GAMEKEEPERS.

Chicago Health Dept

345 W ARMITAGE AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

9 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2017.

Last inspected Sep 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 27

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. REPAIR TORN SEAT COVERS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS SLICER IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AND SMALL STORAGE ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA. REPAIR MISSING WALL BASE IN MENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. ALSO, REPAIR DAMAGED DRY WALL CEILING IN FURNACE ROOM ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE BASEMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK BEHIND BAR. ALSO, REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT.

AUG 3

2016

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SMALL REACH IN FREEZER,CHEST FREEZER,GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE,BEER COOLERS,UPPER GLASS WINDOW IN PREP AREA,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP ON FAUCETS OF 3-COMP SINK IN BOTH BAR AREAS

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,BOTH BAR AREAS,WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT BAR AREA .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN SEATING AREA IN FRONT BAR AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN DJ BOOTH

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS FOR WET MOPS

JUL 27

2016

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

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. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOMS,BAR AREAS,KITCHEN,HOT WATER TANK ROOM.ALSO APPX."1/2" ON BACK BAR POOL DOOR,REAR SIDE DOOR AND SLIDING GLASS DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/27/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SMALL REACH IN FREEZER,CHEST FREEZER,GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE,BEER COOLERS,UPPER GLASS WINDOW IN PREP AREA,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP ON FAUCETS OF 3- COMP SINKS IN BOTH BAR AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,BOTH BAR AREAS,WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT BAR AREA .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN SEATING AREA IN FRONT BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN DJ BOOTH.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE HOOKS FOR WET MOPS.

SEP 17

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER WITH WET BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ALL OVER THE SURFACES AND WHERE THE WATER IS COMIMG FROM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. STOP USING THE ICE MAKER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). OWNER/MANAGER CALLED EMPIRE TECHNICIAN AND ASKED HIM TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE SUMP PUMP CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL ALL THE SMALL HOLES THRU-OUT THE WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 16

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE LADIE'S WASHROOM WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN LID OF THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE CLOSET FOR THE CHEMICALS AND STORAGE ROOM INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

FAN GUARD INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

HEAVY LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MAIN BAR AND BACK BAR,WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE FAUCET WITH COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

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AUG 22

2013

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 15

2013

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Facility Condition

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1-11-10 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR TIN FOIL ON COOKING EQUIPMENT. RUSTED SHELVING INSIDE COOKS LINE COOLER MUST BE REPLACED OR REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.#35-REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN.#36- MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK IN COOLER.#38-MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.#40-PROVIDE FOR ALL COOKS LINE REFRIGERATION AND FREEZERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

BOTH CUSTOMER WASHROOM DOORS WITH BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICES. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SODA GUN HOLDERS AT ALL BARS MUST HAVE WASTE WATER DRAINAGE LINES. BROKEN NOZZLE ON KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE SPRAY ARM TO FILL SINKS UNTIL REPAIRED.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT HALLWAY CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHERS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.

JAN 11

2010

PASS 6 violations

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. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR TIN FOIL ON COOKING EQUIPTMENT. RUSTED SHELVING INSIDE COOKS LINE COOLER MUST BE REPLACED OR REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST PROVIDE CAULKING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK IN COOLER AND ABOVE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE FOR ALL COOKS LINE REFRIGERATION AND FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. DISCARDED TELEVISION AND BUCKETS MUST BE REMOVED FROM GARBAGE CORRAL.

JAN 6

2010

PASS · 0 violations

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