HARRY CARAY'S RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

33 W KINZIE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).

20 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 3

2025

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BEHIND PREP TABLE AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.(MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN-COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND BETTER MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN SALAD PREP LINE COOLER AND PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF BAR COOLERS AND BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS AT FRONT MAIN BAR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WOMEN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LITTER DEBRIS AROUND THE OUTSIDE LARGE GARBAGE COMPACTOR UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN SAID AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREAS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND BETTER MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEMS ON BOTH KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 13

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF ONE (1) WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44.2F-45.7F,SHRIMP INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44.7F-55.1F AND HAM AT 46.6F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 78#'S OF FOOD WORTH $520.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED ONE (1) WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.2F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS CHICKEN AND SHRIMPS ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT CAGED DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN-COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND BETTER MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND BETTER MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WOMEN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE ONE (1) WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEMS ON BOTH KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 22

2024

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN MIDDLE OF OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPEINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL ON ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEAR COFFEE STATION IN FIRST FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEAR COFFEE STATION IN FIRST FLOOR PREP. OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES OF SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO PREP TABLE NEAR COFFEE STATION IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES OF SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO PREP TABLE NEAR COFFEE STATION IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORRISON RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED DRAIN LINES LEADING FROM FOUNTAIN NOZZLE AND BEER DISPENSER DRAINING INTO BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS AT FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE DRAIN LINES FROM FOUNTAIN NOZZLE AND BEER DISPENSER TO FLOOR DRAINS.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN PANTRY STATION INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN PANTRY STATION.

OCT 15

2024

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN MIDDLE OF OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPEINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 20 SMALL FLIES IN SECOND FLOOR OF FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN DISHWASHING AND BEVERAGE AREA OF SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS IN DISHWASHING AND BEVERAGE AREA. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/15/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL ON ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEAR COFFEE STATION IN FIRST FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEAR COFFEE STATION IN FIRST FLOOR PREP. OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES OF SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO PREP TABLE NEAR COFFEE STATION IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES OF SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO PREP TABLE NEAR COFFEE STATION IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORRISON RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING ON TO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DRAIN LINES LEADING FROM FOUNTAIN NOZZLE AND BEER DISPENSER DRAINING INTO BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS AT FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE DRAIN LINES FROM FOUNTAIN NOZZLE AND BEER DISPENSER TO FLOOR DRAINS.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN PANTRY STATION AND LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF WALL NEAR EXIT DOOR NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALLS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY IN PANTRY STATION AND LOWER WALL NEAR EXIT DOOR NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA ON SECOND FLOOR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

DEC 19

2022

PASS · 0 violations

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DEC 12

2022

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON COOK LINE ON FIRST FLOOR AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED RINSE GAUGE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR DISH AREA NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED OFF OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

SEP 20

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE SODA GUN HOLDER LOCATED AT THE END OF THE BAR IS MISSING A DRAIN HOSE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY BLACK MOLD-LIKE BUILD UP ON GASKETS OF 4-DOOR PREP COOLER THAT IS BEING USED FOR CLEAN DISH STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND THE FIRST TOILET IN THE 1ST FLOOR WOMENS RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 7

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP KITCHEN NEAR SALAD PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

APR 4

2019

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 19

2018

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DINING ROOM TABLES PRE-SET WITH UNCOVERED SILVERWARE AND CUPS STORED OPEN-SIDE UP. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRE-SET UTENSILS MUST BE COVERED OR INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OILY RESIDUE IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE 1ST FLOOR FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING GROUTING AT WALL TILES BELOW 1ST FLOOR DISH MACHINE DRAIN BOARD, CREATING LARGE GAPS BETWEEN WALL TILES. ALSO NOTED THE SAME AT THE WALL TILES TO THE LEFT OF THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND FREE OF UNNECESSARY GAPS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE BASEMENT 4 DOOR DESSERT COOLER TO BE UNSHIELDED. ALSO NOTED THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND PAPER PACKAGING PRODUCT STORAGE AREAS TO BE UNSHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN THESE AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE EXHAUST VENT IN THE BASEMENT WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM TO BE INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR.

APR 11

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DESSERT STATION/ SALAD PREP INACCESSIBLE BEING USED AS A DIPPER WELL WITH A METAL CONTAINER INSIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH AN ICE CREAM SCOOPER INSIDE METAL CONTAINER WITH COLD WATER RUNNING SLIGHTLY. EXPOSED HAND SINK IS TO BE USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY AND CANNOT BE USED FOR DIPPER WELL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND COOKING LINE CONVERTED TO EXPOSED HAND SINK. SPLASH GUARDS MUST BE INSTALLED TO PROTECT ADJACENT FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH DIRT ON INTERIOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN CORNER UNDER SHELVES IN SUMP PUMP ROOM WITH STANDING WATER. REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN BAR ON 1 ST FLOOR. REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS IN MAIN KITCHEN NEAR 3 IN BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE IN DISREPAIR WITH CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN AND IN BETWEEN 3 COMPARTEMNT AND DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED TILES CRACKED AND DAMAGED IN SAME AREA NEAR EXIT DOORS. OBSERVED ALOT OF COLLECTED WATER UNDER FLOOR MATS IN THIS SAME AREA. REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT IT IS CLEAN AND DRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN STAFF WASHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR MISSING. REPLACE CEILING VENT AND MAINTAIN IN A WORKING ORDER. OBSERVED CDILING VENT IN BASEMENT MENS LOCKER ROOM WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK ON SECOND FLOOR BANQUET KITCHEN. 3 COMPARTMENT AT BAR ON MAIN FLOOR LEAKING AT FAUCET. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FAUCET. OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN DIPPER WELL.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMTERS IN SMALL BAR REFRIGERATORS AT BASE OF STAIRS LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETRS IN REFRIGERATORS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS OF COOKING LINE. WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAR 10

2016

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 3

2016

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP BETWEEN ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS ALSO OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH AT MAIN BAR ON 1-COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF FRONT DOORS ALSO MUST REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON REACH IN PREP COOLER CONDENSER #17 AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE/MELT ICE BUILD UP.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE MAIN BAR REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLERS.

