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4600-4602 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 19 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 82022PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BUILD-UP IN THE BASEMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (ACROSS MIXER) IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA.
JUN 142022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE (3) WASHROOMS.
5-205.15--NOTED BEER LINE DRAINING INTO ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REALIGN BEER DRAINLINE ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.
5-204.12--BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE IN THE WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
2-102.13--FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JUN 72022FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE (3) WASHROOMS.
FOUND OVER 15 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICCENSED PEST CONROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE PRODUCE AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BBASEMENT.
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE IN THE WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
NOTED BEER LINE DRAINING INTO ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REALIGN BEER DRAINLINE ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
MAR 172020PASS W/ CONDITIONS18 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AREA.SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES
OBSERVED THAT FACILITY PREPARES AND SERVES SHELLFISH. SHELLFISH TAGS OBSERVED TO BE STORED WITHOUT PROPER DATING WHEN IS LAST ONE STORED OR PREPARED.MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS, PROPERLY MARKED TAGS AND STORED THEM FOR 90 DAYS FROM DATE LAST ONE FROM BOX PREPARED OR SOLD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED THAT SOME FOOD ITEMS (CAKES, DELI MEATS )ARE WARPED AND STORED IN STAND UP REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT IN SAME FOOD CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SEPARATE CONTAINERS FOR DIFFERENT FOOD ITEMS.PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BUTTERS, SAUCES CONTAINING TCS INGREDIENTS), NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AMBIEN MEASURING THERMOMETERS IN ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO TWO REACH UNDER 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS ON BASEMENT WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER AND DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER UNITS IN KITCHEN
FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR OR THERMOMETER THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE DURING HOT WATER SANITATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE BATHROOM
NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE BASEMENT AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN
MUST REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA
MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS ON LIGHT IN WAITRESS STATION AREA
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN GRILLS ON PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT
MAY 102019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND DOOR FRAME LEADING TO NORTH/EAST BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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MAY 32019FAILED14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
CLEAN-UP POLICY OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL IN PLACE BUT IN-COMPLETE KIT SUPPLIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN NECESSARY CLEANING ITEMS(PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION,DISPOSABLE MOPS AT ALL TIMES). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT DISH WASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 47.0F-49.1F,DUCK AT 47.7F,MARINATED OCTOPUS AT 47.0F-48.2F,BEEF SHORT RIBS AT 48.3F-53.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50#'S OF FOOD WORTH $300.00.COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. COS.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (DUCK,POTATOES,BEEF) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK * TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT PEST-PROOFED GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER WEATHER STRIP BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT(MICE) DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE AREAS AND AT THE REAR KITCHEN DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE BOARDS WITH DEAD INSECTS UNDERNEATH THE REAR DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF KITCHEN COOKING GRILL AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND DOOR FRAME LEADING TO NORTH/EAST BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 112018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. SUCH AS PORK BELLY AT 63.0F, .35 LB; CRAB CAKE AT 66.0F, 1.34 LB; DUCK GRAVY AT 62.0F, 1.38 LB; GRITS AT 64.0F, 4.0 LB; MAC AND CHEESE AT 66.0F, 10.0 LB; CRAB MEAT AT 61.0F, .85 LB; CHICKEN SAUCE AT 60.0F, 4.54 LB; MUSSEL CREAM AT 62.0F, .65 LB; DUCK CONFIT AT 64.0F, 10.0 LB. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $120.39.
MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD WALLS OF THE 2 COMPT SINK, AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN. DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK (VERY CLOSE TO THE COFFEE MACHINE).
DETAIL CLEAN ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN, FLOOR THRU-OUT THE WINE ROOM, AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN OR REPAINT THE CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH BEER IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. SEAL ALL THE HOLES/GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND THE WALLS IN THE DINING AREA BY THE BOOTH SECTION AND MAINTAIN. SEAL THE HOLES THRU-OUT THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN BY THE 2 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN. CEILING ON THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL.
SEP 152017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA GARMAJE REACH IN COOLER COMPRESSOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER COMPRESSOR.
JUN 202017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR DEEP FRYER CABINET AND WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVERS AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM FRYERS AND DETAIL CLEAN BOTH DEEP FRYER AND FAN COVERS.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND HANDPAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 132017FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON THE PREMISES,APPROXIMATELY 15 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND ON CLUTTERED CORNER OF CHEMICAL/TOOL ROOM IN BASEMENT AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 5 RAT DROPPINGS BENEATH THE BOOTHS IN CUSTOMER DINING ROOM NEAR THE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR DEEP FRYER CABINET AND WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVERS AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM FRYERS AND DETAIL CLEAN BOTH DEEP FRYER AND FAN COVERS.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY IN THE CHEMICAL/TOOL ROOM BASEMENT AREA.
