DENDEN RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

6635 N CLARK ST · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

26 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

128

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 6

2025

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOOD STORED IN CONTAINER AT STORAGE AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME:FLOUR,ETC.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AT SOUTH-EAST CORNER BEHIND UNUSED FRYER IN THE KITCHEN.CLEAN AND MAINATAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER AND COOLER

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND SHELVES AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

NOV 14

2023

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 31

2023

FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED. APPROXIMATELY 25 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS ARE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL AFFECTED AREAS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED, AND A LICENCED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TREATS THE FACILITY FOR RODENT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 14

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT WERE FOUND NEXT TO THE KITCHEN GRILL (UNUSED FRYER), STORAGE CLOSETS WHERE THE HEAT WATER TANK IS LOCATED, AND BASEMENT OFFICE/STORAGE 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.

NOV 4

2022

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE HEAT WATER TANK IS LOCATED.---OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 20 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN THE BAR AREA. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL RAT DROPPINGS AND SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS ARE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL AREAS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED, AND A LICENCED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TREATS THE FACILITY FOR RODENT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT WERE FOUND NEXT TO THE KITCHEN GRILL (UNUSED FRYER), STORAGE CLOSETS WHERE THE HEAT WATER TANK IS LOCATED, AND BASEMENT OFFICE/STORAGE 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.

Minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/30/21. REPORT #: 2544825. #51.) 5-204.12 NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, BEHIND BAR COUNTER(FRONT SERVING AREA). MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #55.) 6-201.11 BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN FRONT BAR AREA, REPLACE. #57.) 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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NOV 30

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, BEHIND BAR COUNTER(FRONT SERVING AREA). MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE AT FRONT BAR AREA, REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 BROKEN LIGHT PROTECTIVE(REPAIRED WITH WHITE TAPE, WHICH IS ALREADY UN-STOCK) AT FRONT AREA BY THE BAR

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON-SITE WAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

NOV 18

2021

FAIL 18 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR WATER RESERVOIR BEHIND BAR AREA. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME,INCLUDED DRY FOOD INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON-SITE IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: KITCHEN, BAR, AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.ALSO, OVER 6 SMALL FLIES ARE ON-SITE IN THE PREP AREA. A COUPLE OF ANTS AT THE WALL BASEBOARD UNDER THE WEST WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN. REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND DEAD MOUSE AT GLUE BOARD BY SHELF IN DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MANAGER REMOVED PEST

Minor Employee Hygiene

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE/RELOCATE CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING ON SHELVE ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE HANDWASHING SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR AT THE WALL BEHIND THE TWO-DOOR PREP COOLER BY THE WEST WINDOW. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS,PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY WEST WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 EXTREMELY SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS IN THE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORWAY FROM THE HALLWAY TO THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS, AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND THE COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, BEHIND BAR COUNTER(FRONT SERVING AREA). MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE AT FRONT BAR AREA,REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BROKEN LIGHT PROTECTIVE(REPAIRED WITH WHITE TAPE,WHICH IS ALREADY UN-STOCK) AT FRONT AREA BY THE BAR

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE WAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-7-20, REPORT #2360120 #47)4-101.19 NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON-POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED. #55)6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER, ESPECIALLY ON SHELVES, FLOORS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, REAR CORNER WITH PING PONG MACHINES, AND IN STORAGE AREAS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 2-7-20, REPORT# 2360120 POSTED HOWEVER IS COVERED WITH IDPH PAPER IS NOT CONSPICUOUSLY VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED. POSTED CONSPICUOUS IN DINING ROOM WAS REPORT FROM 2-19-2019 PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED

FEB 7

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ESPECIALLY ON SHELVES, FLOORS UNUSED EQUIPMENT, REAR CORNER WITH PING PONG MACHINES AND IN STORAGE AREAS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGH OUT TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

JAN 30

2020

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ON SHELVES ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP, ON FLOORS AT THE HEATING ROOM AND FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED CEILING WITH MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS AT THE HEATING UNIT ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

FEB 19

2019

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT INSECT PROOFED,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SHELVES WITH ROUGH SURFACE INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER PREP TABLE,NOT CLEANABLE. REPLACE SAID SHELVES,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND EMPLOYEES BELONGING(SCARVES) ON TOP CLEAN LINENS BEHIND THE FRONT NORTH COUNTER,REMOVE SAID ITEMS STORE THEM IN A DESIGNATE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,WASHROOMS AND MOP SINK AN REPLACE SAID TILES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. GRIME ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN REPLACE WERE IS NEEDED,ALSO FLOOR TILES NOT MAINTAINED BEHIND THE BAR AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

DESIGNATE AREA/STORAGE ONLY FOR FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS,REMOVE OTHER ITEMS IN BASEMENT AREA..

