GOOSE ISLAND BREWING CO.

Chicago Health Dept

1800 N CLYBOURN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

16 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2016.

Last inspected Apr 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 7

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SALAD PREP COOLER AND WORN GASKET ON HOT HOLDING CABINET IN REAR PREP AREA AND WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM MAIN LINE PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS,RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF TABLE AT 3- COMP SINK,RUSTY SHELVES AND LEGS INPRODUCE & DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING REAR PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH STORAGE AREA,OUTSIDE OF STAFF MEN'S TOILETROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MAIN PREP AREA LOOSE WALL TRIM BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,PATIO AREA LOOSE WALL BASES,LOOSE WALL BASES STAFF WOMEN'S AND MEN'S TOILET R OOMS AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN CUSTOMER'S MEN'S AND WOMEN'S,STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER'S MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

nspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

MAR 31

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 5 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON INSIDE GARBAGE CAN DOLLY THAT IS STORED UNDER DISH MACHINE AND SEVERAL DEAD ON LOWER SHELF AND FLOOR OF DISH MACHINE.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON SHELVES,AND FLYING AROUND IN BOTH BAR AREAS.ALSO GARBAGE DOOR ALONG BOTTOM,WILLOW EXIT DOOR ALONG BOTTOM LEFT SIDE DOOR,MAIN ENTRY DOOR IN CENTER HAS A APPX."3/4" .MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.REMOVE DEAD ROACHES.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/31/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Serious Food Temperature

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AND FINAL RINSE GAUGE COCK ON DISH MACHINE NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RINSE GAUGE COCK AND SET UP 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.RINSE GAUGE COCK HAS BEEN REPLACED.FINAL RINSE IS NOW 192.F.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Temperature

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON STOVE & ON FRYER IN MAIN PREP AREA,WORN DOOR GASKET ON SALAD PREP COOLER AND WORN GASKET ON HOT HOLDING CABINET IN REAR PREP AREA AND WALK IN FREEZER,LOOSE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN MAIN BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM MAIN LINE PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS,RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF TABLE AT 3- COMP SINK,RUSTY SHELVES AND LEGS INPRODUCE & DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM SALAD PREP AREA OVERHEAD SHELVES,PREP COOLER,PREP TABLE,LEMONADE MACHINE,MAIN LINE & REAR PREP AREA FRYER CABINETS,LEGS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,STEAM TABLE,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,GRILL & PREP COOLER,ROLLING CART,INTERIOR OF OVEN,CAN OPENER STAND,PRODUCE & DAIRY WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,BEER WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,CUSTOMERS MEN'S & WOMEN'S LOWER VANITY.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN DISH STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL PREP AREAS,,WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,BOILER ROOM,RETAIL STORAGE AREA,KEG ROOM,LOWER LEVEL DINING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN BAR AREA,BEER WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING REAR PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH STORAGE AREA,OUTSIDE OF STAFF MEN'S TOILETROOM,TORN FLOOR MAT IN MAIN BAR AREA,ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DRY FOOD STORAGE,STAFF MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MAIN PREP AREA LOOSE WALL TRIM BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,PATIO AREA LOOSE WALL BASES,LOOSE WALL BASES STAFF WOMEN'S AND MEN'S TOILET R OOMS AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN CUSTOMER'S MEN'S AND WOMEN'S,STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER'S MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.RECAULK SPLASH GUARD AT MAIN BAR AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN KEG ROOM,PARTY ROOM CLOSET,ELECTRICAL ROOM.

APR 23

2015

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AT FRONT/MAIN BAR. REMOVE ALL RUST AND MAINTAIN RACKS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL BEER KEG COOLERS HAVE BEER AT BASE OF COOLERS. ALL BEER MUST BE CLEANED AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NEED TO BE KEPT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL LEFT OF HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEE MENS WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL NEXT TO TOILET IN MENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING VENT AND CEILING TILES ABLOVE DRY STORAGE SOUTH OF SALAD PREP STATION UNCLEAN. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CEILING IN SODA SYRUP STORAGE AREA UNCLEAN. OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS UNCLEAN AND OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING IN CORNERS ABOVE SODA SYRUP. CLEAN ENTIRE CEILING AND LIGHT SHEILDS AND CLOSE CEILING IN CORNER TO DETER THE ENTRYWAY OF INSECTS AND RODENTS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL HANDWASH SINK THAT IS ACCESSABLE FOR SOUP STATION, SALAD STATION, AND CONDIMENT STATION. HANDSINK MUST HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

