SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

KIT KAT LOUNGE AND RESTAURANT.

YOUR CALL. 74/100

3700 N HALSTED ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 1, 2025 · passed

12 of 19 inspections passed, 7 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
12 passed · 7 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
79
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 1
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FIRST UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING DRAINING SLOW IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE 1-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 31
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

FOOD SCOOPS FOR BULK DRY FOODS MUST HAVE INVERTED HANDLES.

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

MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON THE COOKS LINE BOX FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING BASEBOARD COVING AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

BOTH PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRE TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE.

FEB 1
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025

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

NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE REFRIGERATION UNIT NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 14
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE DESSERT REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.

JUN 15
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAR HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE BAR HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

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

NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED RUSTY BOTTOM SHELVE IN UPRIGHT FREEZER BY TH ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DISH WASHING SPRAYER SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE COOKING AREA.

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JUN 24
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULB ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING IN UTILITY ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER LIGHTING.

SEP 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 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 UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD ON MAIN AND BRUNCH MENUS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR THE BRUNCH MENU, DISCLOSE AND INFORM OF FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND BURGERS.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING BULK SPICES MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

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

MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. MUST USE A NON-POROUS MATERIAL IF NEED FOR ELEVATION UNDER THE MACHINE..

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR DOOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE STICKERS, OLD ADHESIVE TAPE, PAPER TAPED TO DOOR. MUST REMOVE TO HAVE DOOR SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPEN CRACK, CREVICE IN THE WALL ON THE COOKS LINE ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE. MUST SEAL, REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR REVIEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES/TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 9-6-18 #2213972 NOT CORRECTED. #58-OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) ACCUMULATION ON DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES,INSIDE THE OVENS INCLUDED WHEELS FOR THE EQUIPMENT,IN PREP AREA,. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PIPE UNDER FRONT COUNTER ALSO WITH DEBRIS AND LIQUID SPILLAGE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL(NORTH-EAST) BEHIND PIPES UNDER THE BAR COUNTER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

JUL 14
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

DEC 20
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ON LIGHT SHIEL COVER ABOVE PREP COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 29
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

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

MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN PLATES AND BOWLS STORED ON THE TOP SHELF IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES DURING STORAGE.

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

OBSERVED A FEW CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND MEAT REFRIGERATOR AND NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS, ICE MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 21
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL TO COVER SURFACE OF SHELF BELOW STEAMTABLE ALSO OBSERVED STAND UP 2-DOOR PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TIN FOIL AND PAINT SHELF, SURFACE OF SHELF MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN ALSO MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGE COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR BASE TILES MISSING IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SAID FLOOR BASE AREA/SEAL CRACKS AND CREVICES AT WALL PANEL.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING ALSO NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK AND PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 1-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

DEC 4
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN BOWLS AND PLATES STORED ON THE TOP SHELF TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES DURING STORAGE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE COLD-HOLD UNIT ON THE FOOD LINE TO PROTECT FOODS WHILE WASHING HANDS.

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

REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN SINK.

FEB 19
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FOOD PASS WINDOW HAS SPLATTERED FOOD DEPOSITS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID SURFACES.

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

THE SALAMANDER AND FRAME IS COATED WITH DUSTY, GREASE BUILDUP AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT CASTERS ARE ALSO FULL OF GREASE. CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL.

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

THE BAR FLOOR IS DIRTY, ROUGH AND UNSANITARY. CLEAN AND REPAIR THE FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO CLEAN.

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

THE CEILINGS ABOVE THE COOKING LINE ARE COATED WITH DUSTY, GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE CEILINGS IN DETAIL.

MAY 3
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK.

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

ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS WHEN NOT IN USE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

MAY 22
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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

RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON TALL REACH-IN COOLER TORN. MUST REPLACE.

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

MUST PROVIDE GUN HOLDER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS TO FLOOR DRAIN ON RIGHT SIDE OF BAR.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST REPLACE INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE TALL REACH-IN COOLER.

MAY 17
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE BROKEN INSIDE INTERIOR LID FOR WHITE CHEST FREEZER,EXPOSED INSULATION.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP).ALSO PIPE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT .

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL AND CORNERS(GRIMES BUILD-UP)KEEP FLOOR DRY BEHIND BAR AREA.

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

OBSERVED ALL FAUCET WITH THREAD,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET.

MAY 10
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 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 INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE IS MADE.ALSO REPLACE WHITE PLASTIC SHIELD INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,PEELING.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD BUSINESS.KEEP RECEIPT. FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED.FAX #312 746-4240.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A ) H000072166-15

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. REPLACE BROKEN INSIDE INTERIOR LID FOR WHITE CHEST FREEZER,EXPOSED INSULATION.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP).ALSO PIPE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT .

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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL AND CORNERS(GRIMES BUILD-UP)KEEP FLOOR DRY BEHIND BAR AREA.

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. OBSERVED ALL FAUCET WITH THREAD,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET.

MAY 18
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE,UNABLE TO CLOSE LID, ALSO WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF LID.MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED TO CLEAN WASTE OIL CONTAINER,AND KEEP GARBAGE LID CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO58990-15

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PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-18-09,REPORT #164096 #32 MUST DEFROST HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE DESSERT COOLER. #32 MUST REMOVE OLD CAULKING AND RE CAULK AROUND MOP SINK IN REAR AREA. #34 MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES UNDER DISH MACHINE. #35 NOTED BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP ON WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE AND SYRUP BUILD-UPON WALLS BEHIND ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. #32 MUST REPAIR SIDE (LEFT) OF PREP COOLER NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. #34 NOTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRYER.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO58990-15

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.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE(MINERAL BUILD-UP)

MINORSanitation
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.CLEAN VENT DUST ABOVE STEREO SYSTEM IN DINING AREA.

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