SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FIVE STAR BAR.

YOUR CALL. 74/100

1424 W CHICAGO AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 31, 2024 · passed

3 of 5 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Dec 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 31
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN, THE TOP OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN, PREP TABLES, STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, PREP SINKS, AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. CLEAN THE SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR. CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE FLOOR BENEATH THE DEEP FRYERS AND IN THE CORNER UNDER THE ROLLING STORAGE RACK.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

FEB 6
2023
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 30
2023
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE MUST BE ADDED TO THE DIGITAL MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED EGGS. THE MANAGER CORRECTED THIS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD (FLOUR ETC). MANAGER CORRECTED THIS DURING THE INSPECTION.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND SHELVING IN THE DISH AREA AND THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP SHELF ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES BEFORE REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

FOUND MEASURING CUP USED AS SCOOP STORED INSIDE SPICE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MANAGER STORED WITH HANDLE OUTSIDE OF SPICES DURING INSPECTION.

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

FOUND SMALL CAST IRON SKILLETS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. MANAGER INVERTED DURING INSPECTION.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR UNISEX RESTROOM. MANAGER PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND OPENING IN WALL BETWEEN ICE MACHINE AND DISH STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASY-TO-CLEAN SURFACE AND MAINTENANCE.

OCT 6
2022
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 21
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING STORED. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CFM MANAGER ARRIVES WITH CFM CERTIFICATE AT 11:40 A.M PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURES RANGE FROM 45F- 70F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORTY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

FOUND RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT CHICKEN. RAW CHICKEN MUST BE SEPERATED AND STORED UNDERNEATH READY TO EAT FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RAW CHICKEN AND STORE RAW CHICKEN UNDER ALL REASY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

FOUND TOMATO JUICE AND SUGAR STORED NEXT TO AND UNDER CHEMICAL SEWEAR DRAINAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOT STORE TOXIC CHEMICALS ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS. ALSO INSRUCTED MANAGER TO NOT STORE TOXIC CHEMICALS ON THE SAME SHELF AS TOXIC CHEMICALS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOUND GASKETS ON COOLERS LOCATED IN FRONT BAR BROKEN IN DISREPAIR. ALSO NOTED GASKETS BROKEN ON TALL VERTICAL COOLER LOCATED AT PIZZA PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE SAID GASKETS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND CAULKING OF HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON HOT LINE FILLED WITH FOOD RESIDUE AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CALKING AND RE-CAULK SAID AREA.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND TALL VERTICAL COOLER LOCATED AT PIZZA STATION INSIDE DOOR FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND FRYER WHEELS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGERTO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOOR TILE BROKEN UNDERNEATH PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CEILING TILES LOCATED NEXT TO FILTERS BURNED AND FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

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