FINLEY MAHONY'S.

Chicago Health Dept

3701 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026), 2 critical violations noted.

20 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2026 · 5 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 1

2026

PASS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE SIDE OF THE DOORWAY TO THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLERY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR WHERE NEEDED AND WHERE STANDING WATER IS LCOATED BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 REPLACE THE MISSING AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 24

2026

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE SIDE OF THE DOORWAY TO THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX. 10 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS BEHIND THE BAR AND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED APPROX. 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST ELIMINATE THE FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY BEHIND THE BAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND INTERIOR OF THE STOVE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR AND MAINTAIN IT DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR WHERE NEEDED AND WHERE STANDING WATER IS LCOATED BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

REPLACE THE MISSING AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

OCT 24

2025

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 16

2025

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 55 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2604592 ON 10/15/2024 #51 OBSERVED NO SINK SOLELY USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER, AND DISCARDING LIQUID IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. HAND SINK IS PRESENT NEXT TO LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE; NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS PRESENT. FACILITY STATES THEY CURRENTLY DUMP LIQUID WASTE INTO BUCKET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT MINIMUM ONE SINK SUPPLIED WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER PRESSURE SOLELY USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER, AND DISCARDING LIQUID IN THE FRONT BAR PREPARATION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 15

2024

PASS 5 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER TO NOT HAVE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND ENSURE IT IS ACCESSIBLE AND REGULARLY MAINTAINED AS NEEDED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO SINK SOLELY USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER, AND DISCARDING LIQUID IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. HAND SINK IS PRESENT NEXT TO LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE; NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS PRESENT. FACILITY STATES THEY CURRENTLY DUMP LIQUID WASTE INTO BUCKET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT MINIMUM ONE SINK SUPPLIED WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER PRESSURE SOLELY USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER, AND DISCARDING LIQUID IN THE FRONT BAR PREPARATION AREA.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED LEFT HAND SIDE BATHROOM DOOR TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE NEW SELF CLOSING MECHANISM OR REPAIR CURRENT ONE TO ENSURE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF LOOSE PLASTIC, DUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AS WELL AS IN THE SMALL STORAGE CLOSETS ALONG BACK WALL OF BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE TRASH BUILD UP IN BAR FLOOR AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TO BE EXPIRED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

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SEP 27

2023

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

NOTED CASES OF DRINKS STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND - OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON-POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 15

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED TWO DRY FOOD STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED PROPERLY(FLOUR) WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME, IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE DRY STORAGE AREA SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED TWO DEEP DRYING UNITS WITH GREASE NOT COVERED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER SAID DEEP FRYING UNITS WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

JUN 3

2021

PASS 5 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS LEADING TO THE EXTERIOR AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

JUN 19

2020

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 29

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AND VERIFIED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND VERIFIED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT ON SITE INCOMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT IN SUFFICIENT QUANTITIES FOR THE WRITTEN VOMIT/DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

BAR CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES SANITIZER, C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO USE KITCHEN DISH WASHING MACHINE OR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR ALL GLASSWARE WASHING. MACHINE NOT IN USE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOOD SUCH AS BURGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK AND THE CLEAN GLASSWARE STORAGE SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN AUTOMATIC DISPENSING BUTTON ON THE KITCHEN HAND SINK PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER. MUST INSERT WET, CLEAN FINGER INTO DISPENSER MECHANICS TO OBTAIN PAPER TOWEL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE, EXTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN DISH WASHING MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Facility Condition

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE UNUSED BOX FREEZER ON REAR OUT DOOR PATIO WALK-WAY/ GARBAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS: UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.----WALL AROUND THE WALL FAN ABOVE THE KITCHEN DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE FOOD WARMER METAL SHELF.

