Jimmy Buffett'S Margaritaville Bar & Grill
Passed most recently but 8 prior failures on record
2025-09-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-09-15 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
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.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE AREA WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE FOOD ALLERGENS.
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 ▾
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ▾
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...
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...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ▾
50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
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 ▾
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)
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Slow drainage at rear storage room/ice maker floor drain. instructed to repair and maintain.
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 ▾
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.
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 ▾
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...
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.
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.
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.
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 ▾
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...
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LEAK UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE LEFT COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DAMAGED PIPE INSULATION IN WALK IN FREEZER LINES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 ▾
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 ▾
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REGULARLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DAMAGED PIPE INSULATION IN WALK IN COOLER LINES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 ▾
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. -
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. -
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.
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...
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. -
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. -
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. -
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 ...
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. -
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. ...
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. -
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 ▾
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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 ...
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. ...
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...
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. -
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. -
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 ▾
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. -
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUSLY LOCATED AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. -
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. -
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. -
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 ...
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. -
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. -
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...
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. -
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT BAR'S DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
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 ...
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. -
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...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FRONT PREP AREA HOOD VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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 ▾
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN SHEVLES AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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 ▾
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.
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.
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.
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 ▾
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).
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.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK-FOOD NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY CONDENSATION IN WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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 ▾
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.
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.
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 ▾
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...
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.
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.
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.
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 ▾
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...
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 ▾
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS.
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.
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 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR IN ENCLOSED WALK-IN FREEZER OF FOOD SPILLS.
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.
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 ▾
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...
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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