FLAGSHIP TAVERN & GRILL.
1622 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 14 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 202023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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
HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR AREA SLOWLY DRAINING. REPAIR ISSUE
REMOVE GRIMES AND ITEM(BOTTLE CAPS,ETC) UNDER THE BAR COUNTER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PROTECTIVE SHIELD AT LIGHT IN THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY SECURED AT FRAME. REPAIR ISSUE
MAR 182022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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
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.
MAR 112022FAILED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PERSON IN CHARGE WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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 TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AUG 252020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGE COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
OBSERVED GREASE/DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
AUG 182020FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
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 FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGE COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
OBSERVED GREASE/DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BOTH BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES DRAINING SLOWY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/DIRT BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAPS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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.
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APR 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 TODAY.
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.
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 CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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 FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET/SPRAYER AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BAR AREA.
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.
OCT 172016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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.
OCT 132016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 AREAS. MACHINE NOW TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL THE ABOVE VIOLATION IS CORRECTED AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
SEE VIOLATION #14
FLOORS UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OCT 42016FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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 SITE. COOLER FOUND AT F. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $30.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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 CONTINUE TO WORK/PREPARE FOODS ON THE COOKS LINE. REVIEWED PROPER USE OF GLOVES AND PROPER HAND WASHING PRACTICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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, REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS AND A JAR OF VASELINE. SINK WAS ALSO EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH DRIED ENCRUSTED KETCHUP. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL ITEMS, CLEANED SINK AND PROVIDE SOAP. BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK FOUND WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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 WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE: CHICKEN BREASTS AT 115.9F IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-12.
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 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 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 WALK-IN COOLER. ALL FOODS MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.
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.
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE GARAGE DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
ALL COOKS PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR AVAILABLE FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR REVIEW.
APR 252016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST REMOVE PLASTIC LINER FROM SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN.
INTERIOR ICE MACHINES BIN UPPER METAL PANEL NEEDS CLEANING.
WOMANS WASHROOM VENTILATION COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 222015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
JUN 32014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISOR. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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.
ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS AT FRONT BAR. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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