CAFE IBERICO.

Chicago Health Dept

737 N LA SALLE DR · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

21 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2020.

Last inspected Feb 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 21

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE WITH MANAGEMENT AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER WITH MANAGEMENT AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND A PROCEDURE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED WITHOUT PROPER REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE TO ALL MENUS FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE WHITE PLASTIC BINS CONTAINING SANGRIA AND POTATOES WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME IN ENGLISH.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A REACH IN COOLER IN TAPAS PREP AREA LOCATED IN REAR OF FIRST FLOOR MISSING A HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR, FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS FREE OF STANDING WATER.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A HAND WASH SINK IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA THAT WILL NOT STOP RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Serious Food Temperature

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 1 OF 2 WASHBOWL SINKS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 42.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SINK SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING WATER AT A MINIMUM OF 100F UNDER PRESSURE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A SUNKEN CREVICE IN FLOOR ON MAIN COOK LINE LOCATED IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR IN A SAFE, WALKABLE MANNER.

Serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: OBSERVED AN UNUSED 2 DOOR COOLER NEAR DOORWAY TO DISH PIT IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, OBSERVED UNUSED COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND HOBART HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR, AND OBSERVED UNUSED COOLERS, CHAIRS, AND DECOR THROUGHOUT 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF CLUTTER.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD ABOVE MAIN COOK LINE IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST ON THE HOOD ABOVE UNUSED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 2

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOOD STORED IN CONTAINER WITH WRONG NAME, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL WHITE POWDERED FOODS

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PREP COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED LINING WITH EXPOSED INSULATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PEELING PAINT NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND MAIN PREP AREA CEILING.. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

MAY 17

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST AND WHITE COLORED RESIDUE ACCUMULATING ON THE FAN UNIT IN THE SALAD PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. OBSERVED DRY GOODS BEING STORED UNDER EXPOSED WASTEWATER PIPES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE FOOD ITEMS SO THEY ARE NOT DIRECTLY UNDER THE EXPOSED WASTEWATER LINES, OR PROVIDE NON-PERMEABLE SHIELD ON WASTEWATER LINES. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM CONDENSATION LINE IN COOLER #7 (FIRST BASEMENT 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAKING LINE. OBSERVED THE UNDERSIDE OF THE COOKLINE COUNTER, WHERE COUNTER EXTENDS OVER STEAM TABLES ON THE COOK LINE SIDE, TO BE COARSE AND FLAKY WOOD TEXTURE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE THIS AREA SO IT SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A HOLE (APPROX. 18 INCHES LONG, 6 INCHES WIDE) IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE SOUP WARMER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MAR 7

2017

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 27

2017

FAIL 6 violations 2 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

OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT IN SOUTHEAST CORNER NEAR CLOSET AND LIQUOR STORAGE. MUST CLEAN UP ALL DROPPINGS AND SNAITIZE AREA WITH SANITIZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SHELF WITH SODA SYRUPS ON THEM UNCLEAN WITH DUST AND DIRT. CLEAN AND MAITNAIN SHELF WITH SODA SYRUPS ON AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER SECOND FLOOR DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH BUILD UP OF DIRT. MUST CLEAN IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

PEST CONTROL NOTED AREAS OF PEST ENTRY INCLUDING LARGE HOLE UNDER REGISTER ON SECOND FLOOR BAR. MUST CLOSE HOLES TO DETER RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. PEST CONTROL ALSO MENTIONED LARGE HOLE IN ELECTRICAL CABINETS BEHIND 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST CLOSE ALL HOLES IN ORDER TO DETER ANY RODENT ENTRY. OBSERVED BROKEN CONCRETE WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND DRYWALL ABOVE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT WATER DAMAGED AND IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT NEAR ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS IN BASEMENT AROUND BACK FLOW PREVENTER AT MOP SINK ON WALL IN BETWEEN MOP SINK AND ELECTRICAL ROOM. REPAIR ALL HOLES IN WALLS TO DETER RODENT ENTRY.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOEMTERS IN BAR REFRIGERATORS CONTAINING FRUIT AND MILK. MUST INSTALL WORKING THERMOEMTERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED 3RD FLOOR STORAGE. ALL ITEMS ON 3RD FLOOR NEED TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF GROUND ADN 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL. PEST CONTROL MUST HAVE COMPLETE ACCESS AND ALL FLOORS UNDER ITEMS NEED TO BE ABLE TO BE CLEANED. OBSERVED 2 WORKING ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT AND 4 NON WORKING ICE MACHINES. MUST START TO GET RID OF ANY UNECESSARY EQUIPMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE AND CLUTTER.

