CHARLOTTE'S BAR AND GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

6000 W GUNNISON ST · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Dec 2024).

14 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Dec 2024.

Last inspected Dec 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 26

2024

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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 30

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE EMPLOYEE AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Other

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 5

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

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

Serious Other

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON PREMISIS INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED.

AUG 29

2017

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 21

2017

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Pest Activity

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 16

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 4

2016

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 22

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 27

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 20

2013

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

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)

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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 15

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 5

2011

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repair/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in bar area, bathrooms need cleaning.

OCT 25

2010

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 18

2010

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

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. FILTER BY THE HOOD NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

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. MUST ORGANIZE THE SHELVINGS IN THE PREP AREA. STORE PENCILS ORGANIZER AND PAPERS/RECEIPT AWAY FROM THE CANNED FOODS.

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