Chicago Health Dept
550 E GRAND AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2024.
14 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jul 2024.
Last inspected Jul 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.
OBSERVED SPIDERS AND SPIDER WEBS IN FOLLOWING AREAS: BAR, RESTROOMS, AND DRY STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SPIDERS AND WEBS IN MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FOLLOWING SINKS WERE FOUND TO BE INADEQUATELY MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER RECORDED AT 79.4F AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. THE PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INSTRUCTED THAT THE HOT WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT A MINIMUM OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION (#7-38-030(C)), CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SINK IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE OFFICE. WHERE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED (FRESH CUT FRUIT) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING CHEMICAL TEST KIT CONCENTRATION LEVEL REQUIREMENTS IN SETUP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR COMPARTMENT WITH QUATS SANITIZER. NOTED CONCENTRATION LEVEL OF COMPARTMENT WITH QUATS SANITIZING SOLUTION MEASURED AT 0PPM. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INFORMED OF PROPER SANITIZING CONCENTRATION LEVELS. SINK WAS EMPTIED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED SPIDERS AND SPIDER WEBS IN FOLLOWING AREAS: BAR, RESTROOMS, AND DRY STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SPIDERS AND WEBS IN MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
Inaccurate thermometer , Instructed to obtain good working thermometers.
Violation Codes: 4-602.11(B-E). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 6-501.112. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED SPIDER WEBS THROUGHOUT THE BAR, THE DINING AREA, AND THE DRY STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE ALL SPIDER WEBS, AND DEAD INSECTS. DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 3-305.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED THE COFFEE IS PREPPED AND SERVED FROM THE STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ALL FOOD PREP AND DISPENSING TO BE LOCATED IN A DESIGNATED FOOD PREP AREA, AND AWAY FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
Violation Codes: 4-901.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE LEDGE OF THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE BAR. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL RAGS IN CLEAN DRY LOCATIONS AND AWAY FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THE FREEZER IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 4-301.16. Inspector Comments: - MUST INSTALL A "DUMP" SINK IN THE BAR AREA.
Violation Codes: 6-501.114. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED CLUTTER AND EXCESSIVE ARTICLES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL ARTICLES UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, ORGANIZE REMAINING ARTICLES/EQUIPMENT AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR ON SHELVING/UNITS THAT PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Violation Codes: 6-501.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND WATER ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/ AND SHELVES OF THE BAR AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 6-304.11. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.
Violation Codes: 6-501.14. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED THE KITCHEN EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD'S ATTACHED PIPES ENCRUSTED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ENTIRE KITCHEN VENT HOOD TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
- OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN. -
- OBSERVED FOODS IN THE FOUR DRAWER COOLER UNDER THE GRILL HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 6# OF HAMBURGER PATTIES(50.1F), 1/4# OF CUT TOMATOES(46.4F),AND 1/4# CHEESE(51.3F). MUST MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS TO BE HELD AT/BELOW 41F OR AT/BELOW 135F. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE FOODS WITH A REPORTED TOTAL VALUE OF $60.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -
- OBSERVED SPIDER WEBS THROUGHOUT THE BAR, THE DINING AREA, AND THE DRY STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE ALL SPIDER WEBS, AND DEAD INSECTS. DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS AND MAINTAIN. -
SEE VIOLATION#:60.
