Chicago Health Dept
444 N WABASH AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025).
14 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Apr 2025.
OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT WARMING BOX EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY LOCATED BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATUREOVER 135F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN DISH AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT OR COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESTORE WATER TO HANDSINK, PIC RESTORED HOT & COLD WATER . NOW HANDSINK IN DISH HAS COLD & HOT WATER BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER: LOBSTER TAIL AT 71.2F, LAMB CHOPS RANGING 45.6F-48.2F, CATFISH RANGING FROM 53.4-57.3F, CHICKEN AT 68.8F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 470 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $1,670.22 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX: SUNNY SIDE EGGS AND POACHED EGGS ON BRUNCH MENU). FACILITY HAS USE OF ELECTRONIC MENUS DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS (PRINT AND ELECTRONIC). (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON CDPH WEBSITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED SEVERAL CANS OF ARESOLE FLYING INSECT KILLER AT BAR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCONTINUE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-15 CITATION ISSUED
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OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 10 AT BAR, 5 IN FRONT PREP, 10 IN REAR PREP, 5 IN DISHWASHING AREA, 5 IN FOOD PREP AREA, 5 IN REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA, 15 BEHIND SODA MACHINE AREA & DRY STORAGE. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED DISH RACKS BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT WARMING BOX EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY LOCATED BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATUREOVER 135F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN QUAT SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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SEE VIOLATION #60
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2596190 CONDUCTED ON 6/12/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#35) 3-501.13 OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON FOLLOWING ITEMS SALMON, CATFISH AND CHICKEN THAWING IN FOOD GRADE BUCKETS ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD PLACED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES. (#55) 6-201.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AND DISH AREA ON ESPECIALLY ALONG WITH WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. (#55) 6-501.11 NOTED MISSING DOOR AT MECHINAL/ MAT/ CHEMICAL STOREROOM IN REAR PREP BY FRIGHT ELEVATOR IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN (#55) 6-501.11 NOTED FLOOR TILE CRACKED AND BROKEN IN NEED OF GROUT IN REAR PREP, DISH AND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE. (#56) 6-202.11 OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIEDS IN REAR FOOD PREP, AND DISHWASHING AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. (#56) 6-303.11 OBSERVED WALK IN COOLERS LIGHT NOT WORKING AND LIGHTS IN HOOD SYSTEM NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN (#56) 4-202.18 OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM WITH MISSING AND BROKEN FILTERS & EXCESSIVE AMOIUNT OF DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE (UTENSILS) SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP SERVICE COOLER THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
NOTED PREP TABLE IN DISH AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS, BOTTOM OF SAID PREP TABLE FULL OF RUST INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPACE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
NOTED THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AND DISH AREA ON ESPECIALLY ALONG WITH WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS.
OBSEVED WALK IN FREEZER MISSING FAN IN CONDENSER UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED IN DISH AREA UNDER SPRAYER SINK WALL SURFACE IS PEELING AND DRYWALL IS EXPOSED WITH BLACK SLIMY LIKE SUBSTANCE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREA
NOTED WALK IN COOLER CONDENSING UNIT LEAKING FROM FAN INTO FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED TWO DEEP FRYER UNITS IN REAR PREP WIHT EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND PLASTIC CUTLERY, MANAGER INDICATED THEY ARE UNREPAIRABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
NOTED MISSING DOOR AT MECHINAL/ MAT/ CHEMICAL STOREROOM IN REAR PREP BY FRIGHT ELEVATOR IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
NOTED FLOOR TILE CRACKED AND BROKEN IN BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIEDS IN REAR FOOD PREP, AND DISHWASHING AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLERS LIGHT NOT WORKING AND LIGHTS IN HOOD SYSTEM NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM WITH EXCESSIVE AMOIUNT OF DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
NOTED HOT WATER FAUCET AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISREPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON FOLLOWING ITEMS SALMON, CATFISH AND CHICKEN THAWING IN FOOD GRADE BUCKETS ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD PLACED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 10 AT BAR, 5 IN FRONT PREP, 10 IN REAR PREP, 5 IN DISHWASHING AREA, 5 IN FOOD PREP AREA, 5 IN REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA, 15 BEHIND SODA MACHINE AREA & DRY STORAGE. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE (UTENSILS) SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP SERVICE COOLER THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED PREP TABLE IN DISH AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS, BOTTOM OF SAID PREP TABLE FULL OF RUST INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUS PAN UNDER 3 COMP SINK, 3RD WASH BASIN WITH SEVERE LEAK FROM PLUMBING CONNECTIONS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN DISREPAIR NOT DRAINING PROPERLY (SLOW DRAINING), WATER RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT (BASIN) BACKUP INSIDE ANOTHER COMPARTMENT (BASIN) WHEN RELEASED INSIDE SINK. OBSERVED BAR AREA ALSO CONVEYING SEWAGE FROM FOLLOWING AREAS; BEHIND WINE COOLER, 1 OUT OF 2 HAND SINKS IS NOT DRAINING, AND ICE BOX DRAIN ALSO CONVEYING SEWAGE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
NOTED THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AND DISH AREA ON ESPECIALLY ALONG WITH WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS.
OBSEVED WALK IN FREEZER MISSING FAN IN CONDENSER UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED IN DISH AREA UNDER SPRAYER SINK WALL SURFACE IS PEELING AND DRYWALL IS EXPOSED WITH BLACK SLIMY LIKE SUBSTANCE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREA.
