SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HARRY CARAY'S TAVERN NAVY PIER.

YOUR CALL. 73/100

700 E GRAND AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 14, 2025 · passed

17 of 24 inspections passed, 4 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
24
17 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
88
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 14
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED STICKY FLOORS IN BAR AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

OCT 6
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47-59 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 5 POUNDS CUT LEAFY GREENS, 5 POUNDS OF DICED CHICKEN, AND 2 POUND OF SLICED TOMATOES ($120) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER CONTACTED VENDER PRIOR TO INSPECTION. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STICKY FLOORS IN BAR AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

SEP 10
2024
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 26
2024
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE: HANDWASHING SINK AT FAR END OF MAIN COOK LINE, HANDWASHING SINK IN COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FISH RECEIVED FROM MANUFACTURER IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP), BEARING LABEL INDICATING FISH MUST BE KEPT FROZEN WHILE IN ROP, THAWED UNDER REFRIGERATION WHILE STILL CONTAINED IN SEALED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH FROM SEALED PACKAGING PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CLEAN LINENS STORED IN CONTACT WITH FOOD (RIBS) IN UPRIGHT HOT-HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LINENS FROM FOOD AND CEASE USE OF LINENS IN CONTACT WITH FOOD UNLESS USED TO LINE A CONTAINER FOR DIRECT SERVICE TO CONSUMERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AND FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP USED TO LINE OR TIE DOWN VARIOUS NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT ALONG MAIN COOK LINE (GRILL GREASE PANS, SHELVING, SALAMANDER OVEN BASE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG MAIN COOK LINE TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS (GRILL, SALAMANDER OVEN, STOVETOP). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT WITH APPROPRIATE CLEANING MATERIALS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPSOITS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS AND PLASTIC WRAP USED TO LINE OVERHEAD PLUMBING FIXTURES ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS AND PLASTIC WRAP AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR LINING PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASE COVING MISSING IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA (NEAR EXTERIOR DOOR TO PATIO), WITH ADJOINING WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTION IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL JUNCTION AND REPLACE BASE COVING AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE BASE COVING AND SEALING ALONG WALL JUNCTIONS IN ALL AREAS IN WHICH FOOD IS PREPARED AND METHODS OTHER THAN WATER FLUSHING ARE USED FOR CLEANING FLOORS.

OCT 4
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Keeping knives wedged between coolers, instructed to keep on a clean surface. unable to detach ice scoop holder from wall to wash, instructed to wash scoops regularly.

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

Old date stickers not removed from pans during washing, instructed to remove.

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JUN 21
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Soda gun holder not clean at main bar, instructed to clean and maintain.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

leak noted at drain pipe of prep sink at rear prep area, Instructed to repair and maintain.

JUN 23
2021
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 14
2021
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED DISH MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. OBSERVED FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE @ 151F. MUST PROVIDE MINIMUM FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F TO PROPERLY SANITIZE UTENSIL IN DISH MACHINE. OPERATOR RESTORED FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP COOLER AND ON RACKS IN PREP AREA. FOUND CHEESE AND SAUSAGE RAVIOLI @ 51F-49.4F; CHICKEN @ 74.3F; RIBS @ 73.7F; BEEF @ 62F. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS @ 41F (OR 135F OR HIGHER) AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT CORRECTLY NOTED ON MENUS. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, AND REMINDERS (*) NEXT TO EACH ITEM ON MENU IT APPLIES TO ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO RECENT PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED, COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, COMPLETE WITH RECENT PROOF OF SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER TESTING DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (SUCH AS HEAT STRIPS) TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF HOOD OVER COOK LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

MAY 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

- MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA OR PROVIDE FACILITY TO HAVE AN EXISTING HANDWASH SINK BE ACCESSIBLE TO THE REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. WITH THE ADAPTION OF THE MOST RECENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CODE, A 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD WAS GIVEN FOR THIS NEW PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. IF NOT CORRECTED; CITATIONS WILL BE ISSUED ON THE NEXT INSPECTION AFTER 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD FOR THESE VIOLATIONS. -

