DEC 26
2024
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHARLOTTE'S BAR AND GRILL.
BEAT. 19/100
6000 W GUNNISON ST · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 26, 2024 · failed
Failed 6 of 14 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE TO BE SOILED WITH BUILD UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME-LIKE SUBSTANCES ALONG BOTTOM OF INTERIOR ICE PLATE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY-WRAPPED UNCUT LETTUCE AND TOMATOES STORED IN ALUMINUM FOOD CONTAINER DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN AREA WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD CONTAINER AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SEVERAL MOPS, BROOMS, AND OTHER CLEANING EQUIPMENT ITEMS AND TOOLS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR AREA (NEAR ICE MACHINE) MAKING OBSERVING FLOORS AND WALLS FOR PEST ACTIVITY DIFFICULT. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT ITEMS AND REMOVE ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE ACCESS TO FACILITY FLOORS AND OBSERVE FOR PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 302021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 30
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE EMPLOYEE AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2321075 DATED 11/5/2019: " OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON PREMISIS INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM MOST RECENT INSPECTION ON 11/5/2019. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR MEATS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PAPER MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE OD FIND THE LOCATION OF BACKFLOW DEVICE IF CON TAINED IN THE ICE MACHINE.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEES RESTROOM NOT CLOSING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR DOOR SO IT CAN BE SELF CLOSING
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURN'T OUT LIGHT AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER HOT LINE IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND REPLACE BURN'T OUT LIGHT BULB.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON PREMISIS INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED.
AUG 212017FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 21
2017
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1970940 ISSUED ON 11-04-2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - Instructed facility to install and maintain splashguards at both sides of the kitchen exposed handsink.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BEER COOLER WITH WHITE MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP AND BEER SYRUP ACCUMULATION BEHIND BAR.---------MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NEXT TO REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND MISSING DRAINLINE FROM SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAINLINE DRAINING ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOMS, MOPS, DUST PAN ETC) OFF THE FLOOR (NEXT TO MOPSINK).----------MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, PLASTIC CONTAINERS ETC UNDERNEATH AND SIDE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK (BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN REAR AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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NOV 162016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 16
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Instructed facility to install and maintain splashguards at both sides of the kitchen exposed handsink. Instructed facility to cease cooking nacho cheese in the store bought container. Instructed to use an appropriate cooking utensil/vessel and to maintain.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed dirt accumulation in the soda guns. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed dirt and debris on the floors throughout behind and under equipment in the kitchen and bar area and along walls. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed the walls and under the countertops at the bar to have dirt and debris accumulated on them. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed no sink stoppers for the rear three compartment sink. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain.
NOV 42016FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
NOV 4
2016
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Found food not protected: Observed a black, mold-like substance built up on the interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to remove all ice, clean and sanitize machine, and maintain. Also found chips and jalapeno peppers out for customer self service without a lid or proper shield. Instructed facility all food must be properly protected at all times. Correct and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Instructed facility to install and maintain splashguards at both sides of the kitchen exposed handsink. Instructed facility to cease cooking nacho cheese in the store bought container. Instructed to use an appropriate cooking utensil/vessel and to maintain.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed dirt accumulation in the soda guns. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed dirt and debris on the floors throughout behind and under equipment in the kitchen and bar area and along walls. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed the walls and under the countertops at the bar to have dirt and debris accumulated on them. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed no sink stoppers for the rear three compartment sink. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain.
AUG 222014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 22
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DUST/LITTER ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM BEHIND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UPPER LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
JUN 272013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 27
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK.
JUN 202013FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 20
2013
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED. NOTED BLACK AND PINK SLIME/MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND PIPE OPENINGS WHERE THE WATER FLOW IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG HAMBURGER, SANDWICHES, STEAK ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT PREP SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD-UP NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE SCOOP (2) CONTAINER WITH BUILD-UP BEHIND BAR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOE EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
APR 152011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 15
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Above violation still remaining(Cooler tracks of bar coolers need detailed cleaning(crevices)).
APR 52011FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 5
2011
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Found/Observed rear exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4inch gap on bottom, and sides of door, citation issued#H000071329, with a court date of 5/12/2011 at 400 w superior in room 112 at 9:00am.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repair/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cabinet shelving not clean need detailed cleaning, door tracks of coolers in bar area need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, 3 compartment sink, and storage shelving need cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged ceiling tile in mens bathroom shall be replaced.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in bar area, bathrooms need cleaning.
OCT 182010FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 18
2010
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #159520 DATED 7/7/09. #32-MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR TO PROTECT THE ICE FROM DUST AND CONTAMINANTS.#35-CEILING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE STORAGE ROOM WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL. #37- NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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. FILTER BY THE HOOD NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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. MUST ORGANIZE THE SHELVINGS IN THE PREP AREA. STORE PENCILS ORGANIZER AND PAPERS/RECEIPT AWAY FROM THE CANNED FOODS.
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