APR 17

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBERVED 2 REFRIGERATION UNITS CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT MAINTAINING 40F OR LESS. BOTH UNITS WERE TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT LESS THAN 40F INCLUDING 6LBS OF SLICED TURKEY VALUED AT $22 AT 53.0, 18LBS CAESAR, RANCH AND BLEU CHEESE SALAD DRESSING VALUED AT $30 AT 53.6F, 2.5LBS OF FETA CHEESE VALUED AT $6.00 AT 55.2F, 4LBS CUT LEAFY GREENS VALUED AT $16 AT 50.3F, 4.5 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT $5.00 AT 52.8F, 6LBS OF HUMMUS VALUED AT $9.00 AT 50.3F, 7LBS OF FISH VALUED AT $37.00 AT 52.0F, 9LBS OF CORN FRITTER MIXTUREVALUED AT $16.00 AT 59.0F, 20LBS CHICKEN WINGS VALUED AT $40 AT 51.1F. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR COVER OF REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER LOCATED AT ENTRANCE OF KITCHEN ACCROSS FROM DISH MACHINE IN DISREPAIR. INTERIOR PLASTIC BROKEN AND INSULATION EXPOSED. TOP OF COOLER MUST BE REPLACED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AT FRONT/MAIN BAR. REMOVE ALL RUST AND MAINTAIN RACKS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL BEER KEG COOLERS HAVE BEER AT BASE OF COOLERS. ALL BEER MUST BE CLEANED AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NEED TO BE KEPT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP FOR ICE MACHINE STORED IN UNCLEAN CONTAINER. CONTAINER MUST BE MADE SO THAT IT IS DETACHABLE FROM ICE MACHINE AND THE INTERIOR IS ABLE TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

Critical Pest Activity

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

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER SODA SYRUP STORAGE UNCLEAN WITH SODA SYRUP SPILLAGE AND DIRT AND DUST ACCUMUALTION. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ENTIRE AREA TO DETER INSECTS AND RODENTS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE SAME AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS NEED LARGE EASILY READABLE AND ACCESSIBLE THERMOMETERS. THESE THERMOMETERS NEED TO BE CHECKED ON A REGULAR BASIS IN ORDER TO MAKE SURE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE FUNCTIONING AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED ROOM CONTAINING MOP SINK NEEDS TO BE DE-CLUTTERED. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS SO THAT PEST CONTROL CAN TREAT AREA EFFECTIVELY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN UNCLEAN CONTAINER. ICE SCOOP NEEDS TO STORED IN CONTAINER THAT CAN BE DETACHED FROM ICE MACHINE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SCOOP FOR POTATO CHIPS NEEDS TO BE STORED OUTSIDE OF CHIPS WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAY 7

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

Found raw mussels on the container inside the prep cooler with no tag on it. Instructed manager that all seafood must have a tag on the container during storage inside the prep cooler, and the tag must be kept for the next 90 days. Citation issued critical 7-38-005(B2). Manager denatured the said product worth $16.10 and total 7 lbs.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Willow and Clybourn entance door not rodent/insects proofed. Middle part of the 2 door of the Clybourn St door with 1/2 inch gap. and Willow door with 1/4 inch gap on the bottom of the door. Instructed to rodent/insects proofed the doors. Maintainance man fixed the doors during inspection. Citation issued serious 7-38-020. Doors are now rodent/insects proofed.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER , MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE. RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE WASHBOWL SINKS OF THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM, AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD IN THE MAIN BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR OF THE TWO DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE RETAIL STORAGE ROOM ,ELEVATE ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN,

Minor Sanitation

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

STAINED CEILING TILES AND PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/PREP WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. VENT ABOVE THE DRYSTORAGE SHELVE IN THE KITCHEN WITH DUST BUILD -UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS INSIDE THE FURNACE/MOP SINK ROOM,AND THE NEW BEER STORAGE ROOM, NOT IN GOOD REPAIR,DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

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DEC 19

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY.FINAL RINSE AT 160.0F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR AT MAIN KITCHEN.(DEEP GROOVES)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.

MAR 6

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDERS. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING WITH SPILLAGE. MUST MAINTAIN CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING AND PEELING PAINT. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

SPRAY ARM FOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT STORE CHARCOAL FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OPEN AND STORED NEXT TO FOODS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.

