CHICAGO JOE'S.
2252-2256 W IRVING PARK RD · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 22 inspections. 22 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 182020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT BATHROOM AND AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED ASTERIK MISSING FROM FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (BURGERS & OYSTERES) AND MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AT BOTTOM OF MENU STATING, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA AND AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED WINDOW BOARDED UP IN BASEMENT BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO LEAVE WINDOW OPEN OR INSTALL OPERABLE VENTILATION.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/3/2019, REPORT #2311646. #58-Observed employee with City of Chicago Food Saniation Certificate without allergen training. Instructed to maintain a record of allergen training certificates on site. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 32019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Observed employee with City of Chicago Food Saniation Certificate without allergen training. Instructed to maintain a record of allergen training certificates on site.
AUG 262019FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed low temperature dish machine not maintained. Chlorine sanitizer at 0 PPM. Instructed to repair and maintain dish machine with chlorine sanitizer at a minimum of 50 PPM. Priority violation 7-38-025, citation issued.
Observed improper date marking on items in basement walk-in cooler. Instructed all refrigerated, TCS, Ready-to-eat foods prepared on site and held more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of creation and the date of disposal. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
Observed menu without advisory and reminder statement for cooked to order hamburgers, steaks, and oysters. Instructed to add advisory and reminder statement for all appropriate items. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
Observed 10 rat droppings under staircase in Northern part of basement near entrance to upstairs apartments. Instructed to remove droppings, clean, sanitize and maintain pest free facility. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.
Observed a build up of calcium on outside surface of ice machine in basement. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
Observed a build up of clutter underneath stairwell in Northern part of basement near entrance to apartments in rear. Instructed to remove and maintain.
Observed light not working in kitchen above grill line and in hood over grill. Instructed to repair and maintain working lights.
Observed employee with City of Chicago Food Saniation Certificate without allergen training. Instructed to maintain a record of allergen training certificates on site.
NOV 292018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
3-603.11- INSTRUCTED TO POST A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ABOUT THE UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SERVE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
3-302.12-ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABLED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.
4-201.11-TWO REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
4-602.13- FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.11-MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND WORN OUT PAINT ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST SEALED THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AND REPAIR FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 212018FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N)- NO EMPLOYEE EALTH POLICY PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
2-501.11- NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.17- ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11- INSTRUCTED TO POST A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ABOUT THE UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SERVE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
3-302.12-ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABLED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.
6-501.111-FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE SIDES OF THE OLD NOT WORKING WALK IN COOLER BEING USED AS A STORAGE AREA, OVER 45 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN AND HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
3-304.14-WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
4-201.11-TWO REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
4-302.14-NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
4-602.13- FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.11-MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND WORN OUT PAINT ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST SEALED THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AND REPAIR FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11- BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE EXHAUST HOOD IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 32018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN UP KIT NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE, PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE OUTSIDE OF THE HOOD VENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION PA100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 132017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE OR USED BY DATE.
SPLASH GUARD NEEDED BETWEEN PREP SINK AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING ABOVE 2-COMPARTMNT SINK AND HOT LINE AREA IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
MUST RESEAL WOOD FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FLOOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 32017FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED UNCOOKED BEEF BURGERS WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 48.2F TO 52.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $35 DOLLARS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORED. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINES OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN BASEMENT. ICE BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSSERVED OVER 45 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR SURROUNDING WATER HEATER TANK, INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE WINE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. OBSERVED REAR SIDE RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS SOUPS, RICE, CHILI, BURGES, HOT SAUCE ETC INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT(S) FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, DISHWASHER OR FOR THE WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE THE EQUIPMENT/SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT(S) AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE OR USED BY DATE.
SPLASH GUARD NEEDED BETWEEN PREP SINK AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING ABOVE 2-COMPARTMNT SINK AND HOT LINE AREA IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, RESEAL WOOD FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT AREA. OBSERVED FLOOR INKITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES. MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GRASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON WALLS BEHIND AND PIPES UNDERNEATH DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITH HOT/TEMPERED RUNNING WATER.
THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR SALAD COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REMOVE CLUTER AN UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO OBSERVED ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 102017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ENCRUSTED ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
BASEMENT FLOOR WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP INSIDE STORAGE ROOM BY NORTH WALL ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.
JAN 52017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISHMACHINE, MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. MUST TEMPORARILLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ENCRUSTED ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
BASEMENT FLOOR WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP INSIDE STORAGE ROOM BY NORTH WALL ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.
JAN 52016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
FOUND VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED IN SHOPPING BAGS INSIDE BOTH FREEZERS. ALL FOODS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE.
MUST CLEAN/REMOVE ICE FROST BUILD-UP IN THE FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA.
MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT THE FLOOR BASE AT THE CORNER OF THE LEFT HAND SIDE AT THE WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES/HOLES AT FLOOR IN THE MEN'S RESTROON STALL. FOUND IN POOR REPAIR.
MUST REPAIR HOLE/OPENING AT WALL UNDER THE 2-COMP SINK AREA IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
MUST PROVIDE A 3RD SINK STOPPER FOR THE BAR 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR LEAKY SPRAYER AT THE 1-COMP SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE. ALSO REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 1-COMP SINK NEXT TO THE HOT HODLING STATION ON THE FAR RIGHT HAND SIDE.
IN THE KITCHEN AREA ON PREP TABLES FOUND VARIOUS WASH CLOTHS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST ALWAYS STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
OCT 162015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
OCT 82015FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN WATER BOILER ROOM ALSO OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN DECORATION/BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP ARE SHELVES, INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS/AROUND DOOR HINDGES AND DOOR CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/PREP AREA SHELVES.
FLOOR DRAIN COVERS MISSING AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE/DECORATION ROOM AND BASEMENT ROOM ADJACENT TO HOT WATER BOILER ROOM. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR BOTH FLOOR DRAINS ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING (SIDE EXIT DOOR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT BUS BOY STATION. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
BASEMENT DECORATION ROOM/STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
JUL 292014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPLACE OR RESEAL ALL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE ALL COOLERS,
MUST CLEAN VENTS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA,
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, RESEAL WOOD FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT AREA,
MUST REPAIR ALL WALL SURFACES IN BASEMENT AREA, IN THE SAUSAGE ROOM AND ANY OTHER AREA THAT NEEDS REPAIRED, WHERE WALL IS NOT COMPLETELY SEALED, CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS, FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA,
MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA,
JUL 172014FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 10 FRUIT FLIES BY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP, AND BASEMENT AREAS, OBSERVED 2 HOUSE FLIES IN KITCHEN AREA, NO SCREEN DOOR OR PLASTIC DRAPES AT DOOR BY KITCHEN AREA TO PREVENT FLY ENTRY, AND SIDE DOOR TO 2ND DINING AREA LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE AND SECOND FLOOR AREAS, NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, MUST SEAL AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS.
