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Diag Bar & Grill/ 404 Wine Bar

2852-2856 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
51/100

Troubled record — failed 5 of 12 inspections for pest activity, plumbing & waste

Inspections
12
5 passed
Last Inspected
2019-02-11
Pass Rate
42%
5 failures
Score
51/100
YOUR CALL
6 consecutive passes, most recently 2019-02-11
Failed 5 inspections (2013, 2010, 2010...)
Pest Activity issues found across 5 inspections
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 27×
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Documentation & Training minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
Chemical Safety minor
2019-02-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND 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 C...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS, EGGS ETC) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORIT...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SOME RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE BEER COOLERS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AMD MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS AT BASEMENT CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE THE HEATING UNIT OF THE FIRST FLOOR BY THE UT...

2017-04-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN BACKING UP AT THE WINEBAR HANDSINK WHEN THE HANDSINK FAUCET WAS TURNED ON. NOTED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF WATER FLOODING THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE DRAIN. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL DRAINS MUST ADEQUATELY DRAIN ALL WASTEWATER. OPERATOR R...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A GRILL HOT IRON IN THE COOK LINE WITH ITS HANDLE WRAPPED IN PLASTIC WRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PLASTIC WRAP AND MAINTAIN UTENSILS TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND LOOSE ITEMS FROM FLOOR UNDER WOODEN SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE. OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN BEER COOLER TO BE RUSTED, CRACKED AND EXPOSING THE POROUS WOOD SURFACE UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSOR...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER (UNUSED FRYER BASKETS, CONTAINERS, ETC) ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE WALK IN BEER COOLER. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE REMAINDER TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

2016-07-27 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS, POTS, AND PANS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SINKS NOT CLEAN AT WINE BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

2015-08-24 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A SHELF IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH SLIGHT RUST ACCUMULATION (WEST SIDE OF WALK IN). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAINT OR REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.

2014-07-22 Pass Canvass
4
minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AND PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES AROUND MOP SINK IN REAR AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN BASEMENT 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

WASHROOMS DOORS ARE NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

2013-10-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. MISSING ICE BIN COVERS IN BAR. REPLACE SAME.

2013-10-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED LIVE FRUIT FLIES (OVER 50) IN VARIOUS AREAS ON WALLS OF BARS, WAIT STATION, AND IN REAR DISHMACHINE AREA. LIVE ROACH NOTED ON BAR COUNTERTOP. FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES...

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. MISSING ICE BIN COVERS IN BAR. REPLACE SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS. WORN GROUT LINES AT FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO REGROUT SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN DISHMACHINE AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND REPLACE WORN, BLACK CAULKING AT DISHMACHINE AREA. SEAL ALL SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS IN PREP AREA.

2010-07-21 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREA AND WAITRESS SERVICE STATION NE...

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE STOVE.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2010-07-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-07-19 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 11
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #277278 ON 7/12/10 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSE...

serious Food Storage & Handling

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

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED LIQUOR BOTTLES AND BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP STORED OUTSIDE IN THE BEER GARDEN AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MOVE ALL ...

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. REAR...

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.

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. REPLACE THE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND ALL BARS.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE SALAD PREP COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, WIRE RA...

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. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY BEHIND BOTH BARS. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BARS, DRY STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS, ...

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. REPLACE THE BROKEN AND MISSING WALL TILES IN THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOMS AND BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. REPLACE THE FRP BOARD BEHIND THE 3 COMP...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. THE VENTILATION FANS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN;S RESTROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED WATER LINE TO THE BAR SINK BURST AND OBSERVED WATER FLOW UNDER THE BAR INTO THE WALKWAY. REPAIR THE PIPES AND LEAKING WATER VALVE BEHIND THE MAIN BAR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN LINE HOSES FOR THE SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND THE BARS AND ROUTE...

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE THE NON-WORKING PIZZA OVEN FROM THE PREMISES.

2010-07-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
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. OBSE...

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. REPLACE THE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND ALL BARS.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE SALAD PREP COOLER AND INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY BEHIND THE WINE BAR. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BARS, DRY STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZE...

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. REPLACE THE BROKEN AND MISSING WALL TILES IN THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOMS AND BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. REPLACE THE FRP BOARD BEHIND THE 3 C...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. THE VENTILATION FANS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN;S RESTROOMS ARE NOT OPERATION...

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 A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL OF THE PREP CO...

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE THE PIZZA OVEN FROM THE PREMISES.

2010-06-30 Fail Canvass

No violations found.

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