HIGH DIVE / DANTE'S TAVERN.
1936-1938 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 19 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 292024FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN BOTH BAR AREAS, IN THE KITCHEN, IN TOILET ROOMS, AND IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPAINT ANY RUSTED RACKS.
OBSERVED CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE IN BAR WITH A MAXIMUM WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE OF 109 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE WASH SOLUTION OF DISH MACHINE HAS A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120 F. DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION NO DISHES FOUND INSIDE DISH MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE WITH DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES IN OR OUTSIDE DISH MACHINE.
MAR 212023PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-501.11 OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISH ROOM AND FAUCET OF SAME SINK ARE LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FOLLOWING ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
5-501.116 OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
6-501.12 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
MAR 142023FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED A LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH AREA, MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM OF CHLORINE. THE MACHINE WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING PROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATIONS BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME IN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN UNIT FREE OF FOREIGN SUBSTANCES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISH ROOM AND FAUCET OF SAME SINK ARE LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FOLLOWING ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 22019PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FRO EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODDS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDES A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND FROM BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTIONS WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALLS IN MEN'S WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF PREMISES.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING AROUND PIPES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS, DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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JUL 252019FAILED17 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FRO EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. PIC IMMEDIATELY PROVIDED SOAP AT MY REQUEST. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING ICE MACHINE UNTIL SERVICE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODDS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDES A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND FROM BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTIONS WHEN NOT IN USE. IN A LEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALLS IN MEN'S WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF PREMISES.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING AROUND PIPES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS, DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.MUST COMPLET EFOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAY 172017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
THE CUTTING BOARD RACK THAT IS STORED UNDER THE PREP TABLE IS RUSTED WITH PAINT CHIPPING AWAY. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER DISCARD/REPLACE RACK OR RESURFACE TO PREVENT PAINT AND RUST FROM COMING IN CONTACT WITH CUTTING BOARD SURFACE.
OBSERVED TIN FOIL BEING USED A LINER ON THE RACK WHERE PREPARED MEALS ARE STORED BEFORE WAITER/WAITRESS RECEIVES PLATES FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS AS LINERS ONLY.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND THE FLOORS IN THE FURNACE ROOM BETWEEN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE GREASE DRIPPING DOWN FROM THE HOOD ON THE TILES WALLS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT BUT UNDER THE HOOD AND GREASE IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP IN THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR, FAN VENT ON THE CEILING OF THE MEN'S BATHROOM, FAN VENT COVER ATTACHED TO THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN
MAY 272016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED HOLE INSIDE THE WASH BOWL IN MEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE SAID SINK NO COLD WATER IS PROVIDED AT COLD WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE,MUST PROVIDE COLD WATER AT SAID SINK WATER BOTTLE USED FOR CUSTOMERS MOUTH IS TOO SMALL,FOR THE DISH MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTTLES WITH LARGER MOUTH,TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE
BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE SCRAPE SINK OF THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. NEED TO REPAIR.ALSO EAST WALL IN LQUOR ROOM CRUMBLE TO THE TOUCH, BRICKS WITH LAYER OF WHITE SUBSTANCE.BRICKS DUST ON BOTTLES. NEED TO SEAL SAID BRICKS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
NO VENTILATION IN MENS WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
REAR PARTY ROOM AND CLOSETS ARE CLUTTERED,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED AND ELVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR WHAT IS NEEDED.
MAY 192016FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH EXCESS OIL ON TOP THE GREASE BOX,ALSO WASTE OIL DRIPPED ON GROUND FORMING A PUDDLES BY THE WHEELS OF THE UNIT. WE OBSERVED PATIO AREA WITH EXCESS ITEMS STORED ON CEMENT FLOOR BEHIND THE FENCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT WHICH SEPARATE THE ALLEY,FROM WOOD SHELVES,WOOD CABINET, PAPER CUPS,BOTTLES,CONTAINERS,PLASTIC ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS,CLEAN AND ELEVATE 6" OFF THE GROUND ITEMS NEEDED. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND GROUND TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-25-15,REPORT #1454132 #33-FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #34-FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #38- HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #41-ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TODAY 5-19-16 WE OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
OBSERVED HOLE INSIDE THE WASH BOWL IN MEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE SAID SINK NO COLD WATER IS PROVIDED AT COLD WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE,MUST PROVIDE COLD WATER AT SAID SINK WATER BOTTLE USED FOR CUSTOMERS MOUTH IS TOO SMALL,FOR THE DISH MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BOTTLE BRUSH TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.
