Chicago
18
BEAT

Hotel Lincoln

1816 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 9 of 20 inspections for sanitation, employee hygiene

Inspections
20
6 passed
Last Inspected
2026-01-27
Pass Rate
30%
9 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 9 inspections (2026, 2026, 2025...)
Sanitation issues found across 51 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 27 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 51×
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Employee Hygiene critical 27×
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Documentation & Training critical 13×
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Food Storage & Handling critical 12×
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Pest Activity critical 12×
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Other serious 12×
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Facility Condition critical 11×
Chemical Safety critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
2026-01-27 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12--- ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11--- MISSING SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE J PARKER COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

: 4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL TO GO CUPS IN THE STAIRWELL STORAGE AREA LEADING TO THE BASEMENT PREP FROM ELAINE'S AND IN THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11---BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT AT THE J PARKER DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL: AT ELAINE'S COFFEE UNDER SINKS AND ESPRESSO MACHINE AR...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11--- MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE J PARKER DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (B:3)-- PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATION FROM 1-21-26 REPORT #2630030 NOT CORRECTED.#38- STILL OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLY ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROXIMATELY 10 FLIES IN ELAINE'S COFFEE AREA, 20-30 FLIES IN THE J PARKER DISH AREA AND 15-20 ...

2026-01-21 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
6
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

: 3-302.12--- ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11--- MISSING SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE J PARKER COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL TO GO CUPS IN THE STAIRWELL STORAGE AREA LEADING TO THE BASEMENT PREP FROM ELAINE'S AND IN THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11---BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT AT THE J PARKER DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL: AT ELAINE'S COFFEE UNDER SINKS AND ESPRESSO MACHINE AR...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

: 6-202.11--- MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE J PARKER DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM 1-14-26 REPORT #2629723 NOT CORRECTED.#38- STILL OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLY ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROXIMATELY 9-14 FLIES IN ELAINE'S COFFEE AREA, 15-20 FLIES IN THE J PARKER DISH AREA AND 15-20 IN B...

2026-01-14 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 20
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE BASEMENT PREP HAND WASHING SINK WHEN FOODS IE: GRANOLA WAS BEING PREPARED. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO REFILL SOAP DISPENSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS DICED TOMATOES AND DAIRY BASED HERB DRESSING IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS FOR J PARKER WITH EXPIRATION DATES THAT EXCEEDED THE USE BY DATE. EXPIRATION DATES NOTED OF 1/8 AND 1/11. ALL FOODS DISCARDED....

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED APPROXIMATELY OVER 75 SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT SEVERAL AREAS. AT ELAINE'S COFFEE UNDER SINKS AND ESPRESSO MACHINE AREA. AT THE DISH AND MOP SINK AREA UPSTAIRS AT J PARKER AND THROUGHOUT THE BOTH J PARKER BARS. RECOMMEND TO ...

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MISSING SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE J PARKER COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED FOOD HANDLER AT ELAINE'S COFFEE WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

SOILED PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

ALL CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS MUST BE INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL TO GO CUPS IN THE STAIRWELL STORAGE AREA LEADING TO THE BASEMENT PREP FROM ELAINE'S AND IN THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

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

minor Chemical Safety

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE IN THE J PARKER DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY DISHES WITH FOOD DEBRIS AT THE J PARKER DISH AREA FROM THE PREVIOUS DAYS SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL DIRTY DISHWARE THE DAY OF SERVICE TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE RUST THROUGHOUT THE METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER AT J PARKER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK NOTED UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK ON THE J PARKER COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DIRTY UNUSED OVEN IN THE REAR BASEMENT PREP MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING BASEBOARD COVING ALONG THE WALL ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT AT THE J PARKER DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIR...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE J PARKER DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

2025-06-17 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(BURGERS,CEVICHE). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT JPARKER DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13--OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER LOCATED AT JPARKER PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2025-06-10 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT JPARKER DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN DISH WASHING AREA LOCATED AT JPARKER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINTATE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER LOCATED AT JPARKER PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 1/15/2025, REPORT #2610580. MUST POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

