CARDOZO'S PUB.

Chicago Health Dept

170 W WASHINGTON ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2025).

24 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jun 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

129

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 24

2025

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLD ON SHIELD AND WALLS OF INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONATMINATION OF ICE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM SO THAT IT SHALL DRAIN PROPERLY AFTER REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19: OBSERVED BOTH MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOORS SO THAT THEY ARE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.

JUN 17

2025

FAIL 12 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED INDIVIDUAL DISPOSABLE TOWELS SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE INDIVIDUAL DISPOSABLE TOWELS PROVIDED FOR BAR HANDWASHING SINK. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAND SOAP SHALL BE PROVIDED AT EACH HANDWASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE HAND SOAP PROVIDED FOR BAR HANDWASHING SINK BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

OBSERVED DEAD BUGS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, FLOUR AND CORN MEAL. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $15 WEIGHING 10LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLD ON SHIELD AND WALLS OF INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONATMINATION OF ICE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.6-86.9F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, DICED HAM(48.6F) IN WALK IN COOLER AND COOKED BACON(86.9F) NEXT TO FLAT TOP GRILL HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $30 WEIGHING 2LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER ADDED TO MENU BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNWRAPPED KNIVES AND SPOONS NOT INVERTED STORED ON COUNTER IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS THAT ARE NOT PREWRAPPED SHALL BE PRESENTED SO THAT ONLY THE HANDLES ARE TOUCHED BY EMPLOYEES AND CONSUMERS IF CONSUMER SELF SERVICE IS PROVIDED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM SO THAT IT SHALL DRAIN PROPERLY AFTER REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED BOTH MEN ANDWOMEN'S WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOORS SO THAT THEY ARE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.

JUN 11

2024

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 4

2024

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS, CHICKEN, AND SANDWICHES ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FLOUR, CORN MEAL, AND RICE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM IN THE KITCHEN NEXT TO SERVICE WINDOW.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX. 20 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA, ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE HOSTESS STAND BY THE FRONT ENTRANCE, AND IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER BOOTH IN BETWEEN BOOTH AND BOOKSHELF. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(A).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED MEAT AND FOOD STORAGE BUCKETS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILTY CLEANABLE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM INSIDE OF POOL TABLE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN USE TO THE DAILY OPERATION OF FACILITY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR OF KITCHEN AND IN THE HALLWAY ENTRANCE OF WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH OR PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

NOV 6

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Other

1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods (beef, chicken...) Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

No sanitizer test strips on site for low temp dish machine, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Minor Facility Condition

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Drain line for pre-rinse sink for dish machine not connected properly to floor drain spilling over kitchen's floor. Instructed to repair.

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NOV 3

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SALT OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

OCT 27

2022

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SALT OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS BY THE WOK STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35-50 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY BY THE FREEZER IN THE BACK, IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BACK AND IN THE DRY STORAGE BY THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2365347 DATED 3/5/2020. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED

MAR 5

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

FOUND RAW FISH SALMON AND PERCH STORED ON TOP OF READY TO EAT ROMAINE LETTUCE. FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE RAW FISH OVER READY TO EAT FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND ASTERISK DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER, FOUND NO DISCLOSURE FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THAT THE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND DEAD ROACHES LOCATED IN WOOD CABINET WHERE ESPRESSO MACHINE IS LOCATED. FOUND DEAD ROACHES BEHIND FOOD PREPARATION TABLE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND PLASTIC BOARD BETWEEN BOTTOM PORTION OF CLEAN FOOD CONTAINER STORAGE RACK AND HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD FOR TOP PORTION OF HAND WASHING SINK.

Critical Pest Activity

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND GLUE TRAP FILLED WITH 20 - 30 DEAD ROACHES UNCOVERED AND STORED ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLE LOCATED IN REAR PREPARATION KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID GLUE TRAP, INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE GLUE TRAP ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. FOUND GREASE TRAP LEAKING FROM TOP AND BOTTOM OF GREASE TRAP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION CORRECTED WHEN RETURNED 3/6/20.

NOV 18

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NEWLY PRINTED MENUS WITH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EX. COOK TO ORDER BEEF BURGERS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT ISSUED 11/8/19). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN PREP HAND SINK AND STORAGE RACK WHERE CLEAN FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE TO REACH IN PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA DRAINPIPE OVERFLOWING WHEN FILLED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED TO ENSURE WATER FULLY DRAINS.

NOV 15

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.114 (A, B, C, D, E, F: 1 & 2) NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT A MINIMUM OF 50PPM. UNIT TAGGED FOLLOWING 11/8/19 INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EX. COOK TO ORDER BEEF BURGERS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN PREP HAND SINK AND STORAGE RACK WHERE CLEAN FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE TO REACH IN PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA DRAINPIPE OVERFLOWING WHEN FILLED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED TO ENSURE WATER FULLY DRAINS.

