SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FOGO DE CHAO CHURRASCARIA (CHICAGO) LLC.

BEAT. 18/100

661 N LA SALLE DR · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 8, 2025 · passed

Failed 10 of 36 inspections. 39 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
36
19 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 10 failed
VIOLATIONS
141
includes 39 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 8
2025
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 26
2025
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER.OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED BLACK BEANS FROM PREVIOUS NIGHT 8-25-25 WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (44.5F-45.7F).MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10#'S OF FOOD WORTH $50.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2616720 DATED:04/30/2025 #38---6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF NORTHSIDE DUMPSTER DOCK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND LEFT AND RIGHT BASE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE OUTER DOORS(ERIE ST) AND OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE OUTER DOORS(LA SALLE DR). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. #47---4-101.19: OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. #51---5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. #55---6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. #55---6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL NONFOOD ITEMS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATONS AND MAINTAIN BY 9/2/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

APR 30
2025
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF NORTHSIDE DUMPSTER DOCK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND LEFT AND RIGHT BASE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE OUTER DOORS(ERIE ST) AND OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE OUTER DOORS(LA SALLE DR). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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

4-101.19: OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

SERIOUSSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL NONFOOD ITEMS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.

APR 22
2025
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED MOLDLIKE SPOTS ON REAR OF SHIELD AND UPPER INTERIOR OF EASTSIDE ICE MACHINE. CORRECTED ON SITE ICE DESTROYED, SHIELD AND INTERIOR OF EASTSIDE ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF NORTHSIDE DUMPSTER DOCK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND LEFT AND RIGHT BASE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE OUTER DOORS(ERIE ST) AND OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE OUTER DOORS(LA SALLE DR). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN SUCH AREAS AS BAR AND PASTRY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 4/23/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

SERIOUSSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL NONFOOD ITEMS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

JAN 27
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND LEFT SIDE BASE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS(ERIE ST) AND OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS(LA SALLE DR). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED NON WORKING HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK #5 IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND HANDWASHING SINK #2 IN MEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. NOTE THERE ARE OTHER HANDWASHING SINKS IN EACH WASHROOM THAT ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17: OBSERVED MISSING LID OF COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE STALL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE STALL OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

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JAN 14
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE AND LEFT SIDE BASE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS(ERIE ST) AND OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS(LA SALLE DR). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NON WORKING HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK #5 IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND HANDWASHING SINK #2 IN MEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. NOTE THERE ARE OTHER HANDWASHING SINKS IN EACH WASHROOM THAT ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED MISSING LID OF COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE STALL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE STALL OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

OCT 29
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 22
2024
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111: OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN SUCH AREAS AS BAR, STOREROOMS, PASTRY PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN ALL AREAS OF FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/22/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING ABOVE MULTIPLE PREP AREAS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST ON CEILING ABOVE PREPS AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 20
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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

3-307.11: OBSERVED NO COVER ON ICE BIN IN BAR AREA ON EASTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BAR AREA ON EASTSIDE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED NON WORKING SECOND FROM RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SECOND FROM RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 18
2024
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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

3-307.11: OBSERVED NO COVER ON ICE BIN IN BAR AREA ON EASTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BAR AREA ON EASTSIDE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED NON WORKING SECOND FROM RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SECOND FROM RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:3)OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2596095 DATED 06/11/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY. CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 6/11/2024.

JUN 11
2024
FAILED
10 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 66.2F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THREE LARGE ICE MACHINES WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ROACHES, SMALL FLIES AND BIG FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY THREE LARGE FLIES, 40 SMALL FLIES AND FOUR ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH, SMALL FLY AND BIG FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY. CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 6/11/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED NO COVER ON ICE BIN IN BAR AREA ON EASTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BAR AREA ON EASTSIDE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT LEAKING UNDERNEATH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NON WORKING SECOND FROM RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SECOND FROM RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT ON SHELF NEAR TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM COOKLINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN HALLWAY NEAR ICE MACHINES AND LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT ABOVE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM COOKLINE IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 9
2024
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN BETWEEN DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS ON SOUTHSIDE OF FACILITY. OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASE OF GARAGE DOOR ON SOUTHEAST SIDE OF BUILDING(NEAR CARS). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

JAN 31
2024
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 (A)OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 48.4F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN BETWEEN DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS ON SOUTHSIDE OF FACILITY. OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASES OF BOTH GARAGE DOORS ON SOUTHSIDE OF BUILDING(NEAR CARS).OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF GARAGE DOOR ON NORTHSIDE(NEAR DUMPSTERS). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE

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

4-904.13: OBSERVED EXPOSED PRESET KNIFE, FORK AND TONGS ON TABLES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BUTCHER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.

