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2051 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 15 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 122017FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN A CONCENTRATION OF 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY BEHIND THE BASEMENT BAR AND IN THE CONNECTED GARAGE AREA. OBSERVED 3 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BASEMENT BAR AREA NEAR THE CORNER AND OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE CONNECTED GARAGE AREA UNDERNEATH SHELVES AND ALONG THE WALLS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2079131 ON 8/28/17 NOT CORRECTED: 34 - REMOVE THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE FOOD. 35 - REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. 36 - REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. 38 - REPLACE THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
AUG 282017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
REMOVE THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE FOOD.
REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
REPLACE THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
SEP 132016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR)INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEANABLE,WITH ROUGH SURFACE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
CEILING IN THE KITCHEN BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO FOOD SMOKE ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
AUG 122016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR)INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEANABLE,WITH ROUGH SURFACE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
CEILING IN THE KITCHEN BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO FOOD SMOKE ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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AUG 42016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,AIR TEMP OF 48.6F TO 50F(THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWS TEMP MENTIONED).POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: COOKED CHICKEN,MILK,CHEESE ETC. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW,TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOO AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 10 CARTONS OF HEAVY CREAM AT TEMP OF 47.7F; 9 CARTONS OF LOW FAT CREAM AT TEMP OF 47.9F; VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESE AT TEMP OF 49.7F; COOKED WINGS AT TEMP OF 48.9F; 2 BOXES SQUARE CURDS AT TEMP OF 47.3F; RAW GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 46.2F TO 48.7F; 4 CASES OF RAW WINGS AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 48.9F;ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED: POUNDS 320,VALUE 700 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
FOUND LOW TEMP MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER SOLUTION,PRESENTLY 0ppm. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN 100ppm.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. USE THE 2-THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
1 WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR)INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEANABLE,WITH ROUGH SURFACE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
CEILING IN THE KITCHEN BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO FOOD SMOKE ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
SEP 172015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALL SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER HOW TO OBTAIN. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
AUG 12014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BASEMENT AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STAIRS IN BASEMENT.
SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND REPAIR CEILING IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA(WATER DAMAGE). SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN WASHROOM AND BASEMENT AREAS.
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BASEMENT. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
JUL 182014FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 15-20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT ELECTRICAL/GAS METER ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPING SON FLOOR IN ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BASEMENT AREAS.
REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN PREP AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND REPAIR CEILING IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA(WATER DAMAGE). SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN WASHROOM AND BASEMENT AREAS.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA.
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BASEMENT. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.
REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JAN 82013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Floor not maintained behind bar. Instructed to apply sealant on floor and apply floor coving.
Ceiling tile not maintained in women's toilet room. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile.
Drainline tubing not provided at soda dispenser in bar. Instructed to installed drainline to properly dispose liquid waste at dispenser.
DEC 152011FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/8/2011 INSPECTION#659634. OBSERVED RAT AND MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. OVER 75 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA, IN KITCHEN AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT (25-30 RODENT DROPPINGS)ON LOWER PREP TABLE SHELVING,FOUND ONE DEAD DECAYED MOUSE ON GLUE BOARD AT BASEMENT PARTY ROOM ALONG WALL NEXT TO BAR 3 COMP SINK,AND ANOTHER NEXT TO THE PLATES AND AT DJ STATION NEXT TO BAR PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR, AT BAR AREA UNDER 3 COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A MAP LOCATION OF ALL PLACED BAIT STATIONS. ALSO FOUND DROPPINGS UNDER AND BEHIND BOOTHS IN DINING AREA ON 1ST FL SCATTERED THROUGHOUT (20-30 DROPPINGS) OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AND REAR GARAGE DOOR IS OBSTRUCTED BY CLUTTERED ITEMS AND CAN'T VIEW IF DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION# 659634 DATED 12/8/2011.
SEE CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT MUST BE DETAILED CLEANED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP IN THE BAR AREA, STOVE OVENS, CANOPY HOODS, PARTY ROOM AREA AND THROUGHOUT ALL PREMISES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR FLOORS AT 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT MAIN BAR AREAS, GARAGE AREA, KITCHEN, UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMP SINKS, AND FLOOR BY THE DJ BOX. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL ALL NOTICABLE HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT CEILINGS AND WALLS AND AT REAR GARAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER 3 COMP SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN AREA.
DEC 82011FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE MOLD BUILD-UP, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, FAX #312746-4240 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 50 RODENT DROPPINGS REAR FIRST FLOOR GARAGE/STORAGE AREA. 5 FRUIT FLIES FRONT BAR AREA, AND REAR DOOR TO GARAGE AREA NOT SEAL APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER FIRST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS
DEC 292010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP,PROVIDE DRAIN LINES,ICE BIN COVERS AT BAR GUNS BEHIND BAR AREAS.
DEC 152010FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD INSIDE ICE MACHINE//MUST CLEAN,SANITIZED ICE MAKER IN DETAIL-PLACED HELD FOR INSPECTION --MUST NOT USE UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF CLUTTERED BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,REAR GARAGED AREA EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED ALL ACROSS BOTTOM,MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON FLOOR/WALLS,SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING,ELECTRICAL FIXTURES,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER,STORE ARTICLES 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND INTERIOR LEFT,RIGHT DIVIDERS OF 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE WHITE CAULK PEELING OFF--MUST REMOVE SAID MATERIAL AND APPLY A LIGHT WELD MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP,PROVIDE DRAIN LINES,ICE BIN COVERS AT BAR GUNS BEHIND BAR AREAS.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS COOLERS,SHELVINGS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE,MANUAL CAN OPENER,DEEP FRYERS,GRILLS-GREASE SPILLAGE,BAR GUNS,HOUSINGS ATTACHED,SHELVING,COUNTERS BEHIND BAR AREAS,SHELVING,CONDENSOR INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER ETC ALL REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.FOUND LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER,IN DISHROOM NOT SHIELDED.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.FOUND WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AREA IN BASEMENT DISHROOM,ALSO SAME AREA COLD HANDLE NEEDS REPAIR.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL AREAS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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