Chicago
70
YOUR CALL

Hopleaf Bar

5146-5148 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640 · Uptown · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
70/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
20
9 passed
Last Inspected
2025-09-08
Pass Rate
45%
5 failures
Score
70/100
YOUR CALL
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-09-08
Failed 5 inspections (2021, 2017, 2015...)
Sanitation issues found across 48 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 11 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 48×
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Food Temperature critical 11×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Other minor
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2025-09-08 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2024-11-05 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS ALONG WALLS IN MAIN BAR AREA (FIRST FLOOR BAR 1 & 2)

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2023-07-05 Pass Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR GUARD OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP STATIONS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE MAIN COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, ...

2022-10-26 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 7
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE BAR REACH IN COOLERS AT THE OLD SIDEBAR. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE SAID COOLERS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEPS AT 5148 N CLARK SIDE. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON THE LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS AND EXTERIOR DISHWASHER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

2ND FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

2021-08-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12 OLD CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN ARE USED AS LIDS FOR PREP COOLERS. HOWEVER, THE SURFACE WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS. EXPOSED INSULATION IS USED FOR INTERIOR LID LINER F...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT EAST ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR KNOW THE LOCATION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.12 DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT BAR AREAS, ALSO AT FLOOR DRAINS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 PROTECTIVE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER REPLACE. ALSO DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2021-08-23 Fail Canvass
7
minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS

minor Sanitation

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

OLD CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN ARE USED AS LID FOR PREP COOLERS,HOWEVER SURFACE WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS.EXPOSED INSULATION IS USED FOR INTERIOR LID LINER FOR PREP COOLERS IN...

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

PREMISES USING A HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER WITH GAUNCE READING 169.3F; NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRI...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT EAST ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR KNOW THE LOCATION.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVER PROVIDED FOR RECEPTACLES INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT BAR AREAS, ALSO AT FLOOR DRAINS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

PROTECTIVE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER REPLACE. ALSO DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2020-10-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 180F; HOWEVER NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATIO...

2019-04-10 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
4
serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHIC...

minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED 2 LARGE LONG CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO COLD HOLDING UNITS ON COOKING LINE WITH DARK GROOVES. CUTTING BOARDS ARE WORN AND CAN NO LONGER COME CLEAN WITHIN DARK GROOVES. CUTTING BOARDS NEED TO BE REPLACED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MOP SINK NEEDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR/WALL IN BAR BEHIND STORAGE OF BUSBUCKETS ON RACK UNCLEAN WITH BUILD UP OF GRIME. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOORS/ WALLS OF CLOSET IN BASEMENT CONTAINING GREASE TRAP. KEEP AREA CLEAN TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

2018-12-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION I...

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

serious Sanitation

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

NOTED A SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN HOLDER AT THE SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM AREA AND MAINTAIN.

2017-09-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-08-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Pest Activity

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

APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA ON WALLS, CEILINGS AND ICE MACHINE. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE FOR FLIES AND INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOODS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL CLEAN STORED POTS AND PANS MUST BE INVERTED.

minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELVING IN THE TWO DOOR DESSERT FREEZER. MUST REPLACE. PEELING WALL CAULKING AT HAND SINKS AND DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT LIQUOR AND BAG IN BOX SODA STORAGE WITH DIRT, DEBRIS, BROKEN GLASS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

HOLE THE WALL AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT OVEN ROOM BEHIND AND ABOVE THE DAIRY COOLER. MUST SEAL BOTH. MISSING HOOD VENTILATION SCREEN IN THE BASEMENT PREP. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY WALL AT THE BASEMENT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE GARAGE STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

EXTREMELY DIRTY EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE SOUTH BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES MUST BE CURRENT AND UPDATED. FOUND ONE EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

2016-09-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST RECAULK THE WALL WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR.MUST SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR WALL CORNER ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MISSING CORNER WALL COVER. WALL MUST BE S...

2016-09-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

DURING INSPECTION FOUND DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT 180F DURING FINAL CYCLE. MACHINE TAGGED. DO NOT USE UNIT/DONOT REMOVE TAG FROM UNIT UNTIL CDPH INSPECTS UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS ...

critical Pest Activity

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

DURING INSPECTION FOUND BASEMENT REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. AT THIS TIME THE DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED BUT THE SCREEN DOOR IS BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH GRAY TAPE. MUST REPAIR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND IN GOOD WORKING CONDITIO...

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST RECAULK THE WALL WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR.MUST SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR WALL CORNER ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MISSING CORNER WALL COVER. WALL MUST BE S...

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED ABOUT 5 FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS WITH LONG BEARDS AND MUSTACHES NOT WEARING PROPER FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTS OR ABOVE STAFF MUST BE CLEAN SHAVEN AT ALL TIMES.

2015-10-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-06-25 Fail Canvass
6
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED PINK, YELLOW, AND BROWN DISCOLORATION IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE CONDESER, ICE CHUTE, AND TRAYS IN DIRECT CON...

