SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JAKE MELNICK'S CORNER TAP.

YOUR CALL. 65/100

41 E SUPERIOR ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 31, 2026 · passed with conditions

12 of 20 inspections passed, 1 failed, 7 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
12 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
77
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Oct 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 31
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, SANITIZING AT 0 PPM CHLORINE AND 125.0 F AT FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT BETWEEN 50 PPM-100 PPM CHLORINE OR AT 180 F AT FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

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

COOKLINE REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES AROUND CEILING VENTILATION. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND ONE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE UPDATED/VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

APR 29
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN STAFF MENS TOILET ROOM LEAKING FROM PIPES, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

APR 1
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED GREASE RECEPTIAL OUTER LID NEEDS CLEANING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BACK STORAGE FLOORS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 10
2023
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 3
2023
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE OPERATING FULL BAR TOP. NOTED SANITIZER STRENGTH @ 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SANITIZING STRENGTH @ AT LEAST 50 PPM. MAINTENANCE ON SITE FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025.CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 2.5 LBS OF CHOPPED CHICKEN BREAST @ 48.9F, 3 LBS BUFFALO DIP @56.0F, 3 LBS SPINACH DIP @ 55.0F, 15 LBS COOKED CHICKEN WINGS @ 56.0F, 1.5 LB CHOPPED BOILED EGGS @ 59.0F, 2 LBS CHOPPED TOMATOES @ 53.0F, 3 LBS SLICED TOMATO @ 53.2F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN.ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY PERSON IN CHARGE AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED TWO REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 51.0F, AND 49.2F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN UNITS @ 41 OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AS REQUIRED. BOTH UNITS STORED TCS FOOD ITEMS (SLICED TOMATOES, COOKED CHICKEN, BUFFALO DIP, ETC) INSIDE WHICH WERE VOLUNATIRLY DISCARDED BY PERSON IN CHARGE.PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED LIVE LARGE COCKROACH CRAWLING ACROSS PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA ABOVE THE EXPO LINE IN BETWEEN PLATES AND KITCHENWARE AND NEAR BREAD. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATIION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CRATES STACKEDUSED FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED PREP TABLE WHERE WING SAUCE IS STORED WITH EXCESSIVE SPLATTERS AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS, STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP. NOTED HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN BAR WITH STICKY EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TOP OF GREASE RECEPTACLE LID IN NEED OF CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PROHIBIT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUTE LIGHTING IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR ENTRY WAY, MUST REPLACE FLICKERING LIGHT AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.

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AUG 8
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Utensils in-use ( tongs, large spoons) at main prep line held in standing water. instructed to keep under continuous cold running water.

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

Utensils not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry after washing.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inadequate lighting in main walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

No allergen training certificate for food service managers, instructed to obtain.

MAY 26
2021
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND A LEAK AT PREP SINK FAUCET LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND SODA RESIDUE AND OTHER DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BACK DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE POP MACHINE. MUST CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN ABOVE THE PANTRY STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

SEP 24
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND 80 LBS OF PARTIALLY COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN A LARGE TUB COVERED TIGHLY IN WALK-IN COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE AT 48.5F, INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $200.

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

IMPROPER COOLING METHOD.OBSERVED 80 LBS OF PARTIALLY COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN A LARGE 12 GALLON TUB PACKED TIGHTLY WITH COVERD LID NOT ALLOWEING COOL AIR TO CIRCULATE AND COOL DOWN HOT FOOD WITHIN PROPER COOLING TIME FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HOT FOOD IN A SMALLER CONTAINERS COVERED LOOSELY. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

NOV 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

- MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND IN THE COOKLINE/MIDDLE PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED. -

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

- OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE CENTER/BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. -

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS, DIRT, AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER BOTH BARS. MUST REMOVE ALL BROKEN GLASS AND DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. -

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE MAIN BAR. MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING OF 20 FOOT CANDLES AT 30" AND MAINTAIN. -

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE KITCHEN FOYER. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EMPLOYEE MEN'S TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

JUL 18
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

CONSUMER ADVISORY WITHOUT DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER WITH CONSUMER ADVISOR AND POST IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME CEILING TILES MISSING OR NOT TIGHT FITTED AT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CEILING TILES MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA, AROUND MOP SINK, EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS AND DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAPER/PAINT AROUND CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AND REMOVE ALL PEELING PAPER/PAINT AT REAR PREP CEILING TILES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PREP AREA FLOOR PITTED ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FLOOR, FLOOR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MAY 8
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

