SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

IRIE BAR & GRILLE.

BEAT. 18/100

3404 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 19, 2021 · passed

Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
2 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
74
includes 20 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Feb 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 19
2021
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12- ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C)- ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT SMALL CLOSET MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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

4-501.11--TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE KITCHEN TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-101.11--WALL PARTITION BETWEEN THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE AND THE GLASS DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING PEELING PLASTER AND PAINT.----DAMAGED, CRACKED, AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP, DISH, AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

: 2-102.13- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE

APR 7
2021
FAILED
21 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. REVIEWED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS COOKED OXTAIL BEING HELD COLD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 73.4F. REVIEWED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR DIRTY AND METAL PANEL INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE RUST.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN TWO DIFFERENT COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. MAC AND CHEESE AT 63.5F, COOKED SWEET POTATOES AT 59.2F NOTED IN A ONE DOOR COOLER. IN A TWO DOOR COOLER CURRIED CHICKEN AT 57.9F, OXTAIL AT 52.F, RIBS AT 69.4F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD COLD AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE ABOVE MENTIONED ONE AND TWO DOOR COOLERS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. ONE DOOR COOLER NOTED AT 59F WITH MAC AND CHEESE AT 63.5F, AND TWO DOOR COOLER NOTED AT 57.2F WITH RIBS AT 69.4F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, UNDER THE BAR, IN ALL CLOSETS, INSIDE MOP SINK, THROUGHOUT THE DISH AND PREP AREA MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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

MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS SINK STOPPERS AT THE DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS.-----TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE KITCHEN TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED DIRT ENCRUSTED PLASTIC TAPE USED TO ADHERE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO THE WALL OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND PROPERLY STORE TEST STRIPS.

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD OR DISPOSABLE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP, AND DISH HANDWASHING SINKS EXTREMELY DIRTY IN ALL COMPARTMENTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

NO HOT AND/OR COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS. NO COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. COLDWATER WAS TURNED OFF FROM UNDERNEATH THE SINK. BARTENDER TURNED BACK ON. NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. HOT WATER WAS ALSO TURNED OFF FROM UNDER THE SINK DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO TURN HOT WATER OFF WITH THE HOT HANDLE. WATER WAS TURNED BACK ON. NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT THE DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. WATER AGAIN WAS TURNED OFF FROM UNDER THE SINK FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. WATER RESTORED DURING INSPECTION. REVIEWED THAT THERE MUST BE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL ITEMS STORED INSIDE THE UTILITY MOP SINK MUST BE REMOVED. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN ALL CLOSETS AND STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PREST HARBORING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, UNDER BAR, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION, ALL STORAGE ROOMS, AND CLOSETS DIRTY WITH DIRT, GREASE, DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL PARTITION BETWEEN THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE AND THE GLASS DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING PEELING PLASTER AND PAINT.----DAMAGED, CRACKED, AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP, DISH, AND STORAGE AREAS.-----HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE TWO DOOR COOLER PREP TABLE REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 10-23-19 NOT CORRECTED. #41-ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. #47-CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH BLACK/BROWN SURFACE, DEEP CUTS NO LONGER SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE.#49-ALL FOOD COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, GRIME, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED

OCT 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE PUT SOAP AT THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TOO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN 59.9F, CURRY GOAT 43.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 21 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $118.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION

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

CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE EXTREMELY WITH BLACK/BROWN SURFACE ,ALSO WITH DEEP CUTS.SURFACE NO LONGER SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.MUST REFINISH/REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARD

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT,SHELVES INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS(THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES) WITH EXCESS GREASE,GRIME BUILD-UP,ENCRUST FOOD LIQUID. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE AT STAFF/CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

SEP 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION

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

CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE EXTREMELY WITH BLACK/BROWN SURFACE ,ALSO WITH DEEP CUTS.SURFACE NO LONGER SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.MUST REFINISH/REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARD

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT,SHELVES INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS(THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES) WITH EXCESS GREASE,GRIME BUILD-UP,ENCRUST FOOD LIQUID. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE AT STAFF/CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-10-18,REPORT# 2243333 #58)PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN - PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

SEP 3
2019
FAILED
22 violations10 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST ORIGINAL CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD IS HANDLED (CHICKEN,PASTA) ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED -

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED - -

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HOT WATER PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(BARS,KITCHEN,DISH ROOM AND WASHROOMS).WATER TEMPERATURE FROM 67.4F TO 85.2F. OWNER CALLED A PLUMBER WHICH REPORTED ON SITE AT 2:35pm, ABLE TO REPAIR CAUSE,HOT WATER PROVIDED THROUGHOUT,PRESENTLY HOT WATER TEMP 10.2.7F TO 110.8F. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND HANDWASHING SINK AT PREP AREA/DISHROOM NOT USABLE.NO RUNNING HOT/COLD WATER,AND DRAIN PIPE NOT CONNECTED TO ABLE TO DRAIN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA, DISH ROOM AND BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED ONLY AT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-030(C) ,"CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION"

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT BOTH BARS,AND PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED SAID SOAP IN ALL HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-030(C) "CONSOLIDATE WITH ABOVE VIOLATION"

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA/BARS NOT ACCESSIBLE CONTAINERS INSIDE TE SINKS,BLACK GARBAGE BAGS,SERVING SPOONS,GLASSES ETC. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME FOR PROPER HAND WASHING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION".

