GATHER CHICAGO.

Chicago Health Dept

4539 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

20 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2024.

Last inspected Sep 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 17

2024

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR OF THE PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED STORING UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENTS ETC. ON SIDE OF BUILDING AND EXCESSIVE HIGH WEEDS BEHIND THE REAR OUTDOOR PATIO.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR AND PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FLOOR TILES NEED RE-GROUTING IN FRONT OF COOLERS IN SAME KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE BASEMENT PREP AREA CEILING ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

NOV 14

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED STORAGE COOLER OUTSIDE IN PATIO AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL LOCK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY NON-EMPLOYEES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.

JUL 1

2022

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN (2) PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SEMOLINA, SALT ETC) IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

JUN 23

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE BASEMENT PREP AREA CEILING ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING.

JUN 16

2021

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MUST INCLUDE STATEMENT THAT "THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED" BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE BASEMENT PREP AREA CEILING ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING.

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JUN 27

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL READY TO EAT COOKED TCS FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATED WITH PREPARATION DATE OR EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ALSO ASTERISK ON THE FOOD ITEM ON ALL FOODS THAT ARE BEING SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. A ON THE MENU, DELI CASE, LABEL STATEMENTS, PLACARDS,OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

TWO INCHES GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR IN THE PATIO. MUST INSTALL DOOR SWEEP AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRANCE TO THE BUILDING.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, ON THE WALLS BY THE STAIR GOING UP TO 1ST FLOOR, ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE DRAIN BOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HOLE ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR,SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT, AND SEALED HOLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WORN OUT,NOT IN GOOD REPAIR COVING OUTSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MAY 11

2018

PASS · 0 violations

APR 26

2018

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2009884 DATED 4/5/17. #33-ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DUST BUILD-UP ON THE CEILING VENT INSIDE THE LIQUOR CABINET IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD IN ALL LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTRUCTED TO RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM WHICH IS CLOSE TO THE PREP AREA.(DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.)

APR 5

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED. OBSERVED RUSTS ON SOME SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH. OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE HOT LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LONG BRUSH TO PROPERLY CLEAN INTERIORS OF WATER BOTTLES USED FOR SERVING CUSTOMERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 21

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed dust and grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

MAY 15

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA, AND TUBING TO ICE MACHINE UNDER STAIR WELL, HANDLE TO THREE SINK AND STOPPER DEVICE AT LADIES HAND SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL PLUMBING ISSUED, AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT,

JUN 12

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR DEEP FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AN DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER DEEP FRYER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

MAY 24

2013

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NO COVERS/LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREA AND TOP STORAGE AREA OF PREP COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TOWELS DISPENSER FOR PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

DEBRIS ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT PREP AREA, STORAGE ROOMS AND FURNACE ROOM ALSO IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OPENINGS NOTED ON WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, STORAGE ROOMS AND FURNACE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

CLUTTER IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS IN THE BASEMENT. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NO HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

APR 19

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER AT PREP TABLE SHELF IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT AS NEEDED.---------INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE WIRE RACKS WITH MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB. ---------------MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELD AT BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT.

NOV 2

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

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 PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES FOR ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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. MUST SEAL BOTH PREP AREA FLOORS. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT KITCHEN AND THRU-OUT BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

Minor Pest Activity

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 SEAL ALL OPENINGS THRU-OUT BASEMENT ON WALLS AND CEILING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE, ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

OCT 29

2010

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//REMAINING VIOLATION SEE REPORT #391244

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//VIOLATION REMAINING VIOLATION SEE REPORT #391244

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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391244

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391244

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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391244

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391244

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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391244

OCT 22

2010

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.//MGMT & I OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISHWASHING MACHINE AT 10PPM PLACED HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG ON UNIT INSTRUCTED MGMT NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY DEPT OF HEALTH

Serious Facility Condition

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.//MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-23-2010,REPORT #251200,#35 HOLE IN WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE

Minor Sanitation

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

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 REPLACE ALL BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA/REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER/INSTAL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND BOWL & PERP TABLE/COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA/NEED PAPPER TOWLE HOLDER AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN KITCHEN./NEED LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE./NEED STOPPERS FOR 3COMP SINK IN BASEMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS DRY STORAGE,INTERIOR ,EXTERIOR NEED CLEANING

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.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK IN KITCHEN & STORAGE AREA NEED CLEANING/MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER.

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.//WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT NEED REPAIRING SEE # 29 ON INSPECTION REPORT

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated./NEED SELF CLOSEING DOOR ON RESTROOM IN BASEMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

JUN 30

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION NUMBER 251200 DATED 6.23.10.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION NUMBER 251200 DATED 6.23.10.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION NUMBER 251200 DATED 6.23.10.

JUN 23

2010

FAIL 5 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

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. SEAL REAR PATIO GLASS HANGING DOORS AND WALLS WITH OVER 1" GAPS SURROUNDING PATIO AND UNDER REAR DOOR TO PATIO WITH OVER 1/4" GAP TO PREVENT PEST ACCESS. NOTE: PATIO IS CONNECTED TO THE MAIN RESTAURANT AND SET UP WITH CHAIRS AND TABLES COVERED WITH TABLE CLOTHES. CITATION #62704-12

Serious Documentation & Training

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HELD, i.e. RAW EGGS, SHELLFISH, PREPARED DISHES ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. CITATION #62704-12

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. PROVIDE PROPERLY DESIGNED LIDS FOR 2 DOOOR PREP COOLER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INVERT ALL DISHWARE. PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE FOR ALL UNTENSILS.

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. SEAL HOLE IN WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. REMOVE DUST FROM HOODVENT, 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

JUN 21

2010

FAIL 0 violations

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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