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

- OBSERVED FOODS, THAT HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY COOKED TODAY, COOLING IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN DEEP PANS AND WRAPPED TIGHTLY WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A PROPER COOLING METHOD THAT ADEQUATELY PROVIDES ALL FOODS TO BE COOLED FROM 135F TO 41F OR BELOW IN FOUR HOURS OR LESS. -

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

- MUST PROVIDE EASILY READABLE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. -

MAY 24
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SOME FRY AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

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

FLOOR LITTERED UNDER SHELF RACKS INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE CAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

JUL 6
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND MISSING GROUT AT FLOOR TILES LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE SWINGING DOORWAY ENTRANCE INTO THE MAIN LARGER BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING GROUT SO AS TO HAVE FLOOR BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND GRIME BUILD-UP AT FLOOR UNDER ALL SINKS AND BAR EQUIPMENT AT THE OUTSIDE BAR AREA ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND A MISSING COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK.MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 8
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, ON PREP AREA SHELVES, ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS AND SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE (NEXT TO PUMP ROOM). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES UNDER BEER WALK IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES/KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

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

POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE ALSO MENS/WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWLS HOT/COLD WATER PUSH BUTTONS NOT WITH CONTINUOUS RUNNING WATER FOR MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS, WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS PUSH BUTTONS HOT/COLD WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUS WATER FOR A MINIMAL OF 15 SECONDS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED MISSING SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

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

FRONT BAR FLOOR CLUTTERED BY UNUSED 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

APR 14
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN PREP STATION AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE. INVERT DISHES AT REAR WAITER STATION AND AT OUTSIDE BAR.

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA OF FOOD SPILL DEBRIS.

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING AT HOOD IN KITCHEN ABOVE STOVE/GRILL AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

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

DRAIN AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BY DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN WITH SLIGHT SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR.

JUL 22
2014
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN SANITIZING AT 0PPM CHLORINE WITH NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 50PPM CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON THE COOKLINE WITH DARK DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

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

OBSERVED REAR SODA NOZZLES NEAR OUTDOOR PATIO WITH ACCUMULATED BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA NOZZLES.

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

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHTS OVER EXPO, COOKLINE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS OVER EXPO AND PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS:OUTSIDE BAR FAUCET BASE, COLD KNOB OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED PREP COOLERS ON COOKLINE WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS

MAY 13
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS ON THE PREP LINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED HOOD VENTS ON THE COOK LINE IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.

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

OBSERVED WALL TILES AT MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL TILES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED METERED FAUCETS AT THE WASHBOWLS NOT RUNNING FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS IN THE RESTROOMS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN METERED FAUCETS RUNNING AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.

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

OBSERVED WET MOPS IN THE MOP SINK AND IN THE MOP BUCKET AT THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG OR INVERT MOPS.

JUL 19
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

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

FOUND SOME SYRUP SPILLAGE BEHIND BAG IN THE BOX SYRUP. MUST CLEAN TO PREVENT FRUIT FLY HARBORAGE.

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.

JUL 19
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE AT 55.8F, COOLER IS USED FOR MEAT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN READY.

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

FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED IN SAID COOLER AT TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 56.4F-51.4F. 20LBS OF RAW CHICKEN, 20LBS OF RAW FISH, 5LBS OF HEAVY CREAM, ASLO FOUND 20LBS OF CHILI BEANS STORED IN A LARGE CONTAINER IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 55.4F, CONTAINER PLACED IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL SUCH FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER, AND ALL HOT FOOD MUST BE COOLED DOWN WITHIN 6 HOURS OR LESS. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $150.

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

SODA DISPENSER GUNS IN ALL BAR SERVICE LINES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

STANDING WATER ALONG WALL BASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND COOKING LINE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CREAT A WALL OR A BARRIER AT THE STAIR CASE ADJACEN TO PIZZA PREP TABLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION TO PERP TABLE NEXT TO STAIRS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INACCURATE THERMOMETER IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS IN AN EASY TO VIEW AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS STORED ON ICE CUBES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES.