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

UPON MY RETURN TO PREMISES TO FINISH WRITING REPORT AND CITATIONS, UNABLE TO WASH HANDS DUE TO NO HOT WATER PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. SAME PLUMBER ON SITE,WORKING/SERVICE ON UNIT. AT 12:20 pm HOT WATER WAS RESTORED. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-030 (C),"CONSOLIDATE WITH ABOVE VIOLATION"

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

BEGINNING OF MINERAL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR, ALONG EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE. ON 9-4-19 ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED CHICKEN STORED ON TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT(UNIT WAS TURNED OFF) AT TEMP OF 68.6F TO 74.0F. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY OWNER.POUNDS 5,VALUE 50 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:RAW CHICKEN WINGS STORED IN CONTAINER ON FLOOR BY THE HANDWASHING SINK,THAN THE COOK STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. FOOD TEMP OF 51.7F TO 56.9F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUND 5,VALUE 30. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,"CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION".

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

UP-GRADE TO VIOLATION #60

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AREA,REAR STORAGES(BASEMENT),DISH ROOM,BOTH BARS.OVER 200 FLYING INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE INSECTS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION

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

CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE EXTREMELY WITH BLACK/BROWN SURFACE ,ALSO WITH DEEP CUTS.SURFACE NO LONGER SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.MUST REFINISH/REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARD

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT,SHELVES INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS(THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES) WITH EXCESS GREASE,GRIME BUILD-UP,ENCRUST FOOD LIQUID. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE AT STAFF/CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM BEHIND THE BAR IN BASEMENT AREA,INCLUDED ALL HOOKAHS ITEMS,MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

UP-GRADE TO VIOLATION #60

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

UP-GRADE TO VIOLATION #60

SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-10-18,REPORT# 2243333 #36) 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED REFRIGERATOR/COLD HOLD UNIT IN BASEMENT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. 55) 6-501.114 OBSERVED A LOT OF CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BAR, KITCHEN AND DOWNSTAIRS DINING ROOM. MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED TO GO THROUGH ITEMS AND GET RID OF ALL ITEMS NO LONGER NEEDED AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. 55) 6-201.11 OBSERVED RAW WOOD UNDER REFRIGERATOR UNDER COOLER AT BAR MAKING IT HARD TO CLEAN. REMOVE RAW WOOD BOARDS AND CLEAN FLOOR IN DETAIL. OBSERVED ALL FLOORS IN BASEMENT KITCHEN NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. 55)6-201.11 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE IN ROOM OFF OF KITCHEN WITH CEILING, FLOORS AND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALL DRY STORAGE REMOVED FROM AREA DURING INSPECTION MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS OUT OF THIS AREA OR MAKE FLOORS WALLS AND CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #57) 2-102.13 (PA 100-0367) OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TAKE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CLASS. #58)PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN - PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

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DEC 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED REFRIGERATOR/COLD HOLD UNIT IN BASEMENT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON BAR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE IN ROOM OFF OF KITCHEN WITH CEILING, FLOORS AND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALL DRY STORAGE REMOVED FROM AREA DURING INSPECTION. MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS OUT OF THIS AREA OR MAKE FLOORS WALLS AND CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ALOT OF CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BAR, KITHCEN AND DOWNSTAIRS DINING ROOM. MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED TO GO THROUGH ITEMS AND GET RID OF ALL ITEMS NO LONGER NEEDED AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RAW WOOD UNDER REFRIGERATOR UNDER COOLER AT BAR MAKING IT HARD TO CLEAN. REMOVE RAW WOOD BOARDS AND CLEAN FLOOR IN DETAIL. OBSERVED ALL FLOORS IN BASEMENT KITHCEN NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS IN KITHCHEN WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TAKE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CLASS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

FEB 23
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

EXPOSED BRICK WALL NEXT TO THE TOILET IN THE BASEMENT MENS WASHROOM AND NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT WOMANS WASHROOM MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

FEB 21
2017
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE, CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. 0PPM SANITIZER AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND PRIMING OF THE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY SANITIZING. NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING AT THE COOKS LINE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

EXPOSED BRICK WALL NEXT TO THE TOILET IN THE BASEMENT MENS WASHROOM AND NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT WOMANS WASHROOM MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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