Chicago
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YOUR CALL

Hamburger Mary'S Chicago/mary'S Rec Room

5400-5402 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640 · Uptown · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
54/100

Troubled record — failed 8 of 20 inspections for sanitation, pest activity

Inspections
20
11 passed
Last Inspected
2015-09-11
Pass Rate
55%
8 failures
Score
54/100
YOUR CALL
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2015-09-11
Failed 8 inspections (2015, 2015, 2015...)
Sanitation issues found across 46 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 10 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 46×
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Pest Activity critical 10×
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Other minor
2015-09-11 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2015-08-27 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2015-08-07 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-07-31 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR: FOUND A LARGE CONTAINER OF RAW BURGER PATTIES AT 52.4F AND A CONTAINER OF PORK ROAST AT 50.2F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $120. CRITIC...

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 APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATORS IN THE BASEMENT LOCATED NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR, APPROXIMATELY 10 DROPPINGS IN THE COMPRESSOR ROOM IN THE BASEMENT, AND APPROXIMATELY 5 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT AUDIO CLOSET. INSTR...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A WHITE BUILDUP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH COVERED FOOD STORED UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS BEFORE CLEANING, DETAIL CLEAN CONDENDER, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RE-APPLY THE BASEMENT TRIM THAT IS PEELING AWAY FROM THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

THE PAINT AND DRYWALL IS PEELING AWAY FROM THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STRIP OFF THE HANGING DRYWALL AND RESURFACE THE AREA.

2015-05-07 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-04-29 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 1
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 A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BASEMENT ENTRANCE DOOR THAT IS ACCESSED FROM THE OUTDOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT INTRUSION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

2015-03-19 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION. OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OBSERVED 2 DROPPINGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT, OBSERVED 2 DROPPINGS IN THE FRONT OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE BASEMENT, 2 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE CO...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL FOOD CONTAINERS NEED FOOD LABLES AND DATES THUR OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. WALK IN REACH IN, DRY STORAGE, ECT

minor Sanitation

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

THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE 2ND AND 3RD DOOR OF THE BEER COOLER AT THE MAIN BAR ARE RIPPED. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL THE RUBBER TRIM ON THE BOTTOM OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.

2015-03-19 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-03-16 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 16
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND THE 6-PANEL PULL OUT REFRIGATION DRAWERS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR BY MY THERMOMETER WAS 48.9F AND 50F BY TH...

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR: CONTAINER OF CHILI AT 49F, 3 CONTAINERS OF SOUR CREAM AT 51.8F, 4 CONTAINERS OF WHIPPED BUTTER AT 51.2F, VARIOUS CONTAINERS...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION. OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN THE BASEMENT: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER UNIT, APPROXIMATELY 30 DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS OF WALK-IN COOLER, AP...

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED PINK, GREEN, AND YELLOW DISCOLORAION ON THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO BURN THE CURRENT ICE IN...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL FOOD CONTAINERS NEED FOOD LABLES AND DATES THUR OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. WALK IN REACH IN, DRY STORAGE, ECT

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE SIDE OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR THAT WAS TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

NO DISCHARGE HOSE ATTACHED AT POP GUN HOLDER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRAIN HOSE TO POP HOLDER AND DRAINS ON FLOOR DRAIN. TOP LOADER TAYLOR MACHINE ON TOP THE COUNTER TOP OF THE BAR NO FAUCET IS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROST BUILDUP ON THE CONDENSER UNIT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE 2ND AND 3RD DOOR OF THE BEER COOLER AT THE MAIN BAR ARE RIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINT...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FRONT, BACK, AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, LOWER PANEL OF THE DEEP FRYER, AND DOOR HANDLES TO ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS UNDER AND ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE, DETAIL CLEAN AND ...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND HOLES, GAPS, AND CRACKS IN THE WALL AND BETWEEN THE TRIM AND THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PAINT PEELING FROM THE WALLS ON THE SOUTH WALL NEAR THE WINDOW AND THE STAGE ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAKY FAUCET HEAD AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET TO PREVENT LEAKAGE AND MAINTAIN.BROKEN STOPPERS(WRAPPED WITH YELLOW AND BLACK TAPE) AT SECOND BAR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENTS AND PANELS SURROUNDING THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTE WASHROOM MEN'S AND WOMEN BATHROOM VENTS ARE NOT WORKING.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZE SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

