BURGER BAR CHICAGO.
1150 S MICHIGAN AVE · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 9 of 25 inspections. 25 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 142026PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DRAINS BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH WASHER WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 192025FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
"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 AFTER 7 DAYS. THE DAY OF PREPARATION SHALL BE COUNTED AS DAY 1. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED."
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). CITATION ISSUED.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE SAID AREA.
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.
SEP 42024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
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 concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.
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.
Knife wedged between 2 prep coolers. Instructed to keep on a clean surface.
Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry before stacking in each other.
MAR 52024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 SOLUTION NOW AT 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. -
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 AREA.
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.
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OCT 302023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL.
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.
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.
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.
OCT 242023FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 AND SHRIMP TACOS, BRATWURST STACKER WITH GROUND VEAL/GROUND PORK, ALL CHICKEN WING ITEMS, FRIED PICKLES, GUAC AND CHIPS, FRIED CHICKEN CESAR AND CLASSIC COBB SALADS, TRIPLE CHEESY MAC, KIDS MENU CHICKEN FINGERS, AND KIDS MENU MACARONI AND CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DISCLOSURES FROM SAID ITEMS AND ONLY MAINTAIN DISCLOSURES BY ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL.
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 AREA AND ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND COCKROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(A).
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.
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.
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.
7-38-060 OBSERVED A KIDS MENU WITHOUT A HEALTHY DRINK OPTION AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTHY DRINK OPTION AS REQUIRED.
OCT 232023FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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 ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND THE ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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 ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND THE ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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 CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER DISCARDED SAID ITEM, WASHED HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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 MACHINES AT ALL TIMES. DISH MACHINES TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. FACILITY MUST USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZED ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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 COOL." SAID TCS FOODS WERE AT 75F DURING THE INSPECTION AT 3PM. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW TCS FOODS TO COOL AT ROOM TEMPERATURES AND WITHOUT AN ADEQUATE METHOD OF COOLING, SUCH AS, AN ICE BATH OR BLAST CHILL AND TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES THROUGHOUT THE COOLING PROCESS AND AT ALL TIMES. CHEF DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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 AND SHRIMP TACOS, BRATWURST STACKER WITH GROUND VEAL/GROUND PORK, ALL CHICKEN WING ITEMS, FRIED PICKLES, GUAC AND CHIPS, FRIED CHICKEN CESAR AND CLASSIC COBB SALADS, TRIPLE CHEESY MAC, KIDS MENU CHICKEN FINGERS, AND KIDS MENU MACARONI AND CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DISCLOSURES FROM SAID ITEMS AND ONLY MAINTAIN DISCLOSURES BY ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL.
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 AREA AND ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND COCKROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(A).
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.
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.
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.
7-38-060 OBSERVED A KIDS MENU WITHOUT A HEALTHY DRINK OPTION AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTHY DRINK OPTION AS REQUIRED.
APR 102023FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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 GLOVES AFTER TOUCHING RAW BEEF AND BEFORE TOUCHING ANY READY TO EAT FOODS. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED BURGER BUN AND SOILED GLOVES, WASHED HANDS AND PUT ON CLEAN FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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 AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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).
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 FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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.
JUN 82022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-602.13 OBSERVED SOILED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO 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.
MAY 312022FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED CANS OF RAID ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO REMOVE ALL PESTS.
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
OBSERVED SOILED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOOR OF WALK IN WINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
JUL 132021PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
6-202.13 OBSERVED CANS OF RAID ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO REMOVE ALL PESTS.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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.
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 THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
AUG 122020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND GASKET ON COOLERS ON HOT LINE LOOSE AND IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 52020FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND GASKET ON COOLERS ON HOT LINE LOOSE AND IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN DISHWASHING AREA ACCUMULATED WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
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 ISSUED.
JUN 42019FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 ISSUED.
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 VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED UNIT
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 IN REAR PREP AREA 15 ROACHES CRAWLING ON NORTH WALL NEAR 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. 5 ROACHES CRAWLING ON CEILING, ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE UTILITY SINK AND ON WALL OF UTILITY SINK. ROACHES CRAWLING BEHIND GREASE TRAP IN REAR PREP KITCHEN INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO REMOVE PEST(SMALL FLIES & ROACHES) FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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.
6.201.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITH HOLES IN WALL AND IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 32019FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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 IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 ISSUED.
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 VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED UNIT
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.
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 CHARGE FACILITY MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO REMOVE PEST(SMALL FLIES & ROACHES) FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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.
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
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH HOLES IN WALL AND IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 312019FAILED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED FACILITY EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITHOUT HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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 AT FRONT PREP AREA. COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 120 POUNDS $250.
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 TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 ISSUED.
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 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED UNIT
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.
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 SERVICE TO REMOVE PEST(SMALL FLIES & ROACHES) FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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.
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
APR 22018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE LABELS NOT LABELED (FLOUR). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE SODA GUNS AND SODA GUN HOLDERS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
MAR 32017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE SPILLS, FOOD AND DIRT ON THE SIDES AND BOTTOM SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
FOUND THE LOWER WALL SURFACES UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND SINKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
FEB 232017PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
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 CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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.
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE SPILLS, FOOD AND DIRT ON THE SIDES AND BOTTOM SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
FOUND THE LOWER WALL SURFACES UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND SINKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
MAY 102016PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 FOODS STORED AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PATTIES DISCARDED VALUED AT $30.
STANDING WATER NOTED AT THE BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
JAN 52016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
STANDING WATER NOTED UNDER DISH AREA HAND SINK, UNDR BAR COUNTER AND AROUND MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE.
JAN 82015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO THRESHOLDS AT THE WALK IN COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THRESHOLD.
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.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE PREP AREA HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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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