KAISER TIGER.
1415 W RANDOLPH ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 20 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 92026FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT ROOM WHERE HOT WATER TANK LOCATED. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A CITATION ISSUED
REAR EXIT DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO HAVE DOOR TIGHT FITTING/PROTECTED AND MAINTAIN
RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN
LIGHT OUT WHERE UTILITY/MOP SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN
JUL 102025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
JUL 22025FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROX. 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, CHEST FREEZER AND WIRE STORAGE RACK NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM THAT IS CONTRIBUTING TO A PEST HARBORAGE ISSUE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM SO THAT ALL AREAS CAN BE ACCESSED BY THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
OBSERVED 2 LIGHTS OUT IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREA WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED OR DISHES ARE WASHED.
MAR 262024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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MAR 222024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE KITCHEN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR, SUCH AS 2 LBS OF MEATBALLS AT 47.2F AND 2 LBS OF SAUSAGES AT 47.8F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 4LBS AT $30. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
OBSERVED TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 48.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. TWO DOOR THE REFRIGERATOR IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 142023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TWO LINE COOKS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT, MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED FOR STORAGE AND SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES BEING FOR STORAGE AND USED TO ELEVATE FOOD OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE STORAGE/SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED TWO REFRIGERATORS, A KEG COOLER, AND OTHER FOOD RELATED ITEMS STORED IN THE OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED. MUST REMOVE AND RELOCATE ALL FOOD RELATED ITEMS INTO A PROPER STORAGE AREA THAT HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR SAID ITEMS.
JAN 262023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP/DISH ROOM WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND NO DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF OLD FOOD AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE FRYER (RIGHT SIDE) IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES AND WOOD PLANKS SCATTERED ALONG THE OUTSIDE THE BUILDING NEXT TO THE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN THE PREMISES FREE OF ANY CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
FOUND A FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
MAY 102022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE FOR FERMENTED SAUERKRAUT PREPARED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VARIANCE APPROVED BY CDPH. SAUERKRAUT HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $30.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR FERMENTED SAUERKRAUT PREPARED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE HACCP PLAN AND MUST BE APPROVED BY CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
NOV 192019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS OF ONIONS, CROUTONS, POTATOES NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME.
SEP 112018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
4.904.11(B) MUST INVERT UTENSILS BEING STORED IN A DISH TRAY IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
4.202.16 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
6.201.17 MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
6.201.16 MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON CEILINGS IN 2ND FLOOR PRIVATE PARTY ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OCT 132017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN BOTH BAR AREAS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.
MUST REMOVE BLACK MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS AT 3- COMP SINK AND DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN 1ST FL & BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLDS AT FRONT AND REAR DOORS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING MAIN DRAINLINE IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
MUST PROVIDE A CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP ON 2ND FL. AT ICE MACHINE.
NOV 82016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).
WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 12016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SAUSAGE DISPLAY/STORAGE COLD HOLDING UNTI UNABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 48F. EXCESSIVE ICE NOTED ON CONDENSER. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
TRAYS OF SAUSAGES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 46.9F-47.1F IN DISPLAY/STORAGE COLD HOLDING UNIT. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX 20LBS $200 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).
WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND MAINTAIN.
APR 182016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DOOR GASKETS OF 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, TORN. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CONDENSOR LEAKING AT INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST.
SYRUP LINES AND EXTERIOR OF SYRUP BOXES NOT CLEAN, SYRUP SPILLS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF TRASH BINS IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN.
WET MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO STORE UPRIGHT TO PROPERLY DRY.
APR 112016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
LIVE SMALL FLIES (APPROX. 30) NOTED ON WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
DOOR GASKETS OF 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, TORN. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CONDENSOR LEAKING AT INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST.
SYRUP LINES AND EXTERIOR OF SYRUP BOXES NOT CLEAN, SYRUP SPILLS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF TRASH BINS IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN.
SMALL HOLES NOTED AT WALL IN DISHMACHINE AREA. SEAL ALL SMALL HOLES NOTED. WALLBASE UNDER BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
WET MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO STORE UPRIGHT TO PROPERLY DRY.
SEP 32015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO LEVEL ALL SECTIONS OF FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT WHERE WATER PUDDLES AND SETTLES(ALL FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY.
AUG 272015FAILED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 46.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND HAVE UNIT SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
SAUSAGES WRAPPED IN BACON SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 89.1F. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER: CHICKEN BREAST-57.1F, CHICKEN WINGS-45.1F, EGGS-51.2F, CHOPPED TOMATOES-46.6F, BREADED SAUSAGE BACON PATTIES-93.8F(SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE). ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED/HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW COLD OR HELD/STORED AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE HOT. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 10LB VALUED AT $35 DISCARDED.
LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING IN THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. 0 RESIDUAL FOUND ON DISHES AFTER RAN THROUGH THE MACHINE AND CHECKED WITH CHLORINE TEST STRIP. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OVERFLOWING TRASH FOUND IN THE CARD BOARD GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUT SIDE GARBAGE AREA. ALSO FOUND LARGE HOLES 2-3 INCHES WIDE ON THE LIDS OF BOTH OF THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS. MUST INSTRUCT STAFF TO PROPERLY BREAK DOWN BOXES WHEN THROWING THEM AWAY SO THAT THE LIDS CAN BE PROPERLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT GARBAGE COMPANY TO REQUEST NEW GARBAGE DUMPSTERS THAT ARE PROPERLY CONTRUCTED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PAINT RUSTY STORAGE SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO LEVEL ALL SECTIONS OF FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT WHERE WATER PUDDLES AND SETTLES(ALL FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY.
CLEAN WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
DEC 22014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR WORN FLOOR TILES AND SEAL HOLES AROUND THE LARGE PIPE IN THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
MUST SEAL EXPOSED BRICK IN THE MENS 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE 2ND WASHROOM ALONG THE WEST WALL ON THE 2ND FLOOR.
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS AND IN THE TWO 2ND FLOOR WASHROOMS ALONG THE EAST WALL. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MAKERS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINES IF NEEEDED. (IF BACK FLOW DEVICE EXISTS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF INSTALLATION) ALSO PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE 2ND FLOOR BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE PROOF OF INSTALLATION.
MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE BASMENT, OUTSIDE AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE THE CLUTTER BEING STORED IN THE UNUSED 2ND FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 192014FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON AND OPERATING TO VERIFY THAT IT MAINTAINS PROPER TEMPERATURES.
FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAR SEPARATION BETWEEN THE CUSTOMER AREA AND THE PREP AREA.
MUST RODENT PROOF OVERHEAD DOOR TO THE OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA.
MUST PROPERLY SEAL OR PAINT RAW CONCRETE FLOORS IN THE BASMENT DISH WASHING AREA. FLOORS MUST BE OF LIGHT COLOR AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR WORN FLOOR TILES AND SEAL HOLES AROUND THE LARGE PIPE IN THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
MUST SEAL EXPOSED BRICK IN THE MENS 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE 2ND WASHROOM ALONG THE WEST WALL ON THE 2ND FLOOR.
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS AND IN THE TWO 2ND FLOOR WASHROOMS ALONG THE EAST WALL. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MAKERS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINES IF NEEEDED. (IF BACK FLOW DEVICE EXISTS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF INSTALLATION) MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE HAND SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. ALSO PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE 2ND FLOOR BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE PROOF OF INSTALLATION.
MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE BASMENT, OUTSIDE AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE THE CLUTTER BEING STORED IN THE UNUSED 2ND FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
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