SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HOLIDAY CLUB.

BEAT. 21/100

4000-4004 N SHERIDAN RD · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 23, 2025 · passed

Failed 5 of 15 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
83
includes 20 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Nov 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 23
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR IN REAR STOARGE, BASEMENT AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR HALLWAY OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. OBSERVED PEELING ON WALL BEHIND DISH WASHER MACHINE AND AROUND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SEVERAL FLOOR TILES BROKEN IN FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. OBSERVED BIG OPENING INTO CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE EMPLYEE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND DISH WASHER, BEHIND PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVER ABOVE PREP COOLERS AND PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOACTED IN THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBRAGE.

APR 16
2025
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT AND SIDE BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN REAR BACK BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR IN REAR STOARGE, BASEMENT AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A RAW WOOD BEING USED BEHIND HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD. RAW WOOD MUST BE NON-ABSORBENT, PAINTED OR SEALED AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABE SURFACES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR OF BASEMENT AND IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE MAIN FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR HALLWAY OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. OBSERVED PEELING ON WALL BEHIND DISH WASHER MACHINE AND AROUND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SEVERAL FLOOR TILES BROKEN IN FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. OBSERVED BIG OPENING INTO CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE EMPLYEE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND DISH WASHER, BEHIND PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVER ABOVE PREP COOLERS AND PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOACTED IN THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBRAGE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2590763 ON 03/11/2024. #38. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE AND BOTTOM SIDE OF SIDE DOOR. #55. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 11
2024
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE AND BOTTOM SIDE OF SIDE DOOR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE WALK ON COOLERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND SHELVES/RACKS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLICKERING LIGHTBULB ABOVE DISHMACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

JUL 30
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 28
2020
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11-OBSERVED SUPPLIES MISSING FROM VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

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

4-501.12-OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA WITH YELLOW STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPLACE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LARGE LEAK COMING FROM WATER PIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK AND PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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JUL 20
2020
FAILED
10 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND MUST BE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED SUPPLIES MISSING FROM VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN MEN AND WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE PROVIDED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON MENU FOR FOOD ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST INCLUDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU AND DISCLOSE THE FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITH AN ASTERIK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ONTO PROPER SHELVING.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA WITH YELLOW STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE AND EXTERIOR PARTS OF COOKING FRYERS IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/15/2019, REPORT #2279471. #57-NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR VALID CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. #58-NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. ALL MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED OR ON MENU. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER AND THE COOKS LINE BLACK, TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.---- INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE COOKS LINE BLACK, TWO DOOR COOLER WITH RUSTY SHELVING, PEELING PAINT. MUST REMOVE RUST, REPLACE OR RE-SEAL SHELVING.---- OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR THE COOKS LINE GRILL AND DISH ROOM REAR METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD. RAW WOOD MUST BE NON-ABSORBENT, PAINTED OR SEALED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR HALLWAY OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE GREATER INTENSITY OF LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR VALID CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
16 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. BEEF BURGERS AT 50.4F, CHICKEN AT 48.2F, CUT TOMATOES AT 51.3F, COOKED PORK AT 50.2F ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES THE ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $708.00 AT 9LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. ALL MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED OR ON MENU. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 49.5F TO 51F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED PORK AT 50.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER AND THE COOKS LINE BLACK, TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

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

INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE COOKS LINE BLACK, TWO DOOR COOLER WITH RUSTY SHELVING, PEELING PAINT. MUST REMOVE RUST, REPLACE OR RE-SEAL SHELVING.

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR THE COOKS LINE GRILL AND DISH ROOM REAR METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD. RAW WOOD MUST BE NON-ABSORBENT, PAINTED OR SEALED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR HALLWAY OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE GREATER INTENSITY OF LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR VALID CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

FEB 28
2018
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AND AT WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. DISCHARGE HOSE IS NEEDED AT POP GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR BY THE ICE BIN.MUST PROVIDE SUCH DRAINS INTO A FLOOR DRAIN

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

GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER, SPECIALLY REAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PINK MINERAL BUILD-UP AT POP GUN DISPENSER BEHIND BAR,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DUST BUILD-UP ON PORTABLE FANS AT NORTH SMALL BAR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

FLOOR IN DISH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR:SURFACE UNEVEN,ROUGH AND NON-CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID FLOOR.ALSO PLASTIC FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE DISH ROOM BUBBLED UP,UNEVEN.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT NORTH SMALL BAR

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

BROKEN HOLES ON WALLS IN THE DISH ROOM BEHIND THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,BEHIND SHELVES ETC.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE WALL. ALSO BROKEN/MISSING CEILING AT SMALL STORAGE(INSIDE STORED CUPS ETC) BY THE DISH ROOM,REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. EXCESS DUST AND GREASE ON PORTABLE CEILING VENT ABOVE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN(SOUTH CEILING AREA) DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVER WEST SIDE OF THE NORTH SMALL BAR,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

ONE COMPARTMENT SINK NEED TO BE INSTALLED ON BOTH BARS AREA NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BOTH SINKS UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE.PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN QUESTION

DEC 8
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND HOLES IN WALLS THAT MUST BE SEALED BY ICE MACHINE AREAS. MUST SEAL HOLES AT WALLS.

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PRVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

FEB 18
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND STRONG SEWER GAS ODOR. MUST REPAIR TO ELIMINATE BACK UP. WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. PLUMER ON SITE ELIMINATED WASTE WATER BACK UP DURING INSPECTION.

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

OBSERVED A FEW CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA IN FRONT OF BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND OPENINGS ON WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAINT AND SEAL OPENINGS.ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET HANDLES AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 27
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN ICE MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 20
2015
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED BLACK/PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS ICE MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 15
2014
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 20
2014
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND WALK-IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE BY MY THERMOMETER WAS 52F AND 50F BY THEIR INTERNAL THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED IN CONTAINERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: 2 CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 50.3F, CHILI AT 51.F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 52F, SLICED ONIONS AT 50F, AND MEAT LOAF AT 52F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 60# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE MOP CLOSET AND REPLACE THE DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE STAIRCASE THAT LEADS TO THE BASEMENT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE FIXTURES ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE RACK AND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

FOUND A LEAKY FAUCET HEAD ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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