JEFFERSON TAP AND GRILLE AND THE LOFT.

Chicago Health Dept

323-325 N JEFFERSON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Sep 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

17 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Sep 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

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VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 22

2025

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SINKS AT BAR.MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE.

NOV 5

2024

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Insect control device located above prep table in main kitchen, instructed to relocate.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Ice buckets kept on floor at main kitchen, Instructed to keep off floor.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Ice maker interior surface not clean inside, gray film noted on upper panel, instructed to clean and maintain.

DEC 27

2023

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED AT THE UPSTAIRS (2ND FLOOR) BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP ON THE ICE BIN, WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED LOCATED AT THE UPSTAIRS BAR ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

DEC 20

2023

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED AT THE UPSTAIRS (2ND FLOOR) BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2567619 CONDUCTED ON 11/28/22. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#53) 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMENS BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. (#58) 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 28

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMENS BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

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AUG 6

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR LEGS ON DRAIN-BOARD CONNECTED TO THE DISH-MACHINE AND BROKEN HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JUL 29

2019

FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE SODA NOZZLES AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS COLD FOODS; AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, STORED IN A PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. CHICKEN BREAST, 49.3F, 7 LBS, $20 SLICED & DICED TOMATOES, 55F, 5 LBS, $7 COOKED CHICKEN WINGS, 57F, 10 LBS, $20 RAW STEAK, 47F, 1 BS, $5 GROUND TURKEY, 47F, 1 LBS, $5 GROUND BEEF, 50F, 8 LBS, $10 POTATOES, 50F, 8 LBS, $10 EGGS, 47F 1 LBS $2 BACON, 51F, 2 LBS, $5 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL TCS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE COLD TEMPERATURE OF 51F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING COOLER UNTIL SERVICED AND MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. COOLER TAGGED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM, BEHIND BARS ON MAIN LEVEL AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR LEGS ON DRAIN-BOARD CONNECTED TO THE DISH-MACHINE AND BROKEN HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, AND BEHIND THE BARS. ALSO, CLEAN DIRT ACCUMULATION FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA, AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FEB 27

2018

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Observed several potentially hazardous food stored in cook line reach in coolers without proper labels and dates. Informed manager that once items are prepared and stored for more than 12 hours must provide dates and labels. Instructed manager to provide dates and labels. Must maintain at all times.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed rust on exterior surface of grease trap in rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to remove rust and a ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times. Observed hand sanitizer unit above exposed hand sink between 3 comp sink and dish machine. Informed manager to remove to ensure proper hand-washing at all times. Maintain at all times. Observed interior surface of freezer unit located between prep line and cook line broken and cracked. Also observed freezer gaskets broken and in poor repair. Instructed manager to repair and/or replace freezer unit. Maintain it all times. Observed raw wood shelving in liquor storage room in basement dry storage area. Informed the manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal surface and maintained at all times.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed brown mold like substance on interior surface of beverage dispensing holding unit at front bar. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed dried beer and food debris on wire shelving racks as well excessive dust build up fan covers in beverage walk in cooler. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed missing light shield in dry storage/laundry room in basement. Instructed manager to provide. Observed 6 x 6 in hole in ceiling of dry storage/laundry room in basement area. Instructed the manager to repair and maintain at all times.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Observed clutter and debris, buckets, plastic crates, etc store on floor between beverage walk in cooler and main walk in cooler in basement storage area. Instructed manager to organize, remove any unnecessary items and elevate items at least 6 inch off the floor to prevent pest harborage and assist with housekeeping of said area. Maintain at all times.

AUG 11

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed plastic wrapped around drain stoppers in 3 compartment sink on 2nd level bar. Must remove plastic and provide properly functioning drain stoppers for 3 compartment sink. Observed cardboard used as a liner on shelves in kitchen on main floor. Must remove. Cardboard is not permitted for use as a liner. Observed raw wood on wall above 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Must seal or paint. All surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain all.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Observed standing water on floor near floor drain for walk in coolers in basement. Must keep floors clean and dry to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed drain line from walk in coolers in disrepair. The drain line has a large gap and water is escaping from line before it reaches the drain. Must repair and maintain same.

DEC 15

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD STORAGE AREAS TO BE NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OILY RESIDUE ON THE WIRE RACK TO THE LEFT OF THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND OIL BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE DRAIN LINE FROM THE BASEMENT DEHUMIDIFIER DOES NOT FULLY REACH THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THE DRAIN LINE SO IT DRAINS PROPERLY.

APR 26

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN THE COOK LINE FREEZER AND THE BASEMENT UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS OF THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE WALK IN BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TWO HOLES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM WALLS, ONE APPROX. 1 SQ.FT LARGE, THE OTHER APPROX. 12"X6" LARGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALLS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING WHERE WATER LEAKS INTO THE BASEMENT HALLWAY WHEN THE SINK IS DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

APR 17

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR EMPLOYEES IN POOR REPAIR. THE HAND SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR IS CLOGGED AND UNABLE TO PROPERLY DRAIN WASTE WATER. ALSO, NOTED PIPES UNDERNEATH DISCONNECTED. MUST REPAIR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROPERLY STORE IN USE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AS REQUIRED. ALSO CHANGE SOILED WASH CLOTHS AS NEEDED.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PRIOVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.

SEP 4

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE LID FOR BAR ICE BIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING/MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE WALL ABOVE THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE ABOVE SMALL OVENS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HOLES IN THE WALL ABOVE THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY SEAL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

BROKEN URINAL IN 2ND FLOOR MENS WASHROOM. BROKEN BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR BOTH.MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE SMALL BLACK COOLER UNDER THE OVENS.

MAY 15

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH NAME, DATE AND TIME.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS INCLUDING FANS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAY 14

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND SERVICE/PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMP OF 56.6F WHICH HOLDS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE REMOVE FROM COOLER AND SAID COOLER WILL BE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL IT'S HOLD A TEMP AT 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER CALLED IN FOR SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND VARIOUS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS, DELI TURKEY AT 47.6F, HAM AT 48.2F, PULL PORK AT 51.5F, BLACK BEANS AT 51.9F AND CORN AT 54.8F. TOTAL WEIGHT 8LBS AND APPOX. COST $80.00. ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING DISHES PROPERLY AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. TEST LEVEL OF SANITIZER AND TEST STRIP READ 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL FOR SERVICE AND NOT TO USE DISHWASHER UNTIL IT'S PROPERLY SANIZING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH NAME, DATE AND TIME.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS INCLUDING FANS. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN PREP AREA AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

APR 6

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES A CONSUMER ADVISORY IN WRITING RELATING TO CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT MAIN KITCHEN AREA UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIT CRACKED FLOOR AT BASEMENT IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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.MUST REPAIR AND SEAL HOLE AT BASEMENT CEILING IN FRONT OF DRY STORAGE ENTRANCE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WALL COUVINGS ALONG ALL BASEMENT WALLS NEXT HOT WATER HEATER AN IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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 VENT AT LADIES RESTROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD PREP STAFF TO CONFINE HAIR AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 8

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE GRILL HOOD FILTERS ARE FULL OF GREASE, CLEAN OUT THE FILTERS.

Minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN AND REPAINT THE DIRTY KITCHEN WALLS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

THE WALK IN COOLER HAS INADEQUATE LIGHTING, INSTALL BETTER LIGHTING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE KITCHEN HAS A LEAKING COOLER CATCH PAN, REPAIR SAID LEAK.

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