OCT 7
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BURTON PLACE.
YOUR CALL. 60/100
1447 N WELLS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 7, 2024 · passed
6 of 13 inspections passed, 1 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
6 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Apr 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF THE EXIT DOOR IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 112022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 11
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED 1 OF 2 URINALS IN 2ND FLOOR MEN'S ROOM DOES NOT FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN ALL FEMALE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 122020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 12
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHIG SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINKS AND MUST MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENING ON BOTTOM OF REAR NORTH SIDE DOOR OF PREMISES. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ROOMS. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA AND ALL WASHROOMS IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MJUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 72019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN PREP COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO DISCLAIMER ON THE MENU FOR FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED NOT FULLY COOKED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
ICE MAKER STORED UNDER STAIR CASE LEADING TO BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER ABOVE ICE MAKER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ICE SCOOP STORED IN UNCLEAN HOLDER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN HOLDER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL MANAGERS.
MAY 242018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 24
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
Observed no inspection summary report from 4/11/17, report # 1974271, posted in plain view for customer at time if inspection. At time of inspection summary report was posted in located control log book. Informed manager most recent inspection summary must be posted in plain view for customers, at all times. Instructed manager to posted in plan view. Serious violation #7-42-010 (B)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed potentially hazardous food, bbq seasoned pork ribs, stored in walk in cooler with no labels or dates. Instructed manager to provide proper labels and dates. Maintain at all times.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed cracked and broken cooler gaskets on 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed excessive grease buildup on a hood filters above cook line. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed raw wood walls throughout walk in cooler, located in basement dry storage. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal wall and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed no black flow preventive device on utility sink faucet, located in basement dry storage area. Instructed manager to provide.
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APR 112017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 11
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND VERY DIRTY CARPET LEADING TO BOTH 2ND FLOOR AND 3RD FLOOR BARS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND HOLES AT THE WALL ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST SEAL/REPAINT AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND LEAKS AT THE FAUCET BASE HANDLE IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM HAND SINK AND AT THE COLD WATER FAUCET ON THE 2ND FLOOR. AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR HAND SINK FOUND A LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 172016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 17
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MISSING ICE BIN COVERS FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BINS AT BARS ON THE 2ND,3RD FLOORS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON KITCHEN WALL NEXT TO DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BEBEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STOCK ITEMS INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
THE REQUIRED NO SMOKING SIGN WAS NOT POSTED AT FRONT ENTRANCE.MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY TO POST. 7-32-020(A).
JUN 192015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 19
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED BASEMENT CEILING IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 182015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 18
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 52.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:- CHICKEN 56.3F, HAMBURGERS 58.1F, CHILI 58.4, CHEESE 57.2F, CHICKEN BREAST 65.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS WORTH 35.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED BASEMENT CEILING IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 202014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 20
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AND 3RD FLOOR WASHROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT CEILING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR THE MISSING BASEBOARD FROM THE 2ND FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES FOR THE 2ND FLOOR AND 3RD FLOOR WASHROOMS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR THE NON-WORKING TOILET IN THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. NO EXPOSED HANDSINKS ARE PROVIDED AT TH 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR BARS. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BOTH BARS.
OCT 82014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 8
2014
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT, 2ND FLOOR BAR AND WASHROOM AND IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT ON THE WALLS AND CEILING, 5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AND IN THE WASHROOM, AND 5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE PREP AREA. MUST STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AND 3RD FLOOR WASHROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT CEILING.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES FOR THE 2ND FLOOR AND 3RD FLOOR WASHROOMS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR THE NON-WORKING TOILET IN THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. NO EXPOSED HANDSINKS ARE PROVIDED AT TH 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR BARS. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BOTH BARS.
NOV 192013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 19
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. (DIRT BUILDUP)SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT CLEANED AND SANITIZED ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. ALSO, DISPOSED OF ALL ICE INSIDE MACHINE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN.(GREASE BUILDUP)
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
APR 52012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 5
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. THE SEAMS OF THE BAR COUNTER ARE OPENING UP/BUCKLING-MUST SEAL (WEST SECTION OF BAR COUNTER-FIRST FLOOR). DOOR GASKET OF SMALL FREEZER IS RIPPED-MUST REPLACE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
KITCHEN FLOOR MUST BE SEALED, TO MAKE SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT (EAST & NORTH SECTION) MUST BE SEALED (NOT BARE WOOD)-MUST RE-SEAL, TO MAKE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAK AT BOTTOM RIGHT PIPE OF KITCHEN 3-COMP. SINK; FAUCET WASHER AT BAR SINK (FIRST FLOOR). Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
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