Flagship Tavern & Grill
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2023-04-20 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT COFFEE STATION.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER/BEER COOLER REPAIR ISSUE, AT OUTSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR AREA SLOWLY DRAINING. REPAIR ISSUE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REMOVE GRIMES AND ITEM(BOTTLE CAPS,ETC) UNDER THE BAR COUNTER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
PROTECTIVE SHIELD AT LIGHT IN THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY SECURED AT FRAME. REPAIR ISSUE
2022-03-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE OF THE BAR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 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.
2022-03-11 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATED OR PROOF OF WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO SOAP AT HANDWASH SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASH SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE OF THE BAR.
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.
2020-08-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGE COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE/DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS MISSING ABOVE PREP TABLE AND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT COVERS FOR SAID LOCATIONS.
2020-08-18 Fail Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUND...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGE COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE/DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BOTH BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES DRAINING SLOWY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/DIRT BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAPS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS MISSING ABOVE PREP TABLE AND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT COVERS FOR SAID LOCATIONS.
2019-04-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
102.14(N)NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED ...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO C...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATI...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET/SPRAYER AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BAR AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.
2017-08-22 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2016-10-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT IE: FOOD SLICER, WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER, PREP TABLE WITH TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FROM THE GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE OR PROVIDE EN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH CLEANABLE FLOORS WALLS AND CEILING.
2016-10-13 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 4 ▾
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1965896 ON 10-4-16 NOT CORRECTED. #29-INTERIOR ICE MACHINES BIN UPPER METAL PANEL NEEDS CLEANING AND INSIDE ICE BIN WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST REMOVE ALL BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED A...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
SEE VIOLATION #14
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT IE: FOOD SLICER, WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER, PREP TABLE WITH TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FROM THE GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE OR PROVIDE EN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH CLEANABLE FLOORS WALLS AND CEILING.
2016-10-04 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 13 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 12 LBS COOKED CHICKEN BREASTS STORED TIGHTLY COVERED IN A DEEP METAL PAN IN THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AT 115.9F. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SI...
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF COOKS. COOK ENTERED KITCHEN, RINSED HANDS IN THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK THEN CONTINUED TO PUT GLOVES ON TO HANDLE FOODS. THE OTHER COOK WAS NOTED PUTTING ON GLOVES ON THE COOKS LINE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS THEN CO...
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK FOUND NOT ACCESSIBLE AND WITHOUT SOAP. SINK COVERED WITH METAL TRAY CONTAINING FOOD CONTAINERS, PLASTIC CUPS, AN OPEN BAG OF CHIPS AND SALSA. TRAY WAS REMOVED TO REVEAL SINK FILLED WITH DATE/DOT LABELS, BIRTHDAY CANDLES, REF...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS EXISTED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AT MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED, A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE W...
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITATION LEVELS AT BOTH THE BAR AND KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1763510 ON 4-25-16 NOT CORRECTED. #33- INTERIOR ICE MACHINES BIN UPPER METAL PANEL NEEDS CLEANING.#35- WOMANS WASHROOM VENTILATION COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. METAL FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH OPEN SEAM AND ACCUMULATING DEBRIS. MUST SEAL. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN THE W...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT IE: FOOD SLICER, WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER, PREP TABLE WITH TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FROM THE GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE OR PROVIDE EN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH CLEANABLE FLOORS WALLS AND CEILING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL COOKS PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR AVAILABLE FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR REVIEW.
2016-04-25 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE PLASTIC LINER FROM SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR ICE MACHINES BIN UPPER METAL PANEL NEEDS CLEANING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WOMANS WASHROOM VENTILATION COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2015-01-22 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. IDPH FOODHANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
2014-06-03 Pass Complaint 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISOR. MUST PROVIDE.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A KNIFE RACK. MUST PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT BAR IS DRAINING SLOW AND LEFT HANDWASH SINK IN LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS AT FRONT BAR. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
2013-02-06 Pass License ▾
No violations found.
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