DICKENS STREET PUBLIC HOUSE.

Chicago Health Dept

2058-2060 N CLEVELAND AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

14 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2019.

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 29

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT: - ALL HAND SINKS ON SITE -CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE RESTROOM INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INADEQUATE DISH WASHING FACILITIES. OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. FINAL SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE REGISTERED 143F AFTER 7 ATTEMPTS. MUST NOT USE MACHINE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES 180F AT FINAL SANITIZING RINSE. MACHINE WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. OPERATION INSTRUCTED TO USE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH DISHES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OPERATION INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE MACHINE AND DO NOT USE UNTIL CORRECT FINAL FINAL SANITIZING RINSE TEMP LEVEL OF 180 DEGREES IS REACHED. MUST CONTACT THE CDPH WHEN REPAIRED, TO HAVE TAG REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO DETERMINE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED SITE THAT SANITIZING TEST KIT IS NEEDED ON SITE TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATIONS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND OR IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.

SEP 13

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE WOOD IN THE WALK IN BEER COOLER TO BE UNSEALED.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT THE WOOD

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BROKEN GLASS UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND NEAR THE BASEMENT TRAP DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: THE EXHUAST FAN IN THE RIGHT SIDE RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FUNCTIONAL EXHAUST FAN

SEP 6

2016

FAIL 6 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

EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROX. 7 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE TRAP DOOR SERVING THE BAR AREA. NOTED APPROX. 3 DROPPINGS NEAR THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

THE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 10/22/15 IS NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. ONLY THE INSPECTION FROM 3/7/14 IS POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY TO BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-10(B)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WOOD IN THE WALK IN BEER COOLER TO BE UNSEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT THE WOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BROKEN GLASS UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND NEAR THE BASEMENT TRAP DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE EXHUAST FAN IN THE RIGHT SIDE RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FUNCTIONAL EXHUAST FAN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOPS BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS FOR THE ICE SCOOPS.

OCT 22

2015

PASS 10 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPARRED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NEED TO BE LABELED AND DATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

SINGLE SERVICE TUPERWARE CAN NOT BE REUSED FOR FOOD STORAGE. FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS MUST BE USED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE BIN BEHIND BAR NEEDS A COVER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN COVER. OBSERVED GASKETS ON TAGGED REACH IN REFRIGERAOR IN DISREPAIR. REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS ON REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES IN MAIN COOKING AREA. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE EQUIPMENT TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLICER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SLICER. SLICER NEEDS TO BE DISASSEMBLED AFTER EACH USE AND PROPERLY WASHED AND SANITIZED.OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF STOVE UNCLEAN. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF STOVE IN DETAIL INCLUDING ALL HANDLES AND KNOBS.OBSERVED CABINETS AND DRAWERS BEHIND BAR UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER ON MAIN FLOOR IN DISREPAIR WITH CARDBOSRD ON TOP. ALL CARDBOARD NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND FLOOR NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINE VERY UNCLEAN WITH CAKED OF DIRT. FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINE NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED ALL BASEBOARDS NEED TO BE INSTALLED AND IN GOOD REPAIR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT TO DETER RATS TRAVELING THROUGHOUT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN BASEBOARDS ON BOTTOM OF ALL WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILINGS IN DISREPAIR IN MAIN FLOOR KITHCEN ABOVE REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO GRILL. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING. OBSERVED CEILING IN CLOSET ROOM IN BASEMENT ACCROSS FROM WALK IN BEER COOLER. ALL CEILINGS NEED TO BE CLOSED OFF, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WALL IN DISREPAIR IN BASEMENT ROOM WITH GREASE TRAP. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR. EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE INSTALLED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CURRENTLY THERE ARE TWO 3 COMPARTMENTS SINKS BEHIND THE BAR. BARTENDER STATES THAT ON BUSY NIGHTS BOTH 3 COMPARTMENTS ARE USED TO WASH GLASSES.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETERS WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS, COLD HOLD UNITS AND WALK IN COOLERS THAT ARE CONSPICUOUS AND REGULARLY CHECKED TO INSURE ALL REFRIGERATORS ARE FUNCTIONING AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED WITHIN SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED

