AUG 14
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HAWKEYE'S BAR & GRILL INC.
BEAT. 18/100
1458 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 14, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 5 of 26 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
26
16 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
147
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE BEER LINES BEHIND THE MAIN BAR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 REPLACE THE LEAKING BEER LINES BEHIND THE MAIN BAR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND BOTH BARS, IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT, AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOMS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B)(3) 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2621691 ON 8/4/25 WERE NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND BOXES OF STOCK AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA, DRY STORAGE AND LIQUOR ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT, AROUND THE WAIT STATION, AND BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AND BASEMENT BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 122025FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 12
2025
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (HAMBURGERS AND SALADS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE BEER LINES BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. CLEAN THE TABLES AND SHELVES BEHIND THE BASEMENT BAR. CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 REPLACE THE LEAKING BEER LINES BEHIND THE MAIN BAR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY ROOM NEXT TO THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND BOTH BARS, IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT, AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOMS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2621691 ON 8/4/25 WERE NOT CORRECTED: 25 - OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR ALL FOODS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS. 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND BOXES OF STOCK AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA, DRY STORAGE AND LIQUOR ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT, AROUND THE WAIT STATION, AND BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AND BASEMENT BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 42025FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 4
2025
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (MASHED POTATOES AT 161F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
OBSERVED UNSAFE FOOD BEING STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED SLICED CHEESES WITH BLUE AND BLACK SPOTS ON THEM THAT APPEARED TO BE MOLD GROWTH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE SAFE AND WHOLESOME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHEESE AT 54F, MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 50F, CORNED BEEF AT 68F, SAUSAGE AT 48F, EGG ROLLS AT 50F, MEATLOAH AT 48F, AND CHICKEN AT 51F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR FOODS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AND 4 HOUSE FLIES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA, WAIT STATION AND BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A HANGING FLY STRIP IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AND FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE MICROWAVE AT THE SALAD PREP STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MICROWAVE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE CHEMICAL BASIN WITH ENCRUSTED SOIL SURROUNDING THE BASIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILES OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE BASE OF THE STAIRS IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 102024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 10
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE BASEMENT STAIRWELL EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD BOXES AND DEBRIS OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR GANGWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 102023PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 10
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN AND BAR HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE DISH MACHINE TRAYS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE TRAYS, AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE PIPE THAT IS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN WOOD, OLD FOOD, AND ICE BUILT ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: REMOVE ALL UNSEALED WOOD, CLEAN THE FLOOR, AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE BASEMENT KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR THE CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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AUG 92022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 9
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED COOK USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT CHEESEBURGER. ALSO OBSERVED ANOTHER COOK PREPARING BURRITO USING BARE HAND CONTACT. MUST WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR(1ST FLOOR). MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLE SLAW AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 59.3F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED OPENED CONTAINER OF RANCH DRESSING AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 59.1F, SOUR CREAM FOOD AT 60.3F, SALSA FOUND AT 56.4F, TARTAR SAUCE FOUND AT 50.8F, BLUE CHEESE FOUND AT 52.7F, OPEN CONTAINER OF THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING FOUND AT 58.3F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR ABOVE. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS AT A COST OF $125.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT 51.9F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 102020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 10
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MAR 162020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 16
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS IN KITCHEN AND IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE NEEDED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
JAN 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
JAN 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE TO ALL CONSUMERS. PROVIDE SIGN IN PROMINATE LOCATION OR ON MENU WHERE FOOD ITEMS ARE LISTED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS THAT ARE VISIBLE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL SINGLE USE ARTICLES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED LOCATION TO KEEP FROM SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS ARE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
LIGHT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 62018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-STE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4.602.12 MUS DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR OF STOVE IN BASEMENT & MAIN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
: 4.602.11(E)(4) MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM SODA NOZZLES AT MAIN BAR AND BAR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3.501.17 (D)(D) OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON FOOD IN COOLERS PREPARED ON PREMISES 24 HOURS PRIOR TO SERVING. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARL ALL FOODS HELD IN COOLERS, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4.202.16. MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5.205.15(B) MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6.501.14 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD& FILTERS IN MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.