JAN 29
2024
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS, 89.2F AT COLD PREP AND 43.9F AT GRILL AREA HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SOAP SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SOAP PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 120F, OF THE FRESH WATER HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE AT SMALL HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR IN A HIGH TEMPERATURE MECHANICAL WAREWASHING MACHINE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FRESH HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE AS IT ENTERS THE MANIFOLD MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 165F FOR A STATIONARY RACK SINGLE TEMPERATURE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN BETWEEN DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS ON SOUTHSIDE OF FACILITY. OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASES OF BOTH GARAGE DOORS ON SOUTHSIDE OF BUILDING(NEAR CARS).OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF GARAGE DOOR ON NORTHSIDE(NEAR DUMPSTERS). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED PRESET KNIFE, FORK AND TONGS ON TABLES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING HOT AND COLD FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BUTCHER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2570592 DATED 02/02/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON ICE MACHINES. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE AND/OR LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES. CEILING VENT TILE IN HALLWAY LOCATED BETWEEN WALK-IN UNITS IS HEAVILITY SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 2
2023
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13: FROZEN RAW FISH (AUTHORIZED SUPPLIER) HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON COFFEE MACHINES AND ICE MACHINES. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE AND/OR LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13: CAULKING IS MISSING/DAMAGED AT EACH SINK FIXTURE ADJACENT TO WALLS. FACILITY MUST RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: CEILING VENT TILE IN HALLWAY LOCATED BETWEEN WALK-IN UNITS IS HEAVILITY SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FEB 23
2023
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RAW CHICKEN) HANDLED ON SITE. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13: FROZEN RAW FISH (AUTHORIZED SUPPLIER) HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 3 LIVES ROACHES IN THE KITCHEN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MINIMIZE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A).

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON COFFEE MACHINES AND ICE MACHINES. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE AND/OR LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13: CAULKING IS MISSING/DAMAGED AT EACH SINK FIXTURE ADJACENT TO WALLS. FACILITY MUST RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: CEILING VENT TILE IN HALLWAY LOCATED BETWEEN WALK-IN UNITS IS HEAVILITY SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FEB 2
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RAW BEEF) HANDLED ON SITE. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER PROVIDED ON WALL IN NO CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE BAR HAND SINK. FACILITY MUST REMOVE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM WALL NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE DOOR SINK AND RELOCATE TO HAND SINK AREA.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

CHLORINE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR IS MEASURED AT 0PPM. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MUST BE MEASURED BETWEEN 50-200PPM. FACILITY CANNOT USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS SERVICED AND MAINTAINED A PROPER CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION. P&G MAINTENANCE WORKER ARRIVED ON SITE TO FIX DISH MACHINE. DISH MACHINE IS NOW MAINTAINING A CHEMICAL CONCENTRAION OF 100PPM WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

FROZEN RAW FISH (AUTHORIZED SUPPLIER) HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 2 DEAD ROACHES IN LIGHT SHIELD FIXTURES IN HALLWAY NEAR WALK-IN COOLER UNITS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON COFFEE MACHINES AND ICE MACHINES. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE AND/OR LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CAULKING IS MISSING/DAMAGED AT EACH SINK FIXTURE ADJACENT TO WALLS. FACILITY MUST RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING VENT TILE IN HALLWAY LOCATED BETWEEN WALK-IN UNITS IS HEAVILITY SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNNECESSARY ITEMS / CLUTTER FOUND ON 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEE DRINKS FOUND ABOVE PREP-SURFACE IN BACK OF KITCHEN. AREAS DESIGNATED FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT, DRINK, AND USE TOBACCO SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT FOOD, EQUIPMENT, LINENS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHT SHIELDING IS MISSING/DISREPAIR IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

NOV 14
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS STEAK WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 15
2022
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 8
2022
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS STEAK WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 5 DEAD ROACHES IN REAR DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FACILTIY FREE OF DEAD PESTS.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AND FINAL RINSE GUAGE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER AND REPAIR FINAL RINSE GUAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED STEADY LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT ABOVE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

