GT FISH & OYSTERS.

Chicago Health Dept

531 N WELLS ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

17 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Mar 2022.

Last inspected Mar 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 2

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN DOWNSTAIRS PREP AREA OPPOSITE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN ONE UNISEX TOILET ROOM LOCATED DONWSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

AUG 5

2020

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO DRAIN STOPPERS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CAULK HOLDING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO WALL IN REAR PREP AREA STAINED YELLOW AND COVERED IN GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CAULK NEAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISH AREA STAINED AND COVERED IN BLACK SLIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 25

2019

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SEVERAL BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( FLOUR, SALT...) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FLY TRAP INSTALLED TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AWAY FROM CLEAN UTENSILS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING A BEAR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

IN-USE UTENSILS KEPT IN A STANDING WATER CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER OR SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

COOLING LINES IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 24

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED OYSTERS STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE WALK IN COOLER: NOTED TWO DIFFERENT BATCHES OF OYSTERS COMMINGLED AND LOOSE IN ONE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED THAT SHELLFISH FROM DIFFERENT BATCHES MUST NOT BE COMMINGLED. ALSO NOTED TRAY OF SMALLER SHELLFISH WITHOUT A SHELLFISH TAG PRESENT IN THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL SHELLFISH MUST BE STORED WITH ITS TAG UNTIL THE LAST UNIT OF THAT BATCH IS SOLD OR DISCARDED. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 65 LBS OF SHELLFISH WORTH $400. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(B)

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 56-57 DEGREES F WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST HOLD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. 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 STORED IN THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: BREADED OYSTERS, 50 DEGREES F; LOBSTER, 47 DEGREES F; PAR-COOKED ONIONS, 50 DEGREES F; MUSSELS, 49 DEGREES F; COOKED CAULIFLOWER, 49 DEGREES F; KIMCHI, 59 DEGREES F; CAULIFLOWER MEDLEY, 47 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 25 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $165. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THE PROPER CONSUMER ADVISORY PLACARD MUST BE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW OR PRINTED IN THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RARE OR UNDERCOOKED (LIKE OYSTERS, LISTED ON FACILITY MENU). OPERATOR POSTED PROPER PLACARD NEAR RESTROOMS DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF BEING USED TO HOLD CHEMICALS AT BAR DISH MACHINE. MUST PAINT/SEAL THE SHELF TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MAY 4

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING LEFT LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE CONVEYER DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT. REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LIGHTS ABOVE CONVEYER DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT NEAR CONVEREY DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS.

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FEB 24

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CAULKING AT MOP SINK AROUNS MOP SINK INDISREPAIR. REPAIR CAULKING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL BELOW MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD MISSING ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD MISSING ABOVE WINE SERVICE AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTALL LIGHT SHEILDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHT BULB OUT ABOVE COOKING LINE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 31

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY. STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CAULKING AT MOP SINK AROUNS MOP SINK INDISREPAIR. REPAIR CAULKING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL BELOW MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD MISSING ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD MISSING ABOVE WINE SERVICE AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTALL LIGHT SHEILDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ABOVE MOP SINK LEAKING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETER IN SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN PREP KITHCEN IN BASEMENT READING 50F. COOLER WAS AT 39.0F. REPLACE THERMOMETER WITH WORKING THERMOMTER AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 17

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

MAR 6

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

FOUND NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED/DISPLAYED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW,FROM REPORT#1459936 DATED 5/20/14. NSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED/DISPLAYED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B).

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NO CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AND DISPLAYED ON SITE. MUST DISPLAY CUSTOMER ADVISORY.

Minor Sanitation

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

CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK(FIRST FLOOR) AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA KITCHEN, WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT (WITH FROZEN PUREED FRUIT) AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FAN GUARD OF THE 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

VENT COVER IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM FIRST FLOOR, WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Facility Condition

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

BROKEN/CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOK LINE/PREP AREA, FIRST FLOOR. MUST REPLACE.