2014-08-27 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-08-14 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED WHITE RICE AT TEMP OF 51.6F; POTATOES SALAD AT TEMP OF 46.8F; DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 48.9F BEER MELTED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 48.7F, COOKED BLACK BEAN AT TEMP OF 51.9 FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE ...

critical Employee Hygiene

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

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICE.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD,TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACE SUCH AS: KITCHEN EQUIPMENT,WIPING PREP TABLE WITH A DIRTY BLUE CLOTH, WIPING CAN OPENER,MOVING GARBAGE CAN THEN GOING BACK TO HANDLE READY TO EA...

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION.OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE IN A HURRY COMING UP FROM BASEMENT OUTSIDE REAR STAIRCASE HOLDING IN HIS HANDS DIRTY(FRESHLY CUT MEAT)CUTTING BOARD AND A BLACK HANDLE LARGE KNIFE WITH BLOOD AND MEAT ON IT. IN THE BASEMENT O...

critical Pest Activity

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

WE OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES,PRIMELY IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.LIQUOR ROOMS,BEHIND WATER TANK,GREASE TRAP AREA,WHICH FLOOR ON THAT LOCATION HAS A LAYER OF SOLID GREASE.MICE DROPPINGS ALSO WERE OBSERVED AT BEE...

minor Sanitation

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

EXCESS ICE CREAM INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNIT. GREASE INSIDE THE TWO DEEP FRYERS,BOTTOM PART INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

STANDING WATER IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP AREA DRY. DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2014-04-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
7
minor Sanitation

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

BULK FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS,PREP FOOD,READY TO EAT FOOD MUST BE LABELED. BOTH BARS ON THE FIRST FLOOR ARE MISSING DISCHARGE LINES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MUST DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAINS

minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS,BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN,DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, WALL POTATOES SLICER AND INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALL NEEDS DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES,ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INCLUDED ALL THREE BARS(BOTTLE CAPS,BROKEN GLASSES,BLACK SUBSTANCE AND OTHER DEBRIS)NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON F...

minor Sanitation

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

FOOD STAINS ON CEILING IN KITCHEN ABOVE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER BY THE SMALL PREP AREA. DEBRIS ON WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. WORNED AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AROUND THE DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A...

minor Facility Condition

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

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP, ABOVE THE COOKING LINE,AND DISH ROOM. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP/DISH ROOM,DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MEN'S WASHROOM AT BREWER SIDE DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NECK FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

2014-04-14 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Pest Activity

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

OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES. KITCHEN: ON TOP THE SHELVES BY FOOD CONTAINERS, UNDER SHELVES, ALONG BASEBOARD WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,SMALL PREP AREA AND UNDER THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER. ALSO UNDER THE BA...

critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WE OBSERVED SOLID GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS ON TOP THE GREASE BOX. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HARDENED AND EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM CONTAINER,KEEP AREA CLEAN TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION...

minor Sanitation

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

BULK FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS,PREP FOOD,READY TO EAT FOOD MUST BE LABELED. BROKEN AND DIRTY ALUMINUM FOIL USED FOR SHELF LINER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.BOTH BARS ON THE FIRST FLOOR ARE MI...

minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS,BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN,DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, WALL POTATOES SLICER AND INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ALL NEEDS DETAIL CLEAN AND MAIN...

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES,ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INCLUDED ALL THREE BARS(BOTTLE CAPS,BROKEN GLASSES,BLACK SUBSTANCE AND OTHER DEBRIS)NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON F...

minor Sanitation

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

FOOD STAINS ON CEILING IN KITCHEN ABOVE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER BY THE SMALL PREP AREA. DEBRIS ON WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. WORNED AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AROUND THE DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A...

minor Facility Condition

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

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP, ABOVE THE COOKING LINE,AND DISH ROOM. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP/DISH ROOM,DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MEN'S WASHROOM AT BREWER SIDE DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NECK FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

2013-05-07 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSER. MUST REMOVE ICE/MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON CAN OPEN/CAN OPENER HOLDER AT PREP KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF GREASE TRAP ROOM AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GAP IN WALL AROUND PIPE UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AT PREP KITCHEN. MUST SEAL GAP IN WALL.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

PREP KITCHEN AND COOKLINE HANDWASH BOWLS DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

2012-10-09 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SEE REPORT DATED ON 10/01/12

minor Sanitation

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

SEE REPORT DATED ON 10/01/12

2012-10-01 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (UNDER GRILL) NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 51.2 F. FOUND BEEF, CHICKEN, CHEESE, ETC. INSIDE COOLER AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW.

critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 47.4 F AND 53.9 F- CHEESE, GROUND BEEF, BEANS, BEEF, CHICKEN WINGS, CHICKEN, TURKEY AND HAMBURGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD A...