OCT 8

2015

FAIL 21 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING CHICKEN SALAD, TUNA SALAD, HUMMUS, CREAM, COOKED POTABELLAS AT 54.0F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED 5LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 57.0F VALUED AT $10 OBSERVED 5LBS OF TUNA SALAD AT 56.0F VALUED AT $10 OBSERVED 5LBS OF HUMMUS VALUED AT $10 AT 57.0F OBSERVED 3LBS OF COOKED MUSHROOMS VALUED AT $10 AT 56.0F. OBSERVED QUART OF CREAM AT 57.0F VALUED AT $4. ALL ITMES WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. 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 APPROXIMATLY 150 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT IN REAR ROOM ON WEST END. OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALL RAT DROPPINGS NEED TO BE REMOVED AND ALL AREAS NEED TO BE EFFECTIVELY SANITZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED BACK GARBAGE AREA WITH EXCESS CLUTTER INCLUDING OLD AWNINGS, MILK CRATES, AND OLD EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED DUMPSTER OPEN AND UNCOVERED. ALL DUMPSTERS NEED TO BE COVERED AT ALL TIMES AND ALL OLD EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED TO DETER RAT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-020

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPARRED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NEED TO BE LABELED AND DATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

SINGLE SERVICE TUPERWARE CAN NOT BE REUSED FOR FOOD STORAGE. FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS MUST BE USED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE BIN BEHIND BAR NEEDS A COVER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN COVER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS ON TAGGED REACH IN REFRIGERAOR IN DISREPAIR. REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS ON REFRIGERATOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES IN MAIN COOKING AREA. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE EQUIPMENT TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF STOVE UNCLEAN. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF STOVE IN DETAIL INCLUDING ALL HANDLES AND KNOBS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLICER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SLICER. SLICER NEEDS TO BE DISASSEMBLED AFTER EACH USE AND PROPERLY WASHED AND SANITIZED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CABINETS AND DRAWERS BEHIND BAR UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINE VERY UNCLEAN WITH CAKED OF DIRT. FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINE NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL BASEBOARDS NEED TO BE INSTALLED AND IN GOOD REPAIR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT TO DETER RATS TRAVELING THROUGHOUT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN BASEBOARDS ON BOTTOM OF ALL WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL IN DISREPAIR IN BASEMENT ROOM WITH GREASE TRAP. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED WITHIN SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED

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MAR 7

2014

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 21

2014

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

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

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED A BOTTLE OF WATER AND BOTTLE OF JUICE STORE IN CONTACT WITH THE CONSUMABLE ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE ICE INSIDE OF BOTH OF THE ICE BINS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE THE ICE FOR EITHER COOLING DRINKS OR CONSUMABLE DRINKS. ALSO, OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL FOOD CONTAINERS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. 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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 75 RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Critical Pest Activity

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

OBSERVED TOXIC ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED AND USED ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OPEN BOXES OF RODENT POISON PELLETS AND RODENT POISON BLOCKS STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OPEN RODENT POISON AND STORE IT ONLY IN THE PROPER BAIT BOXES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE, INTERIOR OF PREP AND BEER COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND EMPLOYEE DRESSING ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM WHERE IT IS IN DISREPAIR.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED PILES OF WOOD AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT STROAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

SEP 11

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY FOOD STORE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD AREA AND INSIDE COOLERS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS IN BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT IN DISHWASHING AREA.

SEP 4

2013

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEEN USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION.