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ON THE FOOD LINE AND MAINAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

THE GASKETS AND INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBIRS BUILDUP.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WOOD, CONSTURCTION, AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENT DIRECTLY ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

DUST BUILDUP IN THE HOODVENT ABOVE THE REDUCTION BURNERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

2014-09-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

MIDDLE DOOR OF DISPLAY PREP COOLER IS REMOVED FROM HINGES,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, FIRST PREP AREA IN DINING AREA. NO SPLASH GUARD IS PROVIDED BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AN...

minor Sanitation

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

NO CEILING TILES PROVIDED ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND VENT COVER AND VENT COVERS IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN WALL( BRICKS) AT OLD BAR, ACROSS THE DISH MACH...

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN MAIN KITCHEN ALSO DUST BUILD-UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS SAME AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2014-08-28 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
3
serious Food Temperature

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE.OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING UNIT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.FOUND IN COOLERS AND HOT HOLDING UNIT FOOD PACKAGED FROM SAID UNIT WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. VACUUM PACKAGED HOT FOOD DISCARDED AND ...

minor Sanitation

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

: MIDDLE DOOR OF DISPLAY PREP COOLER IS REMOVED FROM HINGES,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, FIRST PREP AREA IN DINING AREA. NO SPLASH GUARD IS PROVIDED BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE ...

minor Sanitation

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

NO CEILING TILES PROVIDED ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND VENT COVER AND VENT COVERS IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN WALL( BRICKS) AT OLD BAR, ACROSS THE DISH MACH...

2014-08-26 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

DISPLAY PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:AIR TEMP OF 47.6F,49.7F AND 53.1F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE SAID UNIT: FRESH GOAT CHEESE, DUCK LIVER MOUSSE,CHOCOLATE MOUSSE,ETC. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF...

critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:DUCK LIVER MOUSSE AT TEMP OF 49.2F TO 57F; FRESH GOAT CHEESE AT TEMP OF 47.3F TO 49.2F; VARIOUS KIND OF COOKED VEGETABLE AT TEMP OF 52F TO 53.5F;CHOCOLATE MOUSSE AT TEMP OF 58F; PORK RILLETTE AT TEMP...

critical Sanitation

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

WASTE WATER BACKED UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN INSIDE THE GREASE TRAP STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER,HOWEVER NO WASTE WATER OBSERVED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.FLOOR DRAIN IS CLOGGED STANDING WATER AROUND THE DRAIN WITH A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. I...

serious Food Temperature

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE.OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING UNIT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.FOUND IN COOLERS AND HOT HOLDING UNIT FOOD PACKAGED FROM SAID UNIT WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. VACUUM PACKAGED HOT FOOD DISCARDED AND...

minor Sanitation

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

MIDDLE DOOR OF DISPLAY PREP COOLER IS REMOVED FROM HINGES,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, FIRST PREP AREA IN DINING AREA. NO SPLASH GUARD IS PROVIDED BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABL...

minor Sanitation

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

NO CEILING TILES PROVIDED ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND VENT COVER AND VENT COVERS IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN WALL( BRICKS) AT OLD BAR, ACROSS THE DISH MAC...

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN MAIN KITCHEN ALSO DUST BUILD-UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS SAME AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2013-08-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

SAUTEE REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 48.7 F, FOUND BRATS, RABBIT, ETC. HELD INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COOLER MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). COOLER TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME.

critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 49 F AND 51.1 F- SAUSAGE, BRATWURST, RABBIT, PEAS, CORN, CUT TOMATOES, CUT APPLES, PICKLED ONIONS. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DI...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON BARS FLOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BARS.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SOME REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THEROMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

2012-05-17 Pass w/ Conditions License
CRITICAL 7
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

FOUND COMMINGLED FRESH SHELL FISH STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND 40 POUND OF FRESH ISLAND MUSSELS IN ONE CONTAINER WITH 4 DIFFERENT SHELL FISH TAGS WITH PRODUCTS.TWO OF THE TAGS HAD THE SAME INFORMATION:CERT.# IL41SS;ORIGINAL SHIPPER'S CE...

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN OLD (5148 N. CLARK) KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS GREASE BUILD-UP,ALSO INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN OLD KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR FLOOR UNDER THE BAR COUNTER, OLD SIDE OF THE PREMISES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SWEEP FLOOR BEHIND THE SAID BAR. ALSO SWEEP FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA, AND GREASE TRAP STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL WALL BY THE LAST TABLE,NORTH- WEST SIDE, OPENED BRICKS, BOTTOM PART.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT MOP SINK,OLD SIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT,AND IF ITEMS IS NEEDED ELEVATE IT 6" OFF THE FLOOR, ALSO GARAGE AREA ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED.

100
Fat Cat
100
Masala Indian and Mediterranean Corp
71
Tesfa Ethiopian Cusine
70
Senor Mariachi Mexican Restaurant
30
Lost Larson

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