APR 28
2026
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HALF SOUR.
BEAT. 18/100
755 S CLARK ST · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 28, 2026 · passed
Failed 7 of 23 inspections. 28 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
23
13 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
139
includes 28 critical
RECORDS COVER
16 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN DRAINS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER DISH MACHINE AGAINST WALL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OCT 152025PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 15
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY EQUIPMENTS AND CONTAINER BEING PLACED IN FRONT OF IT PREVENTING THE USE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN BASEMENT HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF SHIELF IN BASEMENT BY ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE SINK FROM WHERE THE DISHES ARE STORED TO DRY. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA WITH NO COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN THE BASEMENT, PREP AND BAR AREAS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 152024FAILED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 15
2024
FAILED
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PIC ON SITE WITH A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CHICAGO CFM ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING OF TCS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, DAIRY, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON A KNIFE RACK OR CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA HAS NO COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE SINK FROM WHERE THE DISHES ARE STORED TO DRY. MAINTAIN SAME.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. -HOLES IN THE WALL ABOVE THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP. SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOPS STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN THE BASEMENT, PREP AND BAR AREAS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2579760, DATED 08/08/2024 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: #16- 4-602.11 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. #40- 2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT AND A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD AND HAIR NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN CAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN HAIR IN HAIR RESTRAINT, PROVIDE BEARD GUARDS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. #45- 4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. #58- 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
AUG 82023PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 8
2023
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT AND A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD AND HAIR NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN CAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN HAIR IN HAIR RESTRAINT, PROVIDE BEARD GUARDS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED DISH MACHINE RACKS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
7-38-060 OBSERVED THE FACILITY OFFERS A KID'S MENU WITH A 10 OUNCE MOTT'S APPLE JUICE BOTTLE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY CAN ONLY OFFER UP TO 8 OUNCES FOR 100% JUICE ON THE KIDS MENU.
AUG 12023FAILED16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 1
2023
FAILED
16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENTED A SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE WITH THE EXAMINATION DATE OF 3/2023. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE THROUGH KENNEDY KING COLLEGE WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF THE SERV SAFE EXAMINATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENTED A SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE WITH THE EXAMINATION DATE OF 3/2023. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE THROUGH KENNEDY KING COLLEGE WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF THE SERV SAFE EXAMINATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
2-401.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS DRINKING FROM CUPS WITHOUT LIDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS DRINKING CUPS AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-501.114 OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. DISH MACHINE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED AND REPAIRED SAID DISH MACHINE AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION SAID DISH MACHINE WAS MAINTAINING 100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE DIGITAL MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS STEAK FRITES, ALL POACHED EGG ITEMS ON THE BRUNCH MENU AND THE BISCUITS AND GRAVY WITH SUNNY SIDE UP EGGS ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO ADD A DISCLOSURE ON THE DIGITAL MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT ARE OFFERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES AND ABOUT 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THE BASEMENT AND ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE BAR AREA AND ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE TOILET ROOM LOCATED CLOSER TO THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-303.11 OBSERVED ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN A BIN WITH GLASS WINE BOTTLES SUBMERGED IN THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE WINE BOTTLES, DISCARD THE ICE AND NEVER CONTAMINATE ICE THAT IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGER REMOVED WINE BOTTLES AND DISCARDED ICE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT AND A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD AND HAIR NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN CAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN HAIR IN HAIR RESTRAINT, PROVIDE BEARD GUARDS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED DISH MACHINE RACKS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
7-38-060 OBSERVED THE FACILITY OFFERS A KID'S MENU WITH A 10 OUNCE MOTT'S APPLE JUICE BOTTLE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY CAN ONLY OFFER UP TO 8 OUNCES FOR 100% JUICE ON THE KIDS MENU.