OBSERVED LOOSE BRICKS WITH OPENINGS ON WALLS ALONG THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AT THIS TIME. REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE COB WEBS FROM WINDOWS AT BAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND HANDPAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE CHEMICAL/TOOL ROOM IN BASEMENT AREA AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 262016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED HOLE IN BASMENT FLOOR AT SOUTHEAST CORNER. MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR.
OCT 192016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG SOUTHEAST AND WEST WALLS. MUST REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD FAR LEFT SIDE CORNER TILES IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION HOOD TILES AT LEFT SIDE CORNER.
OBSERVED HOLE IN BASMENT FLOOR AT SOUTHEAST CORNER ALSO OBSERVED DUST/LITTER ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG CORNERS. MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR AND CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS.
OBSERVED 3 CEILING LIGHT COVERS NOT TIGHT FITTED ABOVE PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST REATTACH AND MAKE TIGHT FITTED SAID CEILING LIGHT COVERS.
SEP 112015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL/REPAINT, AND REMOVE OLD CAULKING FROM WALL BY KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK,
LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN.
LIGHT OUT IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPAIR IF NEEDED,
LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
THERMOMETER NOT CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE WHERE YOU CAN EASILY LOCATE,
SEP 32014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
INTERIOR DEEP FRYER CABINET AND WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM FRYERS AND DETAIL CLEAN BOTH DEEP FRYER AND FAN COVERS.
FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN.
AUG 272014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECTS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 5 PLUS LIVE ROACHES IN FRONT DINING ROOM ALONG SIDE AND BEHIND REGISTER BOOTH. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES, REMOVE LIVE PEST AND DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
INTERIOR DEEP FRYER CABINET AND WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM FRYERS AND DETAIL CLEAN BOTH DEEP FRYER AND FAN COVERS.
FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN.
THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INISDE BAR CONDIMENT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
AUG 212013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
DRIED FOOD AND GREASE ON WALLS IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS. OPENINGS NOTED AROUND THE PIPES AT DRIED FOOD STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AND VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
AUG 142013FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WASHING AND RINSING LARGE MULTI-USE POTS AND PANS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SETTING THEM TO DRY, HOWEVER NOT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER SET UP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER SANITATION USING 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT, FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT ON WALL NEAR FOOD STORAGE WALK IN COOLER, OVER 10 FRUIT FLIES NOTED. ALSO OBSERVED WILSON ST EXIST DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, LARGE GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT FRUIT FLIES AND RODENT PROOFED EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (COOKING/PREPARING MEATS, FISH, SOUPS, ETC..)INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE BINS/CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN THE KITCHEN, BAR AREA AND THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT. ALSO MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINK AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT FRUIT FLIES, AND MUST REPAIR/REGROUT FLOOR AREAS IN THE KITCHEN.
DRIED FOOD AND GREASE ON WALLS IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS. OPENINGS NOTED AROUND THE PIPES AT DRIED FOOD STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AND VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COOLERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.
OBSERVED CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.
NO HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
CLEANING TOWELS AND ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER, AND SCOOPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NOV 82011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, MEAT SLICER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND BAR AREA CONTERS, BINS AND 3PART SINK.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT KITCHENS FLOOR.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS THRU-OUT BASEMENT, REPAIR/REPAINT SERVER STATION WALLS, CLEAN HOOD/FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN, STORAGE ROOM AND DISH WASHING AREA, AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS AND SEAL OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF WALLS AT FRONT NORTH DINING ROOM.
Inspector Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
OCT 192011FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED RAT ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT ON FLOORS/ALONG WALLS BY LINEN STORAGE AREA AND LAUNDRY AREA OVER 80 RAT DROOPINGS NOTED. ALSO NOTED SOME FRUIT FLIES ON SOILED LINEN AT LAUNDRY AREA, AND EAST SIDE DOOR AND NORTH DINING ROOM FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, DOORS HAVE GAPS AT BOTTOM AREAS. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS, SEAL OPENINGS THRU-OUT BASEMENT ON WALLS AND DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO SOILED LINEN MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT PEST. ENCOURAGED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON THREE DOORS STORAGE COOLER AND TWO DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, MEAT SLICER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND BAR AREA CONTERS, BINS AND 3PART SINK.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, BAR AREA, STORAGE ROOMS AND BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO REPAIR/REGROUT KITCHEN FLOOR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS THRU-OUT BASEMENT, REPAIR/REPAINT SERVER STATION WALLS, CLEAN HOOD/FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN, STORAGE ROOM AND DISH WASHING AREA, AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS AND SEAL OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF WALLS AT FRONT NORTH DINING ROOM.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.
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. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN.
Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
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