HOUNDSTOOTH SALOON.

Chicago Health Dept

3365-3369 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

18 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Feb 2023.

Last inspected Feb 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

111

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 24

2023

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. GAP BETWEEN DOORS FRONT ENTRANCE. MUST SEAL/REPAIR TO BE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

WASTE PIPE IN STORAGE AREAS AND ABOVE FOOD SHELVES MUST BE ENCASED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND FOOD STORAGE OR RELOCATE FOOD SHELVES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELF AND WITH HOLES UNDER PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT MUST BE REPLACED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

PIPE UNDER SCRAPE ATTACHED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE LEAKING AND LEAKED FOR SO LONG THAT A LAYER OF RUST,GRIMES AND GREASE ATTACHED TO SAID PIPE.REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAID PIPE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN PLASTIC BASEBOARD WALLS UNDER LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE, IN DISHROOM BASEMENT AREA,MUST BE RESEALED AND MAINTAINED. REPAIR ISSUE.

FEB 15

2023

FAIL 17 violations 3 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

WE OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED PARTIALLY COOKED CHICKEN WINGS IN CONTAINER BY THE FRYER AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 52.3F,NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER .POUNDS 5,VALUE 21 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. GAP BETWEEN DOORS FRONT ENTRANCE. MUST SEAL/REPAIR TO BE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL. REPAIR ISSUEDOOR

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

WE OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS ON SITE: KITCHEN 4 DROPPINGS UNDER BASE OF OVEN.BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. OVER 60 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELF AND WITH HOLES UNDER PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT MUST BE REPLACED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS..

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN AT THE MAIN/FRONT BAR(EAST AREA OF THE BAR COUNTER).

Minor Chemical Safety

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON-SITE TO MONITOR SANITATION LEVELS AT DISHWASHING MACHINE AND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE BUILD UP AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN PREP AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AND LEAKED FOR SO LONG THAT A LAYER OF RUST,GRIMES AND GREASE ATTACHED TO SAID PIPE.REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAID PIPE.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN HOSES ATTACHED TO POP GUNS DISPENSERS AT BAR AREA.HOSES MUST DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM

Minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED,GARBAGE OVERFLOWING,LIDS NOT CLOSED.MANAGER CLOSED LIDS WITH GARBAGE STICKING OUT OF CONTAINERS. THIGHT FITTED LIDS IS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MANAGER STATED GARBAGE IS PICKED UP ONCE A WEEK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PICK-UP.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN PLASTIC BASEBOARD WALLS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,EQUIPMENT AND IN DISHROOM MUST BE RESEALED AND MAINTAINED WALL CAULKING ALONG THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED/DAMAGED AND WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.REPAIR ISSUE..

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

MAR 31

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

MAR 23

2022

FAIL 10 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AT THE OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED BOXES OF ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE PIPELINES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES.

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 TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE, EQUIPMENT, AT THE BASEMENT PREP/DRY STORAGE, AND ALL OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY WHERE THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

SEP 2

2021

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

: 3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING SPICES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.16-- NOTED A LARGE HOLE IN THE BOTTOM RUSTED METAL REAR EXIT DOOR OF THE KITCHEN. MUST SEAL/REPAIR TO BE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12-- KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-202.16-- PLASTIC TAPE NOTED ALONG WOOD LEDGE ALONG THE BAR AT THE MAIN/FRONT BAR. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED AN INVERTED METAL FOOD CONTAINER BEING USED AS A LEG/PROP FOR THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR. 4-204.12-- MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN AT THE MAIN/FRONT BAR. 4-501.11-- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

: 4-601.11(B)-- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND ATTACHED SHELVING WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. : 4-602.13-- 1ST FLOOR METAL RACK FOOD CART WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11-- FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOTED WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE: UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR PREP HAND SINK, UNDER THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING MACHINE, AT THE BAG-IN-BOX SODA DISPENSING AREA, BEHIND THE BOX FREEZER.-----MISSING FLOOR TILE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE REAR REFRIGERATION ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST REPLACE. WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS: AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK, AT THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----CEILING VENT ABOVE THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. : 6-501.114-- ALL STORAGE ROOMS/AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT NOTED WITH PILED UNUSED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND STORED ITEMS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE AND ALL OTHERS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

: 2-102.13-- ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATES.

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AUG 31

2021

FAIL 15 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INCLUDING SPICES, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

I NOTED A LARGE HOLE IN THE BOTTOM RUSTED METAL REAR EXIT DOOR OF THE KITCHEN. MUST SEAL/REPAIR TO BE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

Minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

PLASTIC TAPE WAS NOTED ALONG THE WOOD LEDGE ALONG THE BAR AT THE MAIN/FRONT BAR. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED AN INVERTED METAL FOOD CONTAINER BEING USED AS A LEG/PROP FOR THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN AT THE MAIN/FRONT BAR.