AUG 202018PASS W/ CONDITIONS15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-STE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4.602.12 MUS DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR OF STOVE IN BASEMENT & MAIN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4.602.11(E)(4) MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM SODA NOZZLES AT MAIN BAR AND BAR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3.501.16(A)(2)OBSERVED TCS FOODS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 8 LBS OF CHICKEN IN THE PREP COOLER, 52F, VALUED AT $30, AND 3 LBS OF ANGUS BEEF HAMBURGERS IN SAID COOLER, 50F, VALUED AT $40. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3.501.17 (D)(D) OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON FOOD IN COOLERS PREPARED ON PREMISES 24 HOURS PRIOR TO SERVING. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARL ALL FOODS HELD IN COOLERS, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4.301.11 OBSERVED PREP COOLER WITH TCS FOOD INSIDE, IN PREP AREA, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 60F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING COOLER UNTIL REPAIRED, AND MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OF BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4.302.12(A)(A) MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS ON-SITE FOR USE TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3.302.12 MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4.202.16. MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4.202.16 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5.205.15(B) MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM FLOORS IN MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6.501.14 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD& FILTERS IN MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.
JUL 172017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 17
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: REACH IN FREEZER, STORAGE SHELVES, DEEP FRYERS 1ST FLOOR, MUST CLEAN ALL SURFACES TO REMOVE FOODS, SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OUTSIDE GROUND AREA AND STAIRS NOT CLEAN AT BACK AREA, TRASH AND DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET LEAKING AT BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
SOME STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT AND AREA OUTSIDE BACK DOOR ON STAIRWELL, CLUTTER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
JUN 92017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 9
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: REACH IN FREEZER, STORAGE SHELVES, DEEP FRYERS 1ST FLOOR, MUST CLEAN ALL SURFACES TO REMOVE FOODS, SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OUTSIDE GROUND AREA AND STAIRS NOT CLEAN AT BACK AREA, TRASH AND DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET LEAKING AT BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
SOME STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT AND AREA OUTSIDE BACK DOOR ON STAIRWELL, CLUTTER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
NOV 102016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 10
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUST ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILE FRAMES AT DISHMACHINE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 32016FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 3
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTERS WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN AREA AND HAVE DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 3/15/16 REPORT 1633195 NOT CORRECTED: 33 INTERIOR OF OVEN AND WHEELS OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. 38 NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT BAR. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME. 41 EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE LIME/CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE CALCIUM/LIME AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON CONDENSOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN. RUST ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MEAT SLICER,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT (INTERIOR OF CABINETS), INTERIOR TOP OF CONDIMENT COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILE FRAMES AT DISHMACHINE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAR 152016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 15
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF OVEN AND WHEELS OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL IN BASEMENT BY DISHMACHINE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, STAINED, PEELING PAINT. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANBLE SURFACE. WALL BEHIND MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTSHIELD MISSING FOR LIGHT IN WALK-IN FREEZER. PROVIDE SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT BAR. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
APR 142015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 14
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
: REPLACE SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, WOODEN SURFACES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE RUSTY COOKING POT USED TO COOK CORNED BEEF IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
POP LINES STORED INSIDE ICE THAT IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION IN ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REMOVE THESE LINES FROM THE ICE BINS AND ALSO OBTAIN LIDS TO COVER BINS WHEN NOT IN USE.
