GASLIGHT BAR & GRILLE.
2448-2450 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
7 of 13 inspections passed, 3 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 42018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DIRT CAULKING WITH BLACK SLIME AROUND THE WALLS OF DISHMACHINE. MUS REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 262018FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY SIX LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ROACH PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-30-020.
OBSERVED A FEW READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL AND DATE ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF DEEPFRYERS IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT CAULKING WITH BLACK SLIME AROUND THE WALLS OF DISHMACHINE. MUS REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 212017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED LARGE POTS AND PANS UNABLE TO FIT IN COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET POTS AND PANS THAT CAN BE COMPLELY SUBMERGED IN THE COMPARTMENTS. NOTED DEEP FAT FRYER CABINET DOOR MISSING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET CABINET DOOR FOR FRYER.
INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT OFFICE AREA IN BASEMENT.
NOTED LIGHT SHIELD NOT PROPERLY AFFIXED AT DISH MACHINE AREA ALSO LIGHT SHEILD MISSING AND LIGHT BULBS MISSING AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT SHEILDS AND LIGHTS AT THESE AREAS.
AUG 162016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND LINED AROUND FRYER.MUST PROVIDE A HANDLE ON PIZZA OVEN AND REMOVE TOWEL AND TAPE THAT IS WRAPPED AROUND SPINDLE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE IN FRONT SIDE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN CRAFT BEER WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID IN POOR REPAIR ON SALAD PREP COOLER AND 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,IMPORT WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA,BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,LIQUOR STORAGE AREA,FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT BAR AREA.MUST SEAL HOLES IN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR WALK IN COOLER
Comments: MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING IN CRAFT BEER & KEG WALK IN COOLER
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN FRONT SIDE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT MEN'S AND WOMEN'S HAND SINKS IN TOILETROOMS,LEAKY PIPE UNDER SINK IN WOMEN'S,LEAKY OVER HEAD PIPE IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA(CHRISTMAS TREE,ORNAMENTS,BOXES)
AUG 92016FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FRONT,REAR AND PATIO BAR AREAS,IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILETROOMS,IN FRONT SIDE BASEMENT PREP AREA,CRAWLING INSIDE OF FLOOR DRAIN AND A BUCKET OF STANDING WATER IN PATIO BAR AREA,IN A MOP BUCKET IN FRONT SIDE BASEMENT .REMOVE BUCKETS OF STANDING WATER AND MOPS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/9/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS IN POOR REPAIR ON 2 OF 3,LID IS BROKEN ON REAR SIDE OF DUMPSTER AND APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN GNAWED ON LEAVING OPENINGS FOR RODENT ENTRY.ALSO OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LID HAS GREASE AND LID IS CROOKED NOT TIGHT FITTING ON CONTAINER.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX.50 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN BETWEEN MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STAIR CASE (BREAD RACKS,FLOOR MATS,HIGH CHAIR,LADDER,INSIDE GARBAGE CANS) AND PORCH LANDING AND UNDERNEATH PORCH.POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES,CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING ON GREASE AND GARBAGE CAN LIDS.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND LINED AROUND FRYER.MUST PROVIDE A HANDLE ON PIZZA OVEN AND REMOVE TOWEL AND TAPE THAT IS WRAPPED AROUND SPINDLE,A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN PATIO BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE IN FRONT SIDE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN CRAFT BEER WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID IN POOR REPAIR ON SALAD PREP COOLER AND 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,DRAWER COOLER,MEAT SLICER,CAN OPENER BLADE,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR PART OF ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DUST FROM LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS IN BOTH BASEMENTS
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,IMPORT WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA,BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,LIQUOR STORAGE AREA,FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT BAR AREA.MUST SEAL HOLES IN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR WALK IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN CRAFT BEER & KEG WALK IN COOLER.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT SIDE BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE FLICKERING LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN FRONT SIDE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT MEN'S AND WOMEN'S HAND SINKS IN TOILETROOMS,LEAKY PIPE UNDER SINK IN WOMEN'S,LEAKY OVER HEAD PIPE IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA,DIVERT SPOUT INTO FLOOR DRAIN UNDER PATIO BAR 3- COMP SINK
MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA(CHRISTMAS TREE AND ORNAMENTS,BOXES,ETC)
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SEP 232015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MAIN BAR REACH IN COOLERS WITH STANDING WATER AND UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN BASEMENT WALK IN REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED ONE LIGHT SHIELD WITH WATER WITHIN SHIELD. REMOVE WATER AND REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD. OBSERVED ADDITIONAL BASEMENT LIGHTS IN FRONT BASEMENT IN LIQUOR STORAGE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 242014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT. AND MAINTAIN.
SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
AUG 162013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
AUG 92013FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10/30/12 REPORT# 1300217 NOT CORRECTED. 38. REPLACE THE MISSING HANDLE FOR THE HOT WATER AT THE LEFT SIDE HANDSINK IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. REPAIR THE LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE FAUCET AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
NOV 52012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DRAIN LINES AND COLD PLATE IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REMOVE COLD PLATE OR REPLACE ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.
DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN DRAIN LINES BEHIND THE BAR TO PREVENT FLY ACTIVITY.
CLEAN THE SPIDERWEBS FROM THE BOTTOMSIDE OF THE BAR NEAR THE ICE BINS.
