CLARKE'S ON LINCOLN.

Chicago Health Dept

2441-2445 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

16 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2015.

Last inspected Apr 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 3

2015

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION IN OUTDOOR WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELIMINATE ALL EXCESS ICE IN WALK IN FREEZER

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN BEER COOLER FOR BAR IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR FLOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED. FLOOR OF BAR NEEDS TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CILING VENTS ABOVE SALAD STATION AND COOKING AREA UNCLEAN WITH DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.OBSERVED REFRIGERATION VENT BEHIND BAR CLOGGED WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT SO IT IS DUST FREE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL AVAILABLE FOR SCOOPED ICE CREAM USED FOR SUNDAES AND MILKSHAKES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN DESSERT REFRIGERATOR. MAKE SURE ALL REFRIGERATORS HAVE WORKING OBVIOUS THERMOMETERS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN BASEMENT INCLUDING EXCESS TABLES AND CHAIRS AND VARIOUS OTHER DEBRIS. MUST ELIMINATE RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE FROM BASEMENT. OBSERVED LARGE WOOD PILE IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST ELIMATE RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN REAR OF PREMISES IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION. OBSERVED MOPS NOT HUNG AFTER USE. HANG MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE.

MAR 26

2015

FAIL 13 violations 2 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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN BAR AREA IN SINKS AND ON WALLS. MUST ELIMIATE FRUIT FLY INFESTATION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR IN BAR AREA LEADING TO OUTSIDE NOT INSECT AND RODENT PROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE. REPAIR BROKEN CONCRETE AT DOOR OR INSTALL DOOR SWEEP SO THAT DOOR IS ROODENTPROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DOOR TO WALK IN REFRIGERATOR FOR BAR IN DISREPAIR. DOOR CAN NOT OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR DOOR SO THAT IT OPENS AND CLOSES PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION IN OUTDOOR WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELIMINATE ALL EXCESS ICE IN WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR OF BAR NEEDS TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND BAR UNCLEAN WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN BEER COOLER FOR BAR IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR FLOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REFRIGERATION VENT BEHIND BAR CLOGGED WITH HARVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT SO IT IS DUST FREE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CILING VENTS ABOVE SALAD STATION AND COOKING AREA UNCLEAN WITH DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL AVAILABLE FOR SCOOPED ICE CREAM USED FOR SUNDAES AND MILKSHAKES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN DESSERT REFRIGERATOR. MAKE SURE ALL REFRIGERATORS HAVE WORKING OBVIOUS THERMOMETERS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MOPS NOT HUNG AFTER USE. HANG MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.

APR 10

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINE AND THE ICE MAKER CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE.

APR 2

2014

FAIL 8 violations 2 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

FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE MIDDLE BOTTOM OF THE 2 GLASS DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH FRESH GREASE ALL OVER THE LID AND SURROUNDING RIM OF THE LID. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAITAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIUOUS 7-38-020

Serious Facility Condition

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SUNNY SIDE UP EGGS, HASH BROWN, PANCAKES,CHILI ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE ALL THE TIMES WHEN SERVING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012. TWO CERTIFICATE WAS HANGING ON THE WALL BUT THE SAID PERSONS ARE NOT ON SITE. ALEJANDRO DE LA CRUZ ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:55PM DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS AND PANS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT COUNTER,AND MENS WASHROOM WASHBOWL SINK, WORN OUT. MUST RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUT CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING VENT ABOVE THE SODA MACHINE, VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN THE BAR AREA,WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACINE AND THE ICE MAKER CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE.

FEB 28

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL BAR GUNS AND DRINK MACHINES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DRINK BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN CLOSET WHERE SODA STATION IS LOCATED IS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SYRUP SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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FEB 18

2014

FAIL 4 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

FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED ON BAR SIDE. 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT TO ELIMINATE RODENT ENTRY. FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT BAR AREA 10-12 FLIES AT BAR GUNS. MUST REMOVE FLY STRIP WITH MANY FLIES STUCK TO STIRP. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO CLEAN AND ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED/INSECT ACTIVITY.

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/12/13 REPORT #1198744 INSP#384 #36 MISSING END CAP LIGHT SHIELD HOLDERS ABOVE ICE CREAM PREP AND SLICER PREP. MUST PROVIDE. #38 LEAK ON NOZZLES OF BOTH DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL BAR GUNS AND DRINK MACHINES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DRINK BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN CLOSET WHERE SODA STATION IS LOCATED IS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SYRUP SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 13

2014

FAIL 0 violations

MAR 19

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED SUCH AS CREAMED TOMATO SOUP HELD HOT AT 163.7F AND NO CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

COOKS LINE WOODEN SHELVING WITH PLASTIC TAPE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS LINER OR SEALANT. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. TORN AND MISSING RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING FLOOR TILES AT SERVER STATIONS ENTRANCE TO REAR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING END CAP LIGHT SHIELD HOLDERS ABOVE ICE CREAM PREP AND SLICER PREP. MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 12

2013

FAIL 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION AFTER A RANDOM CHECK OF CLEANED STORED DISHES, EIGHT ASSORTED PLATES WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM. OBSERVED A PLATE JUST WASHED THROUGH A CYCLE IN CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RE-WASH ALL DISHWARE, PRE-SOAKING AND IF NEEDED SCRUBBING FOOD DEBRIS BEFORE RE-WASHING IN DISH MACHINE AND CHECKING ALL CLEANED DISHWARE BEFORE STORING FOR USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INTERIOR UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ALL AREAS OF WATER AND ICE CONTACT SURFACES AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO READY TO EAT ICE. ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A).

