CITY WINERY CHICAGO.
1200-1212 W RANDOLPH ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 27 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 202026PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICES INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND PLUMBING FIXTURES AT THE CENTRAL BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICES SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PLASTIC CUPS AND BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS IN BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE PLASTIC CUPS AND BOWLS WITH UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF IN-USE UTENSILS WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FILTERS AT THE 2ND FLOOR SATELLITE KITCHEN COOK LINE MISSING FRON VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FILTERS FOR VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN HOOD SYSTEM FILTERS THAT ARE ADEQUATE IN NUMBER AND CAPACITY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND CONDENSATION.
OCT 302025PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
5-205.15 REPAIR THE WATER LEAK UNDER THE CONVEYOR DISH WASHING MACHINE.
5-501.17 MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE HANDICAPPED WASHROOM NEXT TO THE BAR.
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR, COFFEE BAR AND IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN CEILING TILE IN THE DISHWASHING STATION. REPAIR THE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES BENEATH THE CONVEYOR DISHWASHING MACHINE.
6-202.11 MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM.
2-102.13 MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2625902 ON 10/22/25 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 222025FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE CONVEYOR DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 140F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DISHWASHING MACHINE SO THAT A FINAL RINSE ABOVE 180F IS REACHED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN WINGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 45F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE STORED BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS SUCH AS SALAD DRESSINGS, AIOLI, COOKED EGGPLANT, AND CONFIT GARLIC STORED PAST THE 7-DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL DATE MARKED TCS FOODS MUST BE DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE HANDICAPPED WASHROOM NEXT TO THE BAR.
REPLACE THE BROKEN CEILING TILE IN THE DISHWASHING STATION. REPAIR THE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES BENEATH THE CONVEYOR DISHWASHING MACHINE.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
MAR 52025PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FRONT AND SIDE BAR HANDWASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE PROPERLY SECURED TO WALL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AND REPAIR.
MAR 272024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MEAT BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD BOXES AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD IN MAIN PREP AREA.
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APR 142023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-202.13 OBSERVED A PEST CONTROL LIGHT DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE WALL DIRECTLY OVER A CLEAN ICE SCOOP AND CLEAN ICE BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDERNEATH THE DEVICE OR TO RELOCATE THE DEVICE TO WHERE IT IS NOT DIRECTLY OVER CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, PREP AREAS, ETC.
4-202.16 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
5-205.15 OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE RIGHT-HAND SINK (1 OUT OF 2) LOCATED IN THE FIRST-FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. THE LEFT SINK IN THIS WASHROOM PROVIDES HOT WATER AT 100F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR THE RIGHT SINK SO IT PROVIDES HOT WATER AT 100-120F.
6-501.14 OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
APR 72023FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES INSIDE THE FACILITY. FOUND 15 ON EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR VENUE BAR, 5 ON EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN THE MAIN RESTAURANT BAR, AND 5 ON THE WALLS IN THE "GLASS ROOM" NEAR THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A PEST CONTROL LIGHT DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE WALL DIRECTLY OVER A CLEAN ICE SCOOP AND CLEAN ICE BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDERNEATH THE DEVICE OR TO RELOCATE THE DEVICE TO WHERE IT IS NOT DIRECTLY OVER CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, PREP AREAS, ETC.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED THE FINAL RINSE THERMOMETER GAUGE ON THE HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE MAIN DISH ROOM, NOT PROVIDING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR THE GAUGE SO THAT IT PROVIDES A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE RIGHT-HAND SINK (1 OUT OF 2) LOCATED IN THE FIRST-FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. THE LEFT SINK IN THIS WASHROOM PROVIDES HOT WATER AT 100F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR THE RIGHT SINK SO IT PROVIDES HOT WATER AT 100-120F.
OBSERVED A BROKEN WALL BASE TILE UNDERNEATH THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST REPAIR TILE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
APR 72022PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
3-302.12-MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY(FLOUR).
6-202.15-MUST SEAL GAP AT REAR DOOR ON FIRST FLOOR NEAR WOMEN'S BATHROOM WITH A RODENT PROOF STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
3-307.11- OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED NEXT TO HAND SINK IN MAIN DISH AREA. MUST INSTALL DURABLE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK OR REMOVE CONTAINERS FROM NEXT TO HAND SINK.
5-205.15-OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT COFFEE STATION AND AT MIDDLE HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM LOCATED IN REAR. MUST PROVIDE.
6-303.11-MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB(FAR RIGHT SIDE) AT VENTILATION HOOD IN MAIN PREP AREA.
2-102.13-MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
APR 12022PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED COLE SLAW AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 45.8F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. OPEN JAR OF MINCED GARLIC FOUND AT 47.1F, MILD CHEDDAR CHEESE FOUND AT 46.4F, COOKED SQUASH WITH CAULIFLOWER FOUND AT 49.1F AND CHEESE TORTELLINI FOUND AT 47.4F. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS AT A COST OF $80.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 54.2F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY(FLOUR).