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SEP 15

2016

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 8

2016

FAIL 4 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

OBSERVED 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT LOWER LEVEL LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DRY STORAGE CANS ROOM. MUST REMOVE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON DELI PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER COMPRESSOR (UNDER SLICER). MUST CLEAN COOLER COMPRESSORS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES ON WALL BEHIND STAND UP REACH IN COOLERS (BY BACK STAIRS LEADING TO UPPER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM). MUST SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES IN WALL.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

1ST FLOOR BAR EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST ROD OUT DRAIN PIPE.

APR 7

2016

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 29

2016

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE 3 THREE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

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

EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES FOUND ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED 2 LIVE ADULT ROACHES CRAWLING ON ELECTRICAL OUTLET ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT BAR AREA, AND 1 ADULT ROACH ON CORNER NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA.ALSO,FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED BASEMENTS NEAR THE WATER MAIN SHUTT-OFF AREA .INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. SEAL RAW WOODEN SURFACES AT BOTTOM OF TAPAS DISPLAY COOLER AT 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA AND REPAINT WOODEN DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN. NO SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN NEXT TO PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT RIGHT SIDE AND MAINTAIN. SPLIT SEAMS AT TOP EDGES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT REAR KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO APPLY A LIGHT WELD,MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING BAR SHELVINGS AND BAR COOLERS AT BAR AREAS,INTERIORS OF EMPLOYEE LOCKERS AT BASEMENT AREA,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP AREAS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS ETC. AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AT KITCHENS AND 1ST FLOOR BAR AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(BARS,MOP SINK AREA,FURNACE ROOMS,STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENTS ETC.).MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT BAR AREAS AND SEAL OPENING ON FLOOR NEAR THE WATER MAIN SHUTT-OFF IN BASEMENT AREA. SOME FLOOR TILES AT 1ST FLOOR BAR ARE LOOSE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND BAR AREAS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER DAMAGED WEST CEILING AREA NEAR THE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT AREA,MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN FOOD STORAGE AND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND BAR AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR KITCHEN AREA AND WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA.ALSO, THE MOP SINK HAS SLOW DRAINAGE AT BASEMENT,MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.ALL PLUMBING FACILITIES MUST BE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BARS AND BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE REMAINING STORED ARTICLES AT LEAST 6” INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 15

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

NOTED TWO CONTAINERS WITH SHELL FISH (MUSSELS AND CLAM) WITH NO TAGS ATTACHED.INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO EACH CONTAINER OF SHELL FISH UNTIL THE LAST BATCH IS CONSUMED THEN THE TAGS SHOULD BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS ON SITE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $80.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLERS AT BOTH PREP AREAS TO BE IMPROPER AT 49.5F/47.8F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-POTATOES SALAD 45.9F, ASSORTED GRILLED PEPPERS 51.8F, TUNA SALAD 45.8F, SHRIMP 69.7F,SALMON 51.4F, SCALLIONS 55.3F, SQUID 46.8F, POTATOES 82.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 40 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LININGS OF ICE MACHINES DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING ICE MACHINES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE WOMENS BATHROOM AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ENOUGH LIGHTING AT THE PASTRY PREP AREA.

FEB 10

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

JAN 20

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

JAN 12

2015

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1490436 DATED 7/9/14.#32-NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER SHELVINGS RACK WITH SAUCEPANS BY THE STOVE.IST FLOOR AND SHELVES INSIDE THE SERVICE COOLER AT THE DESSERT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE OR REPLACE . NOTED THICK GREASE AND DIRT ON THE ELECTRICAL UNITS OF DEEP FRYER AT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #33- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHJINE WITH SLIGHT YELLOWISH DISCOLORATION. SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN GLASSES AND THE ICE BIN ON THE 2ND FLOOR BAR,AND BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL ICE BINS WITH CONSUMMABLE ICE BEHIND ALL BARS. ONE OUT OF 5 CHEST FREEZERS WITH BROKEN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE NORTH KITCHEN,(CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE).

