SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CLARIDGE HOUSE.

BEAT. 48/100

1244 N DEARBORN ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 24, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed 5 of 14 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
66
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jun 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 24
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-50.5F, HAM 48.9F, CHEESE 50.9F, EGGS (BOILED)50.1F, EGGS 53.4F, SAUSAGES 58.8F, SALMON 55.4, CHEESE 62.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 13 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $85.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 69.3F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 31
2025
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES AT THE LEFT WALL OF THE LARGE DEEP FREEZER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AS WELL AS THE LOWER AREA OF THE WALL BY THE LARGE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FOIL LINING THE STOVE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE WALK IN FREEZER DOOR NOT SHUTTING THIGHTLY AND BOTTOM RIGHT METAL STICKING OUT FROM THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE SPRAYER CONNECT HOSE JOINT. ALSO OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE TOP BACK OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH UNITS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND COFFEE GRIND IN THE FRONT BAR AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND AT THE WINDOW AREA. ALSO OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS OF REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

AUG 22
2024
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP UNDER REAR EXIT DOOR OF THE KITCHEN APPROX 1/4 INCH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECTS FROM ENTERING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, SMALL DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AT THE BAR AREA AS WELL AS POSSIBLE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE REAR WALL NEXT TO THE TURBO CHEF UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

DEC 18
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15: EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN SUSHI KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

NOV 14
2023
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11:HAND SINK NOT LOCATED IN CAFE PREPARATION AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK IN THE BACK PREPARATION AREA WHERE CAFE IS LOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15: EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN SUSHI KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

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NOV 7
2023
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HAND SINK NOT LOCATED IN CAFE PREPARATION AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK IN THE BACK PREPARATION AREA WHERE CAFE IS LOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT 0PPM AT CAFE/BAR LOW TEMP. DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY CANNOT USE THE DISH MACHINE UNIT IT MAINTAINS PROPER CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SINGLE USE PLASTIC CUP WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP FOR RICE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN SUSHI KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN/PREPARATION DEPARTMENT IS MISSING IN SUSHI KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER SET UP.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

TEST KITS/ TEST STRIPS OR OTHER DEVICES IS NOT AVAILABLE TO THE EMPLOYEES TO MEASURE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRATION.FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A TEST KIT OR OTHER MEASURING DEVICES FOR THE EMPLOYEES CAN MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AND AVOID A CONCENTRATION THAT IS TOO HIGH, WHICH CAN BE TOXIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BANQUET STORAGE ROOM LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND IN BACK OF CAFE PREPARATION AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED. ALL ITEMS MUST BE PLACES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOORS.

MAY 31
2022
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 23
2022
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO REMINDER ON MENU FOR ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO ADD REMINDER BY ASTERISKING UNDERCOOKED ITEMS TO FOOTNOTE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED NO LABORATORY ANALYSIS LETTER INDICATING THAT SUSHI RICE HAS A PH LEVEL RENDERING IT NON-TCS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S RESTROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2304637 DATED 8/14/2019: #58 "2.13 Inspector Comments: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2304637 DATED 8/14/2019. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATIONS ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

AUG 7
2019
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. FOUND NO CLEANING MATERIALS ON SITE TO CLEAN SAID INCIDENT, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND BLACK AND WHITE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHEESE, BACON, MAYO BACON, HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION COOLER, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 53F-49F, INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $200 AT 20LBS . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED HAMBURGERS ON MENU. SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED FOOD PREPARATION COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AND DO NOT USE REACH IN PREP COOLER. PREPARATION COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PREPARATION COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE REACH IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED (NON-COMPLIANCE) FROM INSPECTION# 2200259 IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON SAID INSPECTION REPORT: OBSERVED NO SERVICE/ MOP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SINK OR IDENTIFY DESIGNATED SERVICE SINK. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. A CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 30
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING/TOUCHING CHOPPED CANTALOUPE, HONEY DEW MELON AND BLUEBERRIES, FOR FRESH FRUIT CUP WITH BARE HAND CONTACT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE BARRIERS, SUCH AS SINGLE USE GLOVES, TONGS, ETC. TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 3LBS AT A VALUE OF $5.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TSC) FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, IN TOP LOADING COOLER: 54.3F, 1LBS OF CHOPPED RAW TOMATOES, AT A VALUE OF $6.00 45.4F, 2LBS OF SLICED SWISS CHEESE, AT A VALUE OF $8.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 3LBS OF (TCS) FOODS AT A VALUE OF $14.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATIONS ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED VACUUM SEALING MACHINE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO VACUUMED SEALED FOODS OBSERVED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED SITE THAT IN ORDER TO USE SAID MACHINE, A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH. MACHINE WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE MACHINE NOR VACUUM SEAL FOODS UNTIL HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE IS SUBMITTED TO CDPH AND APPROVAL GRANTED FROM CDPDH. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AT COOK LINE AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INFORM MANAGER THAT FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PRE SET TABLE WARE, FORKS AND KNIVES, THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT UTENSILS/ FLAT WARE MUST BE COVERED OR SET UPON GUEST ARRIVAL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO SERVICE/,MOP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SERVICE SINK OR IDENTIFY DESIGNATED SERVICE SINK. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY LOCATION OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SAID ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED DRY WALLS THROUGHOUT BEVERAGE STORAGE CLOSET, ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, RESURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 20
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS FOUND INSIDE BULK PLASTIC AND STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE 1DR REACH-IN COOLERS AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

MUST REPAIR CABINET DOOR WHICH IS HANGING FROM THE HINGES AT THE FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA BELOW THE HAND SINK.

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

MUST REATTACH PVC WALL ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AS WELL AS GLUED TO THE WALL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR VENDING MACHINE AREA. MUST REPAIR BROKEN/MISSING COLD AND HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLES AT THE SPRAYER NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.THE PUSH SPRAYER HANDLE IS IN WORKING ORDER AT THIS TIME.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE SMALL KITCHEN AREA LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR NEXT TO THE SMALL CONFERENCE ROOM. FOUND THREE LARGE INOPERABLE COOLER, ICE MACHINE AND FRIDGE CLUTTERED AT ABOVE SPACE. MUST REMOVE.

JUL 20
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN SHELVINGS BENEATH THE KITCHEN COOK LINE SERVICE AREA,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE KITCHEN AND BAR COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES ALONG THE WALL AT THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BENEATH THE ICE MACHINE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR BAR STORAGE ROOM AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK AT MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN. NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE EXPRESSO COFFEE STATION AND ICE MACHINE(S).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR BAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 28
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPERTOWELS ACCESSIBLE TO THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND OTHER EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE (BANQUET SERVICE AREA) LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR MEETING ROOM.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED WORNED OUT BLACKENED CAULK ALONG THE KITCHEN DISHWASHER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AREA TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FEEEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR SHELVINGS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

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

DETAIL CLEAN SHELVINGS BENEATH THE KITCHEN COOK LINE SERVICE AREA,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE KITCHEN AND BAR COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES ALONG THE WALL AT THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BENEATH THE ICE MACHINE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR BAR STORAGE ROOM AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK AT MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN. NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE EXPRESSO COFFEE STATION AND ICE MACHINE(S).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR BAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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