GALVIN'S PUBLIC HOUSE.

Chicago Health Dept

5901 W LAWRENCE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2022.

Last inspected Nov 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

133

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 1

2022

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN THE BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK (FAR RIGHT) BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND BEHIND BAR AREA.

MAR 29

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK CAPABLE OF PROVIDING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AND STOCKED WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED BIN FULL OF DIRTY FLATWARE STORED INSIDE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS FREE AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAIRS TO BASEMENT CONSTRUCTED OF RAW WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDES OF EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND MAIN COOK LINE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO ALLOW CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXPOSED LIGHT BULBS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS AND WIRES WRAPPED IN ALUMINIUM FOIL ON LIGHT FIXTURE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED COOK AND BARTENDER WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLER COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 10

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Temperature

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

MUST REPAIR DOOR GASKETS ON REACH UNDER FOOD PREP COOLING UNIT AND STAND UP SMALL COOLER UNIT

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO DRAINBOARD PROVIDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO DRY DISHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE TRASH ENCLOSURE AREA

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR PROVIDE DAMAGED WALLS AND CEILINGS AND MADE THEM EASY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT,INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING

MAY 3

2019

FAIL 26 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROPERLY MARKED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS(BATHROOMS FOOD PREP, BAR , BASEMENT PREP)

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN) WITH NO PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER-COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED REAR BASEMENT EXIT DOOR AND MUST CLOSE 1/2 INCH OPENING ON LEFT SIDE OF DOOR TO PROTECT PEST ENTERING PREMISE

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER SHOULD BE COVERED AND PROTECTED.(PRECOOKED CHICKEN,CHILLY, GROUND BEEF )

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST COVERED ICE FROM DRINKS IN BAR AREA

Minor Food Temperature

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

MUST REPAIR DOOR GASKETS ON REACH UNDER FOOD PREP COOLING UNIT AND STAND UP SMALL COOLER UNIT

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WARE WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO DRAINBOARD PROVIDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO DRY DISHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN TOP OF STOVES AND SIDE OF FRYING EQUIPMENT COVERED WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE TRASH ENCLOSURE AREA

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR PROVIDE DAMAGED WALLS AND CEILINGS AND MADE THEM EASY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS -CRACKS ON THE WALLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY FOOD PREP AREAS , CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN UNISEX BATHROOM

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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.

OCT 19

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE GRILL, DEEP FRYER,AND STOVE(WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF ONE OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE PIPES CONNECTED TO THE STOVE,GRILL,AND STOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK, ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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OCT 10

2017

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE FINAL READING AT 0 PPM FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE TO HAVE A FINAL SANITIZER READING AT 100 PPM. TAGGED THE DISH MACHINE "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG UNTIL THE VIOLATION IS CORRECTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER WITH WET BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCES ON THE UPPER COMPARTMENT SURFACES AND LOWER COMPARTMENT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL THE SURFACES ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK, ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN CEILING OF THE KITCHEN,PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 18

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN SURROUNDING DEEP FRYER AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN. (EXCESSIVE GREASE) MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

OCT 11

2016

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. FOUND 40 POUNDS OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AND 10 POUNDS COOKED CORNED BEEF AT 45.3F AND 43.9F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. DISPOSED OF 50 POUNDS OF FOOD. VALUE AT 100DOLLARS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMNET TO PROPERLY COOL FOOD PROPERLY BEFORE STORING FOOD INSIDE COOLERS.

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND TWO LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES AT KITCHEN AND BEHIND BAR NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY. 0 PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030. TAGGED 2 DISHMACHINES.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND ICE MACHINE AT BASEMENT NOT BEING MAINTAINED. FOUND BLACK PARTICLES ON INSIDE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST DISPOSE OF ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES CHICKEN, RAW BEEF, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSSUED. 7-38-012. MUST OBTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN SURROUNDING DEEP FRYER AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN. (EXCESSIVE GREASE) MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

JUL 6

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,UNDER AND AROUND, BAR AREA,BATHROOM STORAGE BASEMENT,NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT BOTH MAIN AND SECONDARY BAR AT REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER.PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SAID SINKS.

JUN 25

2015

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTAINED.AIR TEMP OF 49.F TO 50.2F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: CHICKEN,SOUP,FISH STOCK ETC. FOOD REMOVED"TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION DO NOT USE.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 10# OF PAR-BOILED AND SEASONED CHICKEN WINGS AT TEMP OF 52.7F TO 53F,PRODUCTS WAS COOKED YESTERDAY; 5# OF CHICKEN BREAST AT TEMP OF 49.7F; 3.5 OF DICED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 49.5F;5# OF CHICKEN TENDER AT TEMP OF 52.7F;4# OF MASHED POTATOES AT TEMP 104F; 3/4 OF GALLON OF CHICKEN SOUP AT TEMP OF 49.5F; 1/2 GALLON OF MILK AT TEMP OF 53.7F; 2 QUARTS OF FISH BATTER/STOCK AT TEMP OF 53F; 1# OF COOKED GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 49.9F.ALL FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR FROM ABOVE VIOLATION.ALL ABUSED FOOD TEMPERATURE WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUND 26,VALUE 70

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND BOTH LOW TEMP DISH MACHINES:ONE BEHIND BAR,THE OTHER INSIDE THE KITCHEN NOt ABLE TO DISPENSE SANITIZER.,PRESENTLY 0PPM.TAGGED BOTH UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION".DO NOT USE UNITS.USE THREE COMPARTMENT COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BAR AND KITCHEN FOR: WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN BASEMENT AREA.FOUND WHITE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR WITH FOOD INSIDE:MILK,COOKED FOOD ETC.STORED UNDER EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPE.ALSO GLASSES,DISHES AND OTHER MULTI USE UTENSILS ARE STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE OF WATER RESERVOIR,PANELS AND SCREWS,ALSO BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT FRONT PART OF INTERIOR OF UPPER PART OF ICE MACHINE.FOUND MEAT SLICER,STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE AND FOOD SCALE ABOVE NEAR BY.NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.REMOVE /RELOCATE REACH-IN COOLER,OR BOX-IN WASTE WATER PIPES.UNWRAPPED WASTE WATER PIPE INSIDE THE FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT MUST BE WRAPPED OR BOX-IN.IF BASEMENT AREA IS USED FOR PREPARING FOOD, MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE,WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER,PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK,OR REMOVE/RELOCATE MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLE AND SCALE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO PROOF OF VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS.INFORMATION GIVEN SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)WHICH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREP COOKED AND SERVED(GRILL CHICKEN,MASH POTATO,SLICE TOMATOES ECT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.No back flow preventer behind at the water line of the ice machine.

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,UNDER AND AROUND, BAR AREA,BATHROOM STORAGE BASEMENT,NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

APR 11

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PROVIDE LABELS AND DATES FOR FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, VEGETABLE PEELER, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR OF BOTH REACH-IN FREEZERS ABOVE REFRIGERATOR, AND ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER TO PROVIDE ACCURATE METAL STEMMED THERMOMETER IN FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTER AND REORGANIZE REAR BAR AREA. MANAGER STATES REAR BAR IS NOT CURRENTLY IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED PROPERLY IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER.

FEB 6

2014

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE GLASS MACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (0PPM-CHLORINE)AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SAID GLASS MACHINE AND USE REAR DISHMACHINE TO SANITIZE GLASSES AND OTHER MULTI-USE UTENSILS. GLASS MACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PROVIDE LABELS AND DATES FOR FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, VEGETABLE PEELER, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR OF BOTH REACH-IN FREEZERS ABOVE REFRIGERATOR, AND ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER TO PROVIDE ACCURATE METAL STEMMED THERMOMETER IN FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTER AND REORGANIZE REAR BAR AREA. MANAGER STATES REAR BAR IS NOT CURRENTLY IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED PROPERLY IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER.

MAR 26

2013

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR (2) ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND BAR, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND MAIN BAR AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PARTY ROOM BAR, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH BEHIND UPPER PANEL, ALL SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR, INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, SHELF ABOVE STEAM TABLE/PREP COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, AND PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP, FLOORS AROUND/BEHIND FRONT AND REAR BAR (PARTY ROOM) AREA AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH SPILLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

(2) LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.---------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.---------MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR PARTY ROOM BAR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---------FOUND PREP TABLE AND MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PREP TABLE AND MEAT SLICER OR INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MAR 25

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND BAR (NOT IN USE) FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT IMPROPER (CHLORINE) CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX. A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50-100 PPM (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. INSTRUCTED TO TEMPORARILY USE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA. WHEN, FIXED MUST FAX OR EMAIL A STATEMENT TO CDPH AT 312-746-4240 EMAIL CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR TAG REMOVAL PRIOR TO USE. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR (2) ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP, FLOORS AROUND/BEHIND FRONT AND REAR BAR (PARTY ROOM) AREA AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH SPILLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

(2) LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.---------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

NOV 2

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in cooler, reach in freezer.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Bsmt storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler door tracks in bar area not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in bsmt storage area by furnace room, hot water heaterarea, and under storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Wall in kitchen prep area behind grill not clean, need detailed cleaning, missing tiles in bsmt storage area shall be replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in bathrooms need cleaning.

NOV 28

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Reach in cooler shelving that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Bar reach in cooler shelving, door tracks not clean needs detailed cleaning(crevices) non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in kitchen prep area by dish machine area need cleaning, floor under front counter in bar area need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area need cleaning, loose ceiling tile in prep area shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen prep area need cleaning.

MAR 3

2011

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly labeled/dated in reach in freezer in bsmt., must date and label food items in reach in freezer. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Storage shelving/counter above dish machine had exposed raw wood, shall be repair/replaced. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving need detailed cleaning. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced. missin ceiling tiles, damaged ceiling tiles in bsmt. storage area shall be replaced. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Missing light shields in bsmt., storage areas shall be provided, broken light shield in kitchen prep area shall be provided.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep areas, coolers, storage reas, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning. The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.

MAY 4

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SUCH AS STEAK, HAMBURGER, CHICKEN SALAD ETC. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. NO PROOFED OF SANITATION ENROLLMENT. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, TO PROTECT THE FOODS IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT FROM ANY CONTAMINANTS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED THE COOK, NOT WEARING ANY HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE COOKING AND SERVING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLES FOOD ,PREPARE,COOK AND SERVE FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT(HAIRNET, BASEBALL CAP, OR BANDANNA).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NEED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER, NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE.

APR 27

2010

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INTERIOR PANEL AND TUBE WITH BLACK WET AND DRIED SUBSTANCE IN TOUCH WITH THE WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL, SANITIZE,AND STOP USING THE ICE MACHINE. TAGGED THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEND A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE THE ICE MACHINE HAD BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED. fAX # 312-746-4240 .ATTENTION BRIAN TURKALY. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005A

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED AND MANAGER HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. (MANAGER HAS THE STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTICATE OF SANITATION ONLY).INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION AND CERTIFICATE HAS TO BE POSTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #127065 DATED 3/18/09. #32- OBSERVED ICE BINS NOT PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BUILT IN COLD PLATE ASSEMBLY OR PROVIDE A SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE.observed CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE ICE BIN IN CONTACT WITH SODA TUBING. #38- NO VENTILATION INSIDE THE PARTY ROOM WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, TO PROTECT THE FOODS IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT FROM ANY CONTAMINANTS.

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