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1111-1113 W LAKE ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 8 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 232023FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED HOSE FROM SPILL RAIL IN 2ND FLOOR BAR DRAINING INTO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER DOORS AND WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM TOP PIPE OF URINAL IN FIRST FLOOR MEN'S TOILET ROOM WHEN URINAL IS FLUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS AND UPSTAIRS UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN CEILING ABOVE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLIDNG CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTIAN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2583392 DATED 10/16/2023: #60 "OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLAITON NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2373845 DATED 6/17/2020: #51 "OBSERVED NO 1 COMP SINK BEHIND THE SERVICE BAR ON THE SECOND FLOOR; MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 162023FAILED18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INPSECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SOAP INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN ALL 3 BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMTER INSIDE COFFEE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED HOSE FROM SPILL RAIL IN 2ND FLOOR BAR DRAINING INTO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER DOORS AND WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INPSECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM TOP PIPE OF URINAL IN FIRST FLOOR MEN'S TOILET ROOM WHEN URINAL IS FLUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS AND UPSTAIRS UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED OUTDOOR DUMPSTER IN REAR ALLEY OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE CAUSING LID TO BE UNABLE TO BE SHUT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTIAN OUTDOOR GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANEL ABOVE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN CEILING ABOVE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLIDNG CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTIAN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLAITON NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2373845 DATED 6/17/2020: #51 "OBSERVED NO 1 COMP SINK BEHIND THE SERVICE BAR ON THE SECOND FLOOR; MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVE NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2373845 DATED 6/17/2020. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 172020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT AND DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT ON PRINTED MENU AS REQUIRED FOR ITEMS OFFERED UNDERCOOKED (STEAK, BURGERS); MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALSO GAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN TO POST ON WALL.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER, STOVES, CONVECTION OVENS).
OBSERVED NO 1 COMP SINK BEHIND THE SERVICE BAR ON THE SECOND FLOOR; MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER ALL SINKS AND DISHMACHINE, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED BEHIND BARS AND UNDER SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
JUN 112020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR PROOF OF PAYMENT THROUGH RECIPROCITY; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT AND DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT ON PRINTED MENU AS REQUIRED FOR ITEMS OFFERED UNDERCOOKED (STEAK, BURGERS); MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALSO GAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN TO POST ON WALL.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER, STOVES, CONVECTION OVENS).
OBSERVED NO 1 COMP SINK BEHIND THE SERVICE BAR ON THE SECOND FLOOR; MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER ALL SINKS AND DISHMACHINE, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED BEHIND BARS AND UNDER SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
JUN 32020FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR PROOF OF PAYMENT THROUGH RECIPROCITY; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT AND DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT ON PRINTED MENU AS REQUIRED FOR ITEMS OFFERED UNDERCOOKED (STEAK, BURGERS); MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALSO GAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN TO POST ON WALL.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER, STOVES, CONVECTION OVENS).
OBSERVED NO 1 COMP SINK BEHIND THE SERVICE BAR ON THE SECOND FLOOR; MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
OBSERVED BOTH DISHWASHING MACHINES ON PREMSIES NOT CONNECTED PROPERLY AND INOPERABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION; MUST CORRECT. MACHINES MUST BE CONNECTED PROPERLY AND WORKING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). INSTRUCTED TO MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS AS NEEDED WHILE IN OPERATION.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER ALL SINKS AND DISHMACHINE, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED BEHIND BARS AND UNDER SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION DONE ON 10/31/19; MUST CORRECT. INSTRUCTED THAT THE INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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OCT 312019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE FOR PUBLIC VIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. DOCUMENTS PROVIDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. DOCUMENTS PROVIDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (PULLED PORK, PEMENTO SPREAD,RICE, SLICED HAM, DUCK FAT,CREAM CHEESE CAKES, ETC) STORED IN WALK IN COOLER AND ALL REFIGERATION/COLD HOLD UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY LABELED IMPROPERLY. MUST PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATES (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL REFRIGERATED FOODS PREPARED ON SITE, AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE RACKS LOCATED NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD EQUIPMENT SUCH AS BLENDERS, CITRUS JUICER, WAFFLE MAKER, MICROWAVE AND REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER.
OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AND FAUCET HANDLE SPINNING AROUND AT HAND SINK NEAR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR ONE COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET HANDLE AND PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER.HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED @ 154.4F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PULL OUT ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AND REMOVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 152018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE HOT FOOD LINE IN THE PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST REMOVE CONSTRUCTION CLUTTER THROUGHOUT 1ST & 2ND FLOORS.
MAY 102018FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. ALSO, RODENT PROOF FRONT & REAR DOORS. 1/4 GAP DOWN THE MIDDLE OF BOTH DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER PRESENT OR CONTRACT FOR DUMPSTER SERVICE AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST STRIPS FOR 3-COMP SINK AND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE HOT FOOD LINE IN THE PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST REPAIR UNFINISHED WALLS (MIRRORS) BEHIND MAIN BAR ON 1ST FLOOR.
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES; IN PREP, BAR AND TOILET ROOMS.
MUST REMOVE CONSTRUCTION CLUTTER THROUGHOUT 1ST & 2ND FLOORS.
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