FOUR MOON TAVERN.
1847 W ROSCOE ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
9 of 17 inspections passed, 5 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 112025FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN THE STANDING WHITE SINGLE DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE HALL NEAR REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LOCATE/PROVIDE THERMOMETER TO TRACK AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE.
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS AND VARIOUS DRINKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE ALCOHOL STORAGE CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
OBSERVED VARIOUS POTS AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE GARAGE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED NO MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR THE HIGH HEAT DISH MACHINE IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE OF HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE EXTREMELY LOOSE, SOMETIMES NOT FULLY ENGAGING AND TURNING OFF THE WATER COMPLETELY. ISNTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED FLOORING IN THE FRONT BAR AREA UNDER THE THREE (3) COMPARTMENT SINK, THE FLOOR BELOW THE STAIRS IN THE BASEMENT, AND THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE UTILITIES AND THE CORNERS BELOW THE METAL SHELVES TO BE FULL OF TRASH AND LOOSE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRASH.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR VARIOUS FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
AUG 92024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BOTH GASKETS FOR DOORS OF TWO (2) DOOR STANDING COOLER IN SMALL HALL OF MAIN PREPARATION AREA TO BE HEAVILY TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS ON 2 DOOR STANDING COOLER.
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND A SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE MAIN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE SINK AND FAUCET AND MAINTAIN SYSTEMS IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF LOOSE FRIES ALONG DOOR AND ON FLOOR DIRECTLY UNDER POTATO CUTTING STATION IN KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL LOOSE FRIES AND ANY FOOD DEBRIS, AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ANY FOOD BUILD UP.
DEC 152023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
FOIUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND GARAGE STORAGE.MUST CLEAN.
FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
OCT 12021PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEARLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
NOTED THE WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH DRIED ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN SLICER AFTER EACH USE.
NOTED CHIPPING/PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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SEP 42020FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS,EGGS ETC) 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.
PREP AREA STAND UP 2-DOOR SLIDE REACH IN COOLER DOORS GASKETS LOOSE. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS FOR SAID COOLER.
BASEMENT GLASSWARE ROOM FLOOR NOT CLEAN/CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR AT SAID LOCATION.
FEB 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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 INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-BEEF 48.0F, HUMUS 44.7F, POTATOES 44.1F, CHICKEN 44.1F, MARINARA 47.3F, TOMATO SOUP 57.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $94.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 -
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,EGGS ETC) 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 TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER, DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE HALL WAY DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
MAY 102017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST REFINISH SPACKLED PATCH OF CEILING ABOVE TOASTER PREP TABLE TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (WOODEN BOARDS, METAL SIDING, ETC) STORED ALONG THE EXTERIOR OF THE FACILITY AND AROUND THE GARAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXTRA MATERIALS AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR AREA TO BE FREE OF CLUTTER AND PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
MAY 32017FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED A LEAK IN THE BOTTOM OF THE CENTER BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR WITH NON-TOXIC, NON-ABSORBENT, DURABLE MATERIAL (IE SOLDERING, WELDING, ETC). SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
MUST REFINISH SPACKLED PATCH OF CEILING ABOVE TOASTER PREP TABLE TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (WOODEN BOARDS, METAL SIDING, ETC) STORED ALONG THE EXTERIOR OF THE FACILITY AND AROUND THE GARAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXTRA MATERIALS AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR AREA TO BE FREE OF CLUTTER AND PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
JUL 72016PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
EXCESSIVE RUST ON SHELVING IN THE GLASS DOOR ,TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR RE-SEAL.
FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT GARAGE FOOD STORAGE WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR PATIO/WALKWAY AND THE FOOD STORAGE GARAGE MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
SEP 242015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
GREASE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS,HOOD AND FLITERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
SEP 142015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED,DEBRIS,FOOD GARBAGE SHELVES BETWEEN THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS,ALSO GREASE ON TOP THE WASTE GRAESE BOX. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA, GREASE BOX MUST BE FREE OF ANY HARDENED OR EXCESS GREASE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-22-14, REPORT #1441386 #38-OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT BAR. MUST INSTALL A EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT BAR. OBSERVED TODAY-9-14-15 SAME VIOLATION.AN EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED AT SAID BAR FOLLOWING CITY PLUMBING CODE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AND CAULKING INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKET, ALSO CAULKING WITH A FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.NEED TO KEEP INFORMATION ON PREMISES.
GREASE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS,HOOD AND FLITERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
REPLACE BROKEN BLACK PLASTIC FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE
A LOT OF SPIRE WEBS ON WALLS AND UNDER COUNTER TOP OF THE BAR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
AUG 222014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANATIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLBASE. MUST REMOVE DIRT TRASH.
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT BAR. MUST INSTALL A EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT BAR. LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
OCT 162013PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FINAL RINSE CYCLE TEMPERATURE GAUGE ON DISHMACHINE NOT WORKING, UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF MACHINE IS REACHING THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 180 DEGREES. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST FAX A REQUEST FOR RE-INSPECTION ONCE UNIT HAS BEEN REPAIRED. NO CITATION ISSUED
PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES AND STORAGE RACKS.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS.
REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN MAIN SEATING AREA OR LEVEL AREAS OF FLOOR WHERE TILES ARE MISSING. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN REAR DETACHED STORAGE ROOM WHERE ADDITIONAL COOLERS AND FREEZER ARE HOUSED.
SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN REAR SEATING AREA. REPAIR ALL DOORS THAT ARE NOT TIGHT-FITTING IN BOTH BUILDINGS AT THE BOTTOM OR SIDES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST ENTRY.
INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE
JUL 162010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. THE FLOOR IS BUCKLED. MUST REPLACE SHEET METAL ON FLOOR.
INSTALL DRAIN LINE HOSES TO THE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR AREA AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
JUL 92010FAILED6 violations2 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 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE GARAGE AREA WHERE THE WALK-IN COOLER IS LOCATED. THE DOOR TO THE GARAGE AND THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE DOOR TO THE GARAGE AND THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN UP THE RAT DROPPINGS IN THE GARAGE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
INSTALL A HAND SOAP DISPENSER ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. THE FLOOR IS BUCKLED. MUST REPLACE SHEET METAL ON FLOOR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE DRYWALL WALLS IN THE GARAGE DOOR.
INSTALL DRAIN LINE HOSES TO THE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR AREA AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE WOOD IN AND AROUND THE GARAGE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. SEAL OPENINGS IN THE CEMENT ALONG THE OUTSIDE WALL OF THE GARAGE. MAINTAIN THE GARBAGE AREA IN FRONT OF THE GARAGE DOOR.
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