Chicago
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BEAT

Dylan'S Tavern & Grill

118 S Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Mixed record — 10 of 27 inspections passed

Inspections
27
10 passed
Last Inspected
2025-03-18
Pass Rate
37%
8 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-03-18
Failed 8 inspections (2023, 2022, 2022...)
Sanitation issues found across 66 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 24 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 66×
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Food Temperature critical 24×
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Other critical 15×
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Plumbing & Waste minor 15×
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Employee Hygiene critical 12×
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Documentation & Training critical 10×
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition serious
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Food Storage & Handling critical
2025-03-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
minor Other

1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS Foods ( beef, Chicken...) instructed to obtain. Instructed to obtain, priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

No sanitizer (Chlorine) test strip for bar 3-comp sink, Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, Instructed to provide additional lights.

2024-04-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
minor Other

1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

critical Food Storage & Handling

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

Observed food handler making a sandwich touching bread, tomatoes, lettuce with bare hands, instructed manager not to handle ready-to-eat foods with bare hands. Priority violation 7-38-010.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

minor Sanitation

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

Using small plastic disposable cups a s a scoops, instructed to use proper scoops.

2023-05-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED TORN/BROKEN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

2023-04-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE OBSERVED FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON-SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES, AND A VALID ONE...

critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT MEN'S TOILET ROOM HANDSINK (66F), WOMEN TOILET ROOM HANDSINK (68F) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LE...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (TUNA & PASTA NOODLES) EXPIRED DATE MARKED OF 04/12/23. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD OR CONSUME WITHIN 7 DAYS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED, AND SERVED. THE FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCT...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN/BROKEN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE TO MONITOR SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF THE BAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #57 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2562163 CONDUCTED ON 08/15/2022: (2-102:13) FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORIT...

2022-08-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

serious Food Temperature

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE NOT CORRECTED FOR THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2561564 ON 8/1/22: FOUND NO FOOD ADVISORY ON MENU. FOUND BURGERS ON MENU,SAID BURGERS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED ...

2022-08-01 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

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 BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER C...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED BY CDPH 7/25/22, FOUND TAGGED HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IN USE AT TIME OF INDPECTION, FINAL RINSE AT 119F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM FINAL RISE AT 180F AND A CONTACT SURFACE TEMPERATURE AT 160F. ...

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2561234 ON 7/25/22: FOUND NO FOOD ADVISORY ON MENU. FOUND BURGERS ON MENU,SAID BURGERS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY T...

2022-07-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

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 BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE AT 145F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM FINAL RISE AT 180F AND A CONTACT SURFACE TEMPERATURE AT 160F. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO FOOD ADVISORY ON MENU. FOUND BURGERS ON MENU,SAID BURGERS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR ALL MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UN...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO SURFACE TEMPERATURE TEST STIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEAS...

critical Other

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

FOUND NO HOT WATER ON SITE. HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

2019-09-16 Pass Recent Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS OF FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA-------OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET NOT WORKING PROPERLY IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2019-09-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
4
serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED MECHANICAL DISH MACHINE IN WAREWASHING AREA NOT HOT WATER SANITIZING PROPERLY (105 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER SANITIZATION SHOULD BE 180 OR ABOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS OF FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA-------OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET NOT WORKING PROPERLY IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2019-08-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS BEHIND THE BAR. THE DUMP SINK CANNOT BE USED FOR HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE (MARINARA SAUCE 120 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT HOT HOLDING IS 135 DEGREE F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD. APPROX 2 LB FOOD AND $20 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOPER STORED ON TOP OF ICE IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED MECHANICAL DISH MACHINE IN WAREWASHING AREA NOT HOT WATER SANITIZING PROPERLY (105 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER SANITIZATION SHOULD BE 180 OR ABOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS OF FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA-------OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET NOT WORKING PROPERLY IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT, DUST, AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA, BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2018-09-19 Pass w/ Conditions Suspected Food Poisoning
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO THE SURFACES IN...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5.203.11 MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS BEHIND THE BAR. THE DUMP SINK CANNOT BE USED FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

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

4.202.16 MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER, AND BEER COOLERS BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

2.205.15(B) MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE WHITE HAND SINK ON WALL IN THE PREP AREA, NEAR THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR, AND THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO, REPAIR THE DAMAGED FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6.501.14 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FORM THE KITHEN HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2018-03-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

