Chicago
31
BEAT

Jojo'S Milk Bar

23 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654 · River North · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
31/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
15
7 passed
Last Inspected
2025-07-07
Pass Rate
47%
4 failures
Score
31/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-07-07)
Failed 4 inspections (2025, 2025, 2023...)
Sanitation issues found across 26 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 11 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 26×
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Employee Hygiene critical 11×
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Pest Activity critical
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Other critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
2025-07-07 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT LQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

2025-06-26 Fail Complaint
7
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND MAIN...

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER IN THE MAIN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ACCURATE, WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN-BETWEEN THE PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS, DEEP FRYERS AND PREP COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA AND STORAGE SHELFS IN THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT LQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

serious Food Temperature

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2613296 DATED: 03/06/2025 #48--4-204.113: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA...

2025-03-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: OBSERVED NO RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-204.113: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPE...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM DRAIN STOPPER OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

2025-02-27 Fail Canvass
8
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED EXPOSED ICE IN ICE BIN IN FIRST FLOOR BAR WITH NO LID/COVER ON ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN IN FIRST FLOOR BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BIN DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER C...

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE SPOONS STORED WITH HANDLES DOWN IN SHAKE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UNWRAPPED SINGLE SPOONS WITH THE HANDLES UP SO THAT UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE SPOONS ARE NOT CONTAMINATED BY CONSUMERS OR EMPLOYEES. CORRECTED ON SITE UNWRAPPE...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BUS TUBS AND BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN SMALL STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH BASEMENT STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECTED ON SITE QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT DELIVERED TO FACILITY...

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPEC...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FROM DRAIN STOPPER OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2594927 DATED 05/20/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF SINGLE EXIT DOOR IN REAR(NEAR STAIRWAY). IN...

2024-05-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 5/21/2024 CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER ON SITE ON 5/21/...

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 5/21/2024 CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER ON SITE ON 5/21/...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FIRST FLOOR BAR. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINK AT FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED HAND DRYING PROVISIONS SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOU...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. CORRECTED ON SITE SOAP PROVIDE AT SECOND FLOOR HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING CLEANSER SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED DESTROY ICE, REMOVE PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE FROM UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF LEFT SIDE REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOOR. OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF SINGLE EXIT DOOR IN REAR(NEAR STAIRWAY). INSTRUCTE DTO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTANCE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BUS TUBS AND BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN SMALL STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH BASEMENT STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. CORRECTED DUURING ...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BEIGE BUILDUP IN INTERIOR OF BOTH NOZZLE HOLDERS AT FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH NOZZLE HOLDERS TA FIRST FLOOR BAR. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 5/21/2024, BEIGE BUILDUP REMOVED FROM INTERIOR OF BOTH NOZZLE ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON BASEMENT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED FOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 5/21/2024 OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF SECOND FLOOR BAR HANDWASHING SINK REPAIR...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN INTERIOR OF FIRST FLOOR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN REAR WALL IN STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR REAR WALL IN STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 5/21/2024,...

2023-10-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-10-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED OVER 70 RAT DROPPINGS ON GROUND THROUGHOUT THE OUTSIDE PATIO WHERE CUSTOMERS AND KIDS ARE EATING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE PEST ...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN FOOD IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CI...

critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

2023-02-21 Pass Canvass
6
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IS SOILED. FACILITY MUST WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

BOXES OF DRY STORAGE FOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET. FACILITY MUST PLACE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SPLASH GUARD NOT PROVIDED BETWEEN HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (AIR DRYING STATION). FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON 1ST FLOOR PREP-COUNTER IN COOKLINE. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHA...

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

UTENSIL (ICE SCREAM SCOOP AT FRONT WINDOW STATION) IS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT...

2022-02-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-02-15 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES EATING IN THE PREP LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO EAT AT THE PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF OTHER FOODS BEEN PREPARED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR BAR RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY SCOOPER AND CONTAINER BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT OUTDOOR TENTED AND ENCLOSED DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-02...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN THE 3 DOOR COOLER BY THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

serious Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP IN THE COOLER IN THE BAR AND SIDE OF ICE CHEST IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR HOW RESTAURANT IS CHECKING VACCINATION STATUS FOR CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2021-10-26 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND A FLY/PEST LIGHT DEVICE DIRECTLY OVER AN IN USE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RELOCATE PEST DEVICE OR RELOCATE PREP TABLE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND BOXES OF FOOD THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR (IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, THE OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA). MUST ELEVATE FOOD OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

FOUND UNWRAPPED CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY STORED WITH THE HANDLES FACING DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SPOONS TO PROTECT FROM MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION AND SO THAT EMPLOYEES ONLY TOUCH SPOONS BY HANDLES.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND A MISSING DRAIN HOSE FOR THE SODA GUN HOLDER AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST PROVIDE.

2021-03-03 Pass Complaint
8
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 ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES,TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN CUTTING BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF REACH IN COOLERS IN PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST INSTALL MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2020-08-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED VOMIT CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE BUT NO KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATI...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP AT BAR STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE CHEST. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF ICE CHEST.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ALONG MAIN LINE IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN COVERED IN DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE ON FAUCET IN MEN'S WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 4FT X 3FT HOLE IN CEILING OF BASEMENT ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

2019-06-20 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OPEN DRINKS FOR EMPLOYEES STORED AT PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND ABOUT 15 LBS OF CREAM/ BUTTER MIX HELD AT 73.4F IN LARGE TUBS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, ALSO FOUND ABOUT 60 CUPS COVERED WITH CREAM CHEESE MIX AT RIM HELD IN FOOD TRAY CARTS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO HOLD AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATIO...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST IDENTIFY THE FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK AND ADD "COOK TO ORDER" TO THE BOTTOM FOOT NOTE.NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

A FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

KEEPING KNIVES IN USE IN A BUCKET OF A SANITIZER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

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

SMALL DELI CUPS AND MULTI-USE UTENSIL NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY.

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED PLASTIC STRAWS BEING WASHED FOR A REUSE, INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO DISCARD AFTER A SINGLE USE.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO HEAT TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

2019-02-15 Pass w/ Conditions License
CRITICAL 1
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

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