Chicago
34
BEAT

Jimmy Buffett'S Margaritaville Bar & Grill

700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 · Streeterville · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
34/100

Passed most recently but 8 prior failures on record

Inspections
26
13 passed
Last Inspected
2025-09-24
Pass Rate
50%
8 failures
Score
34/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-09-24)
Failed 8 inspections (2025, 2022, 2021...)
Pest Activity issues found across 14 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 60×
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Pest Activity critical 14×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Other minor
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Employee Hygiene serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling critical
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
2025-09-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-09-15 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINKISH BLACK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED MORE THAN 25 FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN BARS, IN KITCHEN, AND IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND IN FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE AREA WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE FOOD ALLERGENS.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2598426 DATED AUGUST 1 2024 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO: #55 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN...

2024-08-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED UPRIGHT HOT-HOLDING UNIT IN CENTRAL KITCHEN AREA WITH NO DIGITAL THERMOMETER GAUGE AND MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER TO VERIFY HOT-HOLDING UNIT TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER WITH ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS STORED ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT (PLATES) ON THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA PREP SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE MAINTENANCE TOOLS AWAY SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT CONTAMINATE EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH GREASE OR OTHER DEBRIS: BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT CENTRAL KITCHEN COOK LINE, BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, BENEATH COLD-HOLDING ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS AND PROPERLY-COVERED BEVERAGES STORED THROUGHOUT COLD-HOLDING UNITS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT STORAGE FACILITIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE ITEMS AND PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR THE STORAGE OF...

2024-07-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING IN THE SMALL PREP WALK-IN COOLER: CUT TOMATOES AT 54.0F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 49.0F, HAM AT 48.7F, RAW BEEF AT 50.1F, BREADED SHRIMP AT 51.0F. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD OU...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED SMALL PREP WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS (56.0F INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL TCS FOOD FROM COLD-HOLDING UNIT AND CEASE USE OF UNIT FOR COL...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED UPRIGHT HOT-HOLDING UNIT IN CENTRAL KITCHEN AREA WITH NO DIGITAL THERMOMETER GAUGE AND MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER TO VERIFY HOT-HOLDING UNIT TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER WITH ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS STORED ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT (PLATES) ON THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA PREP SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE MAINTENANCE TOOLS AWAY SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT CONTAMINATE EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH GREASE OR OTHER DEBRIS: BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT CENTRAL KITCHEN COOK LINE, BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, BENEATH COLD-HOLDING ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS AND PROPERLY-COVERED BEVERAGES STORED THROUGHOUT COLD-HOLDING UNITS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT STORAGE FACILITIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE ITEMS AND PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR THE STORAGE OF...

2023-10-04 Pass Canvass
2
minor Other

50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Food debris noted a long wall base at bar area, instructed to clean and maintain.

2022-08-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-08-09 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inadequate insects control. found about 50 live fruit flies in dish washing area, Instructed to eliminate, priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A)

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

critical Food Storage & Handling

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

Slow drainage at rear storage room/ice maker floor drain. instructed to repair and maintain.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Grease and dirt build-up noted under main cook line and dish machine. instructed to clean floors and maintain.

2021-10-13 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AROUND THE DOOR FRAME OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS IN THE COOKS LINE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2021-10-05 Fail Complaint
5
serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THE BAR NOT SANITIZING AT THE REQUIRED CONCENTRATION LISTED ON DATA PLATE. CHLORINE READING AT < 10 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. ECOLAB ARRIVED AT END OF INSPECTION AND THE VIOLATION WAS COR...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AROUND THE DOOR FRAME OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS IN THE COOKS LINE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE TWO CEILING VENTS LOCATED OVER THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THE RESTROOM CEILING VENTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5/17/21 REPORT #250982 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #55 (6-501.12) FOUND OLD FOOD, DIRT, AND DEBRIS BUILDUP UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE BAR LOCATED NEAR THE PATIO. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION...

2021-05-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA; WATER IS AT 92.0 F. FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE MENS' RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK; WATER IS AT 88.0 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM OF 120...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP INSIDE MICROWAVE LOCATED ON COOKS LINE. FOUND STICKY RESIDUE ON HANDLES OF BAR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND LEAK UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE LEFT COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND OLD FOOD, DIRT, AND DEBRIS BUILDUP UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE BAR LOCATED NEAR THE PATIO. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DAMAGED PIPE INSULATION IN WALK IN FREEZER LINES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).

2019-09-24 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2019-09-20 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 65.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT MINIMUM TEMPERATURE FOR HOT RUNNING WATER MUST BE AT LEAST 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 50 FRUIT FLIES IN BAR/KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WORK WITH PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REGULARLY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DAMAGED PIPE INSULATION IN WALK IN COOLER LINES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2019-06-14 Pass Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 12
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B). Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUSLY LOCATED AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. -

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM/CENTER OF THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE DOORS TO THE OUTSIDE. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. -

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-501.112. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR, PREP TABLES, AND EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE THE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-904.13. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO...

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A BROKEN HANDLE ON THE FRONT PREP AREA'S OUTER LEFT SIDE PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE ON THE INTERIOR AND ON THE SIDES OF THE FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT BAR'S DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE WALL BASE BOARD BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST RECAULK AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.17. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A SOFT ABSORBENT AND CORROSIVE MATERIAL COVERING THE AIR DUCT IN THE REAR BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE A VENT COVERING THAT IS NON CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS. -

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE WATER, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE ICE MACHINE FULL OF WATER, DIRT, AND DEBRIS. ...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FRONT PREP AREA HOOD VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

2019-05-28 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Violation Codes: 2-101.11. Inspector Comments: - THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B). Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUSLY LOCATED AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. -

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-501.112. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR, PREP TABLES, AND EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE THE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. -

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM/CENTER OF THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE DOORS TO THE OUTSIDE. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. -

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-904.13. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO ...