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 9-26-12 NOT CORRECTED #38-REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING FLOOR TILES AT SERVER STATIONS ENTRANCE TO REAR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING END CAP LIGHT SHIELD HOLDERS ABOVE ICE CREAM PREP AND SLICER PREP. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK ON NOZZLES OF BOTH DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Other

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL, EMPLOYEE STATES " A FRIEND OF THE OWNER", NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

SEP 26

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1285346 ON 9/19/12 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE WASHROOMS, HALLWAY OUTISDE THE WASHROOMS AND BAR DINING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS ON THE WALLS AND EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT CALLED THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND BEGAN VACUUMING THE FRUIT FLIES OFF OF THE WALLS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Critical Pest Activity

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

SEE VIOLATION #14.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRACKED AND HEAT WARPED CONTAINERS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPLACE THESE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE HALLWAY TO THE SERVICE COUNTER, DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP LINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

SEP 19

2012

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #517467 ON 8/17/11 NOT CORRECTED: 21/01 - A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT APPROXIMATELY 11:15AM AFTER BEING CALLED BY ONE OF THE EMPLOYEES THAT WAS ON THE PREMISES AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE WASHROOMS AND THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS OF THE WASHROOMS AND HALLWAY AND EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS NOT MAINTAINED. LAST SERVICE REPORT IS FROM JUNE 2011 BY ORKIN. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 8/17/11 NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRACKED AND HEAT WARPED CONTAINERS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPLACE THESE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE HALLWAY TO THE SERVICE COUNTER, DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP LINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

AUG 17

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Documentation & Training

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.

JUL 29

2011

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 28

2011

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

VIOLATION STILL PENDING: 2 COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING-UP, NOT PROPERLY DRAINING In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.

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. MUST REPAIR CHEST FREEZER DOOR, REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS, AND REPAIR LEAKING CONDENSATION LINES IN REACH-IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND SPRAYER GUNS BY BAR AREA

JUL 25

2011

FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, POTATOES, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 74.6F HELD ON SHELF UNDER GRILL IN KITCHEN. APPROXIMATELY 5# OF COOKED POTATOES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$25.00.

Critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.FOUND PREMISES OPEN, OPERATING PREPARING, SERVING FOODS TO THE CUSTOMERS SAID BUSINESS IS 24 HOURS. NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN KITHCHEN/FOOD PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREAS DURING THIS INSPECTION. INCLUDING EXPOSED HANDSINKS, CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE. WATER TEMPERATURE IS MEASURED 68.6F. THE CDPH LICENSE SECTION IS NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. ONLY UTENSIL WASHING SINK WITH HOT RUNNING WATER IS A SMALL, BAR-SIZED GLASSWARE SINK.

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING-UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH DISHMACHINE ONCE WASTE WATER IS LET TO DRAIN FROM THE 3 COMP SINK AND DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAIR. CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. BLACK SLIME ACCUMULATED ON INTERIOR ICE AND WATER CONTACT SERVICES OF ICE MACHINE. MUST HAVE MACHINE PROFESSIONALLY WASHED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005 A.

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.FOUND FRONT,REAR,BASEMENT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, OPENINGS TO OUTSIDE NOT SEALED. ALSO OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN BETWEEN WALL BROKEN/MISSING COVING TILES BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AREA(KITCHEN). LIVE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AT BAR AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN COVING WALL TILES,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS,AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS,RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS, ELIMINATE FLIES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW NEEDED.

Serious Food Temperature

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#154664 12/29/2010 30- All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. 03/29/2011 31- 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. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. 03/29/2011 32 - All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. METAL STORAGE SHELVING ABOVE HOT HOLDING SOUP STATION MUST CLEAN. 03/29/2011 33 - All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER MUST CLEAN. 03/29/2011 35- The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED REPAIR. AT DINING ROOM SERVER STATION WITH CRACKS/OPEN CREVICES. ALSO AT WASHBOWL IN DINING ROOM MENS WASHROOM. HOLE IN WALL OF SAME WASHROOM. WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE MISSING AND MOLDY. SEAL ALL OPEN CREVICES IN BASEBOARD TILES AT DISH AREA. CHIPPING TILES AT FRONT SERVER PREP/JUICE STATION EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL. MUST REMOVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM KITCHEN TWO COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK. 03/29/2011 36- Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB IN CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER. 03/29/2011 41 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. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. 03/29/2011 43 - Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. 03/29/2011 MUST CORRECT..

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.MUST SEAL RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS WERE NOTED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

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.MUST REPLACE BROKEN/LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND UTENSIL WASHING AREAS,DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROGHOUT THE PREMISES TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

LOOSE, POWDERY MINERAL DEPOSITS ON BRICK WALL BEHIND BAR. UNFINISHED EXPOSED BRICK IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REMOVE MINERAL DEPOSITS, FINISH/SEAL BRICK TO BE EASLIY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBANT.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS,END CAPS ON LIGHT FIXTURES IN KITCHEN AREAS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

DEC 29

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. KITCHEN FOOD PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. OBSERVED COOK USING TWO COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK TO WASH HANDS.

Serious Documentation & Training

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO POSTED CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

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. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Food Temperature

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. METAL STORAGE SHELVING ABOVE HOT HOLDING SOUP STATION MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER MUST CLEAN.

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. WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED REPAIR. AT DINING ROOM SERVER STATION WITH CRACKS/OPEN CREVICES. ALSO AT WASHBOWL IN DINING ROOM MENS WASHROOM. HOLE IN WALL OF SAME WASHROOM. WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE MISSING AND MOLDY. SEAL ALL OPEN CREVICES IN BASEBOARD TILES AT DISH AREA. CHIPPING TILES AT FRONT SERVER PREP/JUICE STATION EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL. MUST REMOVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM KITCHEN TWO COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB IN CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

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. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.

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