SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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9615 S COMMERCIAL AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 27, 2025 · passed

10 of 15 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
10 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
70
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 27
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

FEB 28
2024
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
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.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

FEB 28
2023
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 23
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
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 UNDER UNUSED 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,ON LEDGE BEHIND PREP TABLES.OFFICE AREA IN KITCHEN-UNDER SHELVING UNITS .CHEMICAL & FOOD STORAGE AREA-ON SHELVING UNITS AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO SHELVES,IN CORNER OF FOOD STORAGE SHELF BEHIND DOOR.BANQUET BAR AREA- ON FLOOR UNDER SINKS AND COUNTER TOP.CABINET IN DINING ROOM.MAIN BAR AREA- ON FLOOR UNDER SINKS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/23/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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

FEB 17
2023
FAILED
17 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN PREP,BAR AND TOILET ROOMS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
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 POTATO,ON & ON FLOOR BEHIND DISH STORAGE SHELF,ON FLOOR UNDER UNUSED 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,ON LEDGE BEHIND PREP TABLES,ROLLING CART SHELVES.OFFICE AREA IN KITCHEN-UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN SAME AREA.CHEMICAL & FOOD STORAGE AREA-ON SHELVING UNITS AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO SHELVES,IN CORNER OF TOOLS,CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE SHELF BEHIND DOOR.BANQUET BAR AREA- ON FLOOR UNDER SINKS AND COUNTER TOP.CABINET IN DINING ROOM.MAIN BAR AREA- ON FLOOR UNDER BAR & SINKS,BOARD GAMES.BASEMENT- ENTRY WAY DOOR WAY IN BASEMENT,ALL STORAGE ROOMS-ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS,ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND ARTICLES ALONG WALLS.LIQUOR STORAGE AREA-ON FLOOR.OBSERVED RODENTICIDE SCATTERED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/17/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOORS. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND CARTS.

MINORSanitation
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.

SERIOUSSanitation
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)

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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NOV 12
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

OCT 4
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

AUG 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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).

CRITICALSanitation
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 INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

JUN 21
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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)

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

MAY 13
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

AUG 26
2015
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM TABLES IN THE PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

MAR 20
2014
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPest Activity
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).

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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.

MINORPest Activity
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MAR 12
2014
FAILED
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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 THE WATER WHEN FILLED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL INTERNAL PARTS(INCLUDING THE DRAINS) OF UNIT DE-LIMED AND CLEANED OR REPLACE UNIT WITH A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH AN ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD AND GREASE TRAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

MINORChemical Safety
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPest Activity
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).

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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.

MINORPest Activity
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MAY 16
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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.

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

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

AUG 13
2010
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 IN PREP AREA.

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. MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO SEPARATE BEVERAGE LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE TANK ON THE TOILET IN THE FAR RIGHT STALL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND REACH-IN FREEZER.

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT-REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS.

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. MUST CLEAN VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE VENTILLATION TO MEN/WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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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