FEB 3
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CENTENNIAL CRAFTED BEER & EATERY.
YOUR CALL. 74/100
733 N LA SALLE · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 3, 2025 · passed
5 of 9 inspections passed, 4 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jan 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED NON SMOOTH WOODEN ACCESS PANEL ON WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ABOVE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED WOODEN ACCESS PANEL ON WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ABOVE CHEST FREEZER SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE CEILING VENTS CLEANED IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NON-WORKING LIGHTS IN CEILING IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS IN CEILING IN BOTH BASEMENT WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 252024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 25
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS MARKED WITH AN ASTERICK ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS MARKED WITH AN ASTERICK ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ADDED TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS MARKED WITH AN ASTERICK ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER BEFORE COMPLETION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT RIGHT SIDE BASE OF EAST EXIT DOOR OF SECOND FLOOR , AND AT BASE OF SOUTHERN FOUR GLASS DOORS ON WESTSIDE OF DINING AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON WATER LINES OF UTILITY SINKS(2ND FLOOR WASHROOM CLOSET AND BASEMENT UNDERNEATH STAIRS), COFFEE MACHINE IN KITCHEN AND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON WATER LINES OF BOTH UTILITY SINKS, COFFEE MACHINE IN KITCHEN AND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT SO THAT THEY SHALL BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR HOOD ABOVE DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR HOOD ABOVE DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN.
JUL 222021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 22
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED WHITE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, AND DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD NOT WEARING BEARD GUARDS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARDS ON FACIAL HAIR LONGER THAN 1/4". INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF SMALL REFRIGERATOR BEHIND BAR WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 262020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 26
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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JAN 302020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 30
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGN AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED ITEMS INCLUDING EGGS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED ON THE MENU WITH NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ALONG MAIN COOK LINE IN REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER LOCATED ON MAIN COOK LINE IN REAR PREP KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN THE CAULK AROUND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS ( SUGAR, FLOUR..) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL WHITE POWDER FOOD CONTAINERS.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LOOSE WIRE NOTED ON FOOD STRAINER, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTENSILS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
JAN 262018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 26
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
OBSERVED SHELLFISH STORED IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER IDENTIFYING TAGS. INSTRUCTED THAT EACH BATCH OF SHELLFISH MUST BE STORED WITH THEIR PROPER TAG UNTIL THE LAST UNIT IS SOLD/DISCARDED. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5 LBS WORTH $12. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(B)
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED BAR HAND SINKS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. AT 1ST FLOOR BAR, OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT A HANDSINK, AND HANDSINK WAS INACCESSIBLE DUE TO PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED IN THE BASIN. AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR, OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AND HANDSINK WAS INACCESSIBLE DUE TO MULTIPLE PIECES OF GLASSWARE STORED IN THE BASIN. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AND SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND A SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR CLEARED BOTH SINKS AND PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPPING AND SERVING WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER COMPLETION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 122017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 12
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD 2 INCH BOARD BEHIND BAR ON 1ST FLOOR NEEDS TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF ON THE LEFT SIDE WHEN YOU ENTER 1 ST FLOOR BAR NEEDS TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED. 1ST AND SECOND FLOOR BARS CONTAIN CONDUIT CONTAINING BEER AND SODA LINES. CONDUIT IS CLOSED WITH BUMPY FIREPROOF FOAM INSULATION. BUMPY FOAM INSULATION NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND LINE NEEDS TO BE CAPPED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR ON 1ST FLOOR DINING ROOM AND STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR ARE RAW WOOD. ALL RAW WOOD FLOORS NEED TO BE SEALED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED DISHWASHER ON 2ND FLOOR BAR NOT IN USE. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE DISHWASHER.
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