SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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4811 N ROCKWELL ST · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 4, 2016 · passed

8 of 11 inspections passed, 3 failed. 11 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
57
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 4
2016
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 27
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMSPTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED,OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF TRASH OVERFLOWING.MUST NOTIFY DISPOSAL CO FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN LIDS ON DUMPSTER COVERED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE NEAR THE KITCHEN HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

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

REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR AREA DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 3
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

TWO DOOR POP COOLER, SLIDING DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE,

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

FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS DAILY AND REPAIR FLOOR IN TOILET ROOMS AND UNDER UTILITY SINK, TO HAVE SMOOTH, EASY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET DISH WASHING AREA LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCETS, NO THREE WORKING SINK STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

AUG 25
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTER, STORAGE SHELVES, CABINETS UNDER SINKS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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

UNUSED EQUIPMENT-2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.

AUG 8
2014
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

EVIDENCE OF LIVE ACTIVITY ON PREMISES OBSERVED 30 PLUS GNATS ON WALL BY COUNTER ON POTOTOES AND ONION STORAGE AND AROUND BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL LIVE ACTIVITY AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOODS INISDE COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOODS INSIDE DEEP FREEZER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS OR STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

SINKS, PREP COUNTER, COOLERS, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTER, STORAGE SHELVES, CABINETS UNDER SINKS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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

FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS DAILY AND REPAIR FLOOR IN TOILET ROOMS AND UNDER UTILITY SINK, TO HAVE SMOOTH, EASY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

WALLS, CEILING AND LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS THORUGH OUT PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO CLOSE GAPS IN WALLS AND CEILING AND REPAINT SURFACES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VENTILATION NOT PROVIDED INISDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXHAUST FAN. FAUCET NOT MAINTAINED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF RUNNING WATER. DRAINLINE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.

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

UNUSED EQUIPMENT-2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.

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SEP 3
2013
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, DUST AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, MOP SINK, MICROWAVE OVEN AND DISH WASHING AREA EXPOSED SINK.

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

EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS, DUST AND GREASE ON FLOORS;INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND LONG WALLS AT FRONT PREP, DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE BEHIND MOP SINK. ALSO OBSERVED MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT ABOVE AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN.

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

GREASE AND DUST ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS IN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP AND STAINS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND REPAINT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS FAUCETS AND PIPES UNDER DISH WASHING AREA EXPOSED SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCETS AND PIPES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER THRU-OUT DISH WASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING TOWEL IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

DEC 20
2012
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW WOODS ON THE DOOR OF THE BAR. MUST SEAL OR PAINT.

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

LOOSE BASEBOARD UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR AREA. MUST REPAIR.

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

GAP/CREVICES/HOLES ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM ,WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT( BOXES OF CLOTHES,PERSONAL ITEMS, EMPTY BOXES, PIECES OF WOODS,ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD UNUSED ITEMS, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES FROM THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. AND OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR,(BEDS, SHELVE, PIECES OF WOODS).

APR 11
2011
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 3
2010
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 25
2010
PASSED
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 3.25.10 REPORT 248208

CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 3.25.10 REPORT 248208

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 3.25.10 REPORT 248208.

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 3.25.10 REPORT 248208.

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 3.25.10 REPORT 248208.

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 3.25.10 REPORT 248208.

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 3.25.10 REPORT 248208.

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 3.25.10 REPORT 248208.

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 3.25.10 REPORT 248208.

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 3.25.10 REPORT 248208.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 3.25.10 REPORT 248208.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 3.25.10 REPORT 248208.

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 3.25.10 REPORT 248208.

MAR 25
2010
FAILED
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WARMING UNITS.

CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. REPAIR GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF FRONT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES WITH MAP OF PREMISES AND BAIT STATION LOCATIONS.

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

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. PROVIDE DUMPSTER PRIOR TO INSPECTION.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. MUST HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER ON SITE WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED.

MINORSanitation
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. MOVE SMALL REFRIGERATOR SO DOOR WILL CLOSE IN PREP AREA. REPLACE WOOD USED TO HOLD UP RACK IN REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM STOVE.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPEMENT INSIDE AND OUT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS.

MINORSanitation
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. SEAL HOLE IN WALL AROUND FURNACE IN DINING AREA AND IN CEILING IN SAME AREA. HOLES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN WALLS AND ON CEILINGS. MUST SEAL THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN VENT, INSIDE AND OUT OF FURNACE NEAR DINING AREA. REMOVE ALL CONTACT PAPER ON FOOD PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHTING IN PREP AREAS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR/OPERATE HOOD VENT IN MAIN PREP AREA. PROVIDE OR INSTALL A MOP SINK. PROVIDE DRAIN COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT. The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE INTERNAL REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AS NEEDED.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE CLUTTER FROM OUTSIDE REAR DOOR AND FROM BASEMENT. STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR.

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