JAMES KITCHEN + BAR.
616 N RUSH ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
11 of 15 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 192018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER #19 AND WALK IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- INTERIOR OF BAR REACH IN COOLERS WITH LIQUID SPILLS AND INTERIOR OF PREP AREA UNUSED REACH IN COOLERS WITH FOODS DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG CORNERS/WALLS AT BAKERY PREP. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT/GRIME BUILD UP ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA UNDER/AROUND DISHMACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH BOWL PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
BAR REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
MAY 112017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
LABEL SPRAY BOTTLES IN KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM.
SNEEZE GUARD TOO SHORT AT EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA SELF SERVICE FOOD LINE, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND SO IT COVERS ALL THE FOOD DISPLAY AREA.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER PREP TABLE, IN BASEMENT MEAT WALK-IN/PREP COOLER INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.
CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
MISSING HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
AUG 32016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FOUND A WOODEN CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLENABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE WALK-IN COOLER FAN VENT, CEILING, AND CONDERSER UNIT. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ABOVE MENTIONED EQUIPMENT.
DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MEAT BLOOD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 32015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS WHERE NEEDED.
MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER COVERS FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA AND IN THE PREP AREA. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND SINK ALONG THE NORTH END OF THE FRONT PREP LINE.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILETS IN THE MENS CUSTOMER WASHROOM. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS IN THE PREP AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT COOKLINE AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP KITCHEN AND IN REAR HALLWAY.
MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN STOPPER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASH BASIN.
OCT 262015FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA. ON SHELVES AND INSIDE SODA GUN HOLSTERS IN THE MAIN BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. NOTED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1447807 ON 05/11/2015 NOT CORRECTED. (35)REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT COVER AT CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER ON MAIN FLOOR. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS WHERE NEEDED.
MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER COVERS FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA AND IN THE PREP AREA. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND SINK ALONG THE NORTH END OF THE FRONT PREP LINE.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILETS IN THE MENS CUSTOMER WASHROOM. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS IN THE PREP AREA.
DEATAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT COOKLINE AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP KITCHEN AND IN REAR HALLWAY.
MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN STOPPER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASH BASIN.
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MAY 112015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN LIGHT PANEL COVERS IN MAIN FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER AND WHERE NECESSARY. CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS.
REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT COVER AT CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER ON MAIN FLOOR.
JUN 272014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE GAUGE NOT WORKING ON THE 1ST FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FINAL RINSE GAUGE. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS AND IN CORNERS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER BOTH HOODS AND A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE OF THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
OBSERVED THE ROOM SERVICE EXPOSED HAND SINK COLD KNOB LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OCT 72013FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED INDIVIDUAL PORTIONS OF CAESAR DRESSING STORED ON A ROLLING CART IN THE DINING ROOM AT 62.7F AND CHICKEN SAUSAGE STORED IN THE LINE PREP COOLER AT 57.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $20. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND BEHIND THE BAR. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
JAN 182013FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. OBSERVED INDIVIDUAL PORTIONS OF CAESAR SALAD DRESSING STORED INSIDE OF EGG SHELLS FOR SERVICE TO THE CUSTOMER. ACCORDING TO MANAGEMENT, CAESAR SALADS ARE PREPARED TABLESIDE WITH THE EGG SHELLS BEING USED AS THE CONTAINER FOR THE INDIVIDUAL PORTIONS OF CAESAR SALAD DRESSING. ACCORDING TO MANAGEMENT, THE EGG SHELLS ARE WASHED IN HOT WATER BEFORE THEY ARE FILLED WITH THE DRESSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL PORTIONS OF CAESAR DRESSING STORED IN THE EGG SHELLS AND DISCONTINUE THIS PRACTICE OF SERVING SALAD DRESSINGS IN UNAPPROVED CONTAINERS. ONLY APPROVED FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS MAY BE USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #169434 ON 3/7/12 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - NO COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. BROKEN PLASTIC DOORS AT UPPER PORTION OF ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WAS POSTED IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MENUS. CONSUMER ADVISORY IS POSTED ON THE DINNER MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON ALL MENUS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE SPICE RACK AND STAINLESS STEEL WALL SECTION ABOVE THIS AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT CUTTING/DRY AGING AREA.
MAR 72012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NO COVERS FOR ICE BIN AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN PLASTIC DOORS AT UPPER PORTION OF ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON COOLING UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. BROKEN THERMOMETER AT DAIRY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
MAR 292011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR FLOOR OF BAR COOLERS & INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AT BAR MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOOR DRAINS IN DISHROOM, AT BAR AREA, IN WALK-IN FREEZER & IN BUTCHER ROOM'S WALK-IN COOLER- MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
DUSTY FILTERS AT HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & FAN GUARDS/CONDENSERS OF MOST WALK-IN COOLERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE, MIDDLE COMP OF THE 3-COMP SINK IN DISHROOM 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.
ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY/COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REMOVED & REPLACED. 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.
OCT 272010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUUTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.RUBBER GASKETS AT LINE REACH-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND REPLACING.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS IN BASEMENT CUTTING ROOM, WALK-IN COOLER, DISH AREA AND PASTRY AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AT CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN THE DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. AIR VENTS IN BASEMENT CUTTING ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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