MUST SEAL GAP AT REAR DOOR ON FIRST FLOOR NEAR WOMEN'S BATHROOM WITH A RODENT PROOF STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED NEXT TO HAND SINK IN MAIN DISH AREA. MUST INSTALL DURABLE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK OR REMOVE CONTAINERS FROM NEXT TO HAND SINK.
OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT COFFEE STATION AND AT MIDDLE HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM LOCATED IN REAR. MUST PROVIDE.
MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB(FAR RIGHT SIDE) AT VENTILATION HOOD IN MAIN PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
JUL 212021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN GROUND FLOOR WASHROOMS. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS"" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS." (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON CDPH WEBSITE - LINK BELOW) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED GLASSWARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT GLASSWARE AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN THE THREE ON-SITE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
NOTED LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED NEAR 3-COMP WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR ALL-GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
FEB 272020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN BAR. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN, DISHWASHING AREA AND BEHIND BOTH BARS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT ABOVE THE LARGE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
MAR 282019PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ALL LARGE STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
DOORS IN MUSIC VENUE AREA MUST BE TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND KNIVES NOT IN USED BEING STORED BETWEEN SINK AND WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SEND TO DISHMACHINE AREA AND STORE IN A CLEAN SANITIZED LOCATION.
LL PRESET TABLEWARE MUST BE INVERTED TO PROTECT FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, FLOORS IN MAIN BAR AND MUSIC VENUE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL AIR VENTS IN PREP AREA AND DISH AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. HOOD VENTILATION IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 212019FAILED14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
HANDSINK AT FRONT BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE DUE TO SODA GUN PLACED IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SODA GUN AND MAINTAIN SINK FREE FROM OBSTRUCTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK AND WHITE SLIMY SUBSTANCE LOCATED AT ICE CHUTE. SUBSTANCE WAS DRIPPING ON TO ICE THAT WILL BE USED FOR DRINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL ICE, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ALL LARGE STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
DOORS IN MUSIC VENUE AREA MUST BE TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND KNIVES NOT IN USED BEING STORED BETWEEN SINK AND WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SEND TO DISHMACHINE AREA AND STORE IN A CLEAN SANITIZED LOCATION.
ALL PRESET TABLEWARE MUST BE INVERTED TO PROTECT FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST SANITIZING RINSE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
FOUND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS WITH NO HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN AND OBTAIN HOT WATER IN ALL CUSTOMER WASHROOMS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, FLOORS IN MAIN BAR AND MUSIC VENUE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL AIR VENTS IN PREP AREA AND DISH AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. HOOD VENTILATION IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 82018FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MACHINE SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE PREP AREA. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, DARK STAINS AND GROOVES PRESENT. REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS ACROSS FROM STOVE & GRILL. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, UNDER DISH MACHINE, AND FROM BEHIND MAIN BAR AND BEHIND THE BAR IN THE CONCERT SEATING AREA.
MUST REPAIR LOWER WALL DAMAGE AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE DISH ROOM.
MUST REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH ROOM AREAS.
JUN 282017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED,(COOKING AND PREPPING FOODS, CUTTING VEGETABLES ETC.,) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES, FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS ISSUED: 7-38-012
CONCERT BAR AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR WITHOUT SPLASH GUARD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL,
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
FLOOR BY COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
WALL AREA IN POOR REPAIR BY DISH STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND WATER FIRST FLOOR BATHROOMS NOT LUKEWARM, MIXING VALVES NEEDS ADJUSTED,
AUG 152016FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE DELI MEAT AND CHEESE TRAYS (MORTADELLA, BLUE CHEESE, CHEDDAR, ETC) UNREFRIGERATED ON COUNTER AT BAR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (62.0F-64.4F). ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED. APPROX 10LBS, $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE. NO BARRIER/SNEEZE GUARDS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE AREA AT BAR WHERE CHEESE AND MEAT TRAYS LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIERS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. TRAYS WHERE REMOVED AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
LIVE SMALL FLIES (OVER 40) NOTED ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BOTH DISHWASHING ROOMS AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLBASE IN DRY STORAGE AREA. SMALL HOLES NOTED AT BRICK WALLS IN STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFFECTED AREAS. SEAL HOLES NOTED. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
RUSTY WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, DISHMACHINES, ALONG WALL BASE THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE MAIN DISHMACHINE. REPACE. WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND DISHMACHINES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 182016FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 40) NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR AROUND HOT WATER TANK. LIVE SMALL FLIES (OVER 20) ON WALLS AND FLYING NEAR FLOOR DRAINS IN BOTH DISHWASHING AREAS. FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND REAR EXIT DOORS IN BARREL ROOM NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED INBETWEEN AND BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, FLIES, AND RODENT PROOF DOORS SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS
CUTTING BOARD STAINED, WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND VENUE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK BASIN NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN STORAGE ROOM.
