BUTCHER'S TAP.

Chicago Health Dept

3553 N SOUTHPORT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 2 critical violations noted.

19 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

111

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 8

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112: **C** Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF ALL DEAD PEST CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS.

Serious Food Temperature

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

-502.11(A;C): **C** Good Repair and Calibration- Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices OBSERVED BASE COLD HOLDING UNITS EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY LOCATEDIN PREP AREA INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE UNDER 41F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.13: **C** Microwave Ovens OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE ENCRUSTED IN FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings OBSERVED A BULGING CEILING DUE TO LEAK IN THE CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED FLOOR AT 1ST FLOOR BAR IN DISREPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL IN MIAN PREP AREA NEAR MICROWAVE INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN

APR 1

2026

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF ALL DEAD PEST CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS.

Serious Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED BASE COLD HOLDING UNITS EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY LOCATEDIN PREP AREA INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE UNDER 41F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE ENCRUSTED IN FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BULGING CEILING DUE TO LEAK IN THE CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR AT 1ST FLOOR BAR IN DISREPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL IN MIAN PREP AREA NEAR MICROWAVE INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN

JUL 21

2025

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 14

2025

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPONENTS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED WITH A BLACK AND GREY SLIME AND SUBSTANCE THAT IS DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT EASTERN MOST SECTION OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANTITIZE, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRAION. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50 PPM AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE REACH IN COOLER ON LEFT SIDE BELOW THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO MEASURE THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE IN COOLER.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL IN THE SMALL COVE NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE, AND IN THE TWO WALL ACCESS PANELS WITH MISSING PANELS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF RAT AND RODENT DROPPINGS, AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE OF THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKS EXTENSIVELY WHEN HANDLE IN IS TURNED ON AND IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE BASEMENT BATHROOM TO NOT HAVE A SELF CLOSING DOOR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE DOOR AND ENSURE IT IS A SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE BATHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SMALL COVE/CLOSET NEXT TO THE EAST MOST ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT TO BE HEAVILY CLUTTERED WITH VARIOUS BOXES, CHAIRS, AND LOOSE EQUIPMENT. UNABLE TO FULLY SEE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND REMOVE AND ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

AUG 6

2024

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORES ON PREPARATION TABLES IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLTUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE GASKET IN THE 2 DRAWER REACH IN COOLER BELOW FLAT TOP IN MAIN PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY TORN AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE UPPER PORTION OF THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PIECES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN BUCKET OF STANDING WATER IN FIRST FLOOR DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY SOILED FLOORS: IN THE FIRST FLOOR SMALL HALF CLOSET BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA; BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 1ST FLOOR, AND IN THE UTILITY CLOSET WITH FURNACES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE OF SOAPS AND FLOUR.

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DEC 20

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HANDK SINKS NOT CLEAN AT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

OCT 21

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED A VERY THICK BLACK, PINKISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED REAR EXIT DOORS OF FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

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 TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT, AND REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWINGS:- --CRACKS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE BY THE ICE MACHINE. --DIRTY FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK COOLER WITH FOOD PARTICLES, DIRT, AND DEBRIS. --FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH GREASE AND DIRT. -- DUSTY AND DIRTY VENTS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

SEP 23

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. 6-501.114-- AN UNUSED ONE-DOOR COOLER IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

SEP 2

2021

FAIL 10 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU DOES NOT PROPERLY DISCLOSE AND REMIND CONSUMERS OF FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS. MUST PROPERLY DISCLOSE AND REMIND ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT PERTAIN TO THE ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE DISH ROOM THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK OR UTENSILS HANGING ABOVE THE WASHBASIN OF THE SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE KITCHEN FOOD CART.----METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER THE COMPRESSOR ALONG WITH THE COMPRESSOR FAN GUARDS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED A FOOD ENCRUSTED FOOD PEELER UTENSIL HANGING FROM PLASTIC ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN UTENSILS AFTER EACH USE AND PROPERLY STORE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

AN UNUSED ONE-DOOR COOLER IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE BASEBOARD COVING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH CHIPPING, MISSING CEMENT, AND AN OPEN GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND DAMAGED COVING. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR ONE OF THE TWO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-16-20 REPORT #2401240. #51-: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

SEP 16

2020

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

1ST FLOOR MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWLS PUSH BUTTONS LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RECALIBRATE WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS HOT/COLD PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS AT CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM.

OCT 2

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTEAD OF HANDWASHING SINK.HANDS MUST BE WASHED ONLY AT HANDWASHING SINK.CHEF CORRECTED PROBLEM PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK AT COOKING/PREP AREA,ALSO TRAY LINE WERE RAW,COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD IS HANDLED. MUST INSTALL AN HANDWASHING SINK AT SAID AREA ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. ONE HANDWASHING SINK AT WEST PREP AREA/DISHROOM . PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD (HAMBURGER,ETC) MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/DRAIN BOARD AND RACK WERE CLEAN UTENSILS ARE STORED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN THE KITCHEN -

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER,AT TRAY LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK AT SAID AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT IN USE,COVERED WITH PLASTIC (DUE TO FLOOR PIPES NOT PROPERLY DRAINS).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WASHROOM ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE LIDS AT RECEPTACLES AT WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA: IN FRONT OF BEER WALK-IN COOLER AND STAFF LUNCH AREA.UNABLE TO CLEAN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO AT BAR AREAS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALL NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BEHIND BAR AREA AT SECOND FLOOR. MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT MENTIONED AREA

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

LIQUID FLUID SPILLAGE ON WALLS UNDER BAR COUNTER AT SECOND FLOOR,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

PROTECTIVE SHIELD BROKEN AT DISH ROOM AREA.REPLACE.

