HOPS AND BARLEY.

Chicago Health Dept

4359-4361 N MILWAUKEE AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2019.

Last inspected Aug 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 20

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD AND PREP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

AUG 16

2019

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD AND PREP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

3 COMPARTMETNT SINK AT BAR NOT MAINTAINED.WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WASTE WATERS COMING UP FROM LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRAIN LINES TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER.INSTRUCTED TO UTILIZE THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE BAR UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED. -

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

Minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED HAS EXCESSIVE FOOD GREASE DEBRIS ON TOP OF MENTIONED GREASE CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER TO PREVENT PEST FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND BAR IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.

APR 4

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT)ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER . (NOTED MOST OF THE CONTAINERS HAS A DATE ALREADY).

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD AND PREP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. AND A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE ICE BIN IN THE BAR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTALL OR PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR IN THE BASEMENT (NOTED ICE BIN IS COVERED BY ALUMINUM FOIL AS A COVER).

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BY THE ROOM IN THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE STORAGE ROOM. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR.

JUN 23

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Found excessive grease build up on wheels of cooking equipment. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain. Found excessive dust build up and debris on pipes, and drink lines under (main floor) bar 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Found loose baseboard and small hole in corner of dry storage room downstairs. Must fill hole and repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found walls behind (main floor) bar heavily soiled. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

(Main floor) bar exposed hand sink has a small leak from the pipe. Instructed to repair and maintain.

NOV 13

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN TWO COOKS LINE COOLERS. APPROXIMATELY 1 LB SOUP AT 48.8F, 2 LBS COLE SLAW AT 47.7F, 3 LBS SHRIMP AT 45.2F, 3 LBS ROASTED PEPPERS AT 46.1F, 4 LBS BEEF AT 44.1F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. BOTH COOLERS FOUND OVERSTOCKED WITH FOODS AND UNABLE TO CIRCULATE COOL AIR TO MAINTAIN FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF BOTH COOLERS AFTER SEVERAL FOODS REMOVED FOUND TO BE AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF 39.3F AND 38.6F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 LBS COOKED CHICKEN BEING STORED IN REFRIGERATION IN USED RAW CHICKEN BOXES. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES VALUE TO BE $180.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION-38-005(A).

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW BEEF AND RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE ROASTED PEPPERS, AND ON TOP OF CONTAINERS OF COOKED FOODS. RAW EGGS IN SAME COOLER STORED ABOVE FRESH PRODUCE. ALSO OBSERVED LARGE BUCKET OR FRESH CUT FRIES STORED DIRECTLY UNDER KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL RAW FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AND CLOTH TOWEL AS A SEPARATOR BETWEEN THE KITCHEN ONE AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY INSIDE ICE STORAGE BIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MISSING SOLID LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE COOKS LINE EXHAUST HOOD AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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

NO HOT WATER AT THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. LEAK ON THE HANDLE OF THE COLD WATER HANDLE OF THE SAME SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND PROVIDE BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR CEILING PIPING IN BASEMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

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JAN 30

2015

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 23

2015

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 6-4-14 INSPECTION NOT CORRECTED #34- NOTED FLOOR UNDERNEATH ICE BIN BEHIND 1ST FLOOR BAR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR LEVEL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE (NOTED POOLED WATER AT SAME AREA).SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC OR TAPE AS A REPAIR METHOD FOR COOKS LINE FOOD TICKETS OR DOOR HANDLE OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER NEED CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR OF THE COOKS LINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUN 6

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BINS BEHIND 2 BARS (1ST FLR/BSMT).

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED FLOOR UNDERNEATH ICE BIN BEHIND 1ST FLOOR BAR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR LEVEL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE (NOTED POOLED WATER AT SAME AREA).

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH SYRUP SPILLAGE BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

JUN 20

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

NO LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE SHIELD FOR LIGHT.

Minor Sanitation

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

VENT COVER IN REACH IN FREEZER , PREP AREA, HAS BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVER.

MAR 1

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in coolers, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, and reach in coolers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks in reach in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, equipment, 1st floor, and bsmt storage sreas need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning, missing light shields in bsmt. food storage area shall be provided.

MAR 10

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED ,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND INTERIOR ICE MACHINE VERY DIRTY,WITH BLACK MOLDY MATERIAL CLINGING TO TUBES TOUCHING ICE,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE,TAG MACHINE NOT TO USE;MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED

Minor Sanitation

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. SHELVES FOR CLEAN PLATES/UTENSILS NOT CLEAN,SHELVES IN BEER COOLER,BASEMENT NOT CLEAN,CABINETS IN BAR AREA NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT;COOLER,BAR AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

AUG 13

2010

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Foods in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cleaned multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensil to prevent comtaminate before use.

Minor Sanitation

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

Interior of ice machine, deep fryer not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor behind equipment and in basement storage area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Light bulb under exhaust hood not shielded. Instructed to shield bulbs.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not hanging inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide hanging thermometer visible inside all coolers.

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