APR 22015FAILED10 violationsDETAILS
APR 2
2015
FAILED
10 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 7-11-14 ON REPORT# 1453418 NOT CORRECTED: -32- NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -33- : THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL REACH IN COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS, STORAGE SHELVES, DEEP FRYERS BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR, PREP TABLES, ALL SINKS, BAR SINK, AND BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN ALL SURFACES TO REMOVE FOODS, SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. - 34-FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNERS, GREASE UNDER FRYERS AND ALL FOOD SPILL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -35- WALLS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER, WALLS IN NEED OF SEALING WHERE PANELS ARE COMING APART FROM WALL. CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND ALL DUST BUILD UP FROM AIR VENTS. BASEMENT PREP CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -38- HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. AIR VENT IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, WOODEN SURFACES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE RUSTY COOKING POT USED TO COOK CORNED BEEF IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEE VIOLATION #29.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SEE VIOLATION #29.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEE VIOLATION #29.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEE VIOLATION #29.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REMOVE DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SEE VIOLATION #29.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
POP LINES STORED INSIDE ICE THAT IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION IN ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REMOVE THESE LINES FROM THE ICE BINS AND ALSO OBTAIN LIDS TO COVER BINS WHEN NOT IN USE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED FREE OF CLUTTER. ALL STOCK STORED IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
JUL 182014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUL 18
2014
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL REACH IN COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS, STORAGE SHELVES, DEEP FRYERS BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR, PREP TABLES, ALL SINKS, BAR SINK, AND BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN ALL SURFACES TO REMOVE FOODS, SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNERS, GREASE UNDER FRYERS AND ALL FOOD SPILL. FLOOR HAS DEEP PITS THAT NEED TO BE FILLED TO ELIMINATE BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER, WALLS IN NEED OF SEALING WHERE PANELS ARE COMING APART FROM WALL. CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND ALL DUST BUILD UP FROM AIR VENTS. BASEMENT PREP CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. AIR VENT IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 112014FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 11
2014
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 50-60 FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF ESTABLISHMENT. ACTIVITY NOTED IN BEER STORAGE ROOM 30-35 FLIES, DRY STORAGE AREA 10-12 FLIES, PREP AREAS AND FRONT BAR AREA 10-13 FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. INSECT ACTIVITY NOTED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL REACH IN COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS, STORAGE SHELVES, DEEP FRYERS BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR, PREP TABLES, ALL SINKS, BAR SINK, AND BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN ALL SURFACES TO REMOVE FOODS, SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNERS, GREASE UNDER FRYERS AND ALL FOOD SPILL. FLOOR HAS DEEP PITS THAT NEED TO BE FILLED TO ELIMINATE BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER, WALLS IN NEED OF SEALING WHERE PANELS ARE COMING APART FROM WALL. CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND ALL DUST BUILD UP FROM AIR VENTS. BASEMENT PREP CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. AIR VENT IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 62013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 6
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN POP GUN HOLDER AT FRONT BAR AREA TO PREVENT BREEDING GROUND FOR SMALL FLYING INSECTS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN POP SYRUP AREA AND LIQUOR ROOM IN BASEMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLE/SERVER COUNTER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
FEB 12012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 1
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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 MULTI USE UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES.
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 DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS ON PREMISES, SODA DISPENSERS AR MAIN BAR AREA, AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND REFRIGERATORS.
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 OR REPAINT CRACKED FLOOR AT MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT AT KITCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
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.MUST TIGHTEN COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT FRONT 3COMP BAR SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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.MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS IN THE BASEMENT. ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 62011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 6
2011
PASSED
4 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. THE BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS, WALK-IN COOLER ALUMINUM RACK, ICE SCOOP HOLDER IN THE BASEMENT AND CAN OPENER ARE FULL OF RESIDUE. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL.
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. THE CASTERS AND PIPES UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS ARE GREASY, CLEAN THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES IN DETAIL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT DISH ROOM AND BEHIND THE COFFEE STATION ARE DIRTY AND DAMAGED, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE MAIN BAR DRAIN HAS A BUNCH OF DEBRIS INSIDE AND NO SCREEN OR STRAINER, CLEAN OUT THE DRAIN AND INSTALL A STRAINER.
OCT 12010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 1
2010
PASSED
4 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. Clean the warming equipment and steamtable surfaces in detail.
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. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner. Repair the damaged baseboards in the kitchen and clean and maintain the bar floors.
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. Clean the upstairs kitchen walls and ceiling.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Repair the basement kitchen light fixture.
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