NOV 15

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.7-38-005. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST LABEL ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH A SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 FOUND NO REMINDER/DISCLOSURE INSIDE MENU FOR RAW UNDERCOOKED ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST INCLUDE REMINDER/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR ALL RAW UNDERCOOKED ITEMS IN MENU.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOODHANDLERS WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 24

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOODHANDLERS WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 12

2017

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 5

2017

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND FRUIT FLY AND HOUSE FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS. ALSO, OBSERVED 4 HOUSE FLIES AT PREPARATION AREAS AT BASEMENT.SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT BASEMENT THROUGHOUT. MUST ELIMINATE FLIES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS, DISHWASHING AREAS, AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

APR 4

2017

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FILM COVERING THE FRYER. MUST REMOVE FOIL COVERING PAN STORED ON TOP OF THE OVEN. MUST MAINTAIN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN/REMOVE GRAYISH ENCRUSTMENT ON THE LOWER FRAME OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN YELLOWISH FROTH ACCUMULATING AROUND THE PLUNGER WELL OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF COOK LINE MICROWAVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST ELIMINATE. AT 2ND FLOOR REAR EXIT STEPS, NOTED SEVERAL MISSING FLOOR TILES AND CRACKS NEAR THE THRESHHOLD. ALSO NOTED CRACKS IN THE FLOOR SURFACE AT THE 1ST FLOOR REAR EXIT. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS IN THE CEILING. MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED DRY WALL AND CEILING ON THE OUTER SIDE OF THE BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM. MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS FROM CEILING OVER THE COOK LINE. MUST CLEAN GRAYISH STAINS FROM WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR APPROX. 6 INCH SQUARE ABOVE THE SHELF OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FILL THE 4 HOLES SO THAT THE SURFACE IS SMOOTH, NON-ABOSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK AT BASE OF MAIN KITCHEN HANDSINK FAUCET HEAD. MUST REPAIR LEAK IN PIPING IN THE CEILING JUST OUTSIDE OF THE BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE UNUSED BUILDING MATERIALS (DRYWALL PIECES, BAGS OF CEMENT) FROM BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM. MUST STORE REMAINING MATERIALS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SANITARY HOLDER FOR THE ICE SCOOP. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE BACTERIAL GROWTH.

AUG 4

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND REACH IN COOLERS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. REACH IN COOLERS AT 72.3F AND 71.7F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. TAGGED REACH IN COOLERS.

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE TWO REACH IN COOLERS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.15 POUNDS COOKED PASTA AT 69.1F, 2 POUNDS DICED TOMATOES AT 50.F, 5 POUNDS CHEESE AT 53.5F, 10 POUNDS COOKED CHICKEN AT 67.2F, 10 POUNDS RAW CHICKEN AT 65.2F, 5 POUNDS GUACAMOLE AT 71.8F, 20 POUNDS RAW HAMBUGERS AT 60.3F, AND 5 POUNDS SAUCES AT 68.1F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 72 POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED. MONETAERY VALUE OF FOOD ABOUT 300 DOLLARS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND POTS AND PANS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT 1 ICE MACHINE AND AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT. (OLD BOXES, OLD EQUIPMENT, ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT.

OCT 6

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

DISPLAY PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN BY THE SOUTH WALL MAINTAINS TEMP OF 60.5F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:RAW HAMBURGER,COOKED CHICKEN,CHEESE,ETC. COOLER UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 51F; FRESH MOZZARELLA IN WATER AT TEMP OF 56.2 TO 60F; RAW DIFFERENT KIND OF HAMBURGER PATTIES(LAMB,BEEF,TURKEY)AT TEMP OF 57.9F TO 60F; FRESH CHEESE AT TEMP OF 57.9F; WHIP CREAM AT TEMP OF TEMP OF 57.8F; BUTTERMILK AT TEMP OF 59F; HUMMUS AT TEMP OF 59.3F; COOKED ONIONS AT TEMP OF 60.9F; COLESLAW AT TEMP OF 58.9F.SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 60.9; FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 63.8F. ALL FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER BY THE SOUTH WALL OF THE KITCHEN.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP IF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED POUNDS#18,VALUE 41 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE BUILD-UP INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYERS(BOTTOM PART INCLUDED WHEELS OF THE UNIT, HOOD FILTERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL MOUNTED POTATOES SLICER ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ENCRUST FOOD DEBRIS NEED TO CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESS WATER AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALL AT MENTIONED AREA.SEAL HOLE BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL BY THE EXIT DOOR AT SECOND FLOOR.DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA,SWEEP AND MAINTAIN,FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DEBRIS AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INCLUDED BARS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT WITH GRIMES AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

BURNED LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

REQUIREMENT FOR IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE NOT MET, ONLY TWO CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON PREMISES.TOTAL EMPLOYEES 35.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

APR 10

2014

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE GREASE ENCRUSTED AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND FLOOR AT FRONT BAR BY DISHMACHINE. MUST ELEVATE COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND CHRISTMAS DECORATION 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED OPENING INTO FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA MUST SEAL OPENING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MOP SINK DRAIN IS NOT CONNECTED TO PIPE. MUST CONNECT.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NEEDED AT PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED TABLES AND CHAIRS STORED IN THE OPEN REAR OF 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE.

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