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Chicago Health Dept

364 W ERIE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

11 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2016.

Last inspected Jun 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 21

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FUSE ROOM FLOOR LITTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED 1 BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

WOMENS WASHROOM RIGH SIDE HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER PRESSURE LOW. MUST INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT SAID SINK.

APR 16

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTED GREASE TRAP BOX AND WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

RE SEAL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT AND FLOOR OF THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

BIG GAP BETWEEN THE WALLS AND THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL THE GAP OR INSTALL 4" COVING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION ON ALL WASHROOMS,(NOT WORKING).

AUG 6

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED STAINED CEILINGS,CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT AND MISSING TILES AT CEILING ALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REPAINT OR REPLACE STAINED TILES,PEELING PAINT AND MISSING TILES

JUL 24

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

JUL 17

2014

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NOTED HAND WASH SINKS AT THE INSIDE BAR AND OUTSIDE BAR TO BE INACCESSIBLE. INSIDE BAR HAS A GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF SINK AND A STRAINER USED FOR THE DUMP SINK INSIDE THE HAND WASH SINK USED FOR WASHING HANDS. NOTED WASH CLOTH,WIN DEX WINDOW CLEANER INSIDE OUTSIDE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE AND CLEAN SINKS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING AROUND FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH PROOF OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SOUPS,CHICKEN, BEEF,TACOS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE A ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NOTED NO RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AN PREMISES AS REQUIRED BY LAW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE THE REPORT SUMMARY POSTED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-010(B)

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, PREPARED BY OR USE BY DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SOME RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,PAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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MAY 22

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

NOTED EMPLOYEES PREPPING FOOD WHILE WEARING GLOVES RINSED WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET WITH SOLUTION,USED THE WASH CLOTH TO WIPE KNIFE AND PREP TABLE THEN PROCEEDED TO PREPARE FOOD. ON OCCASION WILL WIPE KNIFE AND HANDS ON THEIR APRONS AND CONTINUE COOKING. FINALLY WHEN THEY CHANGED THEIR GLOVES THEY DID NOT WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE WEARING NEW GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES ESPECIALLY WHEN CHANGING TASKS OR CHANGING GLOVES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, PREPARED BY OR USE BY DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SOME RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,PAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS WITH BROWNISH STAINS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

JUL 2

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITIES, NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE ONLY HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELD, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

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

CHIPPED SHELVES IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IS BUCKLING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DRAIN LINE DRAINS IN BAR HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REROUT TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

APR 10

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED TO THE RIGHT OF THE BAR HANDSINK-MUST PROVIDE. THE 2nd HANDSINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM DOWNSTAIRS IS CHIPPED ON THE RIGHT SIDE-MUST FIX/REPLACE. RAW WOODEN PANELS OF THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE SEALED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR FLOOR OF BAR COOLER NEED CLEANING-OBSERVED CONDENSATION WATER DRIPPING FROM THE CONDENSER. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

SOME AREAS OF THE KITCHEN/DISHROOM FLOORS ARE IN POOR REPAIR (TILES ARE MISSING)-MUST FIX & MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MISSING CORNER COVING & WALL PANEL AT BASE OF WALL TO THE LEFT OF THE 3-COMP SINK-MUST PROVIDE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

MAY 11

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE PREP COOLER DOOR. MUST SEAL THE EXPOSED WOOD SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A DROP CEILING IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL THE OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE WALLS AND INSTALL BASEBOARD IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE A GRATE BELOW THE WALK-IN COOLER COMPRESSOR UNIT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION FANS IN ALL RESTROOMS. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.

MAY 4

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED DOOR TO THE OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Food Temperature

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER WAS FILLED IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AND DRAINED. THE SINK WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. PREMISES HAS A LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TO WASH DISHES. MUST REPAIR THE SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET CAPABLE OF REACHING ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

JUN 14

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. Food walk in cooler not maintained at this time, ambient air temperature at 50.7. Instructed manager to repair cooler, ambient air temperature must be 40 F or below. Citation issued. Ticket #H000058829 16.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. Found the following potentially hazardous foods held at improper temperatures between 48.3 F and 49.2 F- Beef burgers, chicken and cheese. Manager voluntarily discarded all out of temperature foods at this time. Instructed manager all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40 F or below if held cold. Citation issued.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Prep coolers rubber door gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace damaged door gaskets.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Observed food/dirt build up inside floor drains. Must clean and maintain interior of all unclean floor drains.

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. Observed gap at corner between wall panels adjacent to dishwash 3-compartment sink. Must seal gap.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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. Pot wash 3-compartment sink faucet leaks. Must repair and maintain faucet.

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