Chicago Health Dept
4857 N DAMEN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2024.
22 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2024.
Last inspected Jun 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.
6-301.14--OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.17--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH UNDERNEATH THE COUNTERTOP NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR AND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON KITCHEN CORNER TABLE NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND INSIDE THE MICROWAVE ALSO,OBSERVED 4 RAT DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS;ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORAGE SHELFS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND STORAGE SHELFS BEHIND THE BAR AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER AND BASEMENT PREP AREA/STORAGE AREAS ALSO,THE BAR AREA WITH BOTTLE CAPS/DEBRIS .
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2591511 DATED:03/22/2024 #16--4-602.11(B-E)/OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES. #47--4-202.15/ OBSERVED MANUAL CAN OPENER WORNED-OUT BLADE WITH DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #49--4-602.13/ INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER, PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE GRILL AND THE 4 BURNER STOVE AND MAINTAIN. #55--6-501.114/ INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT REAR DRY STORAGE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS,UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING. #58--2-102.13/ OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 6/11/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
4-602.11(B-E)/OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
4-501.12/ OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD WORNED-OUT WITH DEEP SEAMS AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
4-202.15/ OBSERVED MANUAL CAN OPENER WORNED-OUT BLADE WITH DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
4-602.13/ INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER, PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE GRILL AND THE 4 BURNER STOVE AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.114/ INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT REAR DRY STORAGE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS,UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
2-102.13/ OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
4-602.11(B-E)/OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
4-501.12/ OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD WORNED-OUT WITH DEEP SEAMS AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
4-101.19/ OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN POOR REPAIR AND WITH MOLD-LIKE BUILD UP IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
4-202.15/ OBSERVED MANUAL CAN OPENER WORNED-OUT BLADE WITH DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
4-301.12/ OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
4-602.13/ INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER, PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE GRILL AND THE 4 BURNER STOVE AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.114/ INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT REAR DRY STORAGE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS,UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
6-303.11/ OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
2-102.13/ OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDERNEATH THE COUNTERTOP NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS;ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT KITCHENWARE (FORKS,KNIVES ETC.)TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE (HANDLES-UP).
OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN POOR REPAIR AND WITH MOLD-LIKE BUILD UP IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD WORNED-OUT WITH DEEP SEAMS AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MANUAL CAN OPENER WORNED-OUT BLADE WITH DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER, PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE GRILL AND THE 4 BURNER STOVE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT REAR DRY STORAGE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS,UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR AT BAR WITH LITTER DEBRIS AND BROKEN GLASS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE INSIDE AND SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER, FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
5-204.11-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
5-204.11-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-501.12-OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/7/2020, REPORT #2402139. #39-OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE (ICE MACHINE). OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN. NO SPLASH GUARD ON KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FOOD PREP-STORAGE TABLE WITH FOOD PLATES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD. #47-OBSERVED DIRTY GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #51-OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION INSTALLED ON HOSE USED FOR WASHING FLOORS IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #53-MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM. #55-OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES OVER FOOD PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (BURGERS). PERSON IN CHARGE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
5-204.11-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-501.12-OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
4-602.13-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF COOKING FRYER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.11-OBSERVED COVER MISSING ON VENT ABOVE PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
4-204.11-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT GREASE FROM DRIPPING ONTO FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.
2-102.13-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/28/2020, REPORT #2401749. #39-OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE (ICE MACHINE). OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN. NO SPLASH GUARD ON KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FOOD PREP-STORAGE TABLE WITH FOOD PLATES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD. #47-OBSERVED DIRTY GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #51-OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION INSTALLED ON HOSE USED FOR WASHING FLOORS IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #53-MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM. #55-OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES OVER FOOD PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (BURGERS). PERSON IN CHARGE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF COOKING FRYER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED COVER MISSING ON VENT ABOVE PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT GREASE FROM DRIPPING ONTO FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/23/2020, REPORT #2374083. #10-OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE. #39-OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE (ICE MACHINE). OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN. NO SPLASH GUARD ON KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FOOD PREP-STORAGE TABLE WITH FOOD PLATES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD. #47-OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH UNDER PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN ON FIRST FLOOR AND OBSERVED DIRTY GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #51-OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION INSTALLED ON HOSE USED FOR WASHING FLOORS IN BASEMENT. MAST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #53-MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM. #55-OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES OVER FOOD PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CURRENT CERTIFICATION ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN STORED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, SALSA, BAKED RIBS)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE (ICE MACHINE). OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN
NO SPLASH GUARD ON KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FOOD PREP-STORAGE TABLE WITH FOOD PLATES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD
OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH UNDER PREP COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AND OBSERVED DIRTY AND RIPPED DOOR GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BAR SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER . PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION INSTALLED ON HOSE USED FOR WASHING FLOORS IN BASEMENT. MAST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES OVER FOOD PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUEED.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU,PLACARDS, OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS FOR ALL FOODS BEING SERVE RAW OR MEDIUM RARE ON SITE. ALSO ASTERISK ALL FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT IS BEING SERVE MEDIUM RARE OR RARE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST REEZERS IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT,WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE PREP COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
ALLL WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR LADIES WASHROOM MUST HAVE A LID/COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
MUST SEAL THE HOLES AND REPAIR THE WALLS BEHIND THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUSTE. OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL AND DATE FOR COOKED/PREPARED FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA ALSO,REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING.PROVIDE SAID SINK STOPPERS AND TOILET ROOMS MUST BE VENTED AS REQUIRED.
FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES AND RUST ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE--ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ON CLUTTERED CORNER BEHIND WALK-IN-COOLER AND APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS BENEATH STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT PREP/DRY STORAGE AREAS.ALSO,NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE TO REVIEW ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ALSO,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL AND DATE FOR COOKED/PREPARED FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN BASEMENT AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA ALSO,REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN BASEMENT COMING FROM BAR DRAIN LINES AND MISSING 3 ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO,VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTYETD TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND PROVIDE SAID SINK STOPPERS AND TOILET ROOMS MUST BE VENTED AS REQUIRED.
FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER BAR AREAS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST RELOCATE.
FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COOKING FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE DAILY,
EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT BASEMENT AREA, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, AND KEEP FLOOR DRY,
DAMAGE WALL SURFACES, BROKEN PLASTER IN BASEMENT AREA, STAINED CEILING TILE VARIOUS AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
IMPROPERLY STORING SOILED LINEN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LINEN STORAGE CONTAINERS TO PREVENT PEST ISSUES,
CLUTTER IN UTILITY CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Cutting boards not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace worn cutting boards.
Light covers in prep area not cleaned. instructed to detail clean covers.
Outside garbage dumpster not maintained or rodent proofed. Observed 1 panel lid on garbage dumpster is broken and half of the lid is missing. Also, observed exterior of grease box with old encrusted waste grease. Instructed to replace broken lid to maintain garbage dumpster tight fitting and rodent proofed at all times. And detail clean exterior of grease box. Serious citation issued 7-38-020
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Cutting boards not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace worn cutting boards.
Light covers in prep area not cleaned. instructed to detail clean covers.
NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT BOTH PREP AREA EXPOSED SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR BOTH SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (PREPARING/SERVING SANDWICHES, SALADS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.) A CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR DENIS BALTAZAR, HOWEVER PERSON NOT ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. BUSINESS OWNER STATED, "THIS IS HIS DAY OFF, I CAN'T HAVE HIM HERE 7 DAYS A WEEK." INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WITH A CITY CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
RAW/BARE WOOD SHELVES AT MAIN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, SHELVES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND SLICER.
EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT PREP AREAS, BAR AREA, AND THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON WALLS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN/PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS. OPENINGS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
RUST ON GREASE TRAP UNDER KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND RE-SEAL GREASE TRAP, AND REPAIR LEAKING PIPES IN THE BASEMENT.
CLUTTER IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
CLEANING TOWELS AND ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER AND SCOOPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
Drain board for the 3 compartment sink with peeling paint (above sink). Instructed to replace with slotted drain board/rack. No working 3 drain stoppers for the 3 compartment sink. Must provide. Must seal or paint the raw woods inisde the walk in cooler in the basement; inside the 3 door reach in cooler behind the bar; and on the shelvings of the dry storage shelve. Must provide lid for the ice bins behind the bar. Rusted bottom shelve of the prep table in the basement and ist floor kitchen. Must remove rust and maintain. Must remove aluminum foil on the prep table bottom shelve. Arrange prep area coolers/tables to allow easier access to exposed hand sink and to prevent splashing or dripping on surrounding prep surfaces.
Must clean in detail the floor behind the bar,along the wall base all corner and maintain. Must remove all soda and milk crate being used as a pallet inside the walk in cooler in the basement. Provide regular pallet to store stocks.
Must clean in detail the vent cover inside the womens washroom (with heavy dust build up). Accumulated grease in filters/hood above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain same.
Must re adjust the self closing device of the womens washroom door not closing all the way.
Must increase the water pressure of the exposed hand sink. Must install a back flow preventive device on the water line of the ice maker and on the hose bibbs in the basement. Sighted electric slicer and manual wall-mounted slicer in basement. Must install exposed hand sink in basement prep area or remove all food prep equipment from area.
Ice scoop must be stored in a separate container to prevent possible contamination (not on top of the ice and top of the ice maker).
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HELD AND PREPARED, CHEESE, HUMMUS ETC. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH CERTIFICATES POSTED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE 2 KNIFE RACKS. 1 FOR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND 1 FOR BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE 2 COLD PLATES BEHIND BAR TO PREVENT ICE CONTACT WITH TUBING. PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND CONNECTING PIPES, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INSIDE AND OUT, BEHIND AND UNDER, SINKS ETC THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND BAR, ALONG BAR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN 4 DEAD ROACHES FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER AND BY SODA STATION.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES NEAR TOP OF BASEMENT STAIRS. PAINT RAW WOOD INSIDE REACH IN COOLER BEHIND BAR AND ON RIGHT SIDE OF BAR. SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PAINT UNPAINTED DRYWALL IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. REMOVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALL NEAR FLOOR IN BASEMENT 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. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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. NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS, MUST PROVIDE.
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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