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

AUG 2

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES OF DRY STORAGE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT WITH EQUIPMENT THAT IS NO LONGER USED AND CLUTTER. ITEMS THAT ARE NO LONGER USED OR NOT RELATED TO THE FOOD SERVICE ETABLISHEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. ALL REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR ADEQUATE PEST CONTROL.

JUL 24

2018

FAIL 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS WITH 30 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND THROUGHOUT LINEN STORGAGE AREA NEAR BAR. OWNER CLEANED ALL AREA AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT UP TO DATE WITH NO RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR 2018. OBTAIN RECENT CONTRACT WITH UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-28-020 (C)

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES OF DRY STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE LIVING AREA IN BASEMENT WITH 2 WORKING POOL TABLES AND COUCHES AND CHAIRS NOT PROPERLY SEPARATED FROM DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH SELF CLOSING DOOR OR COMPLETE PARTITIONING.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.

DEC 19

2017

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 12

2017

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

INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL-NOTED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING AT UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-O20

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT HOLDING GRAIN MEALS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TIN FOIL LINERS ON TOP OF RANGE AT HOT LINE AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE FOIL LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANBLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FLOORS AT WALLBASE DIRTY IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT.

APR 7

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED AFTER SANITIZING.INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE POTS AND PANS AFTER SANITIZING.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TOP OF RANGE WITH GREASY/FOOD PARTICULATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN TOP OF RANGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CEILING PANELS STAINED IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING PANELS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED LIGHT SHIELD NOT PROPERLY AFFIXED OVER LIGHT IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY AFFIX LIGHT SHIELD.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO CLEAN HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CLUTTER AT(EAST SIDE) STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REORGANIZE SO AS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

DEC 13

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 5

2016

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF THE ICE MACHINE, STORED BEHIND THE BAR. LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL INTERIOR PANELS HAVE BEEN DETAIL CLEANED 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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES. AREAS INCLUDE; ALONG WALL BASE (WEST WALL)IN THE KITCHEN AROUND THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER, ALONG WALL BASE UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN, ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, MOP CLOSET IN THE HALLWAY, AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND BAR IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ALSO, FRONT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM CENTER OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1609996, DATED 1/21/2016. VIOLATION INCLUDES; #35; OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN; BEHIND STOVE AND BEHIND PREP TABLE, ALSO AROUND SMALL SERVING WALL TO BAR AREA. HOLE IN WALL IN BSMT NEAR POOL TABLE. BSMT HAS HOLE IN CEILING AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT. ALSO STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE HALLWAY BY THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION STILL EXIST. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS, FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., NOT LABELED IN THE PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA. GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO HOLD AND STORE FOOD IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO COVER THE CEILING VENT IN THE KITCHEN. TAPE BEING USED ON WALL AND FLOOR VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS. ALSO, TAPE IS ON THE WALL ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THAT GROCERY BAGS, TAPE AND ALUMINUM FOIL ARE PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD, PROVIDE A VENT COVER FOR THE VENT AND REMOVE TAPE AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INTERIOR SURFACE OF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN, 2-DOOR COOLER ON WEST WALL IN KITCHEN, AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN. INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN, AND PANTRY. ALSO, THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE DEEP FREEZER LOCATED IN THE OFFICE IN THE BASEMENT, IS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARE NOT CLEAN; KITCHEN, OFFICE IN BASEMENT, LADIES AND MENS TOILET ROOMS, BEHIND BAR AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA, CUSTOMER DINING AREA, BEHIND THE BAR; AND IN LADIES AND MENS TOILET ROOMS. HANGING CEILING TILE IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, AND IN THE HALLWAY. ALSO, A LIGHT IS NEEDED IN THE MOP CLOSET IN THE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHIELDS AND INSTALL LIGHT IN MOP CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. LOOSE TOILET HANDLE (WOMENS). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND TOILET HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND OFFICE IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, THE MOP CLOSET IS CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS, AND WHERE NEEDED, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 21

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN; BEHIND STOVE AND BEHIND PREP TABLE, ALSO AROUND SMALL SERVING WALL TO BAR AREA. HOLE IN WALL IN BSMT NEAR POOL TABLE. BSMT HAS HOLE IN CEILING AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT. ALSO STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE HALLWAY BY THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED LINEN BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION OR DESIGNATED BAG WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 14