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JUL 62022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 6
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES UTILIZED AS SHELVING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/ PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING UNIT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 272022FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2022
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED BAR ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE WITH HANDLE TOUCHING ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLE STICKING UP OR OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES UTILIZED AS SHELVING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/ PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING UNIT.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITZER ON SITE TO MEASURE CHLORINE CONCENTRATION IN DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JAN 252021PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 25
2021
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED WASTE LINES NOT SHIELDED ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE WASTE LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SODA DISPENSER SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING UNIT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT FAUCET OF BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND UNFINISHED CEILING ABOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
DEC 102019FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 10
2019
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 - 15 SMALL FLIES IN HANDWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT PREP. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZING AGENT FOR THE DISHMACHINE AND THREE COMP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 282018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 28
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIOIRITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED A SLITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE NOT VISIBLE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S WITHOUT THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 242018FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 24
2018
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIOIRITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED NO HAACP PLAN ON SITE FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF RAW BEEF AND CHICKEN. OBSERVED ALL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING CHICKEN NOT LABELED AND ON TWO REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING RAW MEAT LABELED WITH A DATE OF 8/16/18, INDICATING THAT THE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MEATS ARE HELD OVER 48 HOURS AND FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A PROPER HAACP PLAN REGARDING THE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MEATS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAACP PLAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VARIANCE NOT OBTAINED FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR FERMENTATION PROCESS OF PICKLING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VARIANCE FOR FERMENTATION PROCESS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND ABOUT 5 LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE FLIES ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR PROPERLY TESTING THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED A SLITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE NOT VISIBLE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S WITHOUT THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 212018FAILED13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 21
2018
FAILED
13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PRIORITY VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIOIRITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY AND AT A SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF 50-100PPM IS REQUIRED AT ALL TIME FOR PROPER SANITATION. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED NO HAACP PLAN ON SITE FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF RAW BEEF AND CHICKEN. OBSERVED ALL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING CHICKEN NOT LABELED AND ON TWO REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING RAW MEAT LABELED WITH A DATE OF 8/16/18, INDICATING THAT THE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MEATS ARE HELD OVER 48 HOURS AND FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A PROPER HAACP PLAN REGARDING THE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MEATS. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A HAACP PLAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VARIANCE NOT OBTAINED FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR FERMENTATION PROCESS OF PICKLING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VARIANCE FOR FERMENTATION/PICKLING PROCESS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND ABOUT 5 LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE FLIES ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR PROPERLY TESTING THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED A SLITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE NOT VISIBLE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S WITHOUT THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 272017PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 27
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Observed hand sink in kitchen inaccessible for proper hand washing (spoon resting inside basin). Observed hand sink in bar inaccessible for proper hand washing (hand sink being used as a dump sink for beverages/ice at the bar). Observed hot water handle on bar hand sink in disrepair(not functioning properly). Observed hand sink in north side bar without paper towels. Instructed hand sinks may only be used to wash hands. Instructed all hand sinks must have soap and paper towels (or sanitary drying device) available at all times. Hand sinks must be easily accessible and maintained at all times. Operator removed contents from hand sinks, repaired hot water handle at bar sink, and provided paper towels during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed dry storage items (nuts, seasonings, etc.) and potentially hazardous foods (chicken, fish, etc.) in walk in coolers and prep coolers not properly labeled. Must label all dry storage foods with name, and potentially hazardous foods with name and prep date. Must maintain same.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed items stored on floors in walk in coolers. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor. Must maintain same.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed ice machine and bag in the box sodas stored under unfinished ceilings (with exposed pipes, etc.). Must provide surfaces above and behind this equipment which is smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed water dripping from rear of toilet in restroom closest to the bar, on the south side of building. Must repair and maintain same. Must install hand sink in (smaller) bar in basement area. Must maintain same.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Observed prep coolers without thermometers. Must provide thermometers in a conspicuous spot in all refrigeration units. Must maintain same.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Observed food handler without proper hair restraint in kitchen. Must provide hair restraints (hats, hair nets, etc.) for all staff members while in kitchen prep area.
APR 132016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 13
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
clean pots and pans must be stored avertedly to prevent contamination
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
wall and ceiling above ice maker in poor repair, instructed to install a barrier above to prevent any shedding. also wall behind dry food storage shelves in poor repair, instructed to install a smooth easy to clean walls.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
missing light shield at light fixture above ice maker, instructed to install.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
food handlers requirements not met, instructed to obtain food handlers certificate for all employees.
JAN 232015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 23
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT THE EXISTING BARS.
MAY 82014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 8
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS THAT ARE BEING RELOCATED MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED BEFORE STORAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP: BAR GUNS AND HOLDERS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF SMALL REFRIGERATORS AND COFFEE MACHINES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 202013PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 20
2013
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOW CORRECTED.
MAY 72013FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 7
2013
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER MULTI-TASKING, ANSWERING PHONE AND THEN HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD (CAKE.) INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI TASKING AND HANDLING FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES-10 IN THE 1ST FL BAR AREA AND 10 IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN WALK IN/PREP COOLERS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO SEPARATE BEVERAGE LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE IN 1ST FL BAR AREA OR REROUTE LINES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF FRYERS, ICE MACHINES, MEAT SLICER, CAN OPENER AND STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AREAS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE ELBOW OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE BANQUET/PARTY ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE VARIOUS STORAGE AREAS IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS IN A BIN OR HANDLES UP IN ICE WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
OBSERVED A LITTLE GIRL IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
MAR 282012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT STORAGE AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND LEAKY P-TRAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MAIN KITCHEN.
AUG 42011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 4
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND FRYERS.
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. OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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. MENS BASEMENT WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
NOV 232010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 23
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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. Found shelving unit not clean next to broiler.
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. Found wall in poor repair by 3 compartment sink area.(chipping paint)
FEB 192010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 19
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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. Found floors not clean under shelving units. (1st floor)
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. Foodhandler not wearing hair restraint.
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