SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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952 W ARMITAGE AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 3, 2025 · passed

9 of 16 inspections passed, 3 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
9 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
88
includes 11 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 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTARINT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED IN THE LOWER LEVEL.MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS LOCATED ON THE REAR OF PREMISES.

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.

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.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

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

OBSERVED LARGE FOOD CONTAINER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE IN SECOND FLOOR PREP/PIZZA KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE CONTAINER. OBSERVED TIN FOIL COVERING STOVETOP IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE COOKING AREA OF 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN UNCLEAN WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS AND HOOD.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER HANDLE.

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MAR 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 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.

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND LOW TEMP DISH WASHING NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE, 0PPM OBTAINED ON CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE AT TIME OF INSPECTION TO REACH OPPM CHLORINE LEVEL ON TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE MACHINE AND ENSURE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SITE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION BY END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION# 7-38-025 CATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DISPOSITION OF RETURNED, PREVIOUSLY SERVED, RECONDITIONED & UNSAFE FOOD

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, STORED IN WALK IN COOLER WITH OTHER FOODS WITH SLIGHT SILM BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CHICKEN WITH RANCID, SOUR ODOR AND UNSAFE FOR CONSUMPTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT UNSAFE OR SPOILED FOODS SHALL BE DISCARDED OR RECONDITIONED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD SPOILED OR UNSAFE FOODS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION AND DISCARDED AND DENATURED 40LBS, AT A VALUE OF $90.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY -REMINDER INDICATOR ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF A TOXIC SUBSTANCE STORED INSIDE SPRAY BOTTLES, THROUGHOUT THE FACULTIES, BAR AREAS, KITCHEN AREA, ETC. NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY LABEL ALL TOXIC SUBSTANCE CLEANERS TAKEN FROM BULK SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 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 COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

3-501.14 OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS STORED IN A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER ON TOP OF 2-DOOR COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 95.3F TO 100.0F IN COOL DOWN FOR 2.5 HRS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD APPROXIMATELY 40LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $73. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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 READY-TO-EAT TCS 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.

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

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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS BEHIND BARS 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA-100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 8
2017
PASSED
7 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 DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN BOTH UPPER AND LOWER PREP 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.

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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.

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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.

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

MUST REPAIR TOILET FLUSH HANDLES ON TOILETS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST AND LOWER LEVELS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

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

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
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH SHELVING UNITS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE,CAN OPENER BLADE,EXHAUST WINDOW FAN ,SPIDER WEBS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN 2ND FL. PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE BEHIND LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA PREP COOLER,LOOSE FLOOR TRIM AT ENTRY TO WALK IN COOLER,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR BEHIND COOLER IN 1ST FL. BAR (EAST),BACK BAR AREA MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN LOWER LEVEL PREP AREAS AND FLOOR MATS

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALL IN 1ST FL. (WEST) BAR & LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA,MEN'S VENTS IN TOILETROOM,HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER NEAR SHELVING UNIT.

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

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

MAY 20
2016
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A 4- DRAWER UNDER GRILL PREP COOLER AT 47.7F.WITH POTENTIALLY HAZADOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE . MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER SUCH AS 4LBS.RAW CHICKEN 45.4F,19LBS.RAW HAMBURGER PATTIESRANGING FROM 45.4F-47.7F,5LBS. COOKED PORK,WALK IN COOLER 20LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 45.2,ON SHELVING UNIT 3LBS COOKED CHICKEN 58.7F,8- SHELLED EGGS ON STOVE 74.1F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 47.5 LBS.$185.(CRITICAL 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 DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED SUCH AS LOWER LEVEL GLASS DOOR ON LEFT SIDE DOOR ALONG BOTTOM APPX."1",1ST LEVEL ENTRY DOOR RIGHT CORNER "1/2",1ST FL. BAR AREA (EAST) FRONT DOOR "1"ALONG BOTTOM,SLIDING GLASS DOOR IN CENTER AND RIGHT DOOR ALONG BOTTOM "1/2",SIDE DOOR BOTTOM "3/4".ADJACENT DOOR IN 1ST FL. BAR (WEST) TO APARTMENTS "1-2" ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZADOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,PORK,HAMBURGERS,COOKED ONIONS)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LIDS OF GREASE TRAPS AT BOTH 3- COMP SINKS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE,CAN OPENER BLADE,EXHAUST WINDOW FAN ,SPIDER WEBS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN 2ND FL. PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE BEHIND LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA PREP COOLER,LOOSE FLOOR TRIM AT ENTRY TO WALK IN COOLER,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR BEHIND COOLER IN 1ST FL. BAR (EAST),BACK BAR AREA MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN LOWER LEVEL PREP AREAS AND FLOOR MATS

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALL IN 1ST FL. (WEST) BAR & LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA,MEN'S VENTS IN TOILETROOM,HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER NEAR SHELVING UNIT.

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.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS.

OCT 29
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER .

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

CAULK AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 2ND FLOOR CLOSE TO THE DISH MACHINE. WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

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

CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS IN THE LOWER LEVEL WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

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 ISSUED 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.

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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.

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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 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.

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.

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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
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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. IMPROPER SCOOP INSIDE STORED BULK CHILI IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST USE SCOOP WITH HANDLE.

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 SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK.

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. EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN AT WASHBOWL IN REAR BAR RIGHT SIDE WASHROOM. NO COLD WATER ON WASHBOWL IN REAR BAR LEFT WASHROOM. SPRAY ARM AT BASEMENT KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK MUST NOT FALL BELOW SINK TOP BASIN.

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