SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

KURAH.

BEAT. 34/100

1355 S MICHIGAN AVE · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 16, 2019 · passed

Failed 3 of 12 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
5 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
72
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 16
2019
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.114 (A, B, C, D, E, F: 1 & 2)OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 0 PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE BASED SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 25-100 PPM AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS ADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT 25- 100 PPM, AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REMAINS TAGGED AT TIME OF RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, LAMB, TAHITI, CHICKEN, VARIETY OF SAUCES, VARIETY OF CHEESES, AND A VARIETY OF COOKED VEGETABLES) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN LINE COOK EAST PREPARATION COOLER, OUTDOOR WALK IN COOLER, AND REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOUND SAID FOOD TEMPERATURES TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F - 5 0F.INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS (30 LBS) COST OF ALL FOODS $400. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 FOUND EAST PREP COOLER AT 65F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. EAST PREP COOLER TAGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PREP COOLER UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. COOLER REMAINS TAGGED AT TIME OF RE-INSPECTION.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13 OBSERVED TUNA THAWED IN VACUUM PACKAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FISH FROM VACUUM PACKAGE BEFORE THAWING, PER MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

NOV 29
2019
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 0 PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE BASED SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 25-100 PPM AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS ADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT 25- 100 PPM, AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, LAMB, BACON WRAPPED DATES, TAHITI, CHICKEN, VARIETY OF SAUCES, VARIETY OF CHEESES, AND A VARIETY OF COOKED VEGETABLES) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN LINE COOK EAST PREPARATION COOLER, OUTDOOR WALK IN COOLER, AND REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOUND SAID FOOD TEMPERATURES TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 55 F - 60 F.INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS (30 LBS) COST OF ALL FOODS $400. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY - TO - EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HUMMUS, BABA GHANOUSH, IN HOUSE SALAD DRESSING) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND EAST PREP COOLER AT 65F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. EAST PREP COOLER TAGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PREP COOLER UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED TUNA THAWED IN VACUUM PACKAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FISH FROM VACUUM PACKAGE BEFORE THAWING, PER MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 SMALL FLIES IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOUND EAST LINE COOK PREPARATION COOLER CUTTING BOARD WORN, STAINED, WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN LINE COOK FOOD PREPARATION AREA LEAK FROM FAUCET. OBSERVED SMALL LEAK FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE (LEAKS BETWEEN DRAIN PIPE AND GREASE TRAP). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OVER UTILITY SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE.

SEP 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. MANAGER PROVIDED PICTURE ON CELL PHONE OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED IN FACILITY. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND STRAINER FILLED WITH ICE IN THE ONLY HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST ONLY BE USED FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, LAMB, CHICKEN, SHRIMP, VARIETY OF SAUCES, VARIETY OF CHEESES, AND A VARIETY OF COOKED VEGETABLES) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN LINE COOK PREPARATION COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 55 F -58 F.INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS (40 LBS) COST OF ALL FOODS $700. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY - TO - EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HUMMUS, BABA GHANOUSH, IN HOUSE SALAD DRESSING) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN 4 OUT OF 4 LINE COOK FOOD PREPARATION COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

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

FOUND LINE COOK PREPARATION COOLER CUTTING BOARD WORN STAINED, WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN LINE COOK FOOD PREPARATION AREA LEAK FROM FAUCET. OBSERVED SMALL LEAK FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE (LEAKS BETWEEN DRAIN PIPE AND GREASE TRAP). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE.

MAR 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

OBSERVED NO SHELLFISH TAGS ON FILE FOR SHELLFISH LOCATED IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SHELLFISH AND TO MAINTAIN ALL SHELLFISH TAGS ON FILE FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS AFTER THE LAST OF THE SHELL FISH HAS BEEN SOLD AND ALSO INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SHELLFISH TAGS WITH PRODUCT RIGHT UP UNTIL SOLD TO CONSUMER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B)(B2).

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RAW TUNA, CALAMARI) NOT AT THE PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS; 2LBS OF RAW TUNA AT 53.4F, 3 LBS OF CALAMARI AT 50.2F, 3 LBS OF SHELLFISH AT 50.4F, 1 LB OF BABY SHRIMP AT 54.7F, 1 LB OF RAW SHRIMP AT 51.4F, 1 LB OF SCALLOPS AT 52F, 3 LBS OF SALMON AT 50.7F, 1 LB OF BABAGANUSH AT 50F, 7 LBS OF QUAIL AT 54.1F, 6 LBS OF LAMB HAMBURGER PATTIES AT 51F, AND 5 LBS OF CUCUMBER/TOMATO SALAD AT 57F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VALUED AT $216. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND A BROWNISH/PINKISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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JAN 19
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZER. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS (REMOVE GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP), THE KNIFE RACK AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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

FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS BEHIND/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN THE PIPES/CONDUITS IN THE PREP AREA-REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. -MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN ALL.

JAN 29
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITATION. FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH NO TRACES OF SANITZER ON TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION FOR FINAL RINSE. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMVOAL INSPECTION.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITAION MGR ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( CHICKEN, BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012

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

NO LIDS FOR ICE BIN AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

NO BASEBOARD AT WALL UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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

DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT KITCHEN CEILING LIGH FIXTURE, NO LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES AT BAR ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF ICE.

JUL 1
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS AND TILES WITH ACCUMULATED DUST THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS AND TILES.

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS MISSING COVERS INSIDE OVER THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING VENT COVERS.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOODHANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.

JUN 18
2015
FAILED
4 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 APPROXIMATELY 8 FRUIT FLIES FLYING BEHIND THE BAR AND 2-4 FLYING AROUND THE PREP AREA AND DISHMACHINE AND THERE IS A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK WOODEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL AND RODENT PROOF ALL EXTERIOR DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS AND TILES WITH ACCUMULATED DUST THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS AND TILES.

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS MISSING COVERS INSIDE OVER THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING VENT COVERS.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOODHANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.

JUL 30
2014
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE WALL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND ALL PREP TABLES AND WHEELS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT UNDER DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

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

LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED THROUGH OUT PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

BOTH MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 23
2014
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical Safety
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

FOUND OYSTERS BEING STORED IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN REACH IN COOLER WITH NO TAGS AVAILABLE. APPROXIMATLY 50 OYSTERS. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME, $49.00 VALUE CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B) CITATION ISSUED NO SHELL FISH TAGS IN PLACE.

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

FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN DISH WASHING AREA, APPROXIMATELY 10-12 FLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ON SITE AND NO PERSON WITH CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. LAMB, BEEF, ETC... MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE

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

ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE WALL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND ALL PREP TABLES AND WHEELS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT UNDER DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED THROUGH OUT PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

BOTH MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 31
2013
PASSED
0 violations

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