REPLACE THE MISSING HANDLE FOR THE HOT WATER AT THE LEFT SIDE HANDSINK IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. REPAIR THE LEAK BELOW THE HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR. REPAIR THE RIGHT SIDE SINK STOPPER LEVER FOR THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE EXIT DOOR. REPAIR THE LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE FAUCET AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
OCT 302012PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST HAVE INTERIOR OF MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE UNTIL THE TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS OBSERVED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
OBSERVED DRAIN LINES AND COLD PLATE IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REMOVE COLD PLATE OR REPLACE ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.
DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN DRAIN LINES BEHIND THE BAR TO PREVENT FLY ACTIVITY.
CLEAN THE SPIDERWEBS FROM THE BOTTOMSIDE OF THE BAR NEAR THE ICE BINS.
REPLACE THE MISSING HANDLE FOR THE HOT WATER AT THE LEFT SIDE HANDSINK IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. REPAIR THE LEAK BELOW THE HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR. REPAIR THE RIGHT SIDE SINK STOPPER LEVER FOR THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE EXIT DOOR. REPAIR THE LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE FAUCET AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
AUG 182010PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE KNIFES STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS, PROVIDE A KNIFE RACKS,TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION.REPLACE BROKEN BOTTOM METAL SHEET INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER,ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.ALSO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN WALK-IN DOOR, BOTTOM PART.CHEST FREEZER LINER BROKEN EXPOSED INSULATION(DOOR HAS EXCESSIVE TAPE THROUGHOUT THE DOOR).UNIT NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER.(1ST FLOOR).
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA(PREMISES HAS TWO BASEMENTS), SPECIALLY UNDER SHELVES AND CORNERS.(DEBRIS BUILD UP).SEAL FLOOR METAL SHEETS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(1ST FLOOR)WATER REMAINS BETWEEN AND UNDER THE METAL SHEETS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.PART OF WALL IS MISSING IN STAFF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA(EAST WALL).REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT SAME AREA.IN KITCHEN BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO COOKING,INSTRUCTED TO PAINT,ALSO WALL ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE IS MISSING TILE,NEED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT. REMOVE DIRTY CAULKING WITH BLACK SLIME AROUND THE DISH MACHINE.CLEAN AND RE CAULK THE AREA.ALSO PROVIDE THIGH FITTED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,ABOVE PREP COOLERS.
AUG 92010PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, IN PREP AREA.PRESENT TEMPERATURE 48.9F TO 52F.THREE THERMOMETERS WERE STORED IN UNIT AT SAME TEMP 50F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED IN IT(FRESH EGGS, TUNA,TURKEY ETC).ANOTHER WALK-IN COOLER ON PREMISES,(BASEMENT)TEMP OF 39.9F.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE COOLER.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW)FAX #312 746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(a) HOOOO62523-11
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less .FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:6 DOZEN OF FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 52F, HAM AT TEMP OF 48.6F, COOKED TURKEY AT TEMP OF 50F; SPINACH DIP AT TEMP OF 52F;AND 6 GALLONS OF VARIOUS KIND OF RANCH AT TEMP OF 48.6F TO 50.1F ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY CERTIFIED MANAGER.POUNDS 40,VALUE 88.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(a) HOOOO62523-11
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.BOTH UNITS.THE LARGE ICE MACHINE HAS A BROKEN FRONT LIDS WITH RUST DRIPPING INTO ICE CUBES.TAGGED BOTH UNITS"HELD FOR INSPECTION"DO NOT USE UNITS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNITS.BUY ICE FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE BUSINESS,KEEP RECEIPT ON PREMISES.CRITICAL VIOLATION:738-005(a) H000062525-13
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT USED BY EMPLOYEE NOT MAINTAINED.WE OBSERVED (TWO MANAGER AND MYSELF)USED AND NON-USED TOILET PAPER THROUGHOUT THE FLOOR,AND ON WATER PIPE UNDER THE WASH BOWL.TOILET BOWL AND TOILET RIM WITH ACCUMULATION OF ENCRUSTED FECES.NO TOILET SEAT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP WASH ROOM CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO62525-13
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE KNIFES STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS, PROVIDE A KNIFE RACKS,TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION.REPLACE BROKEN BOTTOM METAL SHEET INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER,ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.ALSO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN WALK-IN DOOR, BOTTOM PART.CHEST FREEZER LINER BROKEN EXPOSED INSULATION(DOOR HAS EXCESSIVE TAPE THROUGHOUT THE DOOR).UNIT NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER.(1ST FLOOR).
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA(PREMISES HAS TWO BASEMENTS), SPECIALLY UNDER SHELVES AND CORNERS.(DEBRIS BUILD UP).SEAL FLOOR METAL SHEETS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(1ST FLOOR)WATER REMAINS BETWEEN AND UNDER THE METAL SHEETS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.PART OF WALL IS MISSING IN STAFF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA(EAST WALL).REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT SAME AREA.IN KITCHEN BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO COOKING,INSTRUCTED TO PAINT,ALSO WALL ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE IS MISSING TILE,NEED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT. REMOVE DIRTY CAULKING WITH BLACK SLIME AROUND THE DISH MACHINE.CLEAN AND RE CAULK THE AREA.ALSO PROVIDE THIGH FITTED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,ABOVE PREP COOLERS.
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