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A BROKEN HANDLE ON THE FRONT PREP AREA'S OUTER LEFT SIDE PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT BAR'S DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE WATER, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE ICE MACHINE FULL OF WATER, DIRT, AND DEBRIS. ...

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE WALL BASE BOARD BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST RECAULK AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING T...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.17. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A SOFT ABSORBENT AND CORROSIVE MATERIAL COVERING THE AIR DUCT IN THE REAR BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE A VENT COVERING THAT IS NON CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS. -

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FRONT PREP AREA HOOD VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

2019-05-14 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 15
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

- THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

- MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUSLY LOCATED AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. -

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

- OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR, PREP TABLES, AND EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE THE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. -

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

- OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. 12 LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF FACILITY BY THE DISH MACHINE AND THE ICE MACHINE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL ROACHES FROM PREMISE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS ...

minor Sanitation

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

- OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -

minor Sanitation

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

- OBSERVED A BROKEN HANDLE ON THE FRONT PREP AREA'S OUTER LEFT SIDE PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

- OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE INOPERABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A FUNCTIONAL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. FACILITY HAS A HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE THAT IS ADEQUATELY FUNCTIONING AT THIS TIME TO USE FOR ALL DISH AND...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

- OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

- OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT BAR'S DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE WALL BASE BOARD BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST RECAULK AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED A SOFT ABSORBENT AND CORROSIVE MATERIAL COVERING THE AIR DUCT IN THE REAR BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE A VENT COVERING THAT IS NON CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS. -

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE WATER, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE ICE MACHINE FULL OF WATER, DIRT, AND DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESS WATER/DIRT/DEBRIS, DETAI...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FRONT PREP AREA HOOD VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

- OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

2018-07-11 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN SHEVLES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT WASHROOM WALLS AND AT MAIN BAR WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AND BAR AREA FLOOR DRAINS ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR/FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

2018-05-24 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN PREP AREA SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP/GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE BAR FLOOR DRAINS ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS ALSO MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED ONE BROKEN CEILING LIGHT COVER AND ONE LOOSE CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER ALSO MUST MAKE CEILING LIGHT COVER TIGHT FITTED.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

HAND WASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING AT OUTSIDE BAR BY SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

2017-09-06 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-08-29 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND A TRAY OF RAW PORK STORED ABOVE A TRAY OF COOKED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD PROPERLY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AROUND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUSE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK-FOOD NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL NEXT TO ICE MAKER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH SURFACE

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKY CONDENSATION IN WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

2017-06-16 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP INSIDE THE INNER PANEL OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND WORN OUT FLOOR GROUT IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FRYERS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE FAUCET ABOVE THE MARGARITA MACHINES LOCATED AT THE DRINKS TO GO AREA DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE.FOUND THE HANDLE FOR THE SINK STOPPER AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP SINK SLIGHTLY LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AL...

2016-01-13 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection

No violations found.

2016-01-05 Fail Suspected Food Poisoning
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARABAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED POOLS OF GREASE ON THE GROUND SURFACE SURROUNDING THE 6 GREASE RECEPTACLES, ALL 6 RECEPTACLES HAD GREASE BUILDUP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE, AND OBSERVED TRASH AND REFUSE ITEMS SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTER. DUM...

minor Food Temperature

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

REMOVE TIN FOIL LINERS INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING ELEMENT IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION AS THE FOIL TEARS/RIPS. INSTRUCTED TO USE NON ABORBENT LINERS ONLY THAT CAN BE EASILY CLEANED AND MAINTAINED WITHOUT TEAR OR BREAKS.

minor Sanitation

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

DRAIN LINE IN THE REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE FOOD LINE WAS DISCONNECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED NO COOLANT OR LIQUID DISCHARGE IN THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH DISCHARGE HOSE TO DRAIN LINE SECURELY AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE MIDDLE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUNS AT THE BAR TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION BUILDUP.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS SURROUNDING THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO REMOVE DIRT, DUST, AND DEBRIS BUILDUP.

2015-11-03 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

OBSERVED 16 DRAIN FLIES AND 15 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL IN DISHROOM, WALL LEADING TO OFFICES AND AT MOP CLOSET. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION DATED OCTOBER 19, 2015 INSPECTION REPORT# 1448038,(14)(18)OBSERVED 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS RESTING ON WALLS...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND GROUT IN KITCHEN AT COOK LINE AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

2015-10-19 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS RESTING ON WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT AT REAR PREP AREA AND DISHROOM. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND GROUT IN KITCHEN AT COOK LINE AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR OFF OF PREP AREA. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

2015-04-16 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN ENCLOSED WALK-IN FREEZER OF FOOD SPILLS.

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL FLOOR PROVIDE COVING/TILES AT BASE OF WALL BEAM NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER AND ACROOS FROM SAID BEAM.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN VENT COVERS AT CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER OF DUST BUILD-UP.

2014-06-09 Pass License
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE INTERIOR SLIDING GLASS DOOR LEADING TO THE REAR BAR AREA. MUST ALSO REPAIR BROKEN FRYER DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND INTERIO...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN SODA DISPENSER GUNS IN FRONT BAR AREA.

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Volare
100
Deli-time, L.l.c.
63
Grk Greek Kitchen
74
Peet'S Coffee & Tea
23
D4 Irish Pub & Cafe

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