OCT 23
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DANK HAUS GERMAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER.
BEAT. 44/100
4740 N WESTERN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 23, 2020 · passed with conditions
Failed an inspection 5 years ago. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since May 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-204.11 OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE 4TH FLOOR BAR AREA AND 6TH FLOOR PREP KITCHEN WHERE FOOD AND DRINKS ARE PREPARED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BOTH AREAS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 152020FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 15
2020
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THAT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 4TH FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM WAS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE 4TH FLOOR BAR AREA AND 6TH FLOOR PREP KITCHEN WHERE FOOD AND DRINKS ARE PREPARED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BOTH AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND 5TH FLOOR PREP COOLER.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 FROM REPORT #2359789 ON 2/4/20 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 42020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 4
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHTS OVER 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM REQUIRED EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S WITH OUT MANAGER CERTIFICATION PARTICIPATING IN FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVICE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
FEB 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED -
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005 -
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN(MENS WASHROOM). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
FEB 152018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 15
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED AND SINK AND ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR IN 6TH FLOOR SKYLINE LOUNGE.
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APR 202017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 20
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND BAR AREAS AND INSTALL SPLASHGUARD AT LEFT SIDE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK AT 5TH FLOOR/BAR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 162016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 16
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed the men's 5th floor washroom faucets not staying on long enough. Instructed facility to repair so water stays on at least 15 seconds and to maintain. Observed the 5th floor side storage/bar area without an exposed handsink. Instructed facility to install and maintain.
MAY 142015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 14
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING CONDENSATION WATER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT BAR AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINKS FOR ALL BAR AREAS,
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
APR 222014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SINKS, TOILET FACILITIES, TABLES, AND PREP TABLES NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE DEBRIS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THREE COMPARTMENT IN BAR AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT SLOW DRAINING.
MAY 142013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 14
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUST ON BOTTOM AREA OF BEER COOLER BEHIND BAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT/SEAL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE PREP REACH IN COOLER AND BAR CABINETS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS ON FLOORS AT BOTH BAR AREAS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER SINKS AND COOLER AT ABOVE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OPENINGS NOTED AROUND PIPES IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN FAUCET FOR 3PART SINK AND LEAKY PIPES UNDER SAME SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET AND PIPES.
MAY 102012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 10
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTED STORAGE RACKS INSIDE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AND INSIDE BEER REACH-IN COOLER (BEHIND MAIN BAR).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (MAIN BAR).------------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
MAY 22011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 2
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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 CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND CLOSET.
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. MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT KITCHEN.
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. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT JANITOR CLOSET, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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 →