FLOOR DRAIN BY THE ICE MACHINE AND JUICE BOXES IS CLOGGED. OBSERVED DRAIN HOSE FROM ICE MACHINE AND JUICE BOXES STORED INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOTH DRAIN HOSES CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ICE MACHINE HAS A BACK FLOW PREVENTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE SCRAPE SINK OF THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. NEED TO REPAIR.ALSO EAST WALL IN LQUOR ROOM CRUMBLE TO THE TOUCH, BRICKS WITH LAYER OF WHITE SUBSTANCE.BRICKS DUST ON BOTTLES. NEED TO SEAL SAID BRICKS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
NO VENTILATION IN MENS WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
REAR PARTY ROOM AND CLOSETS ARE CLUTTERED,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED AND ELVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR WHAT IS NEEDED.
AUG 252015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA WITH HOLES THAT ARE IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
NOV 142014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIOMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL BEHIND OVEN. CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.
NOV 132014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM O. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIOMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL BEHIND OVEN. CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA.
ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.
JAN 172014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEAL AND RE-PAINT FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AND REAR PREP AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS.
SEAL OPENING IN WALL ABOVE URINAL IN MEN WASHROOM(WEST).
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP AND CONTAINERS IN SANITARY MANNER IN BASEMENT.
JUL 262013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Exterior between cooking equipment, interior ice machine and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
Floors not maintained throught out prep area,bar and kitchen. Instructed to detail clean floor, reseal surface and repair damaged floor in bar area.
Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to exposed brick surafce and replace any damaged ceiling tiles.
Observed additional portable bar with glasses, disposable cups and can beverages on portable bar in overflow room. Instructed to install exposed handsink in additional area accessible for food handlers. Ventilation not working in customers toilet room on bar side. Instructed to repair mechanical fan.
Unneceesary articles stored on floor in basement and second bar/storage area. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
JUL 192013FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Evidence of live flying insects in bar and prep area. Observed 10-15 live gnats in prep areas. Instructed to have service from licensed pest control comapny and remove all live activity. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
Outside grease box not maintained or rodent/insect proofed. Obsserved wasted grease on ground and encrusted grease around the exterior sides and top of grease box. Instructed to detail clean and keep exterior of grease box clean, maintained and free of rodent and insect nuisance. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up left and right sides of sink. Instructed to detail clean grease box and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
Exterior between cooking equipment, interior ice machine and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
Floors not maintained throught out prep area,bar and kitchen. Instructed to detail clean floor, reseal surface and repair damaged floor in bar area.
Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to exposed brick surafce and replace any damaged ceiling tiles.
Observed additional portable bar with glasses, disposable cups and can beverages on portable bar in overflow room. Instructed to install exposed handsink in additional area accessible for food handlers. Ventilation not working in customers toilet room on bar side. Instructed to repair mechanical fan.
Unneceesary articles stored on floor in basement and second bar/storage area. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
SEP 142012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1235145
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1235145
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1235145
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1235145
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1235145
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1235145
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1235145
SEP 102012FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURE COOKED CHICKEN WINGS IN A BOX AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON TOP OF SHELF.40LBS, COST $85.44 OWNER DENATURED AT THIS TIME.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS.INST ALL FOODS SHOULD MAINTAINE 40 AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(a)
ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA HAS BLACK MOLD INSIDE OF ICE UNIT. THIS IS ICE IS BEING MADE TRAY BLACK NEED DETAIL CLEANING,VIOLATION 7-38-005(a)SERIOUS ICE MACHINE IS TAGGED.NEED TO CONTACT DEPT OF HEALTH AT 773 746-4240
BACK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED HAS A GAP OF 1/2 ON THE SIDE OF DOOR.FOUND SMALL FLYS 20-25 IN FRONT BAR AREA.ALSO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL MAP LOCATOR IDENTIFYING PEST CONTROL SERVICES TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT BAR AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RUST ON BOTTOM PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN,RUST ON BOTTOM INSIDE SHELFING 2 DOOR AT THE COOK LINE.
ALL COOKING EQUPMENTS AT COOK LINE STOVES DEEP FRYERS, CAN OPENER, ON THE SIDE OF FRYERS THUR OUT THE KITCHEN AREA, FAN COVERS INSIDE THE COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER.
ALL FLOORS THUR OUT KITCHEN BEHINE HEAVY EQUIPMENT,THE SIDEDS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE AREA,BASEMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE OFF THE FLOOR. NOTE
LIGHT NEEDS TO BE REPLACE ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
BATHROOMS NEEDS TO BE SELF CLOSING IN THE REAR AREA,BY KITCHEN
LEAK AT PIPE IN THE REAR OF THE 3 COMPPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN DUST BULID UP.
COOK IN FOOD AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.
MAY 172011FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS, APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM AND SIDES OF DOORS
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 PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN REAR DISH AREA
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