Minor Sanitation

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

VENT COVER IN BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM 1ST FLOOR WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED WALLS,DOOR AND CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. CEILING AND VENT COVER ON THE SIDE OF THE HOOD IN THE NORTH KITCHEN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED, MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS x2 ON THE HOOD IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BOTH 2 KITCHEN HAS NO DRAIN STOPPERS. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS.

JUL 9

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

NOTED CONTAINERS OF SHELL FISH(MUSSELS) INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER WITH NO TAGS ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO SHELL FISH UNTIL THE BATCH IS COMPLETELY EXHAUSTED AND THEN STORE TAGS ON FILE FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF SHELL FISH. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 56.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED REPAIR PERSON FOR MAINTENANCE THAT ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 11:30 AM. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:- STEAK 46.5F,OCTOPUS 47.8F, FISH 45.6F, SAUSAGE 46.4F,BEEF 44.5F, SEAFOOD SAUCE 47.3F, COCONUT PUDDING 46.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 68LBS OF FOOD WORTH $261.00 INCLUDING THE SHELLFISH (MUSSELS) THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED( FISH,SOUPS, CHICKEN, BEEF ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

NOTED LARGE CONTAINERS WITH ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING BULK ITEMS WITH NAMES OF PRODUCT, USE BY DATE OR PREPARED BY DATE

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS,HOT PLATES,SAUCE PANS ETC) THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, SHELVING RACK WITH SAUCE PANS BY THE STOVE ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND SHELVES INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE DESERT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED THICK GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNITS OF DEEP FRYER AT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINES WITH SLIGHT YELLOWISH DISCOLORATION, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MULTI CRACKS OF FLOOR ESPECIALLY AT THE FIRST FLOOR AND DESERT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.,... ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE PREP AREAS AND DRY STORAGE AREA OF THE BASEMENT FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MOLDY WALLS ALONG 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DESERT PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE THE SILICON LINING ON WALL BY THE SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS OF FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 7

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS AND ALL STORAGE ROOMS UNDER SHELVING AND AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS. ALSO REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN DRY AS POSSIBLE IN THE DISH WASHING AREAS AND IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT AT THE ICE MACHINES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE DELI KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST REPLACE AND/OR PROVIDE MISSING AND BROKEN THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.

DEC 17

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

UPPER INTERIOR PANEL FOR ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 15

2012

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 8

2012

FAIL 6 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

(7-38-020) NOTED SMALL/FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: 12-ON WALLS OF STAIRS FROM 1ST FLOOR TO BASEMENT; 18-ON WALLS & CEILING AROUND THE SOUTH DINING ROOM, 6-AROUND THE WINDOW BY THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. FOUND EXIT DOOR FROM 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN (BY WALK-IN COOLER), WITH ABOUT 1/4-1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT & THE DOOR STRIP IS RIPPED, MUST MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE PEST & SEAL OUTER OPENING.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

(7-42-090) PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION ON 4/26/11 NOT CORRECTED: #38-DRAIN LINES FROM THE 1ST FLOOR BAR (UNDER BAR SINKS) IS LEAKING INTO THE BASEMENT MECHANICAL ROOM, MUST FIX. #32-MUST REPAIR BROKEN BOTTOM/FLOOR INSIDE OF A REACH-IN COOLER TO MAKE SMOOTH/ESILY CLEANABLE (BY THE SALAD STATION).

Minor Sanitation

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

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR OF A BIG ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, SHELVES OF SMALL COOLERS THRU-OUT PREMISES, COOLER DOOR GASKETS, BAR SINK DRAINS, & CONDENSERS/FAN GUARDS OF MOST COOLERS-DUE TO DUST, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS AROUND CORNERS, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT & ALONG WALLBASES AT MOST BARS MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT. BAR FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ALL WALLS/CEILING AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED & SANITIZED.