MAR 22

2012

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 20

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 4 DOOR COOLER BELOW THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AT LAMB, TURKEY AND VEGGIE BURGERS. MANAGEMENT CALLED A TECHNICIAN TO SERVICE THE COOLER. UNTI TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE LINE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED FISH AT 47-48F, CHICKEN AT 48-50F, ROASTED RED PEPPERS AT 45F, GOAT CHEESE AT 47F, CHEESE CURDS AT 51F, SAUSAGES AT 47F, CHORIZO AT 48F, CALAMARI AT 47F, VEGGIE BURGERS AT 49F, LAMB BURGERS AT 46F, TURKEY BURGERS AT 48F, SLICED AND SHREDDED CHEESE AT 45-47, PORK AT 49F, FLANK STEAK AT 46F, EGGS AT 54-60F, HUMMUS AT 47F, BLUE CHEESE AT 48F, HAM AT 45F, HEAVY CREAM AT 48F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED 160# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $730. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA AND ANY STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS OF THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REPAIR THE DRYWALL BEHIND THE TOILET.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA.

MAY 5

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS COOKED RICE IN CONTAINER ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 108F. MANAGEMENT STATED IF RICE IS ADDED TO HOT BROTH IN HOT HOLDING UNIT,IT THICKENS THE SOUP. INSTRUCTED HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD HOT. COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD COLD. RICE DISCARDED.

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. KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED ON COOKS LINE BETWEEN PREP TABLES AND CLEAN KNIVES BETWEEN KNIFE HOLDER AND WALL, NOT INSIDE KNIFE HOLDER. MUST STORE PROPERLY.

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. SHELVING UNDER SINKS IN MENS WASHROOM WITH CLUTTER AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/ORGANIZE. BULK FLOUR CONTAINER LID CRACKED/BROKEN. MUST REPLACE.

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. CEMENT FLOORS ON COOKS LINE UNEVEN WITH LARGE DIPS/CREVICES. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NO POOLING LIQUID OR FOOD DEBRIS.

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. EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL IN FOOD PREP.

APR 4

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 2-1-11 #517207

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS

Minor Facility Condition

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

VIOLATION REMAINS

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VIOLATION REMAINS

FEB 9

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 2-1-11 #517207.

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 2-1-11.

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 2-1-11.

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 2-1-11.

Minor Facility Condition

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

VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 2-1-11.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 2-1-11.

FEB 1

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. OBSERVED COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER WITH TEMPERATURE OF 49.3F WITH FOODS SUCH AS CALAMARI AT 49.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-7855 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 15LBS. OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 45.6F. 4LBS. OF SHRIMP AT 46.9F. 2LBS CALAMARI AT 49.2F. 3LBS. BACON JAM AT 53.4F IN THE SALAD COOLER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED.

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. BULK CHIP CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND PROPERLY STORED NOT IN ELECTRICAL ROOM WITH LAWN CARE CHEMICALS.

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. METAL BOTTOM OF COOKS LINE COOLER BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR. UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CLEAN. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE. METAL SHELVING RACKS IN DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE. ALSO MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN PLANK TO PROP UP SHELVING IN SAME COOLER. BAR SERVER STATION GUN HOLDERS MUST CLEAN AND BEHIND BAR GUN HOLDER MUST HAVE PROPER DRAINAGE LINE.

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. ALL ITEMS IN REAR PARTY CLOSET AND REAR HALLWAY STORAGE MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE AND ACCESSIBLE TO SWEEP/MOP.

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 CAULKING AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE.

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 SHIELD ABOVE COFFEE STATION.

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 DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.

FEB 9

2010

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 4

2010

FAIL 7 violations

Minor Other

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

Minor Other

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

Minor Other

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

Minor Other

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

Minor Other

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

Minor Other

40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Minor Other

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

FEB 2

2010

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

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 IN BOTH ICE MACHINES, ICE AND WATER IN RESERVOIRS AND STORED BIN CONTAMINATED WITH BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE. ICE DISCARDED AND MACHINES HELD TAGGED FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED OR FAX REQUEST TO INSPECT AND REMOVE TAGS.FAX #312-746-4240.

Serious Sanitation

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.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 4-13-09 #154992 NOT CORRECTED. #32-OBSERVED STAINED AND WARPED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.#34-FLOORING IN DISREPAIR, NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE IN DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR OFFICE, MUST REPAIR. #41-UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN STORAGE ROOM NEAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS MUST REMOVE, STORE ALL ITEMS ORGANIZED, ELEVATED TO ALLOW FOR CLEANING.

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.BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE MUST LABEL.

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.OBSERVED OUTDOOR COOKER/SMOKER NEAR OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES BEING PREPARED TO COOK/SMOKE FOODS. INSTRUCTED OUTDOOR COOKING IS NOT PERMITTED BY C.D.P.H. EQUIPMENT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

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.CEMENT FLOOR IN BASEMENT BREWERY NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK CRACKED WITH OPEN HOLE, MUST REPAIR/SEAL. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.

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.CEILING VENT ABOVE ENTRANCE TO MAIN WALK IN COOLER MUST CLEAN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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.EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS.

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