SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DUKE'S CHICAGO BAR AND GRILL.

BEAT. 33/100

2616 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 20, 2016 · passed with conditions

Failed 6 of 15 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
64
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 20
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND POST CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 2- DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR LID OF SMALL CHEST FREEZER AND LOOSE GASKET IN ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF STOVE AND FRYER,REACH IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND AT FAUCET IN BAR AREA

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF REACH IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND BAR AREA INCLUDING FLOOR DRAIN

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE NEAR ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,HOLE IN CEILING IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AND DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING FANS,CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR CLOSET NEAR PREP AREA

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA

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

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR CLOSET AND DINING AREA STORAGE

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 2
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED WATER ACCUMULATING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER AND THE BEER COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE WATER AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS

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

NOTED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SIDES OF THE FRYER, THE SIDE OF THE OVEN AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. NOTED MOLD ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BEER COOLER AT THE FOOT OF THE BASEMENT STAIRS. NOTED PARTICULATE MATTER IN ALL OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN. NOTED LIGHT GRAY, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE GROWING ON THE EXTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FUNCTIONING EXHAUST FAN. NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OPERATOR UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT STAFF MEETS FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL STAFF TRAINED TO MEET FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

AUG 26
2016
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NOTED ZERO PPM OF CHLORINE DISPENSING DURING THE SANITIZING CYCLE ON THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. THE UNIT WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED TO PROPER SANITIZING CYCLE ON THE DISH MACHINE AND TO USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR DISHES UNTIL REPAIRED. VIOLATION 7-38-030, NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1490993 ON 7/25/14: #32:MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST DEFROST ALL 3 CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. #33:MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER,WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. #34:INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. #35:STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM,MUST REPLACE. VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #36:BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THESE VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

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

NOTED WATER ACCUMULATING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER AND THE BEER COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE WATER AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS.

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

NOTED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SIDES OF THE FRYER, THE SIDE OF THE OVEN AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. NOTED MOLD ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BEER COOLER AT THE FOOT OF THE BASEMENT STAIRS. NOTED PARTICULATE MATTER IN ALL OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN. NOTED LIGHT GRAY, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE GROWING ON THE EXTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FUNCTIONING EXHAUST FAN. NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OPERATOR UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT STAFF MEETS FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL STAFF TRAINED TO MEET FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

JUL 25
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST DEFROST ALL 3 CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER,WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INSIDE WALLS, CEILING AND WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN INSIDE CABINET UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN MENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR, (WITH DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.

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

STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM,MUST REPLACE. VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.

JUL 16
2014
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSDE HAND SINK AND ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,(CAULK WORN OUT). MUST RE PAINT OR SEAL THE WINDOW SILL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WOODEN SHELVE. MUST DEFROST ALL 3 CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER,WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INSIDE WALLS, CEILING AND WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN INSIDE CABINET UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN MENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR, (WITH DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.

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

STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS,WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.

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AUG 8
2013
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 1
2013
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. 0PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 OR FAX WRITTEN REQUEST FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 2-26-13 NOT CORRECTED. #35-WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

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

ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY.

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES FOR FROZEN FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST BE DISPOSABLE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

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

BOTTOM HINGES OF GLASS DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNS MUST BE POSTED IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR COOKS LINE RIGHT SIDE TWO DOOR COOLER.

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

ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM BASEMENT AND ALL OTHER STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

FEB 27
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR THROUGHOUT UNDER BAR WITH DEBRIS, BROKEN GLASS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE

FEB 26
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR THROUGHOUT UNDER BAR WITH DEBRIS, BROKEN GLASS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

FEB 22
2013
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. 0PPM NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. NO DISHES BEING WASHED DURING INSPECTION. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL PROPERLY SANITIZING TO 100 PPM AND C.D.P.H NOTIFIED AND FAX REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. AN EXPIRED CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. EXPIRATION DATE OF 7-11-12 OF THE ABOVE CERTIFIED MANAGER NOT PRESENT AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 1-4-12 NOT CORRECTED. #37-WOMANS WASHROOM SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR BROKEN/NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

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

FLOOR THROUGHOUT UNDER BAR WITH DEBRIS, BROKEN GLASS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE LINES FROM SODA GUN HOLDERS AT BAR. LEAK AT HOT WATER HANDLE ON KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED, ALL OTHER ITEMS SUCH AS CASES OF BEER AND BAG IN BOX SODA STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

JAN 4
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.WALL VENT HAS BEEN COVERED/SEALED WITH TAPE AND HEAVY PLASTIC. UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF FAN HAS BEEN CLEANED. VIOLATION WILL REMAIN UNTIL THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL MOUNTED FAN. MUST CLEAN.

MINORFood 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. NEW VIOLATION NOTED AT THIS RE-INSPECTION. WOMANS WASHROOM SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR BROKEN/NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

DEC 29
2011
FAILED
0 violations
OCT 5
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. WALL VENT HAS BEEN COVERED/SEALED WITH TAPE AND HEAVY PLASTIC. UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF FAN HAS BEEN CLEANED. VIOLATION WILL REMAIN UNTIL THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL MOUNTED FAN. MUST CLEAN.

MINORFood 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. NEW VIOLATION NOTED AT THIS RE-INSPECTION. WOMANS WASHROOM SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR BROKEN/NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

SEP 28
2011
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. 0PPM NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. NO DISHES BEING WASHED DURING INSPECTION. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL PROPERLY SANITIZING TO 100 PPM AND C.D.P.H NOTIFIED AND FAX REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFacility Condition
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 9-8-10 NOT CORRECTED. #34-MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT STEP TO KITCHEN COOLERS MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. #35-WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE.#38-MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT ALL ABOVE PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS.

MINORChemical 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. LABELED AND DATED.

MINORSanitation
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. BOXES OF BREAD MUST NOT BE STORED ON FLOOR OF REAR KITCHEN CLOSET. ELEVATE 6" OR ABOVE.

MINORSanitation
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. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL MOUNTED FAN. MUST CLEAN.

MINOROther
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 FOR COOKS LINE RIGHT SIDE COOLER.

SEP 8
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT STEP TO KITCHEN COOLERS MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & 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 PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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