SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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649 S CLARK ST · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 21, 2026 · passed

11 of 16 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
11 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
78
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Aug 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 21
2026
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON MOUNTED FRY CUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE INSIDE AND SIDES OF BOTH FRYER CABINETS, FLAT TOP GRILL AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINATIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON PIPING BY HOOD AND GREASE ON WALLS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS, ACCROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BY HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WHERE NEEDED.

SEP 4
2025
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 3
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS BY THE WOK STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS, INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER AND AROUND THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENITRE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

JUN 17
2024
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

THE CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD, RUST AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.

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

CUTTING BOARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS WITH A THICK ENCRUSTED BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD/LIQUID SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOORS IN THE BAR AND PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. FLOORS ARE DAMAGED AND CRACKED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR SURFACE.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN SERIOUS NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE THE THICK BUILD UP OF FOOD, DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS.

MAR 20
2023
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED AT THE STORAGE SHELVES CLOSEST TO THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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

4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND DRINK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 4-101.19 OBSERVED A POROUS STYROFORM LIKE SURFACES IN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASY AND CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS, INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER AND AROUND THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED ALL OF THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

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MAR 9
2023
FAILED
21 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE DRINK PREP STATION LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING WITH COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR REMOVE THE COFFEE POT STATION AND WATER JUGS FROM SAID AREA TO EITHER BEHIND THE BAR OR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE FACILITY'S HAND WASHING SINKS ARE LOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD AT INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 2.5 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 71F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW TCS FOODS TO REMAIN AT INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES, ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. TOTAL OF TCS FOODS DISCARDED IS $37.50. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LBS OF SWEET POTATO AND POTATO FRENCH FRIES AT 60F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. TOTAL AMOUNT OF FOODS DISCARDED $337.50 PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #21.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.18 OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS WITH A DISCARD DATE LABEL OF 2/25. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY HOLD READY TO EAT TCS FOODS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS (DAY 1 BEING THE DATE THE PRODUCT WAS PREPARED). MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #21.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) AND REMINDER ON THE BRUNCH MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) AND A REMINDER ON THE BRUNCH MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AS WELL AS ON THE PEST TRAPS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS/BEARD GUARDS ON WHILE PREPPING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED INSIDE OF A SANITIZING BUCKET AND STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE OF A SANITIZING CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED AT THE STORAGE SHELVES CLOSEST TO THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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

4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND DRINK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

4-101.19 OBSERVED A POROUS STYROFORM LIKE SURFACES IN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASY AND CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER.

MINORSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.12 OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS ON DIRTY DISHES IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER STATES THE DISH WASHER WAS NOT ON DUTY DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATELY REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT BEFORE PLACING THEM IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS, INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER AND AROUND THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING, GARBAGE (OIL AND BEER CONTAINERS) LEFT ON THE GROUND AREA AROUND THE DUMPSTER, AS WELL AS THE GREASE DUMPSTER LID NOT TIGHT FITTING, THE GREASE DUMPSTER LID WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS AND THE GROUND AREA AROUND THE GREASE DUMPSTER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL DUMPSTER/GREASE DUMPSTER LIDS TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES, CLEAN THE GROUND AREA AROUND ALL DUMPSTERS AND NEVER ALLOW GARBAGE TO OVERFLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.116 OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE GARBAGE CANS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENITRE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED ALL OF THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

8-304.11(A) OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW, THE SUMMARY WAS IN BETWEENS DOCUMENTS AND NOT VISIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-010(B).

DEC 3
2021
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINER STORED NEAR THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPLASD AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE BASEMENT AREA. AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

DEC 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING COOKING UTENSILS AT 0 PPM (SANITIZING SOLUTION). MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE BASED SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 25 PPM - 100 PPM AT ALL TIMES. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN REACH IN PREP COOLER LOCATED ON NORTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPES OVER DRY STORAGE AREA (CANNED GOODS, SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS). MUST ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPES OR REMOVE FOOD ITEMS AND SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS.

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

FACILITY UTILIZES UNAPPROVED EQUIPMENT AS WALK-IN COOLER, USING AIR CONDITION AS COOLING UNIT. MUST PROVIDE ANSI APPROVED EQUIPMENT.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. ALSO NOT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES UNCOVERED. MUST PROVIDE COVERED TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RAW UNTREATED WOOD ON CEILINGS OF KEG COOLER. MUST PROVIDE CEILINGS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE BUILD UP NEXT TO FRYER MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

FEB 7
2018
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 31
2018
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHILI, CHICKEN POT PIE FILLING) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; 3 LBS OF CHEESE AT 95.5F, 3 LBS OF CHILI AT 100.2F, 3 LBS OF GRAVY AT 97.6F, 3 LBS OF SOUP AT 97.3F, 3 LBS OF MARINARA SAUCE AT 97F, AND 3 LBS OF CHICKEN POT PIE FILLING AT 94.3F. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES, INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO TURN ON HOT HOLDING UNIT BEFORE PLACING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. EMPLOYEE TURNED ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE, FACILITY IS VACUUM PACKAGING CHEESE AND SAUSAGE. VACUUMED PACKAGED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE LOCATED ON THE SIDES OF THE INTERIOR WALLS AND BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID MACHINE AND DO NOT SERVE ICE UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER AND EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SLICED TOMATOES) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

SERIOUSSanitation
DISHES AND UTENSILS FLUSHED, SCRAPED, SOAKED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRTY DISHES FILLING EACH COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AS WELL AS DIRTY DISHES BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND AVOID ALLOWING DIRTY DISHES TO ACCUMULATE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH STANDING WATER LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 11
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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

THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE PREP TABLES NEEDS TO BE DETAIL CLEANED TO REMOVE THE THICK DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.

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

THE WALLS, CEILING, FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE VENTS (IN THE TOILET ROOMS) HAS EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL LIKE SPILLS, FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AROUND THE SINKS, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 9
2016
PASSED
2 violations
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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS OF KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

DRAIN LINE FOR SODA GUN AT BAR CLOGGED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR.

JUL 21
2015
PASSED
2 violations
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ICE BINS AT THE BAR WITH NO LIDS. PROVIDE LIDS FOR ICE BINS.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON COOLERS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPINGS CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.

SEP 22
2014
PASSED
3 violations
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: LARGE CAN OPENER, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FRYERS, ALL WHEELS ON EQUIPMENT AND GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS AT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

SLPASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 7
2014
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 15
2013
FAILED
0 violations

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