HABETLER BOWL INC..
5242 -5250 N NORTHWEST HWY · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
10 of 15 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 72025PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE CONTAINING ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION AND SODA SYRUPS IN MECHANICAL ROOM OF BASEMENT WITH UNFINISHED CEILING, WALLS, AND FLOORS. OBSERVED EXPOSED PIPES AND A SEWER LINE NOT PROTECTED OR SHIELDED FROM POSSIBLE DRIPS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND SODA SYRUPS. MOVE ICE MACHINE, SODA SYRUPS, FOOD, AND BEVERAGES OUT OF THE MECHANICAL ROOM AND RELOCATE INTO AN AREA WITH SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS, CEILINGS, AND FLOORS. IF ICE MACHINES CANNOT BE RELOCATED, INSTALL SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILING UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINES AND SODA SYRUPS. MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ROOM TEMPERATURE BUCKET OF WATER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. DO NOT STORE ICE SCOOP IN BUCKET OF WATER. STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN, DRY, PROTECTED CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BASEMENT ON PREMISES NOT BEING MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OLD BOWLING BALLS, OLD BOWLING SHOES, OLD CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, AND OLD EQUIPMENT STORED WITH FOOD AND FOOD-RELATED PRODUCTS. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN 2 UNFINISHED WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND ALL ITEMS NO LONGER NEEDED TO AVOID HARBORING OF INSECTS AND RODENTS. STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR PEST CONTROL, MONITORING, AND REGULAR CLEANING. ALL FOOD AND FOOD-RELATED ITEMS MUST BE STORED SEPARATELY IN THE FINISHED SIDE OF THE BASEMENT AWAY FROM ALL NON-FOOD-RELATED ITEMS. MAINTAIN BASEMENT.
6-201.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOORS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT, DUST, AND DEBRIS CONTAINING LIQUOR, BEER, DRY STORAGE, AND CHEST FREEZERS. ALL BASEMENT FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED AT A FREQUENCY TO PREVENT THE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, AND DEBRIS. MAINTAIN.
APR 302025FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE USED FOR CONSUMPTION UNCLEAN WITH BLACK AND PINK MILDEW-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE AND STORED. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN IT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE CONTAINING ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION AND SODA SYRUPS IN MECHANICAL ROOM OF BASEMENT WITH UNFINISHED CEILING, WALLS, AND FLOORS. OBSERVED EXPOSED PIPES AND A SEWER LINE NOT PROTECTED OR SHIELDED FROM POSSIBLE DRIPS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND SODA SYRUPS. MOVE ICE MACHINE, SODA SYRUPS, FOOD, AND BEVERAGES OUT OF THE MECHANICAL ROOM AND RELOCATE INTO AN AREA WITH SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS, CEILINGS, AND FLOORS. IF ICE MACHINES CANNOT BE RELOCATED, INSTALL SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILING UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINES AND SODA SYRUPS. MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ROOM TEMPERATURE BUCKET OF WATER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. DO NOT STORE ICE SCOOP IN BUCKET OF WATER. STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN, DRY, PROTECTED CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BASEMENT ON PREMISES NOT BEING MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OLD BOWLING BALLS, OLD BOWLING SHOES, OLD CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, AND OLD EQUIPMENT STORED WITH FOOD AND FOOD-RELATED PRODUCTS. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN 2 UNFINISHED WASHROOMS IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND ALL ITEMS NO LONGER NEEDED TO AVOID HARBORING OF INSECTS AND RODENTS. STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR PEST CONTROL, MONITORING, AND REGULAR CLEANING. ALL FOOD AND FOOD-RELATED ITEMS MUST BE STORED SEPARATELY IN THE FINISHED SIDE OF THE BASEMENT AWAY FROM ALL NON-FOOD-RELATED ITEMS. MAINTAIN BASEMENT.
OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOORS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT, DUST, AND DEBRIS CONTAINING LIQUOR, BEER, DRY STORAGE, AND CHEST FREEZERS. ALL BASEMENT FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED AT A FREQUENCY TO PREVENT THE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, AND DEBRIS. MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2595501 DATED 5/31/24 NOT CORRECTED.6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GLASS SHARDS AS WELL AS SPILLAGE FROM LEAKING SODA SYRUP CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALCOHOL STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF SPILLAGE, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, AND BROKEN GLASS SHARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
MAY 312024PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AVAILABLE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE HANDWASHING SIGN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN UP ANY GREASE BUILD UP.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GLASS SHARDS AS WELL AS SPILLAGE FROM LEAKING SODA SYRUP CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALCOHOL STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF SPILLAGE, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, AND BROKEN GLASS SHARDS.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON THE ENXTERIOR VENTS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OFF DUST BUILD UP.
OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT BULB IN VENTALATION HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB.
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OCT 112022PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN THE BAR AREA AND INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD ITEMS (WATER, LIQUOR) BOXES STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING OF FLOORS.
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (TOMATO SAUCE) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SIDES OF GRILL/STOVE AND FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REORGANIZE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN.
LIGHTBULBS MUST BE SHIELDED IN KITCHEN HOOD OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROF LIGHT BULBS.
APR 122021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN FOOD PREP AREA COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN FOOD PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ON MAIN HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
OBSERVED 2 LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 82017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Instructed to properly store cleaning equipments and stock/supplies elevate at least to 6" inches off the floor/wall for easier cleaning and remove unnecessary articles from the basement storage room due to potential pest harborage and maintain.
NOV 302017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed front doors to the premises not insect/rodent-proofed 1/4" inch gap approximately at center/bottom where doors meet.Instructed to make doors tight fitting to prevent pest-entry and maintain.Serious violation 7-38-020.
Instructed to detail clean interiors of bar coolers/bar guns and housings attached and exteriors of dishmachine and maintain.
Instructed to properly store cleaning equipments and stock/supplies elevate at least to 6" inches off the floor/wall for easier cleaning and remove unnecessary articles from the basement storage room due to potential pest harborage and maintain.
Observed cook in food prep area with no hair restraint.Instructed to provide hair restraint for food handler(s) when working around open foods and maintain.
OCT 202016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF SINKS AT BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINKS AT BAR.
BASEMENT FLOOR AND WALK IN COOLERS FLOOR LITTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROD OUT PIPE/CLEAN INTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.
BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG WALLS. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR.
SEP 32014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED PREP COOLER/FREEZER, INTERIOR OF BAR GUN HOLDER AND SODA MACHINE NOZZLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP/BOTTLE CAPS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CAULK IN POOR REPAIR, OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN CAULK AND WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN WALL AND SAID SINK.
2-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING (SMALL HOLE BY BASE OF FAUCET). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
AUG 142013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES AND UNDERNEATH OF DISH MACHINE (BEHIND BAR), INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE,
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BAR ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND DISH MACHINE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
AUG 192011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning.Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving in kitchen prep area need cleaning, floors in bar areas, gaming room need cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt. storage areas need cleaning(detailed).
Walls in kitchen prep areas not clean need cleaning(detailed).Damaged ceiling tile in kitchen prep area shall be replaced.
LIght shields in kitchen prep areas need cleaning, missing light bulb inside exhaust canopy shall be provided.
Exhaust canopy not clean needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, kitchen areas need cleaning.
NOV 152010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
#30 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED ON 1/25/11.
#34 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED ON 1/25/11.
#35 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED ON 1/25/11.
#43 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED ON 1/25/11.
OCT 252010FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE ,LID WAS OPENED WIDE.ALSO OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH DRIED GREASE AND NEW GREASE ON THE LID AND RIM AROUND THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LID AND RIM AROUND THE LID OF THE GREASE CONTAINER AND HAVE THE DUMPSTER LID CLOSE ALL THE TIME. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN ALL WASHBOWL SINKS IN BOTH WOMEN AND MENS WASHROOMS. WATER TEMPERATURE AT 79F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. HAND DRYER INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER BESIDE THE WATER HEATER AND AT THE BACK REAR STORAGE AREA AND THE CORNER OF THE UNUSED BAR IN THE BASEMENT. ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT INSECTS HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DINING AREA IN THE BAR. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. MUST READJUST THE DOOR THRESHOLD IN THE BACK EXIT DOOR.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON BOTH MOP SINKS. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. SLOW DRAINING IN ONE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ALL ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE ICE.
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