HUBBARD INN.

Chicago Health Dept

110 W HUBBARD ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025).

23 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Aug 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

109

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 28

2025

PASS 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE (MIDDLE) ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BASEMENT KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR BASEMENT DISHWASHING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED BROKEN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT REAR DISHWASHING ROOM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 21

2025

PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF AND IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE OUTER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

JAN 13

2025

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON THIRD FLOOR IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THIRD FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THIRD FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF AND IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE OUTER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED WASH GAUGES ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES AT FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR BARS DISPLAYING AN E FOR ERROR INSTEAD OF TEMPERATURE READING. INSTRUCTED A WAREWASHING MACHINE SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE THAT INDICATES THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER IN EACH WASH TANK. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON BOTH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES AT FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR BARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

OCT 19

2023

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET IN THE 3-DOOR COOLER IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED 1ST FLOOR FRONT BAR AREA AND 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT REAR FOOD PRPE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLERS AND A 3-DOOR COOLER UNUSED, OUT OF ORDER SIGN POSTED ON COOLERS. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND UNUSED COOLERS FROM PREMISE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND ALL STORAGE ROOMS ESPECIALLY UNDER AROUND AND BEHING ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 2ND FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE ICE MACHINES ARE LOCATED. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ONN SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

OCT 11

2023

FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

ICE MACHINES NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINES WITH EXCESS BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. 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 TORN DOOR GASKET IN THE 3-DOOR COOLER IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED 1ST FLOOR FRONT BAR AREA AND 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MUST MAINTAIN THEM CLEAN AT ALL TIMES RO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND ALL STORAGE ROOMS ESPECIALLY UNDER AROUND AND BEHING ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR REPALCE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 2ND FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE ICE MACHINES ARE LOCATED. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ONN SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

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JUN 29

2023

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 22

2023

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HOT WATER ON A METERED FAUCET TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 122.4F. MAINTENACE MANAGER CORRECTED HEAT ON HAND SINKS IN THE RESTROOM WHILE ON SITE. TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 113.4F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK SLIME DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE. ON SITE MANAGER CLEANED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Observed NO ASTERISK FOR raw or undercooked foods ON IN HOUSE MENU AND ONLINE MENU. Instructed to identify such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "These items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement 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.

NOV 8

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

DEC 21

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE; POLICY IS MISSING SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MISSING DRAIN HOSES FOR THE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT 1ST AND 3RD FLOOR BARS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND A HEAVY BUILD UP OF A BROWN RESIDUE ON THE DISHMACHINE TRAYS THAT HOLD THE DISHES IN PLACE INSIDE OF THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TRAYS TO REMOVE BUILD UP OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM AND IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN DISH AREA. FOUND A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL INSIDE THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR TILE FLOORING AND WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR MOP SINK ROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

JAN 22

2020

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LOOSE HANDLE ON BEER COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA ON 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A BROKEN KNOB ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN 2 STALLS OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 13

2019

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 6

2019

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK, FOUND HAND SINK AT BAR USED AS A DUMP SINK WHERE A STRAINER WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN PLACED IN HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE HAND SINKS FOR OTHER THAN HANDS WASHING, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

FOUND NUMEROUS PACKAGES OF VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER THAT WERE PACKAGED ON SITE WITH NO HEALTH DEPT APPROVAL TO PERFORM SUCH PACKAGING, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

REFER TO VIOLATION #29 FOR DESCRIPTION.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED WINE BOTTLE STORED IN ICE BIN EMBEDDED IN ICE CUBES THAT IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION AT MAIN FIRST FLOOR BAR, INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE CUBES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN POTS AND PANS STORED ON A CONCRETE LEDGE BEHIND 3 COMP SINK THAT IS POOLING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WIRE SHELF OVER THE CONCRETE LEDGE

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 19

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-102.12- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, BURGERS, SALADS, SHELLFISH, ETC. WHERE BEING PREPARED AND OR SERVED. INFORMED SITE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHENEVER TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION# 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 (A)- 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/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

4-904.13-OBSERVED PRESET GLASSWARE AND TABLEWARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREAS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRESET GLASSWARE MUST BE STORED ON TABLE TOPS INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT GLASSWARE ON TABLE TOPS AT ALL TIMES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.18- OBSERVED BATH ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR REAR, ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DIRTY AND IN USE AS STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13- OBSERVED ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES

NOV 6

2018

FAIL 14 violations 7 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL BAR LOCATIONS. ALSO OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12- OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK ADJACENT TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN LARGER DISH WASHING AREA IN BASEMENT. ALSO, OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST HAVE PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.11-OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN LARGER DISH WASHING AREA IN BASEMENT. ALSO, OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEE HAND SINK IN BASEMENT AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST HAVE PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-205.11- OBSERVED 2ND HAND SINK ADJACENT TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN LARGER DISH WASHING AREA, IN BASEMENT, BLOCKED AND INACCESSIBLE. AT TIME OF INSPECTION SINK BASIN WAS IN USE AS DUMP SINK AND BLOCKED BY LARGE METAL SLOTTED/SCREEN. ALSO, OBSERVED HAND SINK AT BAR ON 1ST FLOOR, IN USE AS DUMP SINK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS AND ENSURE HAND SINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN TOP LOADING COOLER IN KITCHEN PANTRY AREA: 48.4F, 2LBS OF GROUND LAMB, $7.65 45.9F, 2LBS OF TZATZIKI SAUCE, $3.65 46.7F, 4OZ OF SAUTEED ASPARAGUS, $.75 48.2F, 1LB OF GOAT CHEESE, $4.95 48.8F, 2LBS OF SHREDDED CHEESE MIX, 8.45 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 7LBS, 8OZ AT A VALUE OF $25.45 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15- OBSERVED 2ND HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PANTRY PREP AREA ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WITH NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER. 2ND HAND SINK IN SAID AREA DID HAVE HOT AND COLD WATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.18- OBSERVED BATH ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR REAR, ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DIRTY AND IN USE AS STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.110- OBSERVED OVER FLOWING/EXCESSIVE TRASH AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND RECYCLE DUMPSTER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT DUMPSTER AND RECYCLE DUMPSTER MUST BE MAINTAINED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE/ATTRACTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY FOR SERVICE, BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-020(B)

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13- OBSERVED ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

FEB 8

2018

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND WALK IN BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ENTRANCE TO STORAGE AREA BEHIND WALK IN BEER COOLER TO BE DAMAGED. ALSO NOTED UNFINISHED WALLS BEHIND SODA MACHINE IN THIS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAK AT WASTE PIPING OF BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CENTER COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED COFFEE MACHINES ON 1ST FLOOR WITHOUT PROPER BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON THE WATER INPUT LINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR THESE UNITS. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK SERVING REAR SERVER'S COFFEE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PRESSURE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF REAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE SCOOP.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED SERVERS WORKING DURING INSPECTION THAT HAVE NOT COMPLETED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL SERVERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE.

MAR 7

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BEER /WINE COOLERS ON 2ND FLOOR BAR UNCLEAN WITH SPILLS ON BOTTOM OF COOLERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOLERS. OBSERVED ALL LIGHTS ABOVE BASEMENT MAIN KITCHEN WITH DUST AND GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TILES ON 3RD FLOOR IN DISREPAIR OUTSIDE OF FREIGHT ELEVATOR. REPAIR TILES AND RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLANDABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED FLOOR OF COAT ROOM IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COAT ROOM FLOOR.OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DISHROOM. OBSERVED FLOOR OF DISH MACHINE NEEDS GROUT INBETWEEN TILES TO PREVENT STANDING WATER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBERVED FAUCET LOOSE ON SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. ATTACH AND MAINTAIN FAUCET TO SINK. OBSERVED MOP SINK BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LEAKING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR HAND SINK IN REAR SERVICE AREA WITH COLD WATER HANDLE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MAKE SURE ALL THEROMETERS ARE CONSPICUOUSLY DISPLAYED IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. CHECK REFIGERATION UNITS OFTEN TO INSURE ALL UNITS ARE AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ALL MOPS AND BROOMS NEED TO BE HUNG PROPERLY AFTER USE. KEEP MOP AREA CLEAN TO DETER SMALL FLIES

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

JAN 25

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED 3 SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AT 45-47F. ALL 3 UNITS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT NOT SANITIZING AT 50-10 PPM OF CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOALTION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MAKE SURE ALL THEROMETERS ARE CONSPICUOUSLY DISPLAYED IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. CHECK REFIGERATION UNITS OFTEN TO INSURE ALL UNITS ARE AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ALL MOPS AND BROOMS NEED TO BE HUNG PROPERLY AFTER USE. KEEP MOP AREA CLEAN TO DETER SMALL FLIES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

NOV 9

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AT HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AT ALL TIME. ESTABLISHMENT ABLE TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PER INSPECTORS REQUEST AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS IN KITCHEN ALSO OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF BAR SINKS AROUND HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES. MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS CONDENSERS AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

HOT WATER HANDLE LOOSE AT PREP AREA AND PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SOME BAR COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

JUN 24

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

: FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AROUND DISWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REGROUT/REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

JUN 17

2016

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BLACK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE OF 3RD FLOOR ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION TOUCHING SIDES WHERE ICE CUBES ARE MADE (READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF SAID ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND PREP AREA SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AROUND DISWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REGROUT/REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON CEILING TILES ABOVE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

FUSE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

3RD FLOOR ICE MACHINE ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER/HOLDERS FOR ICE SCOOPS.

APR 29

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. SHRIMP AT 56.0F WORTH $28.00, TOTAL 2LBS. HAMBURGER AT 44.1F WORTH $75.00, TOTAL 20LBS. CHICKEN AT 44.0F WORTH $45.00 TOTAL 5LBS, STEAK AT 44.4F WORTH $60.00 TOTAL 5LBS, AND CORNED BEEF AT 44.5F WORTH $8.00 TOTAL 1LB. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $216.00 TOTAL 33LBS. COLD HOLDING UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40.0F.

Minor Sanitation

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

CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE GRILL AND DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING PART OF THE FILTER ON THE HOOD /CANOPY IN THE BASEMENT COOK LINE. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE GRILL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP /KITCHEN IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP BEHIND THE BARS MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

SEP 12

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED LOOSE KNOBS ON LIDS OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.

DEC 17

2013

PASS · 0 violations

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