AND THE CO2 TANKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, ONE CRAWLING IN THE DRINK PREP...
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED GLOVES NOT BEING USED TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW PROPER GLOVE USE WITH ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SUCH AS CONDENSERS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS AND BEHIND THE BAR.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
7-38-060 OBSERVED A KIDS MENU WITHOUT A HEALTHY DRINK OPTION AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTHY DRINK OPTION AS REQUIRED.
2023-04-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-04-10 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
2-301.14 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER TOUCH RAW BEEF BURGERS, WIPE HIS GLOVES ON A TOWEL AND THEN PROCEEDED TO TOUCH A READY TO EAT BURGER BUN WITH THE SAME GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD BURGER BUN, REMOVE SOILED GLOVES, WASH HANDS AND RETRIEVE NEW G...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12(A) OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ONLY MAINTAINING A INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 75F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE HAND WASHING TEMPERATURE OF 100F A...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12(E) OBSERVED THE DRINK STATION HAND WASHING SINK HOT WATER OVER 120F AND THE COLD WATER NOT TURNING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COLD WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 OBSERVED A LID IS NEEDED OVER THE RAW BEEF CONTAINER IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN ORDER TO PREVENT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED THE LID OPEN ON THE ICE BIN BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ICE BIN LID AT ALL TIMES IN ORDER TO PROTECT ...
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER IMPROPERLY USING FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REVIEW PROPER GLOVE USE WITH ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
2022-06-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED SOILED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOOR OF WALK IN WINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FROST BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
2022-05-31 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED FOOD IN DELI COOLER RANGING FROM 47.2 -68 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOOD IS KEPT AT 41 F AND BELOW.MANAGER DISCARDED 2 QUARTS HALF AND HALF, 20 POUNDS CHICKEN WINGS, & 10 POUNDS CHEESE ($150) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITAT...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS REACHES A MINIMUM OF 41 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED CANS OF RAID ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO REMOVE ALL PESTS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING SANITIZER AT DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOOR OF WALK IN WINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
2021-07-13 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.13 OBSERVED CANS OF RAID ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO REMOVE ALL PESTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED MINOR LEAK UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND SLOW DRAINING FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AS WELL AS ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATED SODA SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND TH...
2020-08-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND GASKET ON COOLERS ON HOT LINE LOOSE AND IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2020-08-05 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO FOOD ADVISORY FOOTNOTE DISCLOSING THAT MENU ITEMS (BURGERS, ETC.) ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND 10 - 12 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY(DISH WASHING AREA, FOOD PREP AREA, BAR AREA). MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLA...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND GASKET ON COOLERS ON HOT LINE LOOSE AND IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN DISHWASHING AREA ACCUMULATED WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
2019-06-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION IS...
2019-06-04 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 6 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-3...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION IS...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DISREPAIR ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DRAWERS COLD HOLDING AT 67.9 DEGREES F IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VI...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED SMALL FLIES THROUGH OUT FACILITY 20 SMALL FLIES REAR PREP AREA 9 IN REAR WASHING AREA/ UTILITY SINK AREA IN REAR PREP AREA, 10 IN BAR AREA 40 COCKROACH THROUGH OUT REAR PREP KITCHEN 3 ROACHES CRAWLING ON NORTH WALL NEAR BAG IN BOX...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 OBSERVED EQUIPMENT (UNDER EQUIPMENT & THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REACH IN COOLER, GRILL, BAR AREA,GREASE TRAP, PREP STATION, ETC.) WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6.201.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITH HOLES IN WALL AND IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2019-06-03 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 10 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-3...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12(B-D) OBSERVED (1 OF 3)HAND SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR (NON FUNCTIONAL) HOT WATER NOT WORKING . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM, COOKED AND COOLED ROAST BEEF, MEATBALLS ETC. STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON ...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION IS...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DISREPAIR ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DRAWERS COLD HOLDING AT 67.9 DEGREES F IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VI...