NOTED WALK IN COOLER CONDENSING UNIT LEAKING FROM FAN INTO FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED TWO DEEP FRYER UNITS IN REAR PREP WIHT EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND PLASTIC CUTLERY, MANAGER INDICATED THEY ARE UNREPAIRABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
NOTED MISSING DOOR AT MECHINAL/ MAT/ CHEMICAL STOREROOM IN REAR PREP BY FRIGHT ELEVATOR IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
NOTED FLOOR TILE CRACKED AND BROKEN IN NEED OF GROUT IN REAR PREP, DISH AND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.
OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM WITH MISSING AND BROKEN FILTERS & EXCESSIVE AMOIUNT OF DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIEDS IN REAR FOOD PREP, AND DISHWASHING AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLERS LIGHT NOT WORKING AND LIGHTS IN HOOD SYSTEM NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
OBSERVED SERVICE SINK WITH EXCESSIVE LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE OF STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING GREENS, DEVILED EGGS, TURKEY AND CANDIED YAMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 33 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT BAR AND PREP AREA DIRECTLY BEHIND BAR. NOTED FLIES ON STICKY SUBSTANCES INSIDE ROLLING CARTS, ON ALL EQUIPMENT SURFACES AND FLYING INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF STICKY FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL ROLLING CARTS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, COOLING UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND ALL BEVERAGE DISPENSERS' NOZZLES IN PREP BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED SERVICE SINK WITH EXCESSIVE LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED POOLING WATER UNDERNEATH COOLING UNITS IN BAR PREA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE OF STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINK. SIGN WAS INSTALLED DURING INSPECTION.
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN BAR PANTRY AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. COS.
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER IN FRONT BAR AREA DID NOT CONTAIN A WASH SOLUTION OF SOAP OR OTHER CLEANINING AGENT ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. MANAGER ADDED CLEANING AGENT TO DISHWASHER DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND PREP TABLES IN SOUTH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef....) instructed to obtain priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
Found 2 large tubs each 20 lbs of sausage gumbo and greens soup with chicken stock at temp ranging 50.3-51.6f. Items placed in walk-in cooler a day before. instructed manager to hold TCS foods at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $200.
improper cooling methods. found TCS foods ( sausage gumbo ) stored in large containers (20 quart) to cool down in walk-in cooler. instructed manager to break down food in smaller portions to facilitate the cooling down process. priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.
OPEN EMPLOYEES DRINKS AT PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY OR WITH A LID.
MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
EMPLOYEES CLOTHING STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
NO SIGNAGE FOR MASK AND VACCINE REQUIRMENT AT FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO POST. ( NO CITATION )
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR MASK AND VACCINE CARD REQUIRMENT ENFORCEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. ( NO CITATION )
NO SIGNAGE FOR MASK AND VACCINE REQUIRMENT IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST. ( NO CITATION )
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SIDE OF THE BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOUND THE RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM WITHOUT HOT WATER. MUST REPAIR SINK TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT A MINIMUM 100 F AND MAXIMUM 120 F.
FOUND THE LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAR NOT DRAINING AND THE SLUSHIE MACHINE AREA (ROOM BEHIND THE BAR) HANDWASHING SINK IN DISREPAIR; SINK HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE WALL. EMPLOYEES ARE CURRENTLY USING A WORKING HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR BOTH SINKS.
FOUND A THICK LAYER OF SODA POP RESIDUE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE SLUSHI MACHINE AREA BEHIND THE BAR.. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES ALONG THE WALLBASE NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TILES AND REMOVE THE DUCT TAPE CURRENTLY BEING USED TO SEAL THE FLOORING.
UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
THE FIRST HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAR EXCEEDS THAT MAX HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAX OF 120F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE BAR HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAR HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
FOUND THE RIGHT SINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM WITHOUT HOT WATER. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES; MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN IS NOT OPERATING. MUST PROVIDE MINIMUM FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F TO PROPERLY SANITIZE UTENSIL IN DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS ARE CURRENTLY TURNED OFF. MUST TURN ON ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES CAPABLE OF TAKING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
THE SODA GUN IN THE BAR AREA IS MISSING THE DRAIN HOSE. MUST PROVIDE.
THE BAR COUNTER HAS A PORTION MADE UP OF UNFINISHED WOOD. MUST SEAL WOOD OR PROVIDE NONABSORBENT MATERIAL.
FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOUND MULTIPLE CEILING TILES MISSING IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPLACE.
ALL ITEMS RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION AND ITEMS NOT RELATED TO THE FACILITY'S OPERATION MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE REAR KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT BAR AND AT THE SLUSHIE PREPARATION AREA WHERE THE SPACEMAN FROZEN DRINK MACHINE IS LOCATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST HAVE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.
THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BAR IS NOT OPERATING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT MACHINE NEEDS TO BE IN WORKING CONDITION AND SANITIZING ACCORDING TO DATA PLATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN IS NOT OPERATING. MUST PROVIDE MINIMUM FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F TO PROPERLY SANITIZE UTENSIL IN DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS ARE CURRENTLY TURNED OFF. MUST TURN ON ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES CAPABLE OF TAKING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED LARGE SLUSHIE MACHINE IN REAR BAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN, APPROVED METHOD (AND DEMONSTRATE) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT.
THE WOMENS AND EMPLOYEE UNISEX RESTROOMS NEED COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES.
FOUND MULTIPLE HOLES IN THE WALLS OF THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. FOUND A MISSING PIECE OF TILE FLOORING IN THE BAR AREA. FOUND WALL PEELING OFF THE BASEBOARD NEAR THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. FOUND MULTIPLE CEILING TILES MISSING IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
ALL ITEMS RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION AND ITEMS NOT RELATED TO THE FACILITY'S OPERATION MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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