APR 17
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EAT. 85/100
3656 N HALSTED ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 17, 2025 · passed
14 of 19 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
14 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Aug 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVER ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 62024PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 6
2024
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF OUTTER DOORS IN GARBAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
MAY 172023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 17
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED MECHANICAL STOPPER OF THE MIDDLE SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
JUL 202022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 20
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR NEAR THE GARBAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRCUTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED KITCHENWARE (BOWLS, PANS AND POTS) NOT INVERTED ON DRYING RACK AND UNDER FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID KITCHENWARE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED LINENS AND OTHER KITCHEN RELATED ITEMS STORED IN MILK CRATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID ITEMS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THREE ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS WITH RECEPTACLES WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS AT ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS.
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SEP 302020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 30
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 282020FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 28
2020
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSEVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER OF 68.7F AT MULTIPLE SINKS INCLUDING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST RESTORE HOT WATER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 12019FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 1
2019
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AND VERIFIED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
SOME AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MUST PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM #2241174 FROM 12-6-18 NOT CORRECTED. #55--FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #58-NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 62018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALL BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP WITH FOOD SPLATTER.----FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
LUGGAGE MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER REMOVED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 162017PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 16
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
FOUND NO HOT WATER AT MAIN KITCHEN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. HOT WATER REPLENISHED BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
DEC 22016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 2
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DIRT INSIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN 3RD FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN 3RD FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS INSIDE UTILITY ROOM IN 3RD FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS INSIDE UTILITY ROOM IN 3RD FLOOR. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 262016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 26
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE 3RD FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST INSTALLED A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER .
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED LIQUOR BOTTLES NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN 3RD FLOOR BAR AREA.MUST PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORE IN 3RD FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
AUG 172015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 17
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP INSIDE CABINETS UNDER BOTH 2-COMPARTMENT SINKS AT 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA ALONG WLALS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINKS AT 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA.
NOV 192014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 19
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DETAIL CLEAN THE HOODVENTS ABOVE THE STOVE TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND A BOWL IN THE REFRIGERATOR ICE BIN USED TO SCOOP ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS SEPERATE AND AWAY FROM ICE IN BETWEEN USE.
JAN 72014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 7
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE EAST KITCHEN SINK HAS A CORRODED GREASE TRAP LID, CLEAN AND REPAINT SAID LID.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE FAUCET OF THE EAST KITCHEN SINK IS LOOSE, REPAIR SAID FAUCET.
AUG 192013FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 19
2013
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
GARBAGE AREA INSIDE THE HALLWAY NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GARBAGE CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. ON FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BLACK GARBAGE BAGS ARE STORED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER, SOME OF THE BAGS ARE BROKEN, FOOD LIQUID SPILLAGE ON CEMENT FLOOR AND NUMEROUS FLIES AND SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GARBAGE AND CLEAN FLOOR TO MINIMIZE INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PLASTIC UTENSILS INSIDE THE DRAWER WITH OTHER ITEMS:TOOTHPICKS,GLOVES,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS INSIDE A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER OR INVERT THEM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GREASE ON FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, AND ALONG SOUTH WALLS UNDER THE SHELVES, ALSO REMOVE DRY BOILED EGG AT SAME AREA, MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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