Chicago Health Dept
2440-2442 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025); 3 critical violations across the last 12 months.
21 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2025 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.
5-205.15--MUST REPAIR LEAK AT BOTTOM OF PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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.
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.
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. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR LEAK AT BOTTOM OF PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE MAIN PREP LINE AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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 WITH BAREHANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEES' MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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 #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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 DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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.
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.
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 PERSON IN CHARGE NOT TO STORE FOOD ON THE FLOOR, PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIDS FOR STORAGE AND TO ADDRESS LEAK FROM CEILING
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
OBSERVED LIGHTBULBS BLOWN OUT ABOVE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
NOTED NO PROTECTIVE SHIELDING COVERING CEILING LIGHTS ABOUT DISHMACHINE AND KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
: 2-402.11--- NOTED COOKS WITH BEARDS. MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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.
4-601.11(B)--- TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND REMOVE RUST.--
5-205.15--- NOTED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTERIOR COMPARTMENT SEAMS BEING REPAIRED WITH "PLUMBERS PUTTY". MUST REPAIR WITH A METAL WELD.
: 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.----EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DEAD ORIENTAL COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.----DAMAGED CEILING WITH CHIPPING PAINT/PLASTER, MISSING FLOOR TILES ALL IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----RAW WOODEN 2X4 ATTACHED TO THE WALL AT THE BASEMENT PREP 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE.---POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY. 6-501.12--- NOTED THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.114--- 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.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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.
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.
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.
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 COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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 DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
NOTED COOKS WITH BEARDS. MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
ALL CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS/BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
EXCESSIVE RUST ON LOWER METAL SHELVING OF THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP TABLE/STEAM TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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.
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.
NOTED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTERIOR COMPARTMENT SEAMS BEING REPAIRED WITH "PLUMBERS PUTTY". MUST REPAIR WITH A METAL WELD.
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.
NOTED SEVERAL DIRTY/SOILED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 WITH CHIPPING PAINT/PLASTER, MISSING FLOOR TILES ALL IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----RAW WOODEN 2X4 ATTACHED TO THE WALL AT THE BASEMENT PREP 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE.----MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE HALLWAY ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER MUST REPLACE.----POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE 2ND FLOOR LADIES WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST REPLACE.
NOTED THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
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.
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.
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 MENU STATING, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED POTS, PANS AND OTHER UTENSILS STORED ON SHELVES UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE TO A DRY AND CLEAN AREA.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE BREAKING THROUGH CEILING TILE IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT WHERE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN NEAR COOK LINE ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
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.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING AIDS, SOAP, ETC. INSTALLED ON WALL ABOVE DISH WASHING MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
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 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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 ALL TIMES.
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 EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
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.
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MOP SINK IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA INOPERABLE/LOW WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
OBSERVED FRENCH FRY FREEZER CHEST DOOR BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
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.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NOTED CEILING TILES STAINED AT HOT LINE/ KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES
INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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)
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 7-38-005(A)
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
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 8/18 2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
NOTED RUST ON SHELF ON STAND WHERE GRILL IS LOCATED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE
NOTED CEILING TILES STAINED AT HOT LINE/ KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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 SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN OOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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 MACHINE AREA CHEMICAL TABLE,COFFEE STATION PREP TABLE,BASEMENT PREP AREA POT & PAN STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA
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.
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,BROKEN FLOOR TILE ON STAIR CASE LEADING TO 2ND FL.
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 AREA,MISSING WALLBASE NEAR 2ND FL. BAR AREA.
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MEN'S BASEMENT TOILETROOM
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
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 8/6/16,12LBS. COOKED CHICKEN POT PIE 46.2F 8/10/16.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.66LBS.$109.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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."3/4" ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR AND TORN SCREEN ON REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/11/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES & PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,GLASS WEAR ON DINING ROOM TABLE.
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 TABLE,COFFEE STATION PREP TABLE,BASEMENT PREP AREA POT & PAN STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA
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 .
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 STAIR CASE LEADING TO 2ND FL.
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 NEAR 2ND FL. BAR AREA.
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MEN'S BASEMENT TOILET ROOM
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
MUST ELEVATE LARGE PLASTIC STORAGE BINS OFF OF FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM
MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.
ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE.
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.
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.
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 FILTER ABOVE THE FLAT GRILL ON THE COOK LINE. MUST CLEAN ,REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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). ICE MACKER TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION.
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, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
FILTER AND HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED, MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES IN 1ST FLOOR REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AN UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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 7-42-090.
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
DIRTY LIGHT SHIELS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD AREA. MUST CLEAN.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES IN 1ST FLOOR REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AN UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
INTERIOR TWO DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER WITH TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. MUST REPLACE.
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.
LEAK AT NOZZLE ON BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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 CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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 48.2F, 7 LBS CHICKEN AT 48F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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 ITEMS. ALSO OBSERVED SPRAY CAN OF "RAID" ANT AND ROACH INSECTICIDE ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
INTERIOR TWO DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER WITH TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. MUST REPLACE.
INTERIOR MICROWAVES DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE ICE BIN DIRTY MUST CLEAN.
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.
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.
DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS (2) IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
DIRTY HAND SINK BEHIND 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST CLEAN. LEAK AT NOZZLE ON BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
BICYCLES MUST NOT BE STORED IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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 OF DISPLAY COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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 IN IT(CREAM CHEESE,COOKED RIBS,HUMMUS ETC.)TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 40F.FAX #312-746-4240.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(a)HOOOO62672-16
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 47.9F; CHOCOLATE CHEESE CAKE AT TEMP OF 45.3F TO 46F; COOKED RIBS AT TEMP OF 52.7F TO 59F;2 CONTAINERS OF FRESH MOZZARELLA IN WATER AT TEMP OF 47.1F TO 48.1F;5 ROLLS OF GOAT CHEESE AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 47.7F; 1 LARGE CONTAINER OF PUREED HUMMUS AT TEMP OF 48.7F;VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESE AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 48.6F;2 PANS OF COOKED SLICE CORNED BEEF AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 48F.HEAVY CREAM AND MILK AT TEMP OF 48.7F TO 49F.ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.POUNDS 65 VALUE467.57.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO62672-16
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 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(KITCHEN, BASEMENT PREP AREA AND STORAGES, BOTH BAR AREAS, COFFEE STATION)APPROX 40 OR MORE SMALL FLIES.MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED TO ELIMINATE FLIES AND SANITIZE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO62673-17
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 OF GREASE AND CIGARETTE BUTTS.WASTE OIL IS DRIPPING ON GROUND FROM THE EDGE OF CONTAINER AND LID.OBSERVED FLIES AROUND AND ON TOP THE CONTAINER.MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED TO CLEAN LID,CONTAINER AND GROUND TO MINIMIZE INSECT ACTIVITIES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO62673-17
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 OF DISPLAY COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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.
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