HOWL AT THE MOON.

Chicago Health Dept

26-30 W HUBBARD ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

15 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 9

2026

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSORS AT DUMP SINK IN REAR BAR AND AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING AIDS ONLY AT HANDWASHING SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE PROTEINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 24

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH BARS, DISHWASHING AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, SANITIZING PROPERLY AT A CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NONSMOOTH BUMPY RUBBER INTERIOR OF NOZZLE HOLDERS IN FRONT AND REAR BARS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER NOZZLE HOLDERS IN SAID AREAS NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALKIN LIQUOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED RUST ON BLACK SHELVING UNIT IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM BLACK SHELVING UNIT IN DISHWASHING AREA, NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER INSTALLED AT PREP/DUMP SINK IN REAR BAR ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN REAR BAR ON FIRST FLOOR A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED OR MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR BAR ON OR NEAR STAIRS. OBSERVED DAMAGED TILES ON RAISED TILED AREA LEADING INTO DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SAID AREA IN REAR BAR AND BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED RUSTED AND NON SMOOTH AREAS OF WALKIN COOLER FLOORS IN BASEMENT(NEAR WALKIN FREEZER). INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FLOORS OF BOTH WALKIN COOLERS IN BASEMENT(NEAR WALKIN FREEZER)FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR NONWORKING LIGHT IN HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

APR 15

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19: OBSERVED NONSMOOTH RUBBER INTERIOR OF NOZZLE HOLDERS IN FRONT WESTSIDE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER NOZZLE HOLDER NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN SOUTHSIDE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

APR 8

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.9-48.6F(PORK SAUSAGE 46.9F, BACON 48.0F AND SALSA 48.6F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $25 WEIGHING 4LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD WITH AN ASTERISK IS COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD WITH AN ASTERISK IS COOKED TO ORDER BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED UPRIGHT TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 48.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UPRIGHT TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON BACK OF OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED NONSMOOTH RUBBER INTERIOR OF NOZZLE HOLDERS IN FRONT WESTSIDE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER NOZZLE HOLDER NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN SOUTHSIDE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED OR MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR LONG FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SAID AREA IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST ON FILTERS IN HOOD IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN HOOD IN BASEMENT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVER IN BACK BAR IN AREA NEAR ICE BIN AND OPEN AREA BETWEEN BAR AND KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAR 29

2023

PASS 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ALL SODA GUN NOZZLES SLIGHTLY SOILED LOCATED AT MAIN FLOOR BARS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

WOODEN MOVEABLE SHELF USED AS STORAGE IN COOKLINE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE AN ANSI/NSF APPROVED MATERIAL NEAR THE COOKLINE UNIT THAT IS SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GUARD ON STAND-UP FAN IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN TILES IN THE COOKLINE BASEMENT FLOOR. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPEN HOLES ABOVE HANDSINK ON FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA. FACILITY MUST SEAL HOLES AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IN DISREPAIR LOCATED IN BASEMENT LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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JAN 18

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SINK FULLY SUPPLIED WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED COMMERCIAL SMOKER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD ON HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHCIAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 13

2022

FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 56.3F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT 100-120F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY (DISCLOSE) SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT (REMINDER) THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE NORTH WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EMPTY BEER BOTTLES, CIGARETTE STUBS, AND OTHER TRASH ON GROUND IN ALLEY AT REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALLEY IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED COMMERCIAL SMOKER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD ON HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION NUMBER #2182107 DATED 6/28/2018. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 28

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT, IN FRONT OF DUMBWAITER AND IN LIQUOR ROOM. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS.

APR 27

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

FOUND MEDIUM SIZED BULK PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING RICE, PASTA AND SUGAR IN THE BASEMENT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND A CORRODED GREASE TRAP LID UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND RUSTED OUT FLOOR INSIDE THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND BROKEN TILE AT STEPS IN THE REAR BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE DUMD WAITER, REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ACROSS SMALL REAR STOVE.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND EXHAUST VENT NOT WORKING IN THE BASEMENT MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 6

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO ICE BIN COVERS FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BINS AT BARS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 2 TORN GASKETS AT THE KITCHEN 3 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AT KITCHEN AREA,KITCHEN MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 5

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- 2 LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF COOKED ASSORTED PASTAS AT 48.7F-48.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE,WAS TESTED, NOT SANITIZING , CHEMICAL 0 PPM DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AT KITCHEN AREA,KITCHEN MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 13

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE MIDDLE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE TWO COMPARTMENT AND THE HAND WASH SINKS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

NOTED TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPRING HINGE TO MAKE IT SELF CLOSING.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER OF FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

AUG 12

2014

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT THIS TIME. FINAL RINSE (CHLORINE) READING WAS 00 PPM. NO DISHES ARE WASHED AT THIS TIME. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES WITH PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED PINKISH DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED GREASE ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING STOVE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SERVICE COOLERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

OCT 2

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE DUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND UPRIGHT STORAGE COOLERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AROUND POP SYRUP BOXES TO REMOVE SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE POP SYRUP BOXES IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO NOTED MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 29

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PEELING PAINT NOTED ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE BINS STORED ON FLOOR, MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT FLOOR AND KEEP BINS OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

PEELING PAINT AND MOLDY WALLS ON WALLS OF DISH WASHING ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOLD, SEAL CRACKS AND MAINTAIN.

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