- OBSERVED THE COFFEE IS PREPPED AND SERVED FROM THE STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ALL FOOD PREP AND DISPENSING TO BE LOCATED IN A DESIGNATED FOOD PREP AREA, AND AWAY FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -
- OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE LEDGE OF THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE BAR. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL RAGS IN CLEAN DRY LOCATIONS AND AWAY FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -
- OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY FUNCTION AT THIS TIME. OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS UNABLE TO DRAIN WATER SUFFICIENTLY. WHEN ALL SINK COMPARTMENTS ARE OPEN, THE WATER BACKS UP OR DOES NOT DRAIN. THE WATER IS ABLE TO DRAIN IF ONLY ONE SINK COMPARTMENT IS OPENED AT A TIME. MUST REPAIR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ADEQUATELY FUNCTION AND SUFFICIENTLY DRAIN WASTE WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. -
- OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THE FREEZER IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. -
- MUST INSTALL A "DUMP" SINK IN THE BAR AREA. -
- OBSERVED CLUTTER AND EXCESSIVE ARTICLES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL ARTICLES UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, ORGANIZE REMAINING ARTICLES/EQUIPMENT AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR ON SHELVING/UNITS THAT PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -
- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND WATER ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/ AND SHELVES OF THE BAR AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
- MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS. -
- OBSERVED THE KITCHEN EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD'S ATTACHED PIPES ENCRUSTED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ENTIRE KITCHEN VENT HOOD TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -
- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
- OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2201028 ON 8/16/18 NOT CORRECTED: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL. MUST CORRECT VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. -
2-301.15- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASH HANDS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAY NOZZLE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING MUST NOT OCCUR IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLERS WASH HANDS IN DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.16 (A) (2) (A)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK IN COOLER, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF: 48.7F, 10LBS OF PENNE PASTA SALAD, AT A VALUE OF $50.00: DATE 8/15/18 47.6F, 25LBS OF GARLIC TOMATO BRUSCHETTA, AT A VALUE OF $130.00: DATE 8/15/18 44.4F, 20LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT A VALUE OF $75.00: DATE 8/15/18 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURTED 55LBS, AT A TOTAL VALUE OF $255.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
3-307.11- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL.
4-601.11 (C)(C) OBSERVED RUST BUILD ON WIRE SHELVES RACKS IN WALKING COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/RESURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
6-501.12- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE FLAT TOP GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
UNFINISHED WOOD SHELF IS USED IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL COVERING.
SODA DISPENSER HOLDER AT BAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION FILTERS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILT UP.
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT HOT LINE AND AT REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER COOK LINE AND PREP COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET BASE IN THE PREP AREA AND THE PLUMBING BENEATH THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
PREP COOLER DOORS DO NOT CLOSE FULLY. MUST REPLACE DOOR SEALS INSIDE OF THE COOLER.
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PROVIDED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT. THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 72.8F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER ABOVE 110F MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES TO WASH DISHES. A REPAIR TECHNICIAN WAS ONSITE TO REPLACE THE BATTERIES FOR THE HOT WATER HEATER AND THE TEMPERATURE WAS AT 115F AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1229799 ON 6/25/12 NOT CORRECTED: 38/01 - MUST INSTALL A DRAINBOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
PREP COOLER DOORS DO NOT CLOSE FULLY. MUST REPLACE DOOR SEALS INSIDE OF THE COOLER.
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND ALL HORIZONTAL SURFACES WITH DEAD INSECTS ON THEM.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND AREA UNDER THE PREP COOLER.
OBSERVED ICE BINS DRAINING INTO BUCKETS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED IN THE ICE BINS AND NO CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP AT THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS.
MUST INSTALL A DRAINBOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INCOMING WATER LINE FROM THE PARK DISTRICT MUST BE BURIED AND COVERED WITH PVC PIPING TO PROTECT FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.
MUST COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF A PROTECTIVE FENCE AROUND THE PREMISES TO INCLUDE THE INCOMING WATER LINES.
NO GREASE TRAP OBSERVED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. FRESH WATER HOLDING TANK STORED UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER OF THE PREP AREA. NO PLUMBING OBSERVED AT THE OUTDOOR BAR HANDSINK. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED AN OPEN AIR SERVICE BAR WITH DRAFT BEER, EXPOSED HANDSINK AND ICE BIN WITHOUT OVERHEAD PROTECTION. MUST PROVIDE OVERHEAD PROTECTION AT THE BAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO SHELVING PROVIDED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVING TO KEEP FOOD FROM BEING STORED ON THE GROUND.
NO VENTILATION FAN PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM TRAILER. MUST PROVIDE.
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