OCT 20
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. BROKEN LID ON ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED ALSO. SOME GASKETS IN MAIN KITCHEN ARE IN OOR REPAIR-MUST FIX. AN OPEN SEAM ON THE SPRAYER SINK AT THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE SELAED, TO PREVENT WATER SEEPAGE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

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

POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT COOK'S LINE & DISHMACHINE AREA MUST BE FIXED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

OCT 13
2011
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

(7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. NOTED 12-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS/CEILING AROUND THE SODA SYRUP RACK BY THE BEER COOLER AT BAR AREA; 16-ON WALLS/CEILING AT SMALL SODA SYRUP ROOM AT REAR OF MAIN KITCHEN; 13-ON SHELVES & CEILING AROUND A WAIT STAFF STATION BY ENTRY WAY TO MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.

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

ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. BROKEN LID ON ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED ALSO. SOME COOLER GASKETS IN MAIN KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR-MUST FIX. AN OPEN SEAM ON THE SPRAYER SINK OF THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT WATER SEEPAGE, THAT CAN CAUSE PEST HARBORAGE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

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

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, FILTERS OF HOOD ABOVE OVEN, INTERIOR OF VENTS AT BOTH ENDS OF DISHMACHINE. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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

POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT COOK'S LINE & DISHMACHINE AREA MUST BE FIXED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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

WALLS BELOW THE DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD & BEHIND IT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. WALLS/CEILINGS AFFECTED BY PEST MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

MAY 19
2011
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 12
2011
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

INADEQUATE PEST CONTORL (7-38-020). NOTED AT LEAST 16-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALL & CEILING AROUND WAIT STAFF AREA BY THE BAR; 4-ON SODA SYRUP BOXES BY MOP SINK & 4-ON EXTERIOR DOOR OF BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT P.C.O., ELIMINATE PESTS & CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.

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

INADEQUATE PLUMBING (7-38-030). FOUND BOTTOM PIPE AT LEFT SIDE OF 3-COMP SINK (IN DISHROOM) LEAKING PROFUSELY ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX & MAINTAIN, TO KEEP FLOORS DRY. All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.

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

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

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

FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AREA & AT REAR OF KITCHEN (BY SODA SYRUP ROOM) NEED CLEANING-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT. ALL SUPPLIES/STOCK MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR (MEZZANINE LEVEL). The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER & AT DISHROOM, MUST BE REPLACED. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.

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

ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.

SEP 3
2010
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 23
2010
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. FOUND REACH IN COOLER ON HOT LINE AT IMPROPER TEMERATURE 48.4 DEGREES. COOLER BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. COOLER MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CONTACT CDPOG VIA FAX 312-746-4240. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALFood 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. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COLE SLAW 52.4, COOKED ROAST BEEF 52.5, RAW STEAK 48.2, RAW STEAK 45.9 ALL PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $300.00 45LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT INSIDE BAR, OUTSIDE BAR, COFFEE STATION, REAR PREP AREA. APPROX 35 FLIES NOTED. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

All dishwashing machines shall maintain proper water pressure and must be provided with suitable thermometers, chemical test kits, and gauge cocks. FOUND DISHMACHINE WITH TEMPERATURE GAUGE IN POOR REPAIR. GAUGE STUCK ON 152.0 DEGREES. MACHINE TEMPERATURE AT 182.0O ECOLAB ARRIVED ON SITE TO CORRECT GAUGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACEING WHERE WORN AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER, COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REM0VE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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 THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP AND MUST BE KEPT DRY. CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT . AREAS IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING AREA IN WAIT STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. LEAK AT 2ND FLOOR HOT WATER HEATER, OUTSIDE BAR BEER TAP AND ICE MACHINE LEAK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. LINEN AND LINEN BAGS MUST BE STORED IN AN ORDERLY FASHION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZE CONTAINER. NOT STORED IN ICE.

FEB 9
2010
PASSED
0 violations

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