APR 14
2022
PASSED
0 violations
APR 12
2022
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED ALL WASHBOWL SINKS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SINKS MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE CHEST AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FINAL RINSE, RINSE, WASH, AND PRESSURE GAUGES ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUN 8
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 2 MISSING CEILING PANELS IN CEILING OF UPSTAIRS STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 13
2019
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 17
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN EFFECT ON SITE, NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE TRAINING ON HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED UNCOVERED TABLEWARE PRE-SET ON DINING ROOM TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO WRAP, COVER OR INVERT TABLEWARE TO PROTECT IT FROM CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATING IN THE HOOD ABOVE THE GLASSWARE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD NEAR KITCHEN COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATES ON SITE SHOWING THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE COMPLETED THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 8
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Observed broken baseboard tile on corner in between grill room and meat cutting room. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Observed debris build up in gaps between tiles on floor in between Caliente area and 3 comp area in kitchen. Must repair to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain all.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed broken cold water handle on left faucet of 3 compartment sink in rear kitchen. Must repair and maintain.

OCT 4
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED RUST DEVELOPING ON THE LOWER SHELVES NEXT TO THE COOK LINE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SHELVES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED EXCESS OIL ACCUMULATION IN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED THAT THE WALL IS DAMAGED UNDERNEAT THE SPRAY SINK NEXT TO THE MAIN DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED APPROX. 3 SQ. FT. OF WALL MISSING, EXPOSING THE PLUMBING PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MAR 11
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

BAR DUMP SINK PIPE LEAKING (BY GLASS REACH IN COOLER) AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

MAR 8
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 160 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DISHMACHINE, FINAL RINSE TEMPRATURE MUST REACH A MINIMAL OF 180 F. MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON DISHWASH AREA CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS/TILES/LIGHT COVERS AT DISHWASH AND PREP AREAS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

BAR DUMP SINK PIPE LEAKING (BY GLASS REACH IN COOLER) AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

MAR 11
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS AND SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE GRILL AND BY THE BUTCHER. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.

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

EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE GLUE AND MAINTAIN THE BASEBOARD INSIDE THE EMPOYEE'S WASHROOM. PLASTIC BASEBOARD LOOSE.

JUL 21
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS ON SHELVES AT THE REAR PREP AREAS AND FRONT SERVING LINE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

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

NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED LEAKAGE AT U-JOINT BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE HAND WASH SINK INSIDE THE BUTCHER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 26
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

POOR INSULATION ON WALK-IN COOLER LINES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

INSIDE OF SODA DISPENSER AT BAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

BOXES OF PRODUCE STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6" OR HIGHER OFF FLOOR

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED TO WATER SUPPLY LINE WITHOUT A VACUUM BREAKER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

SEP 27
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS MUST BE DATED & LABELED.

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

CRACKED TILES & POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT THE BAR, DISHMACHINE AREA, & AT THE 3-COMP SINK ROOM MUST BE FIXED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STANDING WATER BEHIND THE ICE MACHINES MUST BE ADDRESSED.

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

MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE A PREP TABLE IN BUTCHER WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED. BATHROOM VENTS NEED CLEANING ALSO.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN BUTCHER WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED.

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

FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAK UNDER THE RIGHT COMP OF THE 3-COMP SINK, UNDER THE BAR DUMP SINK (BESIDE THE ICE BIN), UNDER THE SCRAPER SINK OF THE DISHMACHINE. THE STOPPER AT THE 'SANITIZING' SECTION OF THE 3-COMP SINK IS LOOSE, MUST FIX.

JAN 24
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE CRACKED ICE BIN COVERS BEHIND THE BAR.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL THE WALL OPENINGS IN THE BUTCHER WALK-IN COOLER.

APR 19
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Bar reach in coolers door rubber gaskets in poor repair, ripped. Must repair or replace all damaged coolers door gaskets.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Observed accumilated food/dirt build up inside prep and dishwash area floor drains. Must clean and maintain interior of all unclean floor drains.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Observed small holes in wall behind 2-compartment sink by pot wash 3-compartment sink. Must seal all holes in walls.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Both 2-compartment sinks pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain plumbing.

FEB 9
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must recaulk 3-compartment sink and handwashbowl (skewer area)to walls/seal all cracks/crevices.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must detail clean floor under and around all shelf racks and along walls/corners at liquor storage room also must clean interior of all unclean floor drains.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must seal all small holes in wall by prep area 1-compartment sink and clean/sanitize walls adjacent to rear glassmachine.

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-compartment sink pipe leaking under middle compartment and bar handwash bowl pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain plumbing.

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