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 OVER 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS- 5402 SIDE BAR, BASEMENT BY 1-COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS, PREP AREAS AND DISHMACHINE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (10/09/12).

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED GREASE ENCRUSTED ON EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER/DUMPSTER AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL DAMAGED COOLER GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS, FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SHELVES AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS, FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF BASEMENT GREASE TRAP, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP COOLERS/COOLERS DOOR ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR GROUT UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE AND ACCUMULTED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREAS AND AT BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT ALSO MUST REPAIR/REGROUT ALL DAMAGED...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS IN PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES/VENTILATION COVER IN PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS, CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ALSO MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING L...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO EXHAUST VENTILATION IN BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER (CHEST FREEZER, BUCKETS, CONTAINERS ETC.) AT OUTSIDE REAR EXIT AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

2011-05-23 Pass Canvass
6
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.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE

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.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO PROPERLY STORE ALL SINGLE SERVI...

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.//MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA/REPLACE RUSTY DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT 1ST,2ND...

minor Sanitation

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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS DRY STORAGE INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING.

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 UNDER AROUND STOCK & EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING BSMT,1ST,2ND FLOOR/MUST REMOVE ALL MILK & SODA CRATES OFF PREMISES USED AS STORAGE SHEL...

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.//NEED TO REPAIR SELF CLOSEING DOOR ON MEN & WOMEN RESTROOM AT 5402 N CLARK ST SIDE OF BUSINESS

2010-12-14 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection

No violations found.

2010-12-03 Fail SFP
CRITICAL 9
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. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN TWO DIFFERENT COOLERS IN PREP AREA:HUMMUS AT TEMP OF 46.9F;DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 46.9F TO 48F; COLESLAW AT TEMP OF 46....

critical Employee Hygiene

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

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ENT...

critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all the time. STAFF AND CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS NOT MAINTAINED.HOT WATER NOT PROVIDED ON FIVE OF OUT SIX WASHRO...

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. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP,ALSO FOOD DEBRIS.NEED TO C...

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. FOUND INTERIOR CHEST FREEZER LINER IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN ,EXPOSED INSULATIONS)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE,IN BASEME...

minor Sanitation

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 sanitizing daily. NEED TO CLEAN SHELVES WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD, IN COOLERS.CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER,ICE AND ICE CREAM BUILD-UP.CL...

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. LIGHT SHIELD IS NEEDED IN DISH ROOM ABOVE DISHMACHINE AND CLEAN DISHES.

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. PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHROOM,AND PREP AREA

minor Food Temperature

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 VISIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS...

2010-06-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
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//MGMT & I OBSERVED FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER COLE SLAW AT 48.9F,POTATO SALAD 46.9F DATE ON CONTAINERS 5-30-10, NO TIME OR TIME & TEMP LOG FOR FOOD ITEMS MGMT VOLUNTEERED TO PROPERLY DISCARD F...

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.MGMT & I OBSERVED BLACK MOLD INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT TOP AREA WERE ICE IS MADE,PLACE...

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.//SOME FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED, NEED NAMES & DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE

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.//MUST INVERT ALL POTS,PANS &PLATE'S IN STORAGE

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.//NEED LIDS FOR ALL GARBAGE CANS ON PREMISE WHEN NOT IN USE/REPLACE ALL STAIN OR BADLY PITTED/RUSTY SHELVES IN DRY STORA...

minor Sanitation

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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS DRY STORAGE INTERIOR EXTERIOR NEED CLEANING

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 UNDER AROUND STOCK ,EQUIPMENTNEED CLEANING/REMOVE STANDING WATER AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN BASEMENT/MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR W...

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...

100
Fat Cat
100
Masala Indian and Mediterranean Corp
56
Rakkan Ramen
65
Nhu Lan Sandwiches
25
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