Dstrkt Bar & Grill
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2025-06-06 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 10 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS,ETC)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR GARBAGE DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 : OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOPSIDE OF ICE MACHINE MUST STORE IN A PROPER MANNER.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,LEGS & WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 C: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOORING SEPERATING LEAVING A GAP IN FRONT PREP AREA,CEILING IN MEN'S BASEMENT TOILET ROOM,GROUT FLOOR IN BASEMENT BAR AREA,DAMAGED WOOD FLOORING AT 1ST FL. BAR AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT AND BAR AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST FROM REAR PREP AREA CEILING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTER AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
2025-05-30 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 15 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1- DOZEN RAW SHELLED EGGS-50.4F.1LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE-44.6F.3LBS. SHREEDED COOKED CHICKEN-51.8F.11LBS. PRE-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS-54.0F-54.5F.1LB. BEEF EMPANADAS-49.3F.1LB. CHICKEN EMPANADAS-51.1F.8LB...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 52.2F IN REAR PREP AREA AND 1- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 47.1F IN FRONT PREP AREA. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON BOTH UNITS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ONCE REP...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN 1- DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS,ETC)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND UNDER ICE BIN IN 1ST FL. BAR AREA,IN BASEMENT MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND 1- LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERV...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR GARBAGE DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOPSIDE OF ICE MACHINE MUST STORE IN A PROPER MANNER.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BARS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,LEGS & WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOORING SEPERATING LEAVING A GAP IN FRONT PREP AREA,GROUT FLOOR IN BASEMENT BAR AREA,DAMAGED WOOD FLOORING AT 1ST FL. BAR AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BAR AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT AND BAR AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST FROM REAR PREP AREA CEILING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTER AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
2024-04-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE CURRENT AND NOT EXPIRED.
2024-04-16 Fail Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE CURRENT AND NOT EXPIRED.
2023-05-05 Pass Short Form Complaint 1 ▾
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT IN CEILING OF REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
2023-04-07 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK CONTAINER OF ONIONS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED HAND DRYERS IN UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOMS NOT WORKING AND THE FRONT OF SOAP DISPENSER IN BASEMENT MEN'S BATHROOM FALLING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE DOWNSTAIRS WOMEN'S ROOM AND UPSTAIRS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT IN CEILING OF REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
2021-07-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND STORAGE AREA(COOLERS, DRY GOODS, LIQUOR, BEVERAGES, CLEANING MATERIALS) FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. STORAGE AREA WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS ARE BRICK, WOOD AND CONCREATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE NON-POREOUS...
2021-06-28 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 14 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE STORED. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT AL...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED AT FRONT BAR, ALSO NOTED NO HOTWATER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMANT BAR, BASEMENT WOMEN AND MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A MINNIMUM HOT WTAER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-0...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED CEVICHE AND BURGERS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIO.7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND SUGAR, FLOUR AND BLACK BEANS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROX 10- 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FRONT BAR. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C).
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND STORAGE AREA(COOLERS, DRY GOODS, LIQUOR, BEVERAGES, CLEANING MATERIALS) FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. STORAGE AREA WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS ARE BRICK, WOOD AND CONCREATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE NON-POREOU...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WALLS BEHIND FRYER FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
2019-02-05 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 13 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND THE NECESSARY ITEMS MASK, GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS (HAMBURGERS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK DRAIN PIPE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. MUST RE,MOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHSROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2018-06-28 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2018-06-19 Fail License CRITICAL 7 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A BARRIER AT THE FRONT PREP COUNTER FOR PROPER FOOD PROTECTION.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
PREMISES MUST PROVIDE A CONTRACT WITH A LICENSE PEST CONTROL SERVICE, ALSO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COMPLETE LOG BOOK.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
PREMISES HAS NO DUMPSTER OR CONTRACT WITH A LICENSE DUMPSTER SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A valid city of chicago certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
All dishwashing machines shall maintain proper water pressure and must be provided with suitable thermometers, chemical test kits, and gauge cocks.
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL HAND SINKS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLER.
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