BOTTOM SHELF OF DRAWER COOLERS NOT CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

STANDING WATER ON KITCHEN FLOOR BEHIND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

2 CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK MISSING A SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

JUL 29
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED ON THE FOOD LINE: OBSERVED A COOK GRAB RAW CHICKEN WITH HIS HANDS PLACE THE CHICKEN ON THE GRILL, TAKE OFF GLOVES AND CONTINUE TO TOUCH COOKING EQUIPMENT LIKE THE HANDLE OF THE DEEP FRYER BEFORE PUTTING A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. EMPLOYEES WERE INSRTUCTED TO WASH HANDS PRIOR TO HANDLING FOOD AND AFTER HANDS HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATED AND BEFORE PUTTING ON A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010

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

OBSERVED THE TONGS LYING HANDLE DOWN IN THE CONTAINER OF CHIPS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP/TONGS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPERTE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE TO AVOID INDIRECT HAND CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

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

THE FAUCET HEAD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET TO SEAL LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

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

THE EXPOSED HAND SINK RIGHT BEFORE YOU ENTER THE KITCHEN IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPIAR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 15
2015
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 31
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

2DR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP KITCHEN OUT OF ORDER, (EMPTY)WAITING ON PARTS. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR CONSUMABLE ICE ON ICE BINS AT FRONT BAR.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN WALK-IN PROTEIN COOLER/FREEZER OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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

REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREA.

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

WASHBOWL ON RIGHT SIDE IN WOMENS CUSTOMER RESTROOM IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.

DEC 18
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED 30LBS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN) AT AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 96.3F-101.7F STORED ON A COOLING RACK IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO TIME OR DATE LABEL AND NO TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $65. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURE WHILE COOLING AS WELL AS MAINTAIN THE TEMPERATURE LOGS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED THE GASKETS TORN AND TAPED ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR THE WINGS ON THE HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND THE HOT LINE WITH RAW CONCRETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR SURFACE.

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

OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE ELECTRICAL ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.

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

OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE LEAKING AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE LARGE PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

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

OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE MOP SINK AND INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO HANG OR INVERT WET MOPS.

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

OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOPS IN A BOWL OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS.

MAR 6
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK-FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR KEEP COVERED.

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

HEAVY DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER WALL BEHIND COOLING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CRACKS NOTED ON WALL AT REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL

MAY 24
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED GUACAMOLE AT 47.6F, COOKED PASTA AT 50.1F, EGGS AT 54.5F, SOUR CREAM AT 43.5-44.7F,, CHEDDAR AND MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 52.3F, RANCH DRESSING AT 44.7F, BEEF BRISKET AT 45.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 39# OF FOOD WORTH $127. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

REPLACE DOOR SEALS FOR PREP COOLER DOORS SO THAT DOORS SEAL AND CLOSE PROPERLY.

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

BOTH EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOORS ARE MISSING A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MUST INSTALL.

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

REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVERS FOR THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WATER FROM THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN POOLING ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE DRAIN. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD TO PREVENT DRAIN WATER FROM SPLASHING ONTO FLOOR.

OCT 10
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

UPPER PANEL FOR ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, GRAY FILM BUILD-UP NOTED ON SURFACES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLY TRAP INSTALLED IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TO A NON-FOOD PREP AREA.

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

MISSING INSULATION AT COOLING LINE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO PREVENT CONDENSATION.

DEC 2
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

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

INTERIOR OF EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH ENDS OF THE DISHMACHINE, WALK-IN COOLERS SHELVES & SOME FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST BUILD-UP/DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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

FLOORS AT DISHROOM & AT THE WAIT STAFF STATION BY THE BAR MUST BE KEPT DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. THE METAL PLATE IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER IS LOOSE-MUST FIX & SEAL, TO PREVENT DEBRIS FROM ACCUMULATING. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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

A WATER LEAK OBSERVED FROM ONE OF THE HOSES UNDER THE DISHMACHINE & FAUCET WASHERS AT 1-COMP SINKS IN KITCHEN MUST BE FIXED. 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.

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

ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENTS (BROOMS/MOPS) MUST STORED CLEAN & HANGING ON WALL MOUNTS (NOT DIRECTLY ON THE MOP ROOM FLOOR). Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.

OCT 29
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. BAR GUN HOLSTERS NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE HOLSTERS.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES AROUND VENT COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.

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

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. REAR STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT POTENTAIL PEST HARBORAGE ALSO MUST REMOVE ALL PLASTIC MILK CRATES AT SAME LOCATION.1

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