Minor Pest Activity

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

WATER LEAKING FROM PIPES ON CEILING, IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA (CLOSE TO THE SUMP PUMP), MUST ADDRESS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MAY 9

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN BOTTOM OF INSIDE OF REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN OF 1ST FLOOR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST INSTALL A KNIFE RACK AT THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE PROPERLY FITTING ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND THE BARS.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST PROVIDE CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE (NORTH & SOUTH BASEMENT )AND RESEAL BRICKS SIDE OF UNIT,OBSERVED BRICKS DEBRIS ON MACHINE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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. NEED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT NORTH BASEMENT WERE THAT LOCATION IS USED FOR PREP FOOD. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER MOP SINK AND CRACKED MOP SINK IS LEAKING WATER ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR. DRAIN LINE FROM THE 1ST FLOOR BAR IS LEAKING INTO THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.

APR 26

2011

FAIL 10 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels. FOUND SHELLFISH CLAMS AND MUSSELS WITHOUT SHELLFISH TAGS PROVIDED WITH PRODUCTS.ALSO FOUND COMMINGLED SHEL FISH (CLAMS.)FOOD PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP EACH SHELL STOCK AND SHUCKED SHELLFISH IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN WHICH THEY WERE ORIGINALLY PACKED,KEEP TAG WITH PRODUCTS,ONCE PRODUCTS IS FINISHED MUST KEEP SHELL FISH TAG FOR 90 DAYS,AS A RECORD.POUNDS 50, VALUE 280. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B2) H000072153-11

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND 40 POUND OF OCTOPUS IN A LARGE POT WITH WATER, STORED IN FRONT OF EXPOSED HAND SINK,AT TEMP OF 66.7F.WATER TEMPERATURE OF 66.1F TO 67F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.50 POUNDS,VALUED AT 230.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000072153-11

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE(1ST FLOOR),IN FRONT OF IT A LARGE POT WITH WATER AND OCTOPUS.SIDE OF SINK IS A LARGE SOUP KETTLE,ALSO A MOP AND BROOM WERE STORED IN FRONT OF IT.FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK WITHOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE, 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA.ITEMS REMOVED FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK,AND PAPER TOWEL,SOAP WERE PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000072154-12

Critical Pest Activity

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

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. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED:FRONT DOUBLE DOORS,REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE 1ST KITCHEN NOT RODENT PROOF,1/2 INCH GAP BOTTOM OF DOOR, AND SIDE OF DOORS. SMALL FLIES IN BAR AREA, 1ST FLOOR.FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON WALLS, CEILING AND UNDER THE BAR COUNTER,NEXT TO FLOOR DRAIN AND ICE BINS.FEW SMALL FLIES WERE ONBSERVED IN BASEMENT OF NORTH SIDE,AND IN DINING AREA OF THE 1ST FLOOR.ALSO IN THE 2ND BASEMENT OF SOUTH SIDE IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS, BAR AND DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES,CLEAN AREAS AND CONTACT AND FOLLOW PEST CONTROL SUGGESTIONS. APPROX 40 OR MORE SMALL FLIES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000072154-12

Critical Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED,SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP(GREASE)INSIDE COMPARTMENT, UNABLE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.ALSO FLOOR GREASE TRAP IS BACKING -UP.TAGGED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN.PREMISES HAS OTHER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND A HIGH TEMP MACHINE.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000072155-13

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN BOTTOM OF INSIDE OF REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN OF 1ST FLOOR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.NEED TO REMOVE STOCK FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPE IN BOTH BASEMENT AREA,OR PROVIDE INVOICE FROM A PLUMBER REGARDING WASTE WATER PIPE. MUST INSTALL A KNIFE RACK AT THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE PROPERLY FITTING ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND THE BARS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE (NORTH AND SOUTH BASEMENT),MINERAL BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST PROVIDE CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE (NORTH & SOUTH BASEMENT )AND RESEAL BRICKS SIDE OF UNIT,OBSERVED BRICKS DEBRIS ON MACHINE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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. NEED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT NORTH BASEMENT WERE THAT LOCATION IS USED FOR PREP FOOD. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER MOP SINK AND CRACKED MOP SINK IS LEAKING WATER ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

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 GARBAGE BAGS OF PLASTIC BEER PITCHERS OFF OF THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE SPACE BELOW THE BASEMENT STAIRCASE.

JUN 23

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Deli prep area reach in coolers door rubber gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace all damaged cooler door gaskets.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Observed slight lime build up inside bar gun holders. Must clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must keep basement floor dry/clean.

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