MUST REPLACE OR RESEAL ALL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE ALL COOLERS,
MUST CLEAN VENTS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA,
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, RESEAL WOOD FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT AREA,
MUST REPAIR ALL WALL SURFACES IN BASEMENT AREA, IN THE SAUSAGE ROOM AND ANY OTHER AREA THAT NEEDS REPAIRED, WHERE WALL IS NOT COMPLETELY SEALED, CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS, FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA,
MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA,
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS,
NOV 42013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
BROKEN METAL ICE SCOOP,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NO WASTE LINE CONNECTION PROVIDE AT POP GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR AREA BY THE ICE BIN OF NORTH SIDE OF THE BAR,MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN
OBSERVED INSIDE THE COOLER BEHIND THE BAR, BOTTOM SHELVES WITH ACCUMULATION OF MARASCHINO CHERRIES, AND OTHER UNKNOWN MOLDED FOOD. THE SHELF ARE SATURATED WITH BLACK LIQUID SUBSTANCE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD SHELVES,CLEAN AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SOME OF THE COOLER SHELVES ARE RUSTED WITH HOLES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SHELVES,AND PROVIDE SHELVES THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH,CLEANABLE
OBSERVED FLOOR BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH AREA WITH WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES,INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT SAID AREA. GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FRYER BY THE CHARCOAL UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP AND MAINTAIN. ALSO PAINT CONTAINERS,AND OTHER ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOR PROPER HOUSEKEEPING, FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS SATURED WITH WATER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FOUND WALL BROKEN ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE,IN BASEMENT. WALL DEBRIS ON TOP THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CEILING WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.BROKEN CEILING INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED CEILING, THE SAME WAY FROM ABOVE ICE MACHINE.BROKEN WALL BY THE UNUSED THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,IN BASEMENT NEED TO REPAIR.BEER COOLER WOOD CEILING IS MOLDED AND HAS BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CEILING WALL AND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO REMOVE WOOD PANELS SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PEELING PAINT ABOVE DISPLAY PREPCOOLER IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.
BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE CHARCOAL GRILL INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. DUST ACCUMULATED INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN,ALSO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN.
UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OCT 222013FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND A BOX OF FRESH OYSTERS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT,NO SHELL FISH TAG PROVIDED WITH PRODUCTS NOR SHELL FISH TAG ON PREMISES. SHELLFISH SHALL BE KEPT IN THE CONTAINERS IN WHICH THEY WERE ORIGINALLY PACKED,UNTIL SOLD. SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE SAVED FOR 90 DAYS.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED,POUND(100 EACH);VALUE 50 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B-2)
SMALL DISPLAY PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AIR TEMP OF 47.8F TO 48.4F. BUSINESS THERMOMETER SHOWED TEMP OF 48F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:CUT MELONS,COLESLAW. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE SMALL PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COLESLAW AT TEMP OF 48.9F TO 49F; CUT HONEY DEW AT TEMP OF 47.8F AND CUT CANTALOUPE AT TEMP OF 47.8F. FRESH EGGS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 46.9F TO 47F. ALSO FOUND 60 FRESH OYSTERS IN A BUCKET STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 43.7F TO 44.8F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED,POUND#10,VALUE$55. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
OUTSIDE WASTE OIL GREASE CONTAINER HAS A BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON TOP THE CONTAINER,GREASE IS DANGLING FROM RIM OF THE CONTAINER,ALSO GREASE ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
LEFT PANEL INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE IS BROKE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.IF PANEL IS REPAIRED,MUST USE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL. BROKEN METAL ICE SCOOP,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NO WASTE LINE CONNECTION PROVIDE AT POP GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR AREA BY THE ICE BIN OF NORTH SIDE OF THE BAR,MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN
OBSERVED INSIDE THE COOLER BEHIND THE BAR, BOTTOM SHELVES WITH ACCUMULATION OF MARASCHINO CHERRIES, AND OTHER UNKNOWN MOLDED FOOD. THE SHELF ARE SATURATED WITH BLACK LIQUID SUBSTANCE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD SHELVES,CLEAN AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SOME OF THE COOLER SHELVES ARE RUSTED WITH HOLES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SHELVES,AND PROVIDE SHELVES THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH,CLEANABLE
FLOOR DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN IS COVERED WITH A GREEN FLOOR TILE WHICH IS NOT SEALED, WATER IS UNDER THE FLOOR TILES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLOOR TILE AND PROVIDED A COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH AREA WITH WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES,INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT SAID AREA. GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FRYER BY THE CHARCOAL UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP AND MAINTAIN. ALSO PAINT CONTAINERS,AND OTHER ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOR PROPER HOUSEKEEPING, FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS SATURED WITH WATER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FOUND WALL BROKEN ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE,IN BASEMENT. WALL DEBRIS ON TOP THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CEILING WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.BROKEN CEILING INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED CEILING, THE SAME WAY FROM ABOVE ICE MACHINE.BROKEN WALL BY THE UNUSED THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,IN BASEMENT NEED TO REPAIR.BEER COOLER WOOD CEILING IS MOLDED AND HAS BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CEILING WALL AND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO REMOVE WOOD PANELS SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PEELING PAINT ABOVE DISPLAY PREPCOOLER IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.
BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE CHARCOAL GRILL INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. DUST ACCUMULATED INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN,ALSO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN.
PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
SEP 192012FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, ONE FOOD HANDLER WASHED HIS HANDS INSIDE 3PART SINK, AND ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER WASHED HIS INSIDE A PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED, HANDS MUST BE WASHED INSIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. THE WASHING OF HANDS INSIDE A UTENSIL-WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT. OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR AND ALONG WEST WALL, ALSO NOTED SOME FRUIT FLIES ON EAST WALL BY THE DISH MACHINE AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA, (5-10 FLIES). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS, SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-010(B).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521322, DATED 4-4-11. VIOLATIONS, #30, MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. #31, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES. #32, MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON ONE OF TWO STEAM TABLES, AND BROKEN SHELVING UNIT NEAR DISH MACHINE. #33, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES, ETC. ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. #34, MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP. #38, MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 1PART SINKS AND 3PART SINK FAUCET IN KITCHEN. #43, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTY SHELVINGS UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT, AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SALAD REACH IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND REPAIR FLOOR INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
EXCESSIVE DUST NOTED ON CEILING ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS INSIDE THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
WE OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND COVER ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
APR 42011PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; OBSERVED TWO WAITRESS AND ONE WAITER HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUR READY TO EAT FOODS,[BARE HAND CONTACT], WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS INSIDE PREP AREA EXPOSED SINK. [FOOD ITEMS, SLICED FRUITS, LETTUCE, TOMATO, ONIONS]. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED IN EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. BARE HANDS CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE MINIMIZED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010[A].
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WAHING. OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS INSIDE ABOVE SINK, [A KNIFE, SPOONS, INSIDE SINK]. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UTENSILS, SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AT ALL TIME. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON ONE OF TWO STEAM TABLES, AND BROKEN SHELVING UNIT NEAR DISH MACHINE.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES, ETC..ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND CLEAN WALLS BEHIND AND NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 1PART SINKS AND 3PART SINK FAUCET IN KITCHEN.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
JUN 222010PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, GRILL ETC) WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND SOME FOOD DEBRIS, LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE KITCHEN (REAR) WITH DUST AND DEAD INSECTS, INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLER IN THE KITCHEN (NEXT TO SALAD PREP COOLER), INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR, AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, ESPECIALLY FLOORS UNDER NEXT TO SODA SYRUP SHELVES, UNDER FOOD EQUIPMENT.----- NOTED SOME WATER POOLING ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. ----- MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER/BETWEEN 2 FRYER IN THE KITCHEN (REAR).----- NOTED WOODEN FLOOR IN KEG WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE DRAIN RACK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.----- MUST REPAIR LOOSE CEILING (FRP TILE) ABOVE PREP STATION/3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA/ KITCHEN IN REAR, ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT SINK) AND LOOSE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SINK) IN REAR KITCHEN.-----MUST REPAIR LOOSE EXPOSED HAND SINK THE BASEMENT.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN STORAGE ROOM AND CLUTTER UNDER STAIRCASE (LEADING TO LAUNDRY WASHER) TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE, ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
FEB 252010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM KITCHEN FLOOR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR NORTH CUTTING BOARD,REAR SLICER, AND CLEAN SIDES OF FRYER AND BOX FREEZER/ UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING IN BASEMENT MUST PROVIDE, CLEAN KITCHEN FLOOR RESEAL FLOOR IN KITCHEN ENTRANCE, RAMP. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.PEELING PAINT IN WALK IN COOLER CEILING AND WALLS MUST REMOVE AND RESEAL. CLEAN WALL BEHIND CHAR GRILL.
REPLACE LIGHT IN KITCHEN WEST SIDE.
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