SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

EDISON PARK INN.

YOUR CALL. 51/100

6711-15 N OLMSTED AVE · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 21, 2025 · passed

12 of 21 inspections passed, 5 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 15 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
12 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
121
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 21
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISHMACHINE HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AT 1ST FLOOR DISHWASH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

APR 7
2025
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED URINAL CLOSEST TO WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHT BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 31
2025
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN BASEMENT USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED URINAL CLOSEST TO WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHT BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 2
2024
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND UNISEX TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN NORTH WOODS THEMED DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

UNABLE TO LOCATED THERMOMETERS INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER IN PREP KITCHEN AND INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY STORE ICE SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, DOOR OF STANDING FREEZER IN PREP KITCHEN, AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DIRT ON LID OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON TOP OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

OCT 25
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE LEFT SIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF LEFT SIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

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

PREP AREA SANDWHICH 2-DOOR COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOORS RUBBER GASKETS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

WALK IN COOLER LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SOME FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

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SEP 8
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSEREVED BAGS OF SOILED LINENS NEED TO BE CHANGED MORE FREQUENTLY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS IN WOOD BURNING OVEN AREA UNCLEAN. REMOVE MATS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.

JUN 18
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADIES WASHROOM

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.

JUN 8
2021
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADIES WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NOTED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

NOV 13
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS IMPROPERLY LABELED (INFORMATION GIVEN). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, FLOUR, SUGAR ETC)

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT BAR AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS.

JAN 13
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK

MAY 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION.OBSERVED THAT KIT IS MISSING MOP HEAD AND NEED TO BE PROVIDED INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAND WASHING SIGNS ON ALL HAND WASHING SINKS

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN AND ASSORTED DELI MEATS) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS(FLOWER,SUGAR,SALT) MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME

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

MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN BROKEN GASKETS ON DOORS TO BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND STAND UP COOLER IN UPSTAIRS DISH WASH AREA

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN TOP OF BASEMENT STORAGE COOLING EQUIPMENT AND TOP OF ICE MACHINES

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT TWO BASEMENT ICE MACHINES. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THAT ICE MACHINE IS DRAINING IN SINGLE FOOD SINK NEAR BUY. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN WITH AIR GAP FOR DRAIN ORIGINATED FROM EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN DRY STORAGE AREAS,END UNDER SHELVING WITH STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT AREA

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS IN UPSTAIRS REACH IN COOLER UNIT

JUN 15
2017
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed the soda gun mounted at the bar near the exposed handsink. Instructed facility to relocate and maintain.

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

Observed the soda gun drain near the bar server station to be clogged and dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed under the counter of the bar surfaces to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed floors dirty in multiple areas: in the basement throughout, near basement soda boxes, behind pizza prep equipment, and along wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed dust on the wall near the "EPI Getaway" sign. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed plastic being used as drain stoppers in kitchen. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain working sink stoppers. Observed the kitchen prep area exposed hand sink to have a leak at the base of the faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed an unused ice bin at the server station near the pizza prep area with standing water and debris in it. Instructed facility to remove water, clean, and maintain.

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

Observed clutter in the basement throughout. Instructed facility to remove any unnecessary items, organize remaining, store 6 inches off floors and walls, and maintain.

JUN 8
2017
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Observed all three ice machines on site with a black, mold-like substance on the interior surfaces. Ice machine is used for ice for human consumption. Instructed facility to remove ice, clean and sanitize machine, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Observed five live roaches in the basement boiler room and 20 live small black crawling insects in the upstairs storage room. Instructed facility to remove all pests and clean affected areas and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Observed the kitchen prep area 3 compartment sink not maintained: the divider between the middle and right compartment has a small leak at the base causing water to flow between the two said compartments. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so water stays fully contained in each compartment. Serious violation 7-38-030.

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

Observed the soda gun mounted at the bar near the exposed handsink. Instructed facility to relocate and maintain.

