KAPITAN.
2142 N CLYBOURN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 272025PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
NOTED HAND WASH SINKS AT THE BAR TO BE INACCESSIBLE WITH STRAINERS INSIDE THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS.
NOTED TCS PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT A DISCARD DATE. SUCH FOOD SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMMED ON PREMISES, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES DISCARD THE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREPDRY STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE THE KITCHEN AND DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
INSTRUCTEDD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
NOTED RUSTING PIPE WITH HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HAND WASH SINK LEAKING AND COLLECTING INSIDE A CONTAINER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 62024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS IN BASEMENT, AND IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AT COOK LIKE WITHOUT LABEL OF COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED WIPING CLOTHS AT COOK LINE, PREP AND DINING AREAS STORED ON TOP OF CUTTING BOARDS AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES
MAY 282024FAILED16 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #2 FOR CITATION.
NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED HANDWASHING SINK AT KITCHEN ENTRANCE AND BASEMENT HANDWASH SINKS AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT CLEANSING PROVISIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NOTED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS IN BASEMENT, AND IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AT COOK LIKE WITHOUT LABEL OF COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED SEVERAL 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR ON STAIRWAY TO BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
NOTED NO UPDATED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. PEST CONTROL PROVIDER COMES ONCE A MONTH. LAST LOGGED INSPECTION DATED 04/29/2023. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDER FOR ALL 2024 SERVICE REPORTS AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED WIPING CLOTHS AT COOK LINE, PREP AND DINING AREAS STORED ON TOP OF CUTTING BOARDS AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
NOTED PLATES AND DISHWARE IN KITCHEN STORED ON SHELVES RIGHT SIDE UP. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REFINISH TO A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED THE FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
NOTED CLUTTER IN NORTHWESR AND SOUTHEAST STORAGE CLOSETS IN BASEMENT DINING AREA, STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE, UNDERNEATH CURCUIT BREAKER BOXES AND IN BETWEEN WALL AND WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBOAGE, STORE ANY KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES ABOVE GROUND, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. ANY PERSON WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISE AT ALL TIME.
AUG 232022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING: INSIDE THE SINK ARE TWO BAGS OF FROZEN SHRIMP (DEFROSTING). THE FAUCET NECK TURNED TO THE RIGHT, AND BEHIND THE FAUCET WERE UNUSED FOOD GLOVES AND BAGS. HANDWASHING SINK IS ONLY FOR HANDWASHING. THE MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
PROVIDED NO SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION
INSTRUCTED TO THAW FOOD INSIDE COOLER OR RUNNING WATER INSIDE THE PREP SINK.PRODUCT COMPLETELY SUBMERGED AND WATER TEMP OF 70F.PRODUCT MUST REMAIN AT TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW.
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
NOV 202020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(O)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
6-202.15-OBSERVED FRONT DOOR AND OPEN AIR DOORS NOT RODENTPROOF. MAKE SURE ALL DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE ARE COMPLETELY RODENTPROOF.
6-501.114-OBSERVED A LOT OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT. ALL ITEMS NOT IN USE MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED DOOR DIRECTLY OUTSIDE REAR EXIT WITH EXTRA FOOD RELATED ITEMS. ALL EXTRA FOOD RELATED ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED.
2-102.13-OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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NOV 132020FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(O)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
2-501.11-OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARREAH CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. MUST OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. WATER TEMPERATURE AT TWO HAND WASHING SINKS AT BAR REACHING 77.9F AND 77.2F, WATER TEMPERATURE AT TWO HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA 1ST FLOOR REACHING 76.1F AND 75.2F AND WATER TEMPERATURE AT TWO HAND WASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT REACHING 74.5F AND 71.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MUST REACH 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
6-202.15-OBSERVED FRONT DOOR AND OPEN AIR DOORS NOT RODENTPROOF. MAKE SURE ALL DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE ARE COMPLETELY RODENTPROOF.
3-305.14-OBSERVED INSULATION COVERING SEWER PIPES OVER DISHWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT PREP AREA ABOVE DISH MACHINE. WASTEWATER PIPES MUST BE ENCASED/PROTECTED (PVC PIPING) TO PREVENT DRIP CONTAMINATION TO FOOD RELATED ARE BENEATH PIPES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
6-501.114-OBSERVED A LOT OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT. ALL ITEMS NOT IN USE MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED DOOR DIRECTLY OUTSIDE REAR EXIT WITH EXTRA FOOD RELATED ITEMS. ALL EXTRA FOOD RELATED ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED.
2-102.13- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
2-102.13-OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OCT 302020FAILED18 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARREAH CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. MUST OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED HAND SINK AT BAR ON FAR SOUTH SIDE INACCESSIBLE. MUST MOVE SINK AND MAKE IT FULLY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED INADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS IN MAIN KTICHEN. INSTALL SECOND HANDWASHING SINK FOR FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES COOKING AND PREPPING ON THE EAST SIDE OF KITCHEN. OBSERVED INADEQUATE HANDWASHNG SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTALL ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING SINK CONVENIENT AND ACCESSSIBLE TO DISHWASHINER AT DISHMACHINE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C)
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER DETECTED IN LOW TEMPERARURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST HAVE SANITIZER READING BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
OBSERVED NOT ALL COOLERS TURNED ON AND MAINTAINING 41F OR LESS. MUST HAVE ALL COOLERS TURNED ON AND MAINTAINING 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES WITH THERMOMETERS INSIDE. ALL COOLERS THAT ARE NOT MAINTAING 41F OR LESS MUST BE REPAIRED OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
ALL REFRIGERATORS MUST HAVE EASILY READABLE THERMOMTERS INSIDE READING 41F OR LESS.
OBSERVED FRONT DOOR AND OPEN AIR DOORS NOT RODENTPROOF. MAKE SURE ALL DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE ARE COMPLETELY RODENTPROOF.
OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWER PIPES OVER DISHWASHING AREA IN BASMENT PREP AREA ABOVE DISH MAHCINE. WASTEWATER PIPES MUST BE ENCASED/PROTECTED TO PREVENT DRIP CONTAMINATION TO FOOD RELATED ARE BENEATH PIPES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOALTION 7-38-005
OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED EASH SIDE OF HANDSINK IN MAIN KITHCEN TO PROTECT ADJACENT PREP COOLER AND DRAINBOARD FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS MUST HAVE STOPPERS TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE PROPERLY.
OBSERVED NO EXTERNAL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BRICK WALLS BEHIND BAR WITH HOLES AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANLABLE. CLOSE ALL HOLES AND RESTORE BRICK TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED ALOT OF UNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT. ALL ITEMS NOT IN USE MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED DOOR DIRECTLY OUTSIDE REAR EXIT WITH EXTRA FOOD RELATED ITEMS. ALL EXTRA FOOD RELATED ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED.
OBSERVED FLOOR BEHIND BAR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED NON FUNCTIONING FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND BAR THAT WILL COLLECT STANDING WATER IF NOT REPAIRED OR FILLED IN. RESTORE FLOOR BEHIND BAR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT CLOSET CONTAINING SODA SYRUPS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WITH STANDING WATER. REMOVE STANDING WATER. FLOOR MUST BE RESTORED AND MAINTAINED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND WALL ACCESS PANEL NEAR SUMP PUMP MISSING. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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