SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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950-952 W ARMITAGE AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 3, 2025 · passed

8 of 16 inspections passed, 3 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
8 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
68
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 3
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.

JUL 17
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN REAR 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COOKING AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AN SERVED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE SECOND FLOOR. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE EXPOSED HAND WASHNG SINK AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REAPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/1/2023 INSPECTION#2570583. #58.NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 742-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 1
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11--- EXPOSED, UNEVEN BRICKS WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES ON WALLS NEXT TO TOILETS AND UNDER HAND BLOWER DRYERS IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOMS. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 25
2023
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS BURGERS. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXPOSED, UNEVEN BRICKS WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES ON WALLS NEXT TO TOILETS AND UNDER HAND BLOWER DRYERS IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOMS. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

FEB 11
2021
PASSED
0 violations
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MAR 7
2019
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT: -POOL BAR -LUCY BAR -EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER SHARED RESTROOMS AT LUCY BAR -GAME ROOM INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND SIGNAGE AT SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST BUILD UP ON BOTTOM EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE TRAP IN PIZZA PREP KITCHEN ADJACENT TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT HAND WASHING SINK IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE SHARED RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 14
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-12. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR TO HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS, BARS AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS WHEN HELD MORE THAN 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF THE RISK OF UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU (HAMBURGERS) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112 VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.16 MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOT LINE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND FRONT AND REAR BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.

JUL 14
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON TRUE PREP COOLER IN 2ND LEVEL PREP AREA. DISCONTINUE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CARDBOARD IN COOLERS, AND MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TRIM ON STAIRS IN THE REAR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN MENS TOILET ROOM AND CEILING TILE OFF WOMENS TOILET ROOM OFF MAIN SEATING AREA. ALSO, SEAL EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN MENS TOILET ROOM ON LOWER LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA ON 2ND LEVEL. INSTALL SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS ABOVE BAR IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE.

MAY 31
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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

Comments: DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF WOODEN COOLERS BEHIND MAIN BAR NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED IN SANITARY CONDITION.

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND REFRIGERATION COLD HOLD UNITS NEXT TO GRILL IN BASEMENT KITHCEN WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN

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

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA

MAY 20
2016
FAILED
0 violations
APR 28
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON SIDE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT KITHCEN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF WOODEN COOLERS BEHIND MAIN BAR NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED IN SANITARY CONDITION.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

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

OBSERVED WALL BEHIND REFRIGERATION COLD HOLD UNITS NEXT TO GRILL IN BASEMENT KITHCEN WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.

MAR 26
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWEL OR HAND DRYING DEVICE. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. MANAGER PROVIDED THE PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA. CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN ONE OF THE TWO WASHROOM IN LUCY'S BAR,WORN OUT . MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GEASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING STOVE, GRILL AND DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN,(WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED).

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

FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER BEHIND THE MAIN BAR WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL THROUGHOUT THE LUCY BAR BEHIND THE MAIN BAR WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. WALLS AND HOLE ON THE WALLS BESIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SEAL HOLE. OPENING AROUND THE PIPE AND CONDUIT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE ON SAME AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR ON THE BASEMENT, BEHIND THE KITCHEN BAR. WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP.

AUG 6
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS COOKED CHICKEN WINGS IN A LARGE CONTAINER WITH LID INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER DATED 8-5-13 AT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.2F TO 50.1F. REVIEWED CRITICAL CONTROL POINTS WITH MANAGER. ALL CHICKEN DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $39.00. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-005(A).

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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

DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN BASEMENT COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.

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

FLOOR UNDER FRONT MAIN BAR WITH DEBRIS. FLOOR UNDER SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN 2ND FLOOR CLOSET WITH SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALL AT 2ND FLOOR PREP REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN CREVICE. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.

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

MUST PROVIDE WASTE WATER DRAINAGE LINES FOR ALL BARS SODA GUN HOLDERS. MUST PROVIDE A NOZZLE THAT REACHES ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ADDITIONAL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NOZZLE IN SAME KITCHEN. MISSING TOILET TANK FLUSH NOZZLE IN REAR BAR LEFT SIDE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

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

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.

NOV 9
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE BROILER AND WIRE STORAGE RACK NEAR THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN THE BASEMENT FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE POP RACKS.

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

CLEAN THE BASEMENT FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE POP RACKS.

NOV 2
2012
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED HUMMUS AT 45.6F, SPINACH DIP AT 43.8F, BLUE CHEESE AND RANCH DRESSINGS AT 49.6F, CHEESE AT 43.8F, VINAIGRETTE DRESSING AT 45.5F, AND CHILI AT 47.8-60.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 70# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BACK BASEMENT BAR ("LUCY'S BAR"). 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE BEER TAP OVERFLOW TRAY, BEER TAPS AND AROUND THE BAR AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE BROILER AND WIRE STORAGE RACK NEAR THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN THE BASEMENT FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE POP RACKS.

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

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA BEHIND THE BROILER AND BASEBOARD TILES AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS. MUST SEAL THE WALL OPENING BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

AUG 2
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINES WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE AND INSIDE LOWER ICE BIN DRIPPING INTO ICE. ALL ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL SUPERVISOR SALAZAR NOTIFIED AT 312-746-5426 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.

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 PROVIDE CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

CRITICALPlumbing & 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. NO HOT WATER IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. ADDITIONAL MENS WASHROOMS WITH HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT AJACENT BAR (SEPARATE LICENSE, SAME BUSINESS). BASEMENT ICE MACHINE LEAKING WATER ONTO BASEMENT FLOOR CAUSING POOLING WATER. MUST REPAIR LEAK OR PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE PIPING TO FLOOR DRAIN FOR CONDENSATION.

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