Chicago Health Dept
1736 S MICHIGAN AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2022.
16 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2022.
Last inspected Feb 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.
ALL SINGLE USE STRAWS MUST BE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS IN REAR BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED BY THE HAND WASHING SINKS BY BOTH BARS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE WITH FOOTNOTE OR REMINDER ON THE DINNER MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED OR RAW (HAMBURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER POSTED A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADDED A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE WITH FOOT NOTE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER (OLD EQUIPMENT) IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST DOCUMENT THE CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT ON THE MENU ALONG WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT OR REMINDER VERIFYING SOME FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE OFFERED UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS BEEF STEAK AND BEEF HAMBURGERS. SAMPLE SHEET PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
FOUND SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LIGHT SHEILDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. BROKEN AND MISSING CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LIGHT SHEILDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. BROKEN AND MISSING CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OF SPILL. RE-ATTACH LOOSE COVING ALONG WALLBASE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR DOOR AREA IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES.
OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BAR AREA STORING BEER; CLEAN VENTS. OBSERVED LOOSE WALL COVING ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN; REATTACH THE COVING TO WALLBASE.
OBSERVERED 20 LIVE FLIES SCATTER AROUND BEHIND THE BAR AROUND SINKS, ON RAGS, BAR DRY MATS, PIPES AND TUBES. ALSO NOTED 30 LIVE FLIES ON THE WALL WHERE THE TAP BEER DISPENCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
WIPE DOWN CABINETS UNDER BAR CLEAN BOTTLE CAP HOLDERS AT BAR, SODA GUN AND HOLDER, DRY MATS ON THE COUNTER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
FLOORS FOUND DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOMS AND BEER COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED WIPING CLOTHES ON THE SINKS AND COUNTER TOPS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITIZE SOLUTION.
OBSERVED TAPE BEING USED TO HOLD UP FAN COVER. REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR FAN COVER. MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TAPE ON UNDERSIDE OF PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER. REMOVE TAPE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE IN A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. REMOVE EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED REACH IN BEER COOLER WITHIN BAR WITH STANDING WATER AT BASE OF COOLER. REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON COLUMN WALL NEXT TO CHARCOAL GRILL AREA. REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESS EQUIPTMENT AND CLUTTER. REMOVE ANY EXCESS EQUIPTMENT AND ORGANIZE ROOM SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN AND CAUSE AN AREA FOR INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE
OBSERVED 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR FOUND AT 50.0F. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD FOUND WITHIN REFRIGERATOR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED TAPE BEING USED TO HOLD UP FAN COVER. REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR FAN COVER. MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED REACH IN BEER COOLER WITHIN BAR WITH STANDING WATER AT BASE OF COOLER. REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. REMOVE EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PEEING PAINT ON COLUMN WALL NEXT TO CHARCOAL GRILL AREA. REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESS EQUIPTMENT AND CLUTTER. REMOVE ANY EXCESS EQUIPTMENT AND ORGANIZE ROOM SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN AND CAUSE AN AREA FOR INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN FRONT BAR STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND PEELING PAINT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED).
FOUND CLUTTER ON SHELVING UNITS.REAR OF KITCHEN.(TOOLS, CLOTHES, ETC.)
FOUND REAR OF KITCHEN AREAS WITH CLUTTER.(TABLES AND CHAIRS ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT FINAL RINSE BETWEEN 169-171F WHEN BEING USED BY EMPLOYEE EVEN AFTER RUNNING DISH MACHINE SEVERAL TIMES. EMPLOYEE ADJUSTED HOT WATER TANK TO INCREASE WATER TEMPERATURE AT END OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FINAL RINSE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT 180F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
PROVIDE COVER AND OR LID FOR ICE BIN AT BAR SERVICE AREA. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM PIPING AND CEILING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE WASH CLOTH FROM LINING INSIDE BAR REACH-IN COOLER. REMOVE STAINS FROM INTERIOR SPLASH GUARD OF ICE MACHINE AND OR REPLACE SAME. REMOVE PANS FROM HANGING AT FAUCET AT REAR FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR PREP AREA.
WIPE DOWN CABINETS UNDER BAR. CLEAN BOTTLE CAP HOLDERS AT BAR AND SODA GUN HOLDERS. CLEAN FAN GRIDS INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR. CLEAN COOLER FOR DINNER MENU ITEMS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO REAR PREP AREA, AND AT MEZZANINE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE SOILED CEILING PANELS AT PREP AND DISH MACHINE AREA, REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AT WALLS AT DISH MACHINE, CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS AT DISH MACHINE AND ABOVE OVEN AT PREP AREA.
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT PREP AREA. CLEAN SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS AT PREP AREA. REPLACE TWO LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD.
PROVIDE COLD WATER AT FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVE UNIT.
LABEL READY-TO-EAT, PREPARED FOODS INSIDE DOUBLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT MAIN PREP AREA.
PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PREP TABLE BOTTOM AT REAR. REMOVE ALUMINUM LINING FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM INSIDE BEER MUG COOLER. REMOVE MILK CRATES-PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES FOR STOCK ITEMS. REMOVE RUST AROUND SINK DRAIN AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PAINT FLOOR SECTIONS WITH CHIPPING EPOXY IN BEER COOLER AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AT REAR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN DUSTY VENT COVERS ABOVE DINING AREA, CLEAN SPILLS/SPLATTERS/DUST/DIRT FROM CEILING AT KITCHEN PREP AREAS, CLEAN WALL SECTIONS NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AT REAR PREP AREA. SEAL OPENING AT WALL ABOVE SOFT SERVE UNIT. CAULK/SEAL WALL BASE AT FRONT DINING AREA BY WINDOWS.
PROVIDE LIGHT BULB FOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN KITCHEN.
REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AT HAND WASH SINK AT REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE HOT WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING ITEMS, ORGANIZE CLUTTERED REAR STORAGE AREA, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS/EQUIPMENT, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL IN MEZZANINE STORAGE AREA.
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