SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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BEAT. 45/100

3530 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 13, 2025 · passed

Failed 2 of 11 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jun 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 13
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER IN SOUNDS CLOSET IN REAR OF KITCHEN, AND IN BUILDING SHARED BACK STAIRWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ALL KEPT ITEMS SHALL BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NONPOROUS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED FLOORS IN SUMP PUMP CLOSET IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 6
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON-PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES PIZZA, CHICKEN, ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-12.MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE WITH SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. 7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS BY HAND SINKS AT CUSTOMER RESTROOMS. ALSO, NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS BY BASEMENT DISHWASHING/PREPARATION AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C MUST SUPPLY ALL HAND SINKS WITH HAND DRYING DEVICES /WORKING HAND DRYERS. PAPER TOWELS WERE SUPPLIED TO ALL HAND SINKS BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)MUST LABEL.

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS, POTS, ETC. NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

JUL 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.14 NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND 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

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS AND EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 182F; HOWEVER NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER THAT IS WATER-PROOF AND HAS A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE HOLDING FEATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY. -

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOMS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/PREP AREA AND THE UTILITY CLOSET ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE WALL.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED MULTIPLES HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AND ON THE FIRST FLOOR ON WALL BY THE BANK MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEA ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED NO WORKING VENTILATION UNITS AT THE BASEMENT BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

SEP 18
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY UNDER PREPARATION TABLES. MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER BAR AREAS AT 1ST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE.

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

FOUND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY AGAINST WALLS THROUGH OUT BUSINESS. MUST RELOCATE.

SEP 22
2016
PASSED
0 violations
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SEP 2
2016
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS COOKED CHICKEN WINGS IN A LARGE PLASTIC BUS PAN INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER AT 110.5F. COOLER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE FOUND TO BE 40F. CHICKEN DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS SUCH AS SMALL PORTIONS IN SHALLOW METAL PANS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OR QUICK CHILL IN THE FREEZER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES OBSERVED. NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE COOKS LINE AND DISH ROOM EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED. ALSO, BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK OBSERVED BEING USED AS A WASTE/SLOP SINK. REVIEWED PROPER HAND WASHING PROCEDURES AND ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OBSERVED WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WATER/ICE CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

FRONT EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR FOUND NOT RODENT PROOF WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND HALF THE DOOR SWEEP ON THE DOOR TORN OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN DOOR SWEEP AND PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. INCLUDING FOOD CONTAINERS AT THE BAR.

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS AT DISH AREA. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: BEHIND BASEMENT BOX FREEZER, THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND THE S.W.CORNER OF THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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

CEILING VENT MISSING IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM.VENT COVER MISSING ABOVE THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE ALL. WALLS OF THE SUPPORT BEAM IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN WITH CHIPPING AND PEELING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

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

MUST PROVIDE WASTE WATER DRAIN LINES FOR THE SERVER STATIONS AND ALL BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS.FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DIRTY WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: BEHIND THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE, IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AND THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR INCLUDING BAR FLOOR DRAINS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE CLOSETS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

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

ICE SCOOP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

OCT 20
2015
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 9
2015
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR IS NOT MAINTAINED.FAUCET UNABLE TO REACH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DUE TO A DISCHARGE BEER PVC PIPE IS INSTALLED UNDER THE BAR COUNTER AND FAUCET IS STOPPED AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PIPE AT SAID LOCATION FOR FAUCET TO REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT IN THE KITCHEN OR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE,TO :WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

MAY 7
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED A MOLD LIKE DISCOLORATION AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WATER FOR THE ICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MACHINE OR REMOVE THE DISCOLORATION FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES AND ALSO REPLACE ANY SOILED WATER HOSES INSIDE OF THE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOOD SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BEER COOLER ON THE 2ND FLOOR BAR THAT IS COVERED IN JUICE AND BEER SPILLAGE.

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

OBSERVED BEER PUDDLES ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 6
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.

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

MUST SEAL OPENING INTO WALL BEHIND TOILET IN FIRST FLOOR FAMILY WASHROOM.

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

REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. HANDWASH SINKS IN BASEMENT CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS ARE DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER IN FRONT BAR AREA.

JUN 25
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND EQUUIPMENT NOT CLEAN AND SANITIZED: ICE MACHINES, COOLER, OVENS,ETC.)

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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

FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. LOWER LEVEL.

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