EL JARDIN RESTAURANT.
3333-3339 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Failed 9 of 23 inspections. 24 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 142025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FRONT BAR NEAR THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO HAVE A SIGNIFICANT LEAK FROM THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE HAND SINK. WATER LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR, BUT HAND SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. OBSERVED LEAKING BASE OF FAUCET WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON FROM SCRAPE SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH AREA. OBSERVED THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE LARGE BAR AREA TO HAVE HANDLES OF THE FAUCET THAT ARE LEAKING FROM BOTH HANDLES WHEN EITHER WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE MULTIPLE LEAKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED BOTH MANAGERS TO NOT HAVE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.
APR 112024FAILED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
MAR 272023FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDWASHING SINK IS INSTALLED BETWEEN PREP AND DISHROOM ROOM. FAR FROM PREP AREA WERE RAW,COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD IS PREPARED. AKWARD TO WALK-TO HANDWASHING SINK. MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS, AT MENTIONED PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030
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MAR 152023FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/GLASSES AND PUT THEM THRU THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND WITHOUT PROPER HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES ALSO WALKED IN THE KITCHEN AND START TO PREP. OBSERVED THE COOK ENTERING KITCHEN HANDLING INVOICE FOR ORDERED FOOD AND START TO COOK. OBSERVED HANDLING FOOD WITH BARE HANDS: CHEESE, TORTILLAS ETC. NO HAND WASHING FROM BOTH EMPLOYEE NOR GLOVING HANDS. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE PRIORITY CITATION :7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
HANDWASHING SINK IS INSTALLED BETWEEN PREP AND DISHROOM ROOM. FAR FROM PREP AREA WERE RAW,COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD IS PREPARED. AKWARD TO WALK-TO HANDWASHING SINK. MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS, AT MENTIONED PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030
OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. GAP OF 1/4" AT BOTTOM OF DOORS AT FRONT PATIO. REPAIR ISSUE,TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECT ENTRY
HANDWASHING SINK BETWEEN DISHROOM AND PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING.PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SECOND BAR IS LEAKING.REPAIR ISSUE
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM:4-22-22,REPORT #254718 #39) 3-307.11: NOTED EMPLOYEE USING BOWL WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD. #49)4-601.11(C): NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #55) 6-201.17: NOTED A HOLE ON THE FLOOR ALONG WITH PIPPING UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. #55) 6-501.12: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP, DISHWASHING AREA, REAR STORAGE WITH WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. NOTED PLASTIC PAPER WRAPPED ON FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WRAPP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #58)2-102.13: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
APR 222022PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED EMPLOYEE SERVING READY-TO-EAT FOOD (SALSA, CHEESE, LETTUCE) WITH BARE HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. MUST WEAR USE GLOVES, TONGS, OR SPOONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK ALL AND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
NOTED EMPLOYEE USING BOWL WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED A HOLE ON THE FLOOR ALONG WITH PIPPING UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP, DISHWASHING AREA, REAR STORAGE WITH WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. NOTED PLASTIC PAPER WRAPPED ON FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WRAPP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE REAR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JAN 222020FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES, PEST CONTROL INVOICES DATED FROM 2017. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
BAR GUN HOLDERS NOT CLEAN/SLIGHT LIQUID BUILD UP INSIDE. MUST CLEAN BAR GUN HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINES WATER LINES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE WATER LINES.
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012
6-301.12 NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT 3 HAND WASH SINKS (KITCHEN PREP AND BARS). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PUT THE PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)
NOTED HEAVY BUILD UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE FREEZER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-050(A)
NOTED A THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USES UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND INSIDE SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED ICE BUILD UP ON WALLS INSIDE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NAD WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS. -
NOTED A GRAYISH AND SLIMY SUBATANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE
NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. - CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIRS WITH MULTIPLES HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING AND CEILING AND STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS, CLEAN ALL TILES AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND AT THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
APR 142017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPENSE BULK INGREDIENTS (BUILLION, FLOUR, RICE, ETC).
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SPLASH GUARDS ON THE FRYER AND AS SHELF LINING UNDER THE COOK LINE. NOTED THE PLASTIC LIDS TO THE SEASONING SHAKERS TO BE IN POOR CONDITION, WITH PLASTIC GNARLED AND UNSMOOTH AND FLAKING OFF IN PIECES. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD, REPLACE PLASTIC LIDS AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED EXCESSIVE ICE FORMING ON THE INTERIOR FAN UNIT OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELIMINATE ICE. OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT MARGARITA MACHINE WASHING HOSE AT SERVICE BAR IS FOOD-GRADE AND IF IT IS NOT, MUST REPLACE THE FIXTURE WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.
MUST ELIMINATE STANDING WATER IN MAIN BAR REACH IN BEER COOLER.
