Jovial Club
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2025-06-27 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
2024-02-28 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
2023-02-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-02-23 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 4 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF MICE DROPPINGS APPX. 200 OR MORE SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS KITCHEN-ON ALL PREP TABLES,INSIDE OF SEVERAL OVENS,ON FLOOR UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON SHELVES AT OPEN STORAGE CABINET,ON FLOOR UNDE...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CARTS,PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES,SAW MACHINE,UNUSED AND USED COOLERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP,BARS AND WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BANQUET DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
2023-02-17 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 17 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT BANQUET AREA BAR MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP AND TOWELS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN PREP,BAR AND TOILET ROOMS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF MICE DROPPINGS APPX. 1,000 OR MORE SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS KITCHEN-ON ALL PREP TABLES,INSIDE OF SEVERAL OVENS,ON FLOOR UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON SHELVES AT OPEN STORAGE CABINET,UNDER CRATES OF P...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOORS. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND CARTS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT AND ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CARTS,PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES,SAW MACHINE,UNUSED AND USED COOLERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES (SHOES,PAPERS,ETC) FROM FLOOR IN PREP/OFFICE AREA,REAR 1ST FL. STORAGE AREA, BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN MAIN,MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND GRAFFITI ON WALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP,BARS AND WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BANQUET DINING AREA,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2021-11-12 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INSIDE LIP OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD UP OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE BAR SERVICE AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. ALSO IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2019-10-04 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2018-08-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES REPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INC...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYERS) AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND UNDER SOME KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WHERE NEEDED.
2017-06-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED BROWNISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKET THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR AT THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT KITCKEN AREA
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD=UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
2016-05-13 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
2015-08-26 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA,ALONG WALL BBASE AND CORNERS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM TABLES IN THE PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
2014-03-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 8 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL COOKED AND/OR PREPARED FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED IF HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN DISHES SHOULD BE STORED INVERTED ON STORAGE SHELVES OR RACKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS WHEN STORING FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS OF THE BASEMENT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS(DEBRIS & DEAD INSECTS).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR ALL SECTIONS OF WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA WHERE SURFACES ARE CHIPPING AND RE-PAINT. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE IN KITCHEN AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD ON EAST WALL OF KITCHEN. ICE MACHINE MUST HAVE A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE CONNECTED TO FRESH WATER LINE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND DIRTY MOP WATER AND MOP INSIDE MOP PAIL. MUST DISCARD WATER AND STORE MOP UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES, MUST STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITARY SOLUTION. ICE SCOOPS BEHIND BAR MUST BE STORED PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
2014-03-12 Fail Canvass 9 ▾
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
2 COMPARTMENT SINK(ORIGINAL PLUMBING) IN FOOD PREP AREA, WHICH HAS BURNERS UNDERNEATH FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING, NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. EXCCESSIVE CALCIUM AND LIME BUILD-UP OBSERVED IN FIRST COMPARTMENT OF SINK. SMALL PARTICLES SWIMMING AROUND IN TH...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL COOKED AND/OR PREPARED FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED IF HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN DISHES SHOULD BE STORED INVERTED ON STORAGE SHELVES OR RACKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS WHEN STORING FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS OF THE BASEMENT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS(DEBRIS & DEAD INSECTS).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR ALL SECTIONS OF WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA WHERE SURFACES ARE CHIPPING AND RE-PAINT. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE IN KITCHEN AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD ON EAST WALL OF KITCHEN. ICE MACHINE MUST HAVE A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE CONNECTED TO FRESH WATER LINE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND DIRTY MOP WATER AND MOP INSIDE MOP PAIL. MUST DISCARD WATER AND STORE MOP UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES, MUST STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITARY SOLUTION. ICE SCOOPS BEHIND BAR MUST BE STORED PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
2013-05-16 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BAR, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS IN PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ELEVATE SODA DISPENSERS IN BASEMENT AND BEER OFF FLOOR IN BAR AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING NEED REPAIR NEAR VENT IN WOMEN WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN MEN WASHROOM AND NEAR OFFICE AREA IN KITCHEN. REPAIR WALL AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG EAST WALL IN KITCHEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE ON CORNER 3-COMP SINK IN MAIN BAR AREA. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BASEMENT WASHROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
2010-08-13 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT ALL POTS/PANS ON THE STORAGE RACKS I...
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. MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO SEPARATE BEVERAGE LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR TH...
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND REACH-IN FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT-REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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