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

Observed the soda gun drain near the bar server station to be clogged and dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed under the counter of the bar surfaces to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed floors dirty in multiple areas: in the basement throughout, near basement soda boxes, behind pizza prep equipment, and along wallbases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed dust on the wall near the "EPI Getaway" sign. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed plastic being used as drain stoppers in kitchen. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain working sink stoppers. Observed the kitchen prep area exposed hand sink to have a leak at the base of the faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed an unused ice bin at the server station near the pizza prep area with standing water and debris in it. Instructed facility to remove water, clean, and maintain.

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

Observed clutter in the basement throughout. Instructed facility to remove any unnecessary items, organize remaining, store 6 inches off floors and walls, and maintain.

OCT 17
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND AT 50F. WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED BEANS AT 51.1F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. 20 LBS CHICKEN AT 52.2F AND 49.1F. ARTICHOKE DIP AT 49.5F. COOKED BEANS AT 51.1F. SALAD DRESSING AT 50.1F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES APPROXIMATE VALUE TO BE $200.00 WITH AN ESTIMATED TOTAL POUNDS TO 50 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED CRACKED RAW EGGS ON OPEN CARDBOARD FLATS STORED ON METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE AN OPEN CASE OF FRESH LETTUCE. BAG OF FRESH LETTUCE STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF RAW EGGS AND RAW MEATS STORED OVER FRESH ORANGES IN SAME WALK-IN COOLER. BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTE WATER PIPING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE FREEZER FROM UNDER PIPING. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED CASE OF LETTUCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL, PAPER OR PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AND DISH AREAS. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. BURNT PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD/PREP SURFACE AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST BE REMOVED/ REPLACED.

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

FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS.

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

ALL ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT ALL BASEMENTS (3), MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

OCT 2
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR THROUGH-OUT BASEMENT AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

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

EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT PROVIDED IN BARS(FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN BAR AREA. ADJACENT DINING ROOM TOILET ROOM NOT PROVIDED WITH VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXHAUST FAN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

SEP 25
2015
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHIEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IS BEING SERVED OR PREPARED. INSTRUCTED THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AND CERTIFICATE POSTED DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE CHLORINE SANITIZER AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED THAT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 100 PPM OF CHLORINE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

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

FLOOR THROUGH-OUT BASEMENT AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

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

EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT PROVIDED IN BARS(FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN BAR AREA. ADJACENT DINING ROOM TOPILET ROOM NOT PROVIDED WITH VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXHAUST FAN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

FEB 20
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

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

BASEMENT FLOOR (MIDDLE BASEMENT) NOT CLEAN, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

METAL STEM THEROMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

MAR 13
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED A YELLOWISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING UNTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE UNTIL ICE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZED.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED ICE AND CALLED TECHNICIAN FOR MAINTENANCE. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 2:00PM FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

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

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCTS.

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

CLEAN AND DEFROST CHEST FREEZER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL THE SODA GUNS AT THE BARS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT THE BAR AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE STEM THERMOMETERS ON COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOR PROPER TEMPERATURE MONITORING.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON COUNTER TOPS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

MAY 31
2012
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found/observed food items in coolers not properly labeled/dated, must date and label food items in coolers.

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Non food contac surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving/racks need detailed cleaning, floors in front bar areas between coolers not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). floors in prep area needs cleaning.

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

Peeling paint/plaster by exposed hand sink in prep area shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean need cleaning(detailed).

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, kitchen prep areas, bathrooms not clean need cleaning.

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

JUL 14
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

violation #33 remains to be corrected.

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

violation #34 remains to be corrected.

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

violation #36 remains to be corrected.

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

violation #41 remains to be corrected.

JUL 7
2010
FAILED
5 violations2 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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF ROACHES ACTIVITIES UNDER AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND 3 COMPT SINK IN THE BASEMENT OVER 20 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CONTROL THE ACTIVITIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, INFORM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE ANOTHER INSPECTION BY THE TECHNICIAN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDE OF ALL THE COOKING STOVES, DEEP FRYER AND GRILL AND MAINTAIN.

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

STANDING WATER IN THE REAR BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE OR CHANGE LIGHT BULB TO SHATTERED PROOFED LIGHT BULB .

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

UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ARTICLES, OVEN, IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE TO PREVENT TO PREVENT RODENT /INSECTS HARBORAGE.

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