NOV 8

2019

FAIL 15 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT IMPROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT A MINIMUM OF 50PPM. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EX. COOK TO ORDER BEEF BURGERS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

REFER TO VIOLATION #60

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF CONTENTS INSIDE THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPR. 20+ LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. ACTIVITY NOTED CRAWLING AROUND THE WHEEL OF THE STOVETOP OVEN UNITS AND ALONG THE BASEBOARDS NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT DISH SINK. LAST DOCUMENTED SERVICE REPORT FROM PEST CONTROL OPERATOR WAS 6/19/19. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN PREP HAND SINK AND STORAGE RACK WHERE CLEAN FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE TO REACH IN PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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 Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN EACH STALL.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, AND DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, PREP AREA 3-COMP SINK, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES, AROUND BOOTHS IN THE DINING AREA AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND DEAD COCKROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

REFER TO VIOLATION #60

Serious Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2200698 ON 8/8/18. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (36) 4-204.112 (D): NO REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (58) PA 100-0367: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

AUG 8

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO DEMONSTRATE PUBLIC HEALTH KNOWLEDGE.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) - -

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT NO PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) - -

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASH SOAP AT BAR HAND SINK, EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND HAVE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR KITCHEN DOOR WIDE OPEN WITH NO SCREEN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED OR INSTALL A SCREEN

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND DUCT TAPE IS USED TO PLUG HOLES IN BAR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND WELD OR REPLACE. NO TAPE NOR CAULKING ALLOWED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

STANDING WATER NOTED BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, PREP COOLERS AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*) - -

Minor Other

59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOV 20

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LARGE DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AND DOOR NOT ABLE TO STAY CLOSE. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LOOSE FAUCET LOCATED AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR.

NOV 13

2017

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TURKEY) SITTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT THE IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 94.5F DURING THE INSPECTION. 12 LBS OF COOKED TURKEY VALUED AT $20. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THE PROPER COLDING HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW OR PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPPING PLATES AND TOUCHING ALL READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, CHOPPED LETTUCE) WITH HIS BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES WHILE HANDLING ALL READY TO EAT FOODS OR USE TONGS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)(B).

Serious Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, TURKEY) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY AND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED MOST RECENT PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY (FROM REPORT #1982432 DATED 1/31/17) NOT DISPLAYED TO ALL CUSTOMERS. THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS DATED FROM 4/21/16. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS DISPLAY MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

Serious Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1982432 DATED 1/31/17; 32 OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR UNABLE TO REMAIN CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR SO THAT IT CAN REMAIN CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE (RICE, SUGAR) CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF) LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LARGE DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AND DOOR NOT ABLE TO STAY CLOSE. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LOOSE FAUCET LOCATED AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 31

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHILI, SOUP, ETC) WAS BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR UNABLE TO REMAIN CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR SO THAT IT CAN REMAIN CLOSED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESS WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EXCESS WATER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE REAR PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING AND THE BAR ICE BIN WASTE PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

APR 21

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving, door tracks in kitchen, bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), walk in cooler floor in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Broken damaged floor tiles in women's bathroom shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Missing/damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/replaced.

OCT 9

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE BASE BOARDS AT THE WALK IN COOLER LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE BASE BOARDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ONLY 1 DRAIN PLUG. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN PLUGS.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.

NOV 13

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE BINS AT BAR MISSING COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

BASE BOARD FOR KITCHEN WALLS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSATION LINE DRAINS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOER, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE IT REROUTED TO FLOOR DRAIN.

OCT 30

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE BINS AT BAR MISSING COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

BASE BOARD FOR KITCHEN WALLS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSATION LINE DRAINS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOER, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE IT REROUTED TO FLOOR DRAIN.

JUN 19

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PREP COOLER INTERIOR SURFACES AND SODA GUNS DISPENSERS AT BAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

BASE BOARD FOR KITCHEN WALLS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MISSING CONSENSATION DRAIN LINE FOR STAND UP ONE DOOR PREP COOLER, USING A CONTAINER TO COLLECT WATER, INSTRUCTEDS TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 19

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND FROST BUILD-UP AT THE ICE BOX FREEZER.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT THE 1DR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WET MOPS HEADS UP TO DRY PROPERLY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE AN ICE RECEPTACLE FOR STORING THE ICE SCOOPERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND AT THE BAR AREA. ICE SCOOPER MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 30

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DOOR OF A BEER KEG COOLER AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE BAR IS NOT SHUTTING TIGHTLY, MUST FIX. ALUMINUM FOIL COVERING ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES MUST BE REMOVED & KEPT CLEAN/MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

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

SODA GUN HOLDERS, INTERIOR FLOOR OF MOST BEER KEG COOLERSS AT THE BAR, INTERIOR OF OVENS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN KITCHEN & DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT DRY. DEAD BUGS BEHIND CHEST FREEZER & WATER TANK MUST REMOVED & KEPT CLEAN, INCLUDING THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MAR 17

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT

Minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT

MAR 16

2011

PASS 3 violations

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. MISSING WALL BASE COVERINGS AT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

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. LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT GIVING PROPER SANITIZER LEVEL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. MACHINE IS NOT BEING USED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED, NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST FAX A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN READY.

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. EMPLOYEE CLOTHINGS HUNG ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY.

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