Observed excessive grease buildup on hood filters above deep fryers and Grill station. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

2018-02-26 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Observed walk in cooler at improper temperature of 44.4f. Also observed 3 door reach in cooler unit, located at cook line, at improper temperature of 44.4f. Both units were holding potentially hazardous foods at time of inspection. Both units wer...

critical Pest Activity

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

Observed potentially hazardous food at improper temperature in the following areas: -Walkin Cooler 45.4f, 10lbs baked chicken wings, at a value of $90.00 44.4f, 3.5lbs minestrone soup, at a value of $15.00 44.5f, 4lbs chili at value of $8.00 4...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Inadequate dish washing facilities. Observed high temperature dish machine at improper final sanitizing rinse temperature of 130f. Machine was being used at time of inspection. Several attempts were made to reach 180 degree temperature at final sanit...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Observed no soap at exposed hand sink located at front bar area. Informed manager that soap is required at all exposed hand sinks to ensure proper hand washing. Manager corrected violations during inspection during inspection. Critical violation# 7-...

serious Documentation & Training

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

Observed no City of Chicago certified food manager on site, no city of Chicago certificates posted while potentially hazardous foods, chicken, chopped tomatoes, soup, deli meats were being prepared and served. Instructed site that a city of Chicago c...

serious Pest Activity

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

Observed previous minor violations from report # 2078460, date: 8/15/17, not corrected. 32 Must repair and maintain same. Observed excessive rust int he following areas: shelves of walk in cooler; inside lower interior of ice machine; and on wall ...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed rust on both large grease traps in rear dish washing area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove rust and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed excessive grease buildup on hood filters above deep fryers and Grill station. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observe slow draining exposed hand sink in rear prep area. Also observed small link said hand sink underneath at elbow drain. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

2017-08-15 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
5
serious Other

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

Observed no certified food manger on site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepped (cooking soup, etc.). Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times while potentially hazardous foods are being prepped...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed handles missing from doors of sliding cooler in kitchen. Must repair and maintain same. Observed excessive rust int he following areas: shelves of walk in cooler; inside lower interior of ice machine; and on wall behind ice machine. Must rem...

minor Pest Activity

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

Observed several holes in walls of rear hallways. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed several lights in kitchen very dim or not properly functioning. Observed corners and hallways of kitchen without lighting or too dim. Must provide adequate lighting to allow for proper cleaning in all prep areas. Must provide the required mi...

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees.

2017-08-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Observed facility unable to maintain proper temperature inside reach in prep cooler in kitchen. Observed ambient air temperature @ 49.1F inside reach in prep cooler. Must repair and maintain temperature of 40F or less at all times. Instructed may not...

critical Food Temperature

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

Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures on sitting on the side of the grill in kitchen: 1/2lb of turkey burger meat @ 92.1F and 1.5lbs of chicken breast @ 50.4F. Observed the following potentially hazardous foods a...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Observed bar hand sink in disrepair. Cold water handle missing. Observed no soap and paper towels at bar hand sink. Must provide working hot and cold water at adequate city pressure for hand washing. Must provide soap and paper towels at all times. C...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed handles missing from doors of sliding cooler in kitchen. Must repair and maintain same. Observed excessive rust int he following areas: shelves of walk in cooler; inside lower interior of ice machine; and on wall behind ice machine. Must re...

minor Pest Activity

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

Observed several holes in walls of rear hallways. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed several lights in kitchen very dim or not properly functioning. Observed corners and hallways of kitchen without lighting or too dim. Must provide adequate lighting to allow for proper cleaning in all prep areas. Must provide the required mi...

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees.

2016-03-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED THE WALK IN FOOD COOLER TO BE HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 47 DEGREES, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OBSERVED AT 47 DEGREES. THE COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED AND MA...

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MEATS, CHEESE, PREPARED GOODS, DAIRY) BEING STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47 DEGREES. MANAGEMENT STATES APPROX. 125 LBS WORTH $$ WAS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDO...

minor Sanitation

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

THE GASKETS ON THE BAR BEER COOLERS AND THE SLIDING DOOR COOLER ARE TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER ACCUMULATING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS UNDER THE SODA RACK AND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND TO MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL ON THE HOOD VENT ABOVE THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE MOP SINK TO BE LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. OBSERVED THE BAR HAND SINK TO BE LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPING UNDER THE RIGHT DRAIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (BACKPACKS, JACKETS) BEING STORED ON THE SODA RACK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS TO BE SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD STORAGE.