INTERIOR OF HOOD AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES AROUND VENT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. WALLS UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN,E EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
NO VENTILATION IN ADA TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE SAME. MISSING SPLASHGUARD AT VENUE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. PROVIDE SAME.
THERMOMETERS MISSING IN COOLERS AT MAIN LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
JUL 172015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. SERIOUD VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
USING GARBAGE BAGS TO COVER UNCOVERED BREAD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST USE FOOD GRADE APPROVED PLASTIC BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIORS OF BOTH OVENS, EXTERIORS OF PIPES CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT(OVENS), DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTTOM AREA OF COOLER CURRENTLY BEING REPARED, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND CUTTING BOARD IN COLD FOOD PREP STATION AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOKLINE(GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP), IN DISH WASHING AREA(DIRT BUILD-UP, AND IN DRY STORAAGE ROOM.
CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM HEAT VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH MACHINE AREA. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT CEILINGS AND WALLS IN DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA, AND DISHMACHINE AREA. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN DOORWAY LEADING FROM MAIN FOOD PREP AREA INTO DISHWAHING AREA AND RE-PAINT SURFACES. APPLY A FINISH TO BRICK WALLS IN STORE ROOM.
ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED OFF FLOOR.
JUN 192015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
NO PERSON ON PREMISES AT START OF INVESTIGATION WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE FOOD PREPARATION (COOKING SHRIMP, CUTTING/PORTIONING FISH, CUTTING VEGETABLES FOR SALADS) WAS TAKING PLACE. ALSO FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
USING GARBAGE BAGS TO COVER UNCOVERED BREAD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST USE FOOD GRADE APPROVED PLASTIC BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIORS OF BOTH OVENS, EXTERIORS OF PIPES CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT(OVENS), DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTTOM AREA OF COOLER CURRENTLY BEING REPARED, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND CUTTING BOARD IN COLD FOOD PREP STATION AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOKLINE(GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP), IN DISH WASHING AREA(DIRT BUILD-UP, AND IN DRY STORAAGE ROOM.
CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM HEAT VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH MACHINE AREA. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT CEILINGS AND WALLS IN DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA, AND DISHMACHINE AREA. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN DOORWAY LEADING FROM MAIN FOOD PREP AREA INTO DISHWAHING AREA AND RE-PAINT SURFACES. APPLY A FINISH TO BRICK WALLS IN STORE ROOM.
ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED OFF FLOOR.
APR 242015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
USING GARBAGE BAGS TO COVER UNCOVERED BREAD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST USE FOOD GRADE APPROVED PLASTIC BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIORS OF BOTH OVENS, EXTERIORS OF PIPES CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT(OVENS), DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTTOM AREA OF COOLER CURRENTLY BEING REPARED, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND CUTTING BOARD IN COLD FOOD PREP STATION AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOKLINE(GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP), IN DISH WASHING AREA(DIRT BUILD-UP, AND IN DRY STORAAGE ROOM.
CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM HEAT VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH MACHINE AREA. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT CEILINGS AND WALLS IN DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA, AND DISHMACHINE AREA. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN DOORWAY LEADING FROM MAIN FOOD PREP AREA INTO DISHWAHING AREA AND RE-PAINT SURFACES. APPLY A FINISH TO BRICK WALLS IN STORE ROOM.
ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED OFF FLOOR
JUN 122014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT PREP AREA. BOARDS ARE DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. ALL WOOD CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE DISCONTINUED DUE TO POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CEILING TILES AND AIR VENTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. WALL AT PANINI MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 52014FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND ONE REACH IN COOLER ON LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMPERATURE 75.6 DEGREES. COOLER BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. COOLER MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 77.3 DEGREES DURING STORAGE. 1 PAN OF RAW HAMBURGERS (14 LBS) AND 1 PAN OF CHICKEN MEATBALLS.(1lBS) ALL PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $ 135.00 15LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
FOUND SEVERAL DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. 1/4IN GAP WITH LIGHT AVAILABLE. FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT FRONT BAR, GLASS DISHROOM, PLATE DISHROOM, DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREA. APPROX. 30-33 FRUIT FLIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL AREAS, CORRECT ALL DOORS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE.
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP OF CONTAINER AND GREASE BUILD ON THE GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.
CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT PREP AREA. BOARDS ARE DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. ALL WOOD CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE DISCONTINUED DUE TO POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CEILING TILES AND AIR VENTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WALL AT PANINI MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 112013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN MEAT COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. ALSO MUST PROVIDE A STORAGE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
JUL 312012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES TO REMOVE DUST AND CONTRUCTION DEBRIS.
MUST PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES AT DISHWASHING ROOM. MUST SEAL GAPS BETWEEN WALL AND WALLCOUVING SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT THE GLASSWARE ROOM.
MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES FOR THE DOOR AT ALL 7 RESTROOMS ON PREMISES.
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 1COMP SINK IN THE GLASSWARE ROOM.
MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DUST FROM COUNTER TOPS,TABLES, AND ALL BAR AREAS ON PREMISES.MUST ALSO REMOVE ANY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ON SITE.
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