MAY 20

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP LINE OF FIRST FLOOR TO BE IMPROPER AT 47.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

NOTED EMPLOYEES AT PREP AREAS WEARING GLOVES AND PREPPING, MOVING TO THE DISH WASHING AREA TO DROP AND COLLECT DISHES,PICKING UP BOXES OF CONTAINERS WITH SAME GLOVE THEN FINALLY CHANGING GLOVES BUT NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS AFTER CHANGING THE GLOVES. ALSO NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH THREADLIKE WRIST BANDS DANGLING FROM THEIR WRISTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD.INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS CHANGE GLOVES WHEN MOVING FROM ONE TASK TO ANOTHER AND NOT TO WEAR TO WEAR DANGLING JEWELRY WHILE PREPPING. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010

Critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER USING CHLORINE STRIP WITH READING OF 0PPM AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED ECO LAB FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

NOTED ICE CREAM MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA IN USE BUT UNABLE TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE THE EQUIPMENT FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MANAGER STATED THAT THEY USUALLY CARRY HOT AND COLD WATER TO THE ICE CREAM MACHINE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR CLEANING. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER INCLUDING BULK ITEMS WITH NAMES OF PRODUCT AND USE BY OR PREPARED BY DATE.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NOTED SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE PREP AREAS WITH NO STEM THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STEM AND ACCURATE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT AND MUST BE DISPLAYED VISIBLY FOR PROPER TEMPERATURE MONITORING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHES ON PREP TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUN 6

2013

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 6

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND A PREP COOLER AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AT 60.4F, COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND 6 LBS OF COOKED PASTA AT 60.5, 1LB OF COOKED SHRIMP AT 50.6F, FOOD ALONG WITH OTHER NON-POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT SAID COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH FOOD ITEMS STORED AT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $12.00.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEANING CHEMICALS IN SPRAY BOTTLE NOT LABELED, EMPLOYEES DTINKS IN PREP AREA NOT LIDED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND CAP ALL EMPLOYEES DRINK CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE BINS AT BAR MISSING COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

APR 4

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT'S .DRY STORAGE ROOM. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMANCHINE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

EVIDENCE OF MILDEW ON THE CAULKING ON WALLS & SPLASHGUARD AROUND THE DISHMACHINE, & AT BAR HANDSINK-MUST RE-CAULK. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. 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.

OCT 5

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up to prevent contamination before use.

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 ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AND FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH DISHMACHINE REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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.STEAMER UNIT AT COOK LINE MUST BE STORED DIRECTLY BENEATH HOOD AS REQUIRED,DRAINAGE ALONG BAR AREA MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.

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.MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS.

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.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.

SEP 27

2011

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Facility Condition

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

Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels.OBSERVED 2 CONTAINERS OF PORTION SIZED MUSSELS HELD IN WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT LACKING THE REQUIRED SHELLFISH TAG. OBSERVED 2 CONTAINERS INSIDE THE OYSTER 2 DOOR COOLER LACKING THE REQUIRED SHELLFISH TAG. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOOD PRODUCTS-APPROXIMATELY 90#'s ,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$382.24. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B).

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.OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS,STORAGE AREAS,EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM,DISHMACHINE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED.SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS WERE NOTED IN BASEMENT AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT 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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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

The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN THE RESTAURANT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

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.STEAMER UNIT AT COOK LINE MUST BE STORED DIRECTLY BENEATH HOOD AS REQUIRED,DRAINAGE ALONG BAR AREA MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.

SEP 23

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE 1 SINK STOPPER AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

SEP 12

2011

FAIL 8 violations 4 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 MIDDLE PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CLAM CHOWDER, RAW SHUCKED MUSSELS AND CLAMS, ETC. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS 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. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED SHRIMP AT 50F, RAW SHUCKED MUSSELS AT 52F, FISH AT 48F, RAW SHUCKED CLAMS AT 53F, CLAM CHOWDER AT 51F, REMOULADE SAUCE AT 48F, MILK AT 49F, EGGS AT 49F, STEAKS AT 49F, COOKED PASTA AT 46F, PORK BELLY AT 46F, SAUSAGE AT 47F, CREAM CHEESE AT 47F, CREME FRAICHE AT 46F, MARSCAPONE CHEESE AT 46F, HOT DOGS AT 48F, SOUR CREAM AT 47F, RICOTTA CHEESE AT 45F, YOGURT AT 47F, FOIE GRAS AT 46F, MASHED POTATOES AT 48F, LIQUID EGGS AT 48F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 250# OF FOOD WORTH $3000. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. OBSERVED A STACK OF CARDBOARD BOXES STORED AGAINST THE BUILDING WALL BEHIND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ALLEY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED. MANAGEMENT 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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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

The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health's Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE WAS POSTED IN THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF THE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS OR WRITE IT ON THE MENU.

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 MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND STORAGE AREA WITH THE ICE MACHINES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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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