2015-01-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AND THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST RESTORE THE COLD WATER TO THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM THE COOK LINE.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.

2015-01-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AND THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST RESTORE THE COLD WATER TO THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM THE COOK LINE.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.

2014-08-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR OF BEER COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH TORN METAL FLOORING AND EXPOSED DIRT FROM FLOOR/GROUND. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK UNDER DISH MACHINE ONE COMPARTMENT SCRAPPER SINK. MUST REPAIR.

2014-08-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. TALL REACH-IN COOLER AT END OF COOKS LINE NEXT TO WALL WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 51.7F WITH FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AT 53.1F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND...

critical Food Temperature

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

THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. COOKED READY TO EAT ROAST BEEF AT 47.4F, CHEESE AT 47.4F, BEEF AT 47.3F AND CHICKEN AT 53.1F. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED TOTAL PONDS TO BE WITH ESTIMATED VALUE TO...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL TEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY SANITIZING AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND ...

serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE THE ABOVE CRITICAL VIOLATIONS WERE OBSERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED DURING INSPECTION TO NOTIFY OF INSPECTION AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 45 TO 60 MINUTES LATER. SERIOUS CITATION ...

minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER DOOR GASKETS OF TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER TORN. MUST REPLACE. INTERIOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DE...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR OF BER COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH TORN METAL FLOORING AND EXPOSED DIRT FROM FLOOR/GROUND AND EXCESSIVE POOLING WATER AT ENTRANCE TO SAME COOLER. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE POOLING WATER AND MAINTAIN DRY.

minor Sanitation

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK UNDER DISH MACHINE ONE COMPARTMENT SCRAPPER SINK. MUST REPAIR.

2013-09-12 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR COOLER BY WALL AT END OF COOKING STATION TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND UNDER SHELVES IN STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST NOTED. CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN.

2013-05-28 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN BEER COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OVER LIGHT INSIDE COOLER. ALSO MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO NOTED SOME LEAKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HAND SINK AT THE BAR AND DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING PER CITY CODE.

2012-06-13 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AT KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST MAINTAIN KITCHEN FLOOR DRY AT CORNERS.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS AT KITCHEN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE 3 SINKS STOPPERS AT BAR 3COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE BASE AT 1COMP PREP SINK AND AT KITCHEN 3COMP SINK.MUST REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOLTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

2011-05-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES ARE DIRTY AND FULL OF BUILDUP. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES UNTIL THEY ARE CLEAN SANITARY AND MAINTAINED THAT WAY.

minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOOR IS DIRTY. CLEAN THE DIRTY BUILDUP UNDER THE EQUIPMENT AND TABLES IN THE KITCHEN FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR OR REMOVE THE BROKEN DISPOSAL UNIT.

2011-05-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. THE 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IS HOLDING 60 F AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE, COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. TH...

critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. 10 POUNDS OF TUNA SALAD, HUMMUS AND COLD CUTS WERE HELD AT 57 F INTERNAL TEMPERATURE, APPROXIMATELY $50.00 WORTH OF PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED AT THE TIME OF THIS 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

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. OV...

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. DIRTY KITCHEN KNIVES FOUND IN THE KNIFE HOLDER, ...

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. THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES ARE DIRTY AND FULL OF BUILDUP. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND SURFACE...

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. THE FLOOR IS DIRTY. CLEAN THE DIRTY BUILDUP UNDER THE EQUIPMENT AND TABLES IN THE KITCHEN FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

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. THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND THE HOT LINE AND DISHROOM ARE DAMAGED AND DIRTY, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

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...

2010-08-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-07-29 Fail Canvass
5
serious Facility 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 3/3/09 visit, not corrected at this time. (#32-ice build-...

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. Ice build-up noted inside condenser of walk-in cooler- must maintain.

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. Following need cleaning: interior of bar 3-comp sink, floors of bar cooler, condensers of same cooler, shelves of walk-...

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 around/behibd equipment & in walk-in cooler must be kept clean.

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...

100
Niemczyk P & P Inc.
100
Starbucks Coffee #11048
65
Beggar'S Pizza
64
540 Cafe
49
Roditys Restaurant

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