2016

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES BEING STORED ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. 10 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN, 78.3F, VALUED AT $25. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL 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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; IN KITCHEN CORNERS NEAR THE 3-COMP SINK, AND CORNERS BEHIND THE STOVE, SMALL STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO THE STOVE, IN REAR FURNACE ROOM, CORNERS NEAR EXIT DOOR, IN CORNERS UNDER THE FRONT BAR, UNDER THE PREP TABLE LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BSMT STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSIL DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN, AND ON THE DRAIN BOARD ABOVE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT; UNDER 3-COMP SINK, PREP AREA, BSMT. AND IN BOTH CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MISSING LIGHTS IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA NEAR THE BAR, AND IN THE MENS CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED LINEN BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION OR DESIGNATED BAG WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER NEAR EXIT DOOR, IN SMALL STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO STOVE, STORAGE ROOMS IN BSMT. ALSO MOP CLOSET HAS EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 16

2015

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 6

2015

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

FOOD(ICE)NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED SEVERE BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT WATER RESERVOIR DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. ALSO BLACK SUBSTANCE AT PANELS OF ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION UNIT WAS TURNED OFF AND TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION", DO NOT USE. BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM REPUTABLE RETAIL FOOD LICENSE. 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

EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS(20 OR MORE) IN THE KITCHEN: ON SHELVES BY THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL PANEL AT SOUTH-EAST WALL. ALSO DROPPINGS(30 OR MORE), OBSERVED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES. TEN SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON NORTH-WEST WALL AND SHELF IN THE KITCHEN.FIFTEEN SMALL FLIES UNDER THE BAR COUNTER AROUND DIRTY BAG OF LINENS,ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.FOUND FRONT DOOR BOTTOM AND BETWEEN DOORS WITH 1/2 TO 1 INCH GAPS,RODENT/INSECT RUBBER STRIPS BROKEN OR MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,SMALL FLIES AND RODENT/INSECT PROOF FRONT DOOR.CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Critical Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED:THE BASE IS EXTREMELY RUSTED WITH OPENINGS WERE THE WATER IS LEAKING,HOWEVER NOT SEWAGE BACK-UP.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY CARDBOARDS ON SHELF BY THE BAR COUNTER,ALSO DAMP AND STAINED LINENS ON SHELF BEHIND THE BAR WERE CLEAN GLASSES ARE STORED,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL SURFACE. MEN WASHROOM DOOR IS BROKEN AT BOTTOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN/ MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR AREA,IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BESIDE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID FLOOR TILES WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

FEB 6

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

: FOUND FOLLWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT MAIN KITCHEN, STOVE AREAS, AND SHELVING UNITS AT MAIN KITCHEN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT MAIN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: FOUND DRY STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.

JAN 28

2014

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

FOUND LADIES RESTROOM WASHBOWL SINK WITH NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOLLWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT MAIN KITCHEN, STOVE AREAS, AND SHELVING UNITS AT MAIN KITCHEN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT MAIN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DRY STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.

MAR 21

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

MAR 28

2011

PASS 7 violations

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. FOUND CLEAN UTENSILS ON CHELVING UNITS NOT STORED PROPERLY,INSTRUCTED TO INVERT,AND REMOVE FROM IN BETWEEN 3COMP.SINKS AND WALL.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS/ STAINS ON 3COMP.SINKS IN KITCKEN,TOILET BOWEL IN MALE TOILET,MOP & EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT.

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. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOORS UNDER 3COMP.SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE BSMT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.

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. MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN ABOVE HOOD AND ABOVE SHELF.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. OBSERVED FULL SIZE BED DRESSED WITH DRESSER IN THE ROOM AT THE BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM FACILITY,FOOD ESTABLISHMENT CAN NOT BE USED AS LIVING OR SLEEPING QUARTERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3COMP.SINK AT FORT BAR AREA,AND PROVIDE FAUCET ON MOP SINK.MUST ALSO CLOSE FAUCET ATTATCHED TO PIPE ON CEILING IN BSMT.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WET AND DRY WIPE CLOTHS FOUND HANGING ON SINKS IN KITCHEN AND AT FRONT BAR AREA,AND STORE PROPERLY.

JUL 2

2010

PASS 6 violations

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. nonn food contact surfaces of cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair/replaced.

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. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving need cleaning.

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. floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean need cleaning.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. peeling paint in bsmt. storage ceiling/walls shall be repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. light shields in prep areas, dining areas need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, prep area need cleaning.

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