FIREWATER SALOON MOUNT GREENWOOD.
3908 W 111TH ST · MOUNT GREENWOOD, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 16 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 272022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
6-201.11 CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12: CEILING TILES AND WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, WHITE FRP WALLS DISCOLORED YELLOW AND SMOKE STAINED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
6-202.11: CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN REAR NEAR WAREWASHING MACHINE. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 202022FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A). PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CEILING TILES AND WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, WHITE FRP WALLS DISCOLORED YELLOW AND SMOKE STAINED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN REAR NEAR WAREWASHING MACHINE. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 92021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN ALL AREAS.
APR 22021FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS IN WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA, SPILLS AND BOTTLE CAPS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
FEB 282020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BAGS OF PACKAGED RAW MEATS STORED UNDER CONDERSOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COVER TO PROTECT ANY FOODS STORED IN THAT AREA OF COOLER .
OBSERVED LOWER WALLS IN DISHWASHING ROOM AND AROUND MOP SINK NOT MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,DIRT,ETC
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FEB 212020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MAIN BAR LOW TEMPERATURE GLASS DISHMACHINE BEING USED NOT MAINTAINED,SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE. MUST SANITIZE AT LEAST 50PPM. MUST USE DISHMACHINE LOCATED IN DISHROOM OR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL SERVICED AND TAG IS REMOVED FROM THE HEALTH DEPT-COS.PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-025
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER. APPROX 5-LBS OF RAW LIQUID EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $10.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
OBSERVED BAGS OF PACKAGED RAW MEATS STORED UNDER CONDERSOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COVER TO PROTECT ANY FOODS STORED IN THAT AREA OF COOLER .
OBSERVED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN JANITOR CLOSET ON FLOOR AND INSIDE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND INVERT MOPS AFTER USE.
OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, DIRT IN STORAGE ROOM, BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, JANITOR CLOSET. MUST CLEAN FLLOR .MUST MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LOWER WALLS IN DISHWASHING ROOM AND AROUND MOP SINK NOT MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,DIRT,ETC.
OCT 162019FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OVER 10 FLYING INSECTS IN FRONT BAR AREA, 10 FLYING INSECTS IN REAR BAR, 5 FLYING INSECTS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP, DUST BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES IF FRYERS, GRILL, STOVE, OVEN, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, AND AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED MOLD BUILDUP ON WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, CHICKEN BONES, ETC ON FLOOR IN FRONT BAR AREA, EXCESSIVE RESIDUE INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP, BAR AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
OBSERVED CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2285361 ON 4-18-19:38-OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF SIDE EMPLOYEE ENTRANCE DOOR LEADING TO PARKING LOT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. 39-OBSERVED NO COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR ALL ICE BINS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE ALL SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. 41-OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. 45-OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE ALL SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. 47-OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE, LIQUOR STORAGE, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 55-OBSERVED UNFINISHED WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE, UTENSIL STORAGE, AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
APR 182019PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF SIDE EMPLOYEE ENTRANCE DOOR LEADING TO PARKING LOT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED NO COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR ALL ICE BINS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE ALL SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED SPOON HANDLE LAYING INSIDE COLESLAW IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS SO HANDLES ARE ABOVE FOOD AND CONTAINER.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE ALL SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE, LIQUOR STORAGE, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FAUCETS LEAKING ON REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNFINISHED WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE, UTENSIL STORAGE, AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
APR 112019FAILED16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, BAR, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF SIDE EMPLOYEE ENTRANCE DOOR LEADING TO PARKING LOT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED NO COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR ALL ICE BINS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE ALL SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED SPOON HANDLE LAYING INSIDE COLESLAW IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS SO HANDLES ARE ABOVE FOOD AND CONTAINER.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE ALL SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE, LIQUOR STORAGE, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FAUCETS LEAKING ON REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. A RECEPTACLE SHALL BE PROVIDED IN EACH AREA OF THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WHERE REFUSE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
OBSERVED UNFINISHED WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE, UTENSIL STORAGE, AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2232386 ON 10-26-18:58-ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOO MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF REQUIREMENT WAS MET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
OCT 262018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY IN WHICH ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES HAVE KNOWLEDGE TO REPORT ANY ILLNESSES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK PER CITY CODE WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP/HAND DRYING DEVICE AND HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. *6-301.14 **C** ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE BASE OF THE FAUCETS AND AT THE PIPES UNDERNEATH OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (REPLACE IF NEED BE) ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS WITH BURNT DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, CLEAN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND THE BAR GUN HOLDERS IN THE BAR AREAS.
THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE IDPH REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF REQUIREMENTS WERE MET.
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF REQUIREMENT WAS MET.
AUG 312016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEAR SIDE DOOR AND IN WEST BAR.
REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN WEST BAR. REPAIR SWEEP ON SIDE DOOR.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
DEC 122014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BANQUET HALL WITH THE FIRE PLACE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BANQUET HALL WITH THE FIRE PLACE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACED THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE BANQUET HALL WITH THE FIRE PLACE.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREAS WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AND STOCK WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES PER CITY CODE.
DEC 62012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT IN LADIES ROOM.
CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN LADIES ROOM.
DEC 22011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 232010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
ALUMINIUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES. REMOVE SAME AND PAINT WORN SURFACES WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.
WALK-IN FREEZER AND FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME.
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