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1300 W HUBBARD ST · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
17 of 22 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 112023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAY 252021FAILED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2463494 DATED 12/8/20: 4-402.12 OBSERVED THE RUBBER SEAL ON THE WHITE REACH IN FREEZER(TATER GEM)IN DISREPAIR(HELD ON WITH TAPE). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
DEC 82020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WHITS FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT A COMMON NAME LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE RUBBER SEAL ON THE WHITE REACH IN FREEZER(TATER GEM)IN DISREPAIR(HELD ON WITH TAPE). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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FEB 212019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL WALK IN FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR HANDEL ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MAR 292018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER. NOTED VARIOUS DELI MEATS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES, SUCH AS TURKEY 50.6F, ROAST BEEF AT 50.4F, PROSCIUTTO AT 50.6F AND SALAMI AT 50.1F. A TOTAL OF 25lbs AT TOTAL COST $175 WAS DISCARD AND DENATURED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS INSIDE THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
NOTED HOLES INTO THE WALL IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
NOTED A FEW LIGHT BRUNT OUT INSIDE THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 312017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS NEED REPAIRING IN THE WALK IN STAGING COOLER.
MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER ABOVE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST.
NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 152016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS AND THE CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER (REMOVE ICE BUILD UP), ALONG THE WALLBASE AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS/CEILING AROUND/ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE PREP AREAS. REMOVE DIRT/DUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND SMALL FLIES.
AUG 82016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 40 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE CEILING/WALLS, PIPES/CONDUITS, BOXES, STORAGE RACKS AND UTENSILS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS AND THE CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER (REMOVE ICE BUILD UP), ALONG THE WALLBASE AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS/CEILING AROUND/ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE PREP AREAS. REMOVE DIRT/DUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND SMALL FLIES.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS EITHER HANDLES UP IN THE ICE OR IN A CLEAN BIN. MAINTAIN SAME.
MAR 112016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE THICK ICE BUILD UP FROM THE INSIDE OF THE REAR WALK IN FREEZER. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE LEFT DEEP FRYER AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BLOWN LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE FRONT WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZER. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUN 22015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
TABLES IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. TABLES WORN PEELING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
END CAPS NEEDED ON LIGHT SHEILD IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LEAK IN PASTA FREEZER. MUST CORRECT AND REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
JUN 302014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF TABLE UNDER GRILL(GREASE BUILDUP).
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN CATERING UTENSIL/EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA. REPLACE LIGHT COVER IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS.
FEB 242014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MAY 32013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Floor tile missing in cooking area around floor drain. Instructed to replace missing tile.
Ventilation not working in women's toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.
Unnecessary articles stored in utility closet. Instructed to detail clean and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
MAY 42012PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: A multi-use utensils,single service articles stored on shelvings throughout must be inverted to prevent contamination before use.
Inspector Comments: Remove rust from bottoms of food prep tables in prep areas must be smooth,easily cleanable.
Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,CUTTING BOARDS, COOLERS, AND FREEZER INCLUDING FAN COVERS,TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT ETC.
Inspector Comments: Floors along walls and in all corners throghout the premises require a detail cleaning including the floor drains.
Inspector Comments: Walls/ceilings along the food prep areas,inside the walk-in-coolers throughout the premises require a detail cleaning and repair hole in wall in front of walk-in-oven at rear also all noticeable openings on walls must be sealed.
Inspector Comments: Detail clean light shields all throughout the premises,provide light shield inside the northside pasta walk-in-cooler.
Inspector Comments: Detail clean all dusts accumulations ventilation covers throughout the premises.
Inspector Comments: Detail clean,organize all storage areas,locker areas,remove all unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage.
APR 272012FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.Found cooked mashed potatoes 100 lbs at 68F-75F,held inside walk-in-cooler .No time,temperature logs provided. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40F or below cold and hot at 140 F or higher. Critical violation issued 7-38-005(A). Value $200.00 Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded..
OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;COOKS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS THROGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS(PREPARING FOODS,CLEANING EQUIPMENTS,CHANGING DIRTY GLOVES,USING CELL PHONES ETC.)THEN RETURNING TO HANDLE FOODS AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MAKER. OBSERVED BLACK/MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED REAR STORAGE AREAS OF THE BUSINESS AND 2 EAST SIDE WINDOWS BROKEN 2' MODE OF ENTRY NOT INSECT-PROOFED.ALSO 1 LARGE LIVE FLY IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA DURING THIS INSPECTION.DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,INSECT PROOFED SAID WINDOWS.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE .SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOUND THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS DRAINING SLOWLY ALLOWING WASTE WATER TO COME BACK INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINING.MUST REPAIR AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
A multi-use utensils,single service articles stored on shelvings throughout must be inverted to prevent contamination before use.
Remove rust from bottoms of food prep tables in prep areas must be smooth,easily cleanable.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,CUTTING BOARDS, COOLERS, AND FREEZER INCLUDING FAN COVERS,TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT ETC.
Floors along walls and in all corners throghout the premises require a detail cleaning including the floor drains.
Walls/ceilings along the food prep areas,inside the walk-in-coolers throughout the premises require a detail cleaning and repair hole in wall in front of walk-in-oven at rear also all noticeable openings on walls must be sealed.
Detail clean light shields all throughout the premises,provide light shield inside the northside pasta walk-in-cooler.
Detail clean all dusts accumulations ventilation covers throughout the premises.
Detail clean,organize all storage areas,locker areas,remove all unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage.
JUL 72011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RESEAL/REPLACE CHIPPING METAL COUNTER TABLE TOPS BY DISH MACHINE AREA
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL BY DISH AREA
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST SHIELD LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK
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 LEAKING FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT PREP 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 REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE/DOCK AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE
MAY 62010PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY GREASE TRAP BENEATH 3 COMP SINK.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOMS/DOCK AREA/FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS ABOVE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,SEAL HOLES ON CEILING ABOVE 2 COMP SINK,ABOVE DISHMACHINE.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULBS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS NOT SHIELDED.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MENS TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.
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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE/DOCK AREA.
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