MAR 31
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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495 N MILWAUKEE AVE · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 31, 2022 · passed with conditions
5 of 9 inspections passed, 4 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Mar 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE CERTIFICATE AND POST ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION TO MEASURE UTENSIL'S SURFACE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED 3 EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MAINTAINING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2353160 DATED 12/11/2019. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
OBSERVED CIGARETTE BUTT FLOATING IN PLASTIC CUP FILLED WITH WATER BEING USED AS AN ASHTRAY IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF ASHTRAYS. VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 112019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 11
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN BEHIND BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 242018PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 24
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -HAND SINK AT BAR -HAND SINK IN MENS REST ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR -HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA -HAND SINK IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.17- OBSERVED RAW WOOD BACKING ATTACHED TO POTATO PRESS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) (C)- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVER ON WINDOW IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15- OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT RINSE SINK BASIN IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.13- UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY LOCATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17- OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TITLE ABOVE KITCHEN WINDOW IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIND SOURCE AND REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED INTERIOR LID OF DEEP FREEZER UNIT DOOR, IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE WITH NSF COMMERCIALLY APPROVED DEEP FREEZER UNIT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12- OBSERVED PLASTIC LASER FILM ON EXTERIOR SIDE SURFACES DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
A 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
SEP 52017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 5
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed excessive grease build up on side of the fryer, next to cooking equipment. Must remove grease, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed stained ceiling tile near the window in the kitchen. Observed excessive grease build up on fan and wall around it in the kitchen. Must replace stained ceiling tiles, and detail clean and sanitize wall and fan. Must maintain same.
JUN 302016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 30
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE BAR FLOOR DRAIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN.
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MAY 142015PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
MAY 14
2015
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS POTS, PANS, TRAYS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE DUST BUILD UP AND CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL OR PROVIDE PERMANENT LIDS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN IN DETAIL THE GREASE TRAP BOX AND THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL THE GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO CERTIFICATE OF FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
JUL 292014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 29
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
NOTED TEMPERATURES OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN AND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE TO BE IMPROPER AT 45.9F AND 45.2F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 40F OR BELOW IS MAINTAINED. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE HANDYMAN/REPAIR EQUIPMENT ROOM AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AND HOLES ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND ON FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 102013PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 10
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK-FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING COVERS FOR ICE BIN AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, INCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS STUCK ON BLADE HOUSING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE PROPERLY.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
DETERIORATED LIGHT SHIELD AND MISSING END CAPS ON HOOD LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
MAR 152010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 15
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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. Sandwich prep reach in cooler rubber door gaskets ripped. Must replace or repair damaged coolers gaskets.
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. Must clean/sanitize and maintain interior of ice machine.
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. Observed standing water on floor under bar (adjacent to side door)and inside walk in cooler. Must keep floor dry/clean throughout.
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. Observed small holes in walls behind pot wash 3-compartment sink and stained ceiling tiles above prep area. Must seal all holes in walls and replace stained ceiling tiles.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Must replace burned out ceiling light bulbs above prep area.
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