APR 20

2015

PASS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD STORAGE ROOM, PREP AREA ALSO ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS MUST HAVE A LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT)AND DATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE BIG ICE BIN AND SMALL ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR IN THE IST FLOOR, ALSO SERVICE BAR ICE BIN IST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR FLOOR ROLLING BAR AND SERVICE BAR ICE BIN NEEDS A LID.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE GROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP KITCHEN 2ND FLOOR. NOTED STANDING WATER IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES

Minor Sanitation

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

LOOSE PLASTIC BASEBOARD AND MISSING PART OF THE BASEBOARD IN THE EMPLOYEE'S LUNCH ROOM, MUST RE GLUE AND REPAIR. VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES MEN'S WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE CONDUIT AND PIPES IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD. ALSO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE(WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED)AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE EMPOYEES MEN'S WASHROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE ON THE EXPRESSO/COFFEE MACHINE OR SHOW THE EXISTANCE OF THE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE DELI STATION 1ST FLOOR,CLOSE TO THE BAR. WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOORIN THE 4TH FLOOR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WASH CLOTH USED FOR WIPING TH PREP TABLE, COOLERS,CHOPPING BOARDS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

APR 29

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 45.1F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED SERVICE COMPANY FOR REPAIRS. PREMISES HAS OTHER COOLERS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW.BY END OF INSPECTION TEMPERATURE OF COOLER WAS READING 34.7F (11:00 AM) CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 46F TO 48F (CHOPPED SPINACH 46.1F, MUSHROOM 48.4, CHEESE 47.2F,CHERRY TOMATOES 46.4F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF14 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $76.0 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER AT THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA WITH TEMPERATURE READING OF FINAL RINSE TO BE 170F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED ECO-LAB FOR MAINTENANCE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPER SANITIZING TEMPERATURE OF 180F OR ABOVE IS ATTAINED.REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED ON LOCATION AT ABOUT 1045 AM AND REAPIRED THE DISH WASHER THAT IS NOW READING 190F FOR THE RINSE CYCLE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID,LIPS AND DRIPPING FROM THE SIDES ON TO THE GROUND. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE START CLEANING THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED 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 HEAVY CONDENSATION INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AT TH BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DIRT AND UNEVEN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SOME FOOD STAINS ON CEILING BY THE DISH WASHER AT THE SECOND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE EMPLOYEES LOCKER ROOM OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND DUSTY CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER OF SECOND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED CRACKS ON COVING ALONG WALL UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

AUG 20

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DISPOSABLE PAPER CUPS USED AS A SCOOP AND SPICE CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR, SEVERAL FOOD STAINER WITH LOOSE WIRING . INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTENSILS.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALK-IN COOLER FLOORING AT 2ND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKS AND UNEVEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

STAGANET WATER AT CORNER OF 1ST FLOOR BEHIND ICE CREAM FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DIPPER WELL AT ICE CREAM STATION CLOGGED, A PIPE DRIPPING ON FLOOR NEXT TO IT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

JUN 4

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MISSING LABELS AT SPICE AND BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO LABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE BINS AT BAR AREA MISSING COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON PIPES AT KITCHEN CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SEAL OPENING.

Minor Sanitation

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

LARGE OPENING ON THE WALL BEHIND 2COMP SINK AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. ALSO SEVERAL CRACK SND CREVICES NOTED ON KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 31

2011

PASS 2 violations

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. REPLACE THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

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. SEAL THE WALL OPENINGS IN THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. REPAIR THE WALL TILES OUTSIDE THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM SO THAT THE WALL IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

JUN 17

2010

PASS 4 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. 1st floor prep area coolers rubber door gaskets ripped also missing grates at ventilation hood (2nd floor prep). Must replace/replair damaged gaskets and ventilation grates.

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. Observed food debris on lower side of prep table tops at 2nd floor prep area. Must clean and maintain equipment.

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. Observed debris build up inside floor drains and unclean floor at basement outside of beer keg walk in cooler. Must clean interior of all unclean floor drains and keep basement floor clean.

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. Pipe leaks under 2nd floor dishmachine sprayer. Must repair and maintain.

FEB 24

2010

PASS 4 violations

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. Must clean interior of plate reach in cooler and clean coolers door rubber gaskets.

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 repair damaged floor tiles by ice cream freezer and by 2nd floor 2-compartment sink.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Wall tiles missing under 2-compartment sink (2nd floor) and observed cracks/crevices in wall under 1st floor dishmachine drain board.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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. 1st floor pot wash 3-compartment sink hot water faucet leaks also 1st floor Womens washroom handwash bowls draining slowly. Must repair and maintain plumbing.

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