AUG 15
2024
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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YOUR CALL. 51/100
1840-1842 W NORTH AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 15, 2024 · passed
5 of 11 inspections passed, 3 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jun 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 72024FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 7
2024
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED MORE THAN 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN THE DOWNSTAIRS KITCHEN, UPSTAIRS KITCHEN, DOWNSTAIRS BAR, AND UPSTAIRS BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEFT URINAL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM UNABLE TO FLUSH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
APR 52024FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 5
2024
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-70 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1/4 GALLON OF HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM, 1/4 GALLON OF OATMILK, AND 1/4 GALLON ALMOND MILK($20). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED LUNCH MENU WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER NOTICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 1 DOOR COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AT THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2572458, DATED MARCH 13, 2023, INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #58 ENSURE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. VIOLATION ALSO MENTION ON REPORT ##2556694 DATED 6/2/2022. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 132023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 13
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS PORK WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF A USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2556694 DATED 6/2/2022: #58 "OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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JUN 22022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 2
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEM INSIDE THE LOW BOY DRAWER IN THE PIZZA STATION TO BE IMPROPER: MEATBALLS 54.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $8.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING FROM THE CEILING NEAR THE DISH AREA WHERE DISHES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANEL IN THE DISH STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING PANEL.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
AUG 102020PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 10
2020
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS LOCATED IN BOTH FIRST FLOOR BAR AND UPSTAIRS BAR. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING COURSE OF INSPECTION.
NOV 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
NOV 92018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 9
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, NOTED SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED THE FLOORS AND THE FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS 1st AND 2nd FLOOR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED THE CEILING ABOVE THE 2nd BAR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 262018FAILED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 26
2018
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Observed the second floor bar to have a rough and non easily cleanable ceiling directly above it. Instructed facility to install a smooth and easily cleanable ceiling above said bar and to maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →