Chicago
18
BEAT

Galway Arms

2440-2442 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Passed most recently but 8 prior failures on record

Inspections
21
10 passed
Last Inspected
2025-11-25
Pass Rate
48%
8 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-11-25)
Failed 8 inspections (2025, 2023, 2020...)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 13 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 12 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 64×
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Plumbing & Waste minor 13×
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Employee Hygiene critical 13×
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Pest Activity critical 12×
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Food Temperature critical 12×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition serious
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Other serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
Chemical Safety minor
2025-11-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15--MUST REPAIR LEAK AT BOTTOM OF PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2025-11-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN, BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT BAR, PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE. WATER WILL NOT SHUT OFF WHEN TURNING KNOBS. WATER IS TURNED OFF BY CLOSING WATER VALVE BELOW HAND SINK. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. ...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAK AT BOTTOM OF PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE MAIN PREP LINE AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2024-10-31 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Pest Activity

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE HANDLE RODENT BAIT STATION STORED UPRIGHT BETWEEN WALL AND FOOD PREP TABLE NEXT TO STOVE WITH BARE HANDS, MOVING BAIT STATION OUTDOORS AND DID NOT WASH HANDS AFTERWARDS.PERSON IN CHARGE THEN PROCEEDED TO HANDLE SLICED CHEESE...

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA AND BAR NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE MEASURED AT 0 PPM. DISH MACHINE WAS SERVICED BY ECOLAB DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-02...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PERSON IN CHARGE TURNED OFF MACHINE AND REMOVED ALL ICE DURING INSPECTION...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SHAVED PARMESEAN CHEESE 56.4 F,GRATED PARMESEAN CHEESE 54.7 F, CRUMBLED FETA CHEESE 45.5 F, LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES 47.8 F, HAMBURGER 61.7 F AT APPROXIMATELY 108 LBS VALUED $88 DISCARDED AND DENATURE...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS ON SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH OUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAMES OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED EXPOSED SNAP RODENT TRAP DEVICES UNDER KITCHEN STOVE WITHIN TWO FEET OF FOOD COOLING STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO USE ENCASED TRAPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION IN THE EVENT RODENT IS CAUGHT.

minor Food Temperature

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED COOLING FOOD IN ICE BATH STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH STOVE IN KITCHEN, FOOD STORED ON THE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT LIDS, AND POTATOES STORED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED PERS...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER ON TOP FLOOR AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER BY REMOVING ALL UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHTBULBS BLOWN OUT ABOVE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED NO PROTECTIVE SHIELDING COVERING CEILING LIGHTS ABOUT DISHMACHINE AND KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2023-08-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

: 2-402.11--- NOTED COOKS WITH BEARDS. MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-- EXCESSIVE RUST ON LOWER METAL SHELVING OF THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP TABLE/STEAM TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. : 4-501.11--- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B)--- TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND REMOVE RUST.--

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15--- NOTED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTERIOR COMPARTMENT SEAMS BEING REPAIRED WITH "PLUMBERS PUTTY". MUST REPAIR WITH A METAL WELD.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.17--- NOTED SEVERAL DIRTY/SOILED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. : 6-201.11--- FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.--...

2023-08-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 23
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE VIOLATION #5-203-11 FOR CITATION.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE KITCHEN, BAR AND BASEMENT PREP HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE # #5-203-11 FOR CITATION.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE ROOM. DISH WASHER MUST EXIT THE DISH MACHINE ROOM AND ENTER ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF ROOM TO THE COOKS LINE/THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOT AND C...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED THE CHLORINE SANITIZER DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE BAR NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE GLASSES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPEN...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS BURGERS. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED COOKS WITH BEARDS. MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS/BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE RUST ON LOWER METAL SHELVING OF THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP TABLE/STEAM TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND REMOVE RUST.----MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOKS LINE COOLERS.

serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTREMELY DIRTY/STAINED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----CAULKING AT THE SAME SINK IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CLEAN. MUST REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTERIOR COMPARTMENT SEAMS BEING REPAIRED WITH "PLUMBERS PUTTY". MUST REPAIR WITH A METAL WELD.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE AND EQUIPMENT STORED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DEAD ORIENTAL COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.----DAMAGED CEILING...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED SEVERAL DIRTY/SOILED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 12-13-21 REPORT #2545480 NOT CORRECTED #55- OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

2021-12-13 Pass Canvass
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT WOMENS WASHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR AND AT DUMP SINK AT 2ND FLOOR BAR. RESTORE AND MAINTAIN WATER PRESSURE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS ON MAIN COOKING LINE NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

2020-12-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2020-12-14 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED DISCLOSURE MISSING FROM FOOD ITEM AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT MISSING FROM BOTTOM OF MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER (BURGERS). ALSO, PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MEN...

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN SOUP SITTING OUT ON COUNTER. CHEF STATED HE WAS THAWING IT OUT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD BY PLACING IN REFRIGERATOR OR RUNNING UNDER WATER.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR DOOR IN BASEMENT LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE WITH A LARGE CRACK AT DOOR WAY PREVENTING PROPER CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND AT DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT WHERE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED. MUST REPLACE WITH CLEAN SHELVES.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED POTS, PANS AND OTHER UTENSILS STORED ON SHELVES UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE TO A DRY AND CLEAN AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE BREAKING THROUGH CEILING TILE IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT WHERE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED. MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN NEAR COOK LINE ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/26/2019, REPORT #2280042. #51- UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR NEAR FRENCH FRY FREEZER CHESET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND OR IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER. MAINTA...

2019-03-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 16
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED/LOCATED BETWEEN DISH WASHING AREA AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING AIDS, SOAP, ETC. INSTALLED ON WALL ABOVE DISH WASHING MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -ALL BARS -CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEE SHARED RESTROOMS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID LOCATIONS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED, DRESSINGS, BEEF PATTIES, ETC. STORED IN FRONT COOLERS AT PREP/COOK LINE AREA WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DA...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

BSERVED 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 ON MENU OF RAW/U...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON BOTTOM SHELF ON SEVERAL PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON WIRE SHELVING RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE/REPLACE SHELVING RACKS AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND ...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULK LINE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK AT 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO DUMP SINK AT: 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF 1 DUMP SINK AT SAID AREAS FOR DISPOSAL OF LIQUID WASTE, ICE, ETC. AT SAID LOCATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MOP SINK IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA INOPERABLE/LOW WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR NEAR FRENCH FRY FREEZER CHESET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND OR IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FRENCH FRY FREEZER CHEST DOOR BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOORING AT COOK LINE AREA, DISH WASHING. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTIONS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AREA CHIPPED AND CRACKED, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2017-06-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CEILING TILES STAINED AT HOT LINE/ KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

2017-06-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED STEAM TABLE NOT HOLDING HOT FOODS AT 140 DEGREES AND ABOVE TAGGED STEAM TABLE .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR STEAM TABLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

critical Food Temperature

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

HOT FOODS IN STEAM TABLE AT INADEQUATE HOT TEMPERAURES FROM 60 TO 80 F THEY ARE GRAVY,CURRY SAUCE,ARTICHOKE SAUCE,BEEF BROTH,LAMB BROTH AND PARSNIPS. ALL FOOD PRODUCTS DESTROYED TOTAL 6 POUNDS AT 87.00 DOLLARS CRITICAL VIOLATION ...

serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER ON SITE FROM 1:30PM TO 2:00PM WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS GRAVIES,ARTICHOKE SAUCE AND PARSNIPS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

serious Facility Condition

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION #32 DOOR HANDLE AT WALK-IN COOLER NEEDS REPAIR,GASKETS NOT REPAIRED AT THREE DOOR COOLER AND TWO DOOR FREEZER VIOLATION #33 FANGUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER DUST NEEDS CEANING.SEE INSPECTION #1950763 DATED...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUST ON SHELF ON STAND WHERE GRILL IS LOCATED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CEILING TILES STAINED AT HOT LINE/ KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED LEAK AT DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK 1ST FLOOR IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR DRAIN. NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS NOTED NO GREASE TRAP AT MAIN KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT ...

2016-08-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
7
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN OOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HINGE & LID ON TOPSIDE ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER 1ST FL. PREP AREA,DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR,WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GRILL TABLE,DISH MAC...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM MICROWAVE,PERSONAL FAN,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS,DISH RACKS,FRYER CABINET,EXTERIOR AND WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,SINK BASIN AT 1ST FL. BAR.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,FLOOR DRAIN TROOF.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,BROKE...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER,LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN PREP AREAS AND DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN COFFEE STATION AR...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MEN'S BASEMENT TOILETROOM

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WOMEN'S 2ND FL. FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK,MISSING 2-SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK PREP AREA

2016-08-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 8LBS. COOKED GROUND BEEF 44.1F 8/8/16,10LBS. COOKED BEEF STEW 44.0F 8/10/16,36LBS. COOKED CORNED BEEF 43.5F,43.6F,43.7F,43.9F,44.0,44.1F 8/6/16,12LB...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN 1ST & 2ND FL. BAR AREAS,BASEMENT MEN'S TOILETROOM.EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM.ALSO REAR GARBAGE DOOR HAS A APPX."3...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES & PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,GLASS WEAR ON DINING ROOM TABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HINGE & LID ON TOPSIDE ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER 1ST FL. PREP AREA,DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR,WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GRILL TABLE,DISH MACHINE AREA CHEMICAL T...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM MICROWAVE,PERSONAL FAN,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS,DISH RACKS,FRYER CABINET,EXTERIOR AND WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,SINK BASIN AT 1ST FL. BAR .

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,FLOOR DRAIN TROOF.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,BROKEN FLOOR TILE ON STAI...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER,LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN PREP AREAS AND DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN COFFEE STATION AREA,MISSING WALL BASE...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MEN'S BASEMENT TOILET ROOM

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WOMEN'S 2ND FL. FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK,LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA,MISSING 2- SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK PREP AREA

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE LARGE PLASTIC STORAGE BINS OFF OF FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.

2015-09-24 Pass Canvass
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE.

minor Sanitation

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

RUSTED GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE PREP/DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE BASEMENT BY THE GREASE TRAP BOX. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

VENT COVER IN THE LADIES WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. MISSING PART OF THE FILTER IN THE HOOD.CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE. MUST PROVIDE MISSING PART OF THE FILTER. GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FIL...

2014-05-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
serious Sanitation

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

FOUND ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE PLASTIC DOOR AND ON THE TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-38-005(A)...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD FOR THE CLEAN GLASSES BEHIND THE BAR. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. BROKEN INTERIOR PANEL...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PORVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FILTER AND HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED, MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

2013-08-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

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

REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES IN 1ST FLOOR REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AN UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

2013-08-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
serious Facility Condition

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 01/15/13 REPORT# 1198661 NOT CORRECTED.#35 WATER DAMAGED AND FOOD SPLATTERED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE. #38 LEAK AT NOZZLE ON BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-09...

minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY LIGHT SHIELS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD AREA. MUST CLEAN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

critical Pest Activity

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

REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES IN 1ST FLOOR REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AN UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

2013-01-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR TWO DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER WITH TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK. CHIPPING, PEELING PLASTER ON CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.MUST REPAIR ALL. WATER DAMAGED AND FOOD SPLATTERED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT NOZZLE ON BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.

2013-01-15 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER FOUND AT 46.9F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CORNED BEEF AT 48.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW....

critical Food Temperature

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

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS COOKED CORNED BEEF AT 48.3F, 1 QT COOKED MUSHROOM SAUCE AT 48.2F, 1 1/2 LBS LAMB SHANKS AT 48.3F, 7 LBS COOKED RIBS AT 48...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 50 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE IN REAR AREA OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL OTHER STORED ...

minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR TWO DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER WITH TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR MICROWAVES DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE ICE BIN DIRTY MUST CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE. ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE BEHIND 1ST FLOOR BAR.

minor Sanitation

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

HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK. CHIPPING, PEELING PLASTER ON CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.MUST REPAIR ALL. WATER DAMAGED AND FOOD SPLATTERED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS (2) IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY HAND SINK BEHIND 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST CLEAN. LEAK AT NOZZLE ON BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

BICYCLES MUST NOT BE STORED IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2010-08-31 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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 BROKEN STOVE UNDER THE CHARCOAL GRILL.UNIT IS CORRODED ON BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.ALSO RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR O...

2010-08-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND A WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 48.7F POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED...

critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA.CREAM CHEESE AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46.7F; 30 EACH FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 47...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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. OBSE...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND GROUND NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED LID/COVER FROM WASTE OIL CONTAINER COVERED IN LAYER...

minor Sanitation

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 BROKEN STOVE UNDER THE CHARCOAL GRILL.UNIT IS CORRODED ON BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.ALSO RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR O...

minor Sanitation

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.RE GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.

100
Cafe Brauer
100
Cafe Brauer
66
Lincoln Hall
53
Kith & Kin
46
Chef Taryn

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