JUN 21
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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364 W ERIE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 21, 2016 · passed
6 of 11 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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 162015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 16
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 62014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 6
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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
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 242014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 24
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 172014FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 17
2014
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
* 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.
* 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)
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.
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.
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.
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
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MAY 222014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 22
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS WITH BROWNISH STAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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 22013PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 2
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELD, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CHIPPED SHELVES IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IS BUCKLING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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 102012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 10
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 112011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 11
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 42011FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 4
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 142010PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 14
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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