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2462 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
2 of 5 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 272014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER (WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS BEHND THE BARS(BOTH BARS) AND WALLS BY THE STAIR GOING TO THE BASEMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. CEILING ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE AREA DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND TUBE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BY THE EXIT DOOR WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE TWO BARS(FRONT AND REAR BAR). WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP. MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR SHOW EXISTANCE OF THE CATCH BASIN.
JUN 202014FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED,WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES WHERE THE WATER ARE COMING FROM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. TAGGED THE ICE MACHINE "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG AND AND NOT TO USE THE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).
FOUND EVIENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND CORNER IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT APPROXIMATELY OVER 20 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. INFORM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. ALSO FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON TH LEFT BOTTOM CORNER OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER (WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED),
WALLS BEHND THE BARS(BOTH BARS) AND WALLS BY THE STAIR GOING TO THE BASEMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. CEILING ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE AREA DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND TUBE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE TWO BARS(FRONT AND REAR BAR). WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP. MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR SHOW EXISTANCE OF THE CATCH BASIN.
SEP 262013PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES OR AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 12-29-10 GIVEN AT THAT TIME BY THIS INSPECTOR AND POSTED AT THAT TIME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-010(B).
ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
MUST PROVIDE LID FOR MIDDLE ICE BIN AT FRONT BAR. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MISSING HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE.
EXTREMELY DIRTY KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST AND MOLD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FLOOR UNDER BOTH BARS WITH DEBRIS. FLOOR UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. FLOOR UNDER BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH SYRUP SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS. FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND BEER SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
PIZZA OVEN IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION. LARGE LEAK UNDER KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN ON EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.
DEC 152010FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. APPROXIMATELY 60 LBS ASSORTED COOKED FOODS SUCH AS BEANS, CHICKEN, SOUP, ASSORTED SAUCES AND OTHER RAW FOODS FOUND MOLDY AND RANCID INSIDE TALL REACH-IN COOLER OF PREP KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES VALUE OF ALL FOODS DISCARDED TO BE APPROXIMATELY $100.00. MANAGEMENT ALSO STATES KITCHEN HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR REPAIR FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 1/2 MONTHS. ESTABLISHMENT SELLS COOKED FROZEN PIZZA AT THIS TIME.
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. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 DRAIN/FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CO. SERVICE FOR FLIES TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE ACTIVITY.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.
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. GLASS JARS USED FOR BAR SNACKS MUST BE WASHED AFTER EACH USE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL ICE BINS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN BASEMENT.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH BARS AND BASEMENT/PREP WITH DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MISSING WALL BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.
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. BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS NOT PROPERLY DRAINING TO ADEQUATE FLOOR DRAINING. MUST INSTALL.
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