2025-01-15 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Facility Condition

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO MANAGER WITH A VALID/PHYSICAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO MANAGER PRESENT FOR COFFEE SHOP AREA LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR LOBBY WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED CURRENT PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A MANAGE...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ABOUT 15 SMALL DEAD FLIES PRESENT ON THE SHELF IN THE WHITE STANDING GALAXY COOLER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS, AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, AND VARIOUS ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND BELOW SHELVES IN THE EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT/LOWER LEVEL AREA IN BACK HALL. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES TO ALLOW FOR APPROPRIATE CLEANING.

critical Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TURNED HOT WATER HANDLE AND NO WATER AVAILABLE. COLD WATER WAS AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. EMPLOYEE STATED A MAINTENANCE TICKET HAD B...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR SHELVES AND BOTTOM SHELF OF WHITE STANDING COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP ARE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. OBSERVED INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF RIGHT SIDE OVEN IN THE JPARKER KITCHEN LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR IN THE ROOFTO...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO TRASH CAN WITH LID IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS (ONE UNISEX AND ONE WOMEN'S) IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA IN THE HALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH IN EACH BATHROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE ICE MACHINE IN THE ROOFTOP/JPARKER BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE.

2024-08-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
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minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISHROOM. MUST PROVIDE THREE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE OUTDOOR ROOFTOP. MUST REPAIT OR REPLACE SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED IN FRONT PREP AREAS AND INSIDE ROOFTOP BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE EMPLOYEES LOCKER ROOM.

2024-07-26 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA ON THE ROOFTOP AND THE INSIDE BAR AREA. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES IN ALL HAND ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, IN THE BASEMENT AND ROOF TOP AND BAR AREAS IN THE ROOF TOP. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LAW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. LOCATED IN THE OUTDOOR ROOF TOP WHILE MAHINE WAS IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS COOKED BEANS, STEAK MARINATED, AVOCADO AIOLI, CHIPOTLE AIOLI, COOKED QUINOA AND SAFFRON. ALL ITEMS WERE STORED ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 90 SMALL FLIES IN FRONT BAR AREA ON BOTTLES OF LIQUOR GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND SINKS ALSO OBSERVED FLIES ON REAR DISHWASHING AREA ON WALLS AND CEILING ON THE 13TH FLOOR INDOOR ROOFTOP AND BAS...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF COLLERS, PREP TABLES AND SINKS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED IN THE ROOFTOP. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE 2-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVED ICE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISHROOM. MUST PROVIDE THREE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE OUTDOOR ROOFTOP. MUST REPAIT OR REPLACE SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BLACKENED WALLS ON BASEMENT DISHSROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS INTO WALL IN THE SAME AREA.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED IN FRONT PREP AREAS AND INSIDE ROOFTOP BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE EMPLOYEES LOCKER ROOM

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2578691 ON 07/17/23. VIOLATION#40. NOTED NO EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. #45. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGH...

2023-07-17 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES, SUCH A PERSON ON SITE, OR DOCUMENTATION FOR CLASS ENROLLMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES, SUCH A PERSON ON SITE, OR DOCUMENTATION FOR CLASS ENROLLMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN AN UNCOVERED, UNPROTECTED OUTDOOR HALLWAY IN THE REAR OF THE OUT DOOR BAR. MUST REMOVE ICE MACHINE FROM THE UNPROTECTED OUTDOOR AREA.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11--- NOTED NO EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

4-903.11(A;C)---- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, IN ALL PREP, STORAGE, BAR AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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 OR ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

: 4-601.11(B)--- EXCESSIVE GREASE NOTED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ROOF TOP PREP AND BASEMENT PREP.----INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS P...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11--- ALL FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH ROOM, BARS, ELAINE'S COFFEE PREP WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.---- MUST PR...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11---- MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP DOUBLE OVEN AND ELECTRIC STOVE TOP.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

2023-07-05 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES, SUCH A PERSON ON SITE, OR DOCUMENTATION FOR CLASS ENROLLMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES, SUCH A PERSON ON SITE, OR DOCUMENTATION FOR CLASS ENROLLMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

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

ONE VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL 30 EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS IE: APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED STEW, WITH NO DATES, PREPARATION OR EXPIRATION AND STEW WITH NO EXPIRATION DATE. REVIEWED AGAIN, ALL PREPARED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION ...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11--- NOTED NO EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

4-903.11(A;C)---- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, IN ALL PREP, STORAGE, BAR AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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 OR ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

: 4-601.11(B)--- EXCESSIVE GREASE NOTED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ROOF TOP PREP AND BASEMENT PREP.----INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11--- ALL FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH ROOM, BARS, ELAINE'S COFFEE PREP WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.---- MUST PR...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11---- MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP DOUBLE OVEN AND ELECTRIC STOVE TOP.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-23-23 REPORT #2577885. NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP ROOM LOCATED AT THE WALK-IN COOLER ROOM AND NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE HAND...

2023-06-23 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 33
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

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

NO VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

critical Food Storage & Handling

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CUTTING FRESH READY TO EAT LEMONS WITH BARE HANDS AT THE OUTDOOR ROOFTOP BAR COUNTER. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS CUT LEMONS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT BOTH BARS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. METAL STRAINERS NOTED FITTING TIGHTLY INSIDE ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STARINERS FROM HAND WASHING SINKS AND REVIEWED HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. P...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT ANY HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP ROOM LOCATED AT THE WALK-IN COOLER ROOM AND NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN BOTH AREAS...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP LOCATED IN THE DISPENSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK ON THE ROOFTOP FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

serious Other

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED A LARGE CONTAINER OF OVERFLOWING RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN CHICKEN BEING STORED ON SHELVING DIRECTLY OVER AN OPEN CASE OF FRESH BROCCOLI INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL BROCCOLI DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER ROOF TOP PREP KITCHEN AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 51.9F. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. DAIRY-BASED RUSSIAN DRESSING WITH A DATE OF 6/11, BUFFALO SAUCE DATED 6/22, ASSORTED PRE-MADE PRE-PACKAGED DELI MEAT SANDWI...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

BURGERS NOTED ON THE MENU NOT DISCLOSED AS BEING COOKED TO ORDER ON THE CONSUMER ADVISORY OF THE MENU. MUST DISCLOSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED A REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH R.O.P. FOOD (UNKNOWN MEAT)INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO DATE ON PACKAGE. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS FOOD DENATURED AND DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

NOTED A REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE WITH NO REQUIRED VARIANCE AND HACCP PLAN FOR THE PROCESS OF PACKAGING MEATS OBSERVED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL AN APPROVED VARIANCE HAS BEEN G...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR ALL FOOD TEMPERATURES MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING COOKS LINE SPICES AND SAUCES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PRE-MADE, PRE-PACKAGED ASSORTED DELI MEAT AND CHEESE SANDWICHES ON DISPLAY IN A "GRAB AND GO" DISPLAY COOLER AT ELAINE'S COFFEE WITH NO ALLERGEN LABELING. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN WARNING LABELING FOR ALL PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS CONTAINING FOODS ON ...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED NO EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, IN ALL PREP, STORAGE, BAR AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FOOD COOKING EQUIPMENT/ (POTS, PANS,ETC.) TOO LARGE FOR 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED SINK COMPARTMENTS SHALL BE LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF THE LARGEST EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. MUST REMOVE ALL OVERSIZED POTS/PANS OR...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE GREASE NOTED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ROOF TOP PREP AND BASEMENT PREP.----INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS PLUMBING SUPPORT FOR THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.----ALL SHELVING AND THROUGHOUT ALL CABINET STORAGE AT ELAINE'S COFFEE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CL...