MUST ELIMINATE STANDING WATER ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER THE GREASE TRAP.
THE DRAIN IS SLOW AT THE REAR KITCHEN HAND SINK. MUST UNCLOG. THE WASTE PIPING IS LEAKING A THE REAR KITCHEN HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR. CEILING FAN IN MEN'S RESTROOM INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR.
MAY 172016FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 TO 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE MAIN BAR FLYING OUT OF FLOOR AND SINK DRAINS. LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE DATED 4-25-16 NOTED NO ACTIVITY AND NOT SERVING FOR FLIES. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED, SUCH AS BEEF IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 178.9F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON ALL THREE DOORS OF THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKS LINE.
HOLES IN THE WALLS AROUND ELECTRICAL SOCKETS AND MISSING/DAMAGED WALL AT EXIT DOOR OF THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
MISSING VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
MUST PROVIDE AND INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER OR REPAIR THE BROKEN EXTERNAL THERMOMETER.
FOUL SEWAGE ODOR COMING FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN. DID NOT OBSERVE ANY WASTE WATER BACK-UP. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE ODOR.
OCT 12015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED AT SMALL BAR.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE,ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT SAID SINK. RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE SAID METAL SHELVES
WASTE LINE CONNECTION FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN
SEP 242015FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER AT TEMP OF 48.8F; GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 50.9F, COOLER IN QUESTION MAINTAINS TEMP OF 37.9F; FOUND GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 50.9F STORED AT DISPLAY COOLER AT PREP AREA;REFRIED BEANS AT TEMP OF 77.1F; COOKED PULLED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 102.7F FOOD WAS STORED ON TOP THE COUNTER TOP BY THE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.POUNDS 11, VALUE 125 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
FOOD(ICE)NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
MESH THAT COVERS VENTS ON CEILING IN PREP AREA ARE BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH.CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED AT SMALL BAR.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE,ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT SAID SINK. RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE SAID METAL SHELVES
DIRTY KNIVES AREA STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACKS.ONLY CLEAN KNIVES MUST BE STORED AT SAID AREA.GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED WHEEL OF EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER.DUST AND DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES WERE CLEAN DISHES ARE STORED,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT ARE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO CEMENT HAS ROUGH SURFACE UNABLE TO CLEAN BEHIND THE FURNACE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE AT MENTION LOCATION.GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALLS,AND CORNERS INCLUDED BAR AREAS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STAGNATE WATER ON FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE UNUSED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA CLEAN.
BROKEN AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE.HOLES ON CEILING IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
DUST INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WASTE LINE CONNECTION FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.HAIR MUST BE CONFINED IN PREP AREA BY EVERYONE,INCLUDED MANGER AND OWNERS.
OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS FROM KITCHEN AND STORAGE.ALL PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS.
MAR 142014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. NOTED CRACKED GLASS DOOR OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA /STORAGE AREA.
ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
SEP 162013FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.8F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS STEAK, SOUR CREAM, AND DICED TOMATOES. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A. THE SAID COOLER MUST BE REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS ACCEPTABLE TEMPERATURE OF 4OF OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE SAID COOLER WAS PREVIOUSLY "TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION"NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME.NO CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1360751 DATED:09/09/2013 WE CONTINUED TO OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN THE DISHWASH AREA, BAR AREAS,DRY STORAGE BASEMENT AREA,TOILET ROOMS,EXTERIOR OUTDOOR PATIO. APPROXIMATELY 45 LIVE FRUIT FLIES,APPROXIMATLY 5 LIVE FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO,SOUTH DOUBLE DOOR NEAR THE DINING ROOM THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST PEST PROOF SAID DOORS AS INSTRUCTED,INSTALL A SCREEN ON WINDOW FOR WOMENS TOILET ROOM,A PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.ALSO,THE EXTERIOR BAR SERVICE WINDOW MUST BE COMPLETELY TIGHT FITTING THROUGHOUT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
SEE CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOUND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT LABELED/DATED.
MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS,BASEMENT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
MUST REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS AND BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE REPLACED.REPAIR BOTTOM OF WALK-IN-COOLER DOOR.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,FROZEN DESSERT MACHINES AT BARS,SHELVINGS AND ATTACHED PREP TABLES AT BARS,INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE,TABLE CAN OPENER,INTERIORS OF CABINETS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS ETC.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS. MUST KEEP,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN BARS,KITCHEN,BASEMENT,DISHROOM AT ALL TIMES.
MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE NORTH DINING ROOM AND WALL IN KITCHEN BEHIND THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE REPAIRED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS/CEILINGS INSIDE THE DISHROOM,TOILET ROOMS.