SEP 25

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED -

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2) FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 15# OF MARINATE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 45.7F TO 46.2F,2# OF RAW HAMBURGER AT TEMP OF 46.1F. TCS STORED INSIDE THE SMALL PREP COOLER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(UNIT MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 39.8F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 17,VALUE 35. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED - COS

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Minor Sanitation

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

4-202.16 NOTED ICE SCOOP SITTING ON TOP ICE BINS WITH NO HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR THE ICE SCOOP. - -

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION PREP/COOKING AREA.REMOVE DUCT PEELING TAPE FROM CEILING IN THE KITCHEN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA,BAR,AND BASEMENT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN -

MAY 17

2017

PASS · 0 violations

APR 21

2017

PASS · 0 violations

APR 14

2017

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSREVED APPROX. 10 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT CORNER BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND APPROX. 4 DROPPINGS TO THE LEFT OF THE BREAD COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND TO CLEAN THE DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL LINING SHELF UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL AND ON CIRCULAR WALL MOUNTER RACK. MUST MAINTAIN ALL FOOD STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM PIZZA PADDLE STORED IN THE COOK LINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE FROM FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS AND ON THE COVING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GRAYISH STAINS FROM WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SUMP PIT MISSING LID. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 26

2016

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT ON VENTILATION COVER INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ABOVE PREP COOLER. MUST RE-PAINT CEILING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND BAR AREA AND KITCHEN PREP AREA BEHIND ALL HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNIT AND DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

SEP 24

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

SEP 17

2015

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1493403 DATED ON 08/07/14 NOT CORRECTED-#38 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING PURFUSELY AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FAUCET. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X6) BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

AUG 7

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND THE FAUCET HEAD ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING PROFUSELY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIRD GASKET AND MAINTAIN SINK AND FAUCET HEAD.

AUG 20

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMP DISH MACHINES IN PREP / BAR AREA NOT ABLE TO DISPENSE SANITIZING SOLUTION.TAGGED UNITS"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.PRESENTLY UNITS ARE NOT IN USE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZE SOLUTION ON BOTH UNITS.MUST USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

NO DRAIN LINE PROVIDE AT POP GUN HOLDER AT END OF THE BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRAIN LINE THAT DRAINS ON FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CHEST FREEZER STORED UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE RELOCATED. ICE SCOOP IN BASEMENT AREA IS CHIPPED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DEBRIS AND MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE BLUE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID SCOOP HOLDER

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,HAS GREASE AND RUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY KITCHEN AND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BROKEN CEMENT ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE UNIT AND BROKEN FLOOR IN FRONT OF REAR DOOR INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL AND CEILING WITH DEBRIS AND FOOD STAINS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN / PAINT AND A MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES HAS A BUILD-UP OD DUST INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

JAN 5

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED BEEF STEW AT TEMPERATURE OF 48.5F.(FOOD WAS COOKED ON 1-4-10, PER COOK COMMMENT). POUNDS 2, VALUE 48.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)HOOOO57385.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO PROOF OF ORIGINAL CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES OR NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES.MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 HOOOO57385-12

Minor Sanitation

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. NEED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA. REPLACE OR FIX LID FOR CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN(BROKEN).REMOVE FOOD ITEMS FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE(MINERAL BUILD-UP), ALSO NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER (GREASE BUILD-UP).INTERIOR OF BOTH DISHMACHINE(MINERAL BUILD-UP).GUN POP SPRAYER BEHIND BAR(EXCESS SLIME). NEED TO CLEAN FILTERS FROM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.(EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP).

Minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUIL-UP), ALSO CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND REACH-IN COOLR IN KITCHEN.CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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.CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE IN PREP AREA (FOOD STAINS), ALSO NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. FAUCET NECK IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.(REMOVE WASHCLOTH FROM IT.).

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NEED TO PROVIDE A STEM THERMOMETER , TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.

Critical Pest Activity

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

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.ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED OUTSIDE PATIO,AND NEXT TO GARBAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. ITEMS NEEDED MUST BE ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECTS ARBORAGE.KEEP AREA, GARBAGE CONTAINER AND WASTE OIL CONTAINER CLEAN.

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