SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

KNIFE & TINE.

YOUR CALL. 70/100

1417 W FULLERTON AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 24, 2014 · passed

4 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Oct 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 24
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

EXPOSED TABLEWARE MUST BE PROTECTED.

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

MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BAR ICE BINS.

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

INTERIOR OF BASEMENT TOP LOADING COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALL AT DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE OR RE-PAINT.

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

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MAR 26
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND UNDER EMPLOYEE LOCKERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT GARAGE STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR AND ORGANIZED.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR COOKS LINE COOLER, TALL REACH-IN, WALK-IN COOLER, BASEMENT CHEESE COOLER.

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

MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.

JUN 6
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

MAY 29
2012
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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 IN THE FLOOR DRAINS, ON THE WALLS, STORAGE SHELVES AND UTENSILS IN THE PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL BASEMENT REFRIGERATORS.

DEC 3
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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 NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN LIQUOR STORAGE.

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. ALL STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. FLOOR UNDER COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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. UNUSED BASEMENT DRY STORAGE EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE OPERATIONAL WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP & TOWELS OR REMOVED FROM STORAGE AREA.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. UNUSED FLOOR MIXER IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE MUST BE STORED CLEAN, COVERED/WRAPPED.

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OCT 29
2010
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DI NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. SEVERAL COOLERS IN PREP AREA ARE NOT ON AND OPERATING. MUST MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS BELOW 40.0 F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP OR HAND TOWELS OBSERVED AT HAND SINKS AT THE BAR, PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND HAND TOWELS AT ALL HANDSINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED AND NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. DOOR FRAME, SIDING AND BOTTOM OF DOOR NOT PROTECTED/ RODENT PROOFED IN THE STORAGE ROOM LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING. MUST RODENT PROOF THE STORAGE ROOM. PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND SERVICE IS NEEDED FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

NO TOILET PAPER PROVIDED IN RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDE SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

TIGHT- FITTING LID FOR ICE BIN IS MISSING AT THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE. VENTILATION FILTERS MISSING AT SMALL VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE CORRECT SIZE FILTERS SO THAT THERE IS NO GAP BETWEEN FILTERS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS ON AND IN 3 COMP SINKS AT PREP AREA, TOP OF ICE MACHINE, HANDSINK IN BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.

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

OPEN DRAIN OBSERVED IN PREP AREA NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN. MUST PROVIDE COVER.

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

TOTAL OF 9 SINK STOPPERS NEEDED FOR 3C SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. OBSERVED LEAK AT HOT WATER HANDLE AT 3C SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROBE THERMOMETER NEEDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPS. REFRIGERETION THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN BASEMENT. REFRIGERATORS AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

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

ORGANIZE ITEMS IN STORAGE ROOM.

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