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED FACILITY BULK ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABEL WITH COMMON NAME; FACILITY SUGAR, FLOUR, AND WHEAT ITEMS NOT LABELED INSIDE LARGE CLEAR CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED SMALL FLIES THROUGH OUT FACILITY 40 SMALL FLIES IN WARE WASHING AREA/ UTILITY SINK AREA IN REAR PREP AREA, 20 IN BAR AREA 2 COCKROACH NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK 1 ROACH CRAWLING ON BAG IN BOX IN REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN ...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 OBSERVED EQUIPMENT (UNDER EQUIPMENT & THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REACH IN COOLER, GRILL, BAR AREA, ETC.) WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12(A) OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR (LEAKING NOT FUNCTIONAL). FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH HOLES IN WALL AND IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2019-05-31 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-3...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12(B-D) OBSERVED (1 OF 3)HAND SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR (NON FUNCTIONAL) HOT WATER NOT WORKING . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FACILITY EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITHOUT HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, READY TO EAT MEATBALLS,BEEF, CHEESE, CUT LEAFY GREENS 20 FIVE POUND PAN OF AT 60.4 DEGREES F AND 2 FIVE POUND PAN OF SLICE TOMATO 62.6 DEGREES F PREP REACH IN COOLER AND FRONT PREP COOK LINE LINE A...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM, COOKED AND COOLED ROAST BEEF, MEATBALLS ETC. STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION IS...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DISREPAIR ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DRAWERS COLD HOLDING AT 67.9 DEGREES F IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED FACILITY BULK ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABEL WITH COMMON NAME; FACILITY SUGAR, FLOUR, AND WHEAT ITEMS NOT LABELED INSIDE LARGE CLEAR CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED SMALL FLIES THROUGH OUT FACILITY 40 SMALL FLIES IN WARE WASHING AREA/ UTILITY SINK AREA IN REAR PREP AREA, 20 IN BAR AREA 2 COCKROACH NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT (UNDER EQUIPMENT & THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REACH IN COOLER, GRILL ETC.) WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
5-103.11(B) OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME HOT WATER AT 75.4-98.7 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
2018-04-02 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE LABELS NOT LABELED (FLOUR). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE SODA GUNS AND SODA GUN HOLDERS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND BEHIND AND UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALLS WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN...
2017-03-03 Pass Short Form Complaint 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE SPILLS, FOOD AND DIRT ON THE SIDES AND BOTTOM SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE SINKS AND FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS OF THE BAR WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND THE LOWER WALL SURFACES UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND SINKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND THE MOP BUCKET WITH DIRTY WATER INSIDE AND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF WATER AND HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND DAMP WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
2017-02-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 7 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, DAIRY, BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AND A MANAGER WHO HOLDS THE CERTIFICAT...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE SPILLS, FOOD AND DIRT ON THE SIDES AND BOTTOM SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE SINKS AND FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS OF THE BAR WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND THE LOWER WALL SURFACES UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND SINKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND THE MOP BUCKET WITH DIRTY WATER INSIDE AND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF WATER AND HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND DAMP WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
2016-05-10 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 2 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 3 LBS OF RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES STORED AT 60.4F AT OPEN TOP PREP COOLER. COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40.5F HEAT FROM NEAR HOT GRILL CAUSING PATTIES TEMPERATURE TO RISE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
STANDING WATER NOTED AT THE BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
2016-01-05 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ICE BIN AT BAR AREA WITH NO LIDS, CLOSE TO CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER TO ICE BIN AND KEEP COVERED WHEN NOT IN USE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STANDING WATER NOTED UNDER DISH AREA HAND SINK, UNDR BAR COUNTER AND AROUND MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE.
2015-01-08 Pass License 4 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED NO THRESHOLDS AT THE WALK IN COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THRESHOLD.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED RAW CONCRETE WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE IN THE SERVICE STATION AND INSIDE OF BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR THE WALLS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE PREP AREA HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER SPLASHING ON BAR FLOOR FROM THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE OUTLET PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT EXCESS WATER BEING ON THE FLOOR.
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