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 APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY FOOD STORE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD AREA AND INSIDE COOLERS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS IN BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT IN DISHWASHING AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

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

REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

AUG 8

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (BURGERS AND SALADS) IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE BROKEN LID FOR THE LARGE CONTAINER OF RICE IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDE OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE WALLS AND BASEBOARD AND OPENINGS IN THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

JUL 26

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44F, AND THE PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. BOTH CO0LERS WERE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BELOW 40F. DO NOT USE UNTIL THE COOLER HAS BEEN REINSPECTED AND THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 48.9F, MILK AT 47.4F, COTTAGE CHEESE AT 48.4F, TURKEY BREAST AT 46.7-50.0F, PROSCIUTTO AT 47.3F, BUTTER AT 47.6F, STEAKS AT 49.2F, CHEESE AT 48.7F, BAKED POTATOES AT 48.6F, GRAVY AT 59.9F, RAVIOLI AT 48.3F, SHRIMP AT 47.4F, SEAFOOD SALAD AT 47.1F, COOKED BLACK BEANS AT 47.8F, COOKED RIBS AT 51.2F, EGGS AT 47.8F, SOUR CREAM AT 44.2F, SALSA AT 44.7F, RANCH DRESSING AT 44.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 170# OF FOOD WORTH $1700. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Serious Sanitation

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE THE INTERIOR CLEANED AND SANITIZED. DO NOT USE MACHINE UNTIL THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE BROKEN LID FOR THE LARGE CONTAINER OF RICE IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDE OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE WALLS AND BASEBOARD AND OPENINGS IN THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

SEP 23

2011

PASS 2 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.SHELVING UNDER ESPRESSO MACHINE DIRTY, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN SERVER STATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEP 21

2011

FAIL 5 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 APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL DRAIN/FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. AT BAR, AT SERVER STATION, AT DISH MACHINE AREA, AT REAR EXIT DOOR PAN STORAGE, AT BASEMENT BEER BOTTLE WASTE CONTAINER. MUST HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. TREAT FOR FLIES AND ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY.

Serious Sanitation

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11-8-10 #154613 NOT CORRECTED. #30- ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED #33- INTERIOR /EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE COOLERS AND FREEZER MUST CLEAN, REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS.INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN. #34-FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DIRT, DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN: BEHIND BAR, UNDER DISH MACHINE, UNDER ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOKS LINE, THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ie: WINE BOXES ETC. MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. #35-FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS AT SALAD PREP COOLER, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#39-CLEAN LINENS SHOULD NOT BE STORED WITH EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

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. BAR ICE BIN LIDS FOUND DIRTY AND STORED ON BAR FLOOR. MUST BE ON BINS AND CLEAN. BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS FOUND DIRTY. SHELVING UNDER ESPRESSO MACHINE DIRTY, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN SERVER STATION.

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. DAMAGED, CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKS LINE, AT SALAD PREP, IN COLD PREP, UNDER POT AND PAN STORAGE, ALONG BASEBOARD OF WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEBOARD UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AREA MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. UNUSED FLOOR TILES MUST NOT BE STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO REACH-IN FREEZER. ITEMS MUST NOT BE STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. DIRTY FLOOR UNDER BASEMENT BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSER SYSTEM.

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. FOOD SPLATTER ON CEILING AT DISH AREA CLEAN DISH STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DUST CEILING VENT ABOVE DISH MACHINE. BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. MISSING WALL TILE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT CEILING ABOVE SLICER PREP TABLE.

NOV 8

2010

PASS 10 violations

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. ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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. CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS MUST NOT BE STORED ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE.

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. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. DIRTY FAN COVERS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, MUST CLEAN. RAW WOODEN SHELVING AND DAMAGED SHELVING IN PREP AREA NEXT TO SALAD COOLER AND AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE. BROKEN HANDLE WITH DUCT TAPE ON SALAD COOLER MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR BAR ICE BIN.

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.INTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE COOLERS AND FREEZER MUST CLEAN, REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN.

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 IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DIRT, DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN: BEHIND BAR, UNDER DISH MACHINE, UNDER ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOKS LINE, THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. DAMAGED, CRACKED AND UNEVEN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND DISH MACHINE AREA MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ie: WINE BOXES ETC. MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT DISH MACHINE.

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. FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS AT SALAD PREP COOLER, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN TALL REACH-IN COOLER, 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.

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 REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

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. MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. CLEAN LINENS SHOULD NOT BE STORED WITH EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

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