Minor Chemical Safety

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON-SITE TO MONITOR SANITATION LEVELS IN BOTH DISHWASHING MACHINES AND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT BAR SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND ATTACHED SHELVING WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. 1ST FLOOR METAL RACK FOOD CART WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE WITH DIRT, DEBRIS, AND SPILLAGE: UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR PREP HAND SINK, UNDER THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE, AT THE BAG-IN-BOX SODA DISPENSING AREA, BEHIND THE BOX FREEZER.-----MISSING FLOOR TILE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE REAR REFRIGERATION ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST REPLACE. WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND DEBRIS: AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK, AT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----CEILING VENT ABOVE THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL STORAGE ROOMS/AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ARE NOTED WITH PILED UNUSED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND STORED ITEMS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, AND ALL OTHERS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATES.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6-19-20 REPORT #2373990 NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. TODAY'S SUMMARY WAS POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

JUN 19

2020

PASS 3 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

BAR COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

1ST FLOOR PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES.

JUN 11

2020

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (BURGERS, COLESLAW, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

BAR COOLERS MISSING THERMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

1ST FLOOR PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.

Serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT LOWER LEVEL PREA AREA, ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON HANDWASH BOWLS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR CLUTTERED AT SOME BASEMENT ROOMS. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMUATED FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS ON FLOOR AT BAR AREAS AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES.

JAN 29

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ON HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCF FOODS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL TCF FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS WITH A DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 INCH IN BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKY FAUCET IN THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND A LEAKY DRAIN PIPE IN THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES.

MAR 14

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN THE BEER COOLERS AT THE FRONT AND REAR BARS. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE SHELVING TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLE FROM WALK IN KEG COOLER #2.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS STRIPPED AND CAN ONLY BE CONTROLLED BY THE MIXING VALVE KNOB CLOSER TO THE SPOUT OF THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR THE HANDLE SO THAT HOT WATER CAN BE CONTROLLED PROPERLY.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST REPLACE INACCURATE THERMOMETER IN THE PEPSI COOLER.

JUN 2

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

COOKS LINE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

METAL COUNTER OF THE HOT FOODS WINDOW TO THE COOKS LINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED METAL/OPEN SEAMS AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

COOKS LINE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING FLOOR AND BASEBOARDS AT ENTRANCE TO MAIN BAR WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. DIRTY FLOOR OF THE FOOD BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. POOLING WATER AT THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE FROM THE CONDENSATION OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH CONDENSATION LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR. MISSING WASTE WATER DRAIN LINE ON THE MIDDLE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE MAIN BAR. MUST REPLACE.

JUN 11

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON BOTH COOLERS IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD STORAGE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT AROUND THE EDGES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 12

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILDUP ON THE WALLS OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAPS IN THE DRYWALL IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED BOWLS INSIDE OF THE DRY BULK FOODS USED TO DISPENSE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE OUT OF THE FOOD OR STORE THE SCOOP IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.

AUG 29

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled. Consumer advisory must be posted.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

AUG 9

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE AND CLEAN INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD -UP ALSO MUST DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR OF PREMISES

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT WHERE THE FOOD PRODUCTS ARE STORED

AUG 2

2013

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF FOUND A 1/4 INCH GAP IN THE CENTER OF DOOR AT BOTTOM MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE AND CLEAN INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD -UP ALSO MUST DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR OF PREMISES

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT WHERE THE FOOD PRODUCTS ARE STORED

AUG 21

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR LID OF COOKS LINE SMALL COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN IN ALL AREAS UPPER AND LOWER. SLICER FOUND DIRTY IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN. WOODEN BOARD ON FLOOR UNDER TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND CARDBOARD ON FLOOR UNDER WALK-IN COOLER METAL RACK SHELVING. MUST REMOVE, MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MISSING GROUT WITH POOLING LIQUID UNDER BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR REAR REFRIGERATOR AREA. MUST REPLACE. MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS AT ENTRANCE TO WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE SODA STATION ICE BIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE DRAINAGE TUBES FOR ALL BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS.

AUG 30

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE BROKEN GASKET INSIDE ONE DOOR PREP COOLER. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARDS FROM SHELF, USED AS SHELF LINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP).ALSO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER THE SHELF OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, (FOOD DEBRIS),SPECIALLY CORNERS.CLEAN FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED RAW WOOD FLOOR UNDER THE STAIRCASE NEXT TO MAIN BAR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED WALL DEBRIS ON TOP THE EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, IN BASEMENT .PROVIDE CEILING FOR ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE,ALSO WALL BEHIND THE SAME UNIT(SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.DETAI CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD (DUST BUILD-UP) IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

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