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

NOTED THE ROOFTOP PREP AREA ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK BEING USED AS A MOP SINK WITH CHEMICAL DISPENSING SYSTEM HOSES HANGING IN THE SINK. INSTRUCTED THE SAID FOOD PREP SINK WITH SPRAY ARM AND FOOD SLICER STORED ON THE ATTACH PREP TABLE MUST BE USED F...

minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OVERFLOWING WASTE RECEPTACLES WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN FOOD PREP AND BARS FROM THE PREVIOUS NIGHTS SERVICE. MUST REMOVE WASTE DAILY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH ROOM, BARS, ELAINE'S COFFEE PREP WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.---- MUST PROVIDE A SMOO...

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS' BEING STORED IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND BARS. MUST USE THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM STORAGE FOR STORAGE OF ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP DOUBLE OVEN AND ELECTRIC STOVE TOP.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2544417 ON 11-18-21. #55- OBSERVED CLUTTER BEHIND INDOOR BAR. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.#37-ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD MUST BE LABELED WITH THE FOLLOWING: NAME OF PRODUCT, NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY IT WAS MADE AN...

2021-11-18 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER BEHIND INDOOR BAR. REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS.

2020-10-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AT INSIDE BAR AREA,STANDING WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.

2020-09-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,HAMBURGER, CASEAR DRESSING ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA,REPAIR/REPLACE

critical Employee Hygiene

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

WE OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN OVERFLOWING WASTE WATER ONTO FLOOR AT OUTSIDE BAR AREA WHEN HANDWASHING SINK,LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE ETC,ARE IN USE. NEED TO REPAIR CAUSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AT INSIDE BAR AREA,STANDING WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.

2019-01-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Chemical Safety

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

OBSERVED VACUUM SEALED FOODS ON SITE FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCE WITH NO COMMERCIAL/VALIDATING INVOICES. NOTED THE FOLLOWING VACUUM SEALED FOOD/S ON SITE: -.50LBS PULLED PORK, AT VALUE OF $5.00 -1.50LBS OF PORK BELLY, AT VALUE OF $15.00 MANAGER VOLU...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, SALSA, SLICES CHEESE, ETC. STORED IN TOP LOADING COOLERS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UN...

minor Other

PASTEURIZED EGGS USED WHERE REQUIRED

OBSERVED RAW EGGS USED AS GARNISH, ON BAR MENU, USED FOR PREP OF CLASSIC COCKTAIL MADE WITH EGG WHITES. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PASTEURIZED EGG PRODUCTS MUST BE USED FOR RECIPES THAT DO NOT INCLUDE A PASTEURIZATION OR HEAT STEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER T...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK, ADJACENT TO ICE BIN/ BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT AT SHELVING UNITS AT BAR AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON AT BAR AREA MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE GLASS WARE ITEMS ON TABLES INVERTED OR U...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AT JP ROOF TOP ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2018-06-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING INSIDE LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW AT THE NEW ROOFTOP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2018-06-15 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

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

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS CEILING AND PIPE IN 13 FLOOR ROOFTOP FRONT BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELI...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING INSIDE LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW AT THE NEW ROOFTOP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

2017-09-15 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED WALLS IN HALLS AT BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA PITHED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND SEAL HALL WALLS.

minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHELDS AT BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED NO EXPOSED HAND AT DISHWASHING SECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDINK NEXT TO OR NEAR 3-COMP SINK.

2016-04-19 Pass License
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BOTH WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LOWER SHELF OF PREPTABLE IN BASEMENT BAKERY PREP AREA,RUSTY VENTILATION VENTS IN CEILING IN SAME AREA.MUST REP...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND UNDER COUNTER STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN BASEMENT DISH MACHINE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN WALL BASE BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT BAKERY AREA,MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS & CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK IN BASEMENT AND LEAKY DRAINLINE IN PROTEIN WALK IN COOLER.

2016-04-12 Fail License
1
serious Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS TOILETROOM.MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES .MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.((NO CITATION ISSUED)

100
Cafe Brauer
100
Cafe Brauer
66
Subway
54
Cedar Palace
18
Venezuelan Bowl Grill LLC

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