DIAG BAR & GRILL/ 404 WINE BAR.

Chicago Health Dept

2852-2856 N SOUTHPORT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2019.

Last inspected Feb 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 11

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

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 CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

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 UTILITY SINK.

APR 19

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 ROUTED OUT DRAIN LINE AND CORRECTED THE VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

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-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

JUL 27

2016

PASS 3 violations

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.

AUG 24

2015

PASS 1 violation

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.

JUL 22

2014

PASS 4 violations

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.

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OCT 23

2013

PASS 1 violation

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.

OCT 16

2013

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

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, ROACH, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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.

JUL 21

2010

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 NEXT TO THE PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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.

JUL 21

2010

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 19

2010

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

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 - OBSERVED OVER 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND BOTH BAR AREAS AND WAITRESS SERVICE STATION HALLWAY NEXT TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES SETTLING ON BOTH BEER TAPS, CHAIRS, WALL AND MIRRORS AROUND THE FRONT BAR AREA. OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES INSIDE AND AROUND THE ICE BIN THAT WAS USED TO STORE BOTTLES OF WINE AND THE SODA GUNS. OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES AROUND THE ROLLING DISH RACK (WITH STANDING WATER INSIDE OF IT) IN THE WAITRESS SERVICE STATION AND ON THE REFRIGERATORS AND COFFEE GRINDER AND BOXES ON THE TABLE, WHICH IS NEXT TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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 ITEMS INSIDE OF THE PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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 EXIT DOOR TO THE BEER GARDEN IS NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE BEER GARDEN. MUST RODENT-PROOF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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 RACKS IN THE PREP AREA NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE, EXTERIOR OF STEAM TABLE, GRILL, PIZZA OVEN, TOP OF BEER COOLERS, DUST ON PIZZA OVEN VENTILATION TUBE. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DETAIL CLEAN BAR EQUIPMENT AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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, AND PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE PIZZA OVEN AND DEEP FRYERS AND UNDER THE HANDSINK. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS. SEAL ANY GAPS IN THE FLOOR BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE BAR. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE COOLER ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE BASEBOARD OF THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING OF THE PREP AREA ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN.

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. MUST REPAIR.

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 TO A FLOOR DRAIN. REPAIR THE SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. VENTILATION FOR THE PIZZA OVEN MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE THE NON-WORKING PIZZA OVEN FROM THE PREMISES.

JUL 12

2010

FAIL 8 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

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. OBSERVED APPROX. 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BOTH BAR AREAS AND SERVICE STATION HALLWAY NEXT TO THE PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

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 FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

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 COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE THE PIZZA OVEN FROM THE PREMISES.

JUN 30

2010

FAIL 0 violations

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