DEAD LAWYER'S PUB.
186 N WELLS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 14 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 282020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE. ,MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE. REMOVE TRASH FROM FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. PREMISE MUST BE MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
JUL 212020FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, BURGERS, HOUSE SAUCES, CHEESE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LID (COVER) ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE UNABLE TO CLOSE WITH GARBAGE SPILLING OUT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTED LID (COVER) AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES IN ORDER TO NOT HARBOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (b). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE. ,MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE. REMOVE TRASH FROM FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. PREMISE MUST BE MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
OCT 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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
OBSERVED THAT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA IS BLOCKED WITH DISHES STORED IN IT AND NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. HAND WASHING SINK SHELL BE MAINTAINED SO THAT IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE AND A HAND WASHING SINK MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR BEER COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BROKEN FAUCET ON BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE RAISE 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR,AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.
MUST REPAIR PILING AND CHIPPING PLASTER AND PAINTED WALLS IN STAIRWAYS TO BASEMENT.
MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE FLOORS , WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND OVER ICE MACHINE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
MUST REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS OVER FOOD PREP AREA. INTENSITY OF LIGHT OBSERVED TO BE VERY LOW. REQUIRED INTENSITY OF LIGHT IN FOOD PREP AREA SHOULD BED 20-50 CNDL/FT2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JUL 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NO CITATION
2- MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING. MUST PROPERLY STORE REMAINING ARTICLE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, AND LIQUIDS ON FLOOR AROUND WALK IN BEER COOLER. ALSO BEER WALK IN COOLER FLOOR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.MAINTAIN.
APR 122018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FAUCET LEAKING AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NO HAND SINK BEHIND BAR WHERE MIXED DRINKS AREA PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR WITH SOAP TOWEL DEVICE.
OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, NOT FREE FROM LITTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,( ICE CHEST,LITTER, BAG STORAGE OF ARTICLES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT, BOXES,ETC).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING AND PROPELY ORGANIZE STORAGE TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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MAR 102017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Found heavily stained cutting board along prep cooler in kitchen. Must resurface or replace. Must maintain same.
Found excessive dust accumulation on vent covers on upper area of back wall of kitchen area. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Found excessive dust accumulation on wall behind cabinet, near hand sink in kitchen area. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Found items stored directly on floor under 3 compartment sink in bar area. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches from the floor in all areas. Must maintain same. Observed dishwasher not in use in kitchen area. Operator stated dishwasher is broken. Instructed to repair or remove dishwasher to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.
JUN 172016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BASEMENT AREA NOT MAINTAINED,IE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER,(UNUSED UNCLEAN COFFEE CANISTERS,PAINT CANS AND SUPPLIES,UNUSED SINKS,PREP COOLERS,CARD BOARDS,DEBRIS THRU-OUT) APPEAR TO BE UNNECESSAY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT NOT USING.ALSO OPEN BOXES OF LIQUOR AND GLASSWARE STORAGE ON FLOORS.OBSERVED CLUTTER SCATTERED ON TABLES,CHAIRS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY EQUIPMENT OR ARTICLES NOT USING.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ANY REMAINING STORAGE OFF FLOORS AND WALLS TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
FOUND ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE INSIDE MACHINE.MUST PROPERLY STORE
JUN 102016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION STILL EXIST FROM LAST REPORT #1583312,DATED 10-22-2015,VIOLATIONS #38-LEAK AT BOTH OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS BEHIND THE BAR AND PREP AREA.#45-FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES FOR THE NEW IDPH ONLINE TRAINING CLASS.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090
OBSERVED BASEMENT AREA NOT MAINTAINED,IE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER,(UNUSED UNCLEAN COFFEE CANISTERS,PAINT CANS AND SUPPLIES,UNUSED SINKS,PREP COOLERS,CARD BOARDS,DEBRIS THRU-OUT) APPEAR TO BE UNNECESSAY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT NOT USING.ALSO OPEN BOXES OF LIQUOR AND GLASSWARE STORAGE ON FLOORS.OBSERVED CLUTTER SCATTERED ON TABLES,CHAIRS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY EQUIPMENT OR ARTICLES NOT USING.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ANY REMAINING STORAGE OFF FLOORS AND WALLS TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
FOUND ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE INSIDE MACHINE.MUST PROPERLY STORE.
OCT 222015PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, CABBAGE ROLLS, FRIES) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLERS, TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND ONE DOOR FREEZER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE HELD IN COLD HOLDING FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED IN BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD, THAT ARE ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER, STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN EVERY CORNER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE VENTS ON THE WALL ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND SOUP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 4 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCETS OF BOTH OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, ONE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA THE OTHER LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 302014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND 1-COMP PRODUCE SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 22013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
NOTED FLOOR TILES DAMAGED IN SOME SPOTS AND MISSING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
SEP 282012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS MUST BE DATED & LABELED.
CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.
MISSING FLOOR TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE KIYCHEN & BAR MUST BE REPLACED, & MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING (IN 3-SEPAPRATE LOCATIONS), FROM PIPES ON CEILING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS-MUST FIX & KEEP FLOORS DRY.
MAY 132011PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 63.1 F, FOUND HAM, TURKEY, CHEESE INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPIAR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME. FAX CDPH AT (312)746-4240 WHEN COOLER IS REPAIRED.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 49.1 F AND 55.2 F- TURKEY, HAM, CHEESE, CUT TOMATOES, CUT MUSHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL THE ABOVE FOODS VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. FOOD DISCARDED WEIGHT- 17 LBS, VALUED AT $50.00.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER INTERIOR WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
SEP 222010PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT, WHILE HANDLING/COOKING/SERVING OPEN P.H.F. (SUCH AS MEAT CREPES,PANINIS,SALADS).
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST FIX THE SINK STOPPERS/LEVERS AT 3-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN, TO PROPERLY HOLD THE WATER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR OF BAR SINK, INNER PANELS OF SMALL ICE MACHINE AT THE BAR, CABINETS UNDER PREP TABLE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF DIRT/DEBRIS/FOOD STAINS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEED CLEANING & ALL STUFF MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR, FOR EASY CLEANING/PEST MONOTORING.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS AROUND & BEHIND DISHMACHINE, ABOVE MOP SINK, NEED CLEANING DUE TO FOOD STAINS/DUST.
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