MUST PROVIDE A BRIGHTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKS AT PIPE BENEATH THE 2 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT AREA,REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS THROUGHOUT THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR THE EXTERIOR BAR AREA ALSO SAME AREA THE FAUCET USED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE THE FROZEN DESERT MACHINE MUST BE PROVIDED/INSTALLED/MAINTAINED ON FIXTURE.
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,UNUSED ICE MAKER MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE BASEMENT
SEP 92013FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.8F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS STEAK, SOUR CREAM, AND DICED TOMATOES. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED RAW STEAK AT 47.7F, SOUR CREAM AT 48.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROX: 5# AND 1 GALLON OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHWASH AREA, BAR AREAS,DRY STORAGE BASEMENT AREA,TOILET ROOMS. APPROXIMATELY 45 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR DOOR FROM THE BAR IS NOT INSECT-RODENT PROOF AND THE REAR KITCHEN DOOR,SOUTH DOUBLE DOOR NEAR THE DINING ROOM THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST PEST PROOF SAID DOORS,INSTALL A SCREEN ON WINDOW FOR WOMENS TOILET ROOM,A PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
FOUND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT LABELED/DATED.
MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS,BASEMENT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
MUST REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS AND BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE REPLACED.REPAIR BOTTOM OF WALK-IN-COOLER DOOR.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,FROZEN DESSERT MACHINES AT BARS,SHELVINGS AND ATTACHED PREP TABLES AT BARS,INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE,TABLE CAN OPENER,INTERIORS OF CABINETS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS ETC.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS. MUST KEEP,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN BARS,KITCHEN,BASEMENT,DISHROOM AT ALL TIMES.
MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE NORTH DINING ROOM AND WALL IN KITCHEN BEHIND THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE REPAIRED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS/CEILINGS INSIDE THE DISHROOM,TOILET ROOMS.
MUST PROVIDE A BRIGHTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKS AT PIPE BENEATH THE 2 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT AREA,REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS THROUGHOUT THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,UNUSED ICE MAKER MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE BASEMENT
APR 172013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES. (HANDLES RAW BEEF, RAW CHICKEN,ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION.
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, BEANS,ETC.)
FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT MAIN KITCHEN FIXTURES.
OCT 252010PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #419558 ON 10/18/10 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01- OBSERVED 2 DOORS TO THE BEER GARDEN BAR AND WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT RODENT PROOF. EAST DOOR HAD A 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND THE NORTHWEST DOOR HAD A 3" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL EXTERIOR DOORS. 29/01- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #164636 ON 12/1/09 NOT CORRECTED: 34/01- NOTED MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 35/01- NOTED WALLS IN POOR REPAIR/METAL SHEET BY COOKING LINE NEXT TO PREP COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND SEAL. 38/01- MUST REPLACE MISSING HOT FAUCET HANDLE AT SPRAYER FOR FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE BEHIND FRONT BAR. SUPERVISOR TUCKER AND O'CONNOR NOTIFIED OF CRITICAL VIOLATIONS. ADDITIONAL TIME WAS SPENT WHILE AN EMPLOYEE WENT TO THE HARDWARE STORE TO GET THE PROPER MATERIALS TO CORRECT THE VIOLATIONS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. SEE VIOLATION #14.
VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. SEE VIOLATION #14.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR SECTIONS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REGROUT THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN THE CEILING OF THE DISHWASH AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR AREA.
REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINE UNDERNEATH THE LEFT WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. CAULK AND SEAL AROUND BOTH WASHBOWLS IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.
OCT 182010FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHILE RELLENOS AT 45.5F, SOUP AT 44.9F, AND SALSA BETWEEN 45-50F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED 5# AND 5 GALLONS OF FOOD WORTH $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH AND RUST ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF BOTH WORKING ICE MACHINES. BOTH MACHINES WERE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE BOTH ICE MACHINES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 2 DOORS TO THE BEER GARDEN BAR AND WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT RODENT PROOF. EAST DOOR HAD A 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND THE NORTHWEST DOOR HAD A 3" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL EXTERIOR DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT LEAKING WATER, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ONTO THE FLOOR BELOW. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GREASE TRAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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 REPORT #164636 ON 12/1/09 NOT CORRECTED: 34/01- NOTED MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 35/01- NOTED WALLS IN POOR REPAIR/METAL SHEET BY COOKING LINE NEXT TO PREP COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND SEAL. 38/01- MUST REPLACE MISSING HOT FAUCET HANDLE AT SPRAYER FOR FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE BEHIND FRONT BAR. 40/01- MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 4 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE COOKING LINE, THE FAN COVER IN THE DISHROOM COOLER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR SECTIONS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND ESAILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE DISHROOM.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST COVER THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING OF THE PREP AREA WHERE THE EXHAUST VENTS ARE LOCATED. CLEAN THE CEILING OF THE DISHWASH AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR AREA.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHROOM.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE THE PILES OF WOOD IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE STORAGE RACKS.
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