Fremont Bar
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2025-11-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114---ALL UNUSED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL STORED PILED IN THE REAR AND INSIDE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13---OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
2025-11-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION, NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATON CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESE...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT 2ND FLOOR BARS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED (2) TWO LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES IN THE 2ND FLOOR BARS (NOT-IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.THE SAID DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR IN...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX 1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO ALLEY.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL UNUSED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL STORED PILED IN THE REAR AND INSIDE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
2024-12-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR AND SOUTHSIDE STALL(ON NORTH WALL ON RIGHTSIDE) IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR S...
2024-11-29 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL BE INFORMED IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEAS...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED SINK FOR HANDWASHING LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION I...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AST...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINKS IN BARS ON SECOND FLOOR. OBSERVED NO LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON SOUTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN EASTSIDE BAR AND RIGHTSIDE SPLASH GUARD ON SOUTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN EASTSIDE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL S...
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED TOILET OUT OF ORDER IN MEN'S WASHROOM SECOND FLOOR(LEFT STALL ON WESTSIDE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TOILET IN SAID STALL OF MEN'S WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. OBSERVED DRAIN LINE LEADING FROM CEILING INTO HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR AND SOUTHSIDE STALL(ON NORTH WALL ON RIGHTSIDE) IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY NA...
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DAMAGED DUMPSTER LID ON FIRST DUMPSTER AND OBSERVED MISSING DUMPSTER LID ON SECOND DUMPSTER. OBSERVED DUMPSTER LID PUSHED UPWARDS CREATING AN OPENING, LID IS NOT TIGHT FITTING ON FIRST DUMPSTER. OBSERVED NO DUMPSTER LID ON SECOND DUMPSTER. I...
2023-11-03 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
CLEAN DISHWARE STORED IN BARS HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
2022-05-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2022-05-19 Fail Canvass 7 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SEVERAL TORN GASKETS ON ON COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX TOILET ROOMS ON FIRST AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DUMPSTERS IN ALLEY OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DUMPSTERS SO THAT LIDS SHUT TIGHTLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO PASTRY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2020-10-07 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING SURFACES IN KITCHEN ON MAIN LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2019-08-28 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 2 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FLY TRAP MOUNTED TOO CLOSE TO FOOD PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD PREPARATION AND CLEAN UTENSILS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSULATION IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2019-03-25 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED BEFORE STACKING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY AFTER WASHING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, FOUND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PROPERLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN UTENSILS RACK STORED NEXT TO BROOMS HOLDER, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE AWAY OR INSTALL A BARRIER.
2018-10-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT 1ST FLOOR BAR AND 2ND FLOOR BARS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
3-201.11- OBSERVED VACUUM SEALED FOOD ON SITE FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCE WITH NO LABELS AND INVOICES. ALSO NOTED THE FOLLOWING VACUUM SEALED FOODS ON SITE: -15LBS OF FROZEN SHRIMP, $60.00 -20LBS OF PULLED CHICKEN (INDIVIDUAL PORTIONED) , $40.00 -...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED O...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B)- OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL DRAWER COOLERS AT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS AT SAID DRAWER COOLERS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN COOLER DRAWER AT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2017-09-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VIOLATION CORRECTED
2017-09-19 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED OVER 20 FRUIT FLIES IN SUMP PUMP ROOM IN BASEMENT AND OVER 30 FRUIT FLIES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ELIMINATE ALL FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MISSING. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT.
2016-06-29 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF 2ND FLOOR BARS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT AT 2ND FLOOR BARS AND LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ONE FLOOR DRAIN AT 1ST FLOOR BAR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
2014-05-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,BOWLS,CUPS ETC) NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
2014-05-09 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED FRONT SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH A BIG GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,BOWLS,CUPS ETC) NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LOWER INNER COMPARTMENT AT THE SECOND FLOOR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SOME WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
2013-06-26 Pass w/ Conditions Suspected Food Poisoning 5 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND 25 LBS OF COOKED PORK THAT WAS VACUUM PACKAGED ON SITE WITHOUT OBTAINING HEALTH DEPT APPROVAL ON USING THE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, FOOD ITEMS REMOVED FROM FOOD SRVICE. CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTH...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING COVERS AT BAR ICE BINS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. ALSO FOUND BOTTLE OF BEER STUCK INTO ICE FOR CONSUMPTION, INSTRUCTED NOT TO KEEP ANY CONTAINERS IN ICE BINS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON DISH MACHINE VENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BAGS STORED IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN DESIGNATED LOCKERS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
2013-02-28 Pass License 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN ALL BARS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
EXPOSED DRY WALL ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MISSING A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEES WASH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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