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1576 N MILWAUKEE AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
9 of 13 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 162019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING
DEC 42019FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINRAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOKATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVE APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMANATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE TOILET ROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 222018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOTED FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR SPILL INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT 1st FLOOR PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN THE WOMEN 1st FLOOR WASH ROOM TO REMOVE DUST.
SEP 72017FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED UNHYGIENIC PRACTICES BY THE BARTENDER. OBSERVED THE BARTENDER WASH THEIR HANDS WITHOUT DRYING THEM AND RETURN TO PREPARING DRINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY TRAIN ALL EMPLOYEES ON PROPER HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
INADEQUATE EXPOSURE TIME OBSERVED FOR UTENSILS BEING WASHED AND SANITIZED AT THE BAR. OBSERVED THE BARTENDER QUICKLY DIP A SHOTGLASS AND GLASSWARE IN THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE SECOND AND THEN TAKE IT OUT TO DRY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW MANUFACTURER'S GUIDELINES FOR SANITIZING EXPOSURE TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF BOTH ICE MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH ICE MACHINE AND REPLACE DIRTY WATER HOSES AS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT IN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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FEB 172017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A HANDLED SCOOP LYING HANDLE DOWN IN THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS, UTENSILS, SPOONS ETC. EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BIN LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR TO AVOID SPLASH CONTAMINATION FROM BARTENDERS PREPARING BEVERAGES ON TOP OF THE BAR.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE LIQUID SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
JAN 152015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLERS MUST BE CLEANED AND REPLACED WHERE WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF COVING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR AT 1ST FLOOR DISH AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 32014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTILATION HOOD(GREASE/DUST BUILDUP).
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER ON WALL IN UTILITY ROOM.
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON PREP SINK IN BASEMENT. REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. EXTEND ICE MACHINE WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP COOLER.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.
SEP 242013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Bulk storage containers not labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Can opener attached to prep table and along exterior of cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
Thermometer not provided in reach-in cooler in basement. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.
JAN 122012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#: 608320 1/6/12.
VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#: 608320 1/6/12.
VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#: 608320 1/6/12.
VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#: 608320 1/6/12.
VIOLATION STILL PENDING SEE REPORT#: 608320 1/6/12.
JAN 62012PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED PROSCIUTTO BEING LEFT OUT AT ROOM TEMP., READING 64.7'F, PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURE, AT A COST OF $470'F, 10 1/2 POUNDS TOTAL COST LOST, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PRODUCT SIT OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, PRODUCT MUST BE TESTED A RATABLE LAB FOR PH AND WATER ACTIVITY CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE MOLD BUILD-UP, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, FAX #312746-4240 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. PRE-SET TABLE WARE MUST BE WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED, TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK, BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS STOVES, GRILLS, DEEP FRYER, AND CUTTING BOARDS, ALL NEEDED DETAIL CLEANING
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS NOT SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT WHERE NEEDED
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE AREA
APR 12010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS STOVES,GRILLS,DEEP FRYER,BAR COOLERS,BAR GUNS/HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BAR,FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER,EMPLOYEES LOCKERS ETC.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,LOOSE FLOOR COVING BENEATH 3 COMP SINK SAME AREA INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS/CEILINGS OF FOOD PREP IN BASEMENT NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES,MILK CRATES NOT TO BE USED FOR STORING OF ARTICLES.
MAR 242010FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT/DRAIN FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP,DISH ROOM,CLUTTERED MOP SINK CLOSET 15-20 COUNT.MUST REMOVE SAID FLIES,CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP BASEMENT.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS STOVES,GRILLS,DEEP FRYER,BAR COOLERS,BAR GUNS/HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BAR,FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER,EMPLOYEES LOCKERS ETC.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,LOOSE FLOOR COVING BENEATH 3 COMP SINK SAME AREA INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS/CEILINGS OF FOOD PREP IN BASEMENT NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES,MILK CRATES NOT TO BE USED FOR STORING OF ARTICLES.
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