Chicago
37
BEAT

LA Condesa

1003 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 · Wicker Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
37/100

Mixed record — 14 of 29 inspections passed

Inspections
29
14 passed
Last Inspected
2025-08-25
Pass Rate
48%
8 failures
Score
37/100
BEAT
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-08-25
Failed 8 inspections (2022, 2016, 2016...)
Pest Activity issues found across 18 inspections
Chemical Safety issues found across 8 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 84×
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Pest Activity critical 18×
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Plumbing & Waste minor 10×
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Other serious
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Facility Condition serious
Chemical Safety critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
2025-08-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Storage & Handling

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. Observed a food handler grabbing tomatoes, bread and cheese with bare hands when assembling food items. Instructed manager not to handle such foods with bare hands. Priority violation 7-38-010.

minor Sanitation

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

Using deli cups as a scoop for bulk food container. instructed to use proper scoops.

minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Unable to locate backflow prevention device for basement ice maker, Instructed to install in a clean view area.

2024-11-25 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LIGHT GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

2023-09-22 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPING IN THE CEILING AND FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND ENCLOSE ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET NEXT TO BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

2022-07-27 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-07-20 Fail Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2554320 CONDUCTED ON 04/14/22. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#55) 6-201.11: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM AND IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. IN...

2022-04-14 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES OF TOMATES AND OTHER VEGETABLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FL...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER STORED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM AND IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM AND REAR DRY STORAGE ...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DUST BUILDUP ON THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON RECORD.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

2021-05-18 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND STAINED DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS TROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESRFACE OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

2021-01-06 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTIN WHEN NOT IN USE.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN WOMEN'S WASHOOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALLS BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TIL...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER AND NEXT TO 2-DOOR MEAT REFRIGERATOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2020-01-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Storage & Handling

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED COOK USING HIS BARE HANDS TO CUT AVOCADOS. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON TOP OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE (EGGS 59 DEGREES F, SHREDDED LETTUCE 51.8 DEGREE F, GARLIC/OIL MIXTURE 67.3 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING IS 41 DEGREES F...

serious Facility Condition

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SHRIMP, BEEF, CHICKEN, DICED TOMATOES) IN BOTH 2-DOOR COOLERS WITH NO PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE. ...

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED WET MOP HEADS LYING UPRIGHT ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED THAT AFTER USE, MOPS MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO ENSURE PROPER AIR DRYING.

2019-06-25 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
3
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND CONSUMER ADVISORY WITHOUT THE DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK AND FOOT NOTE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATIN...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT BAR AREA AND ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-01-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 16
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS ON HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS (CEVICHE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAK CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF UPRIGHT FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED WALLBASE BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT COUNTER AREA, ABOVE SITTING AREA AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2018-03-07 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. NOTED MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. NOTED A DIRTY LIGHT SHEILD IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2017-04-13 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND BROKEN GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE SAME COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS--MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELF THAT THE MICROWAVE IS STORED ON TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TWO CIRCULAR HOLES CUT OUT OF THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP AREA FOR AIR VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTS FOR THE CUTOUTS OR SEAL THE HOLES AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

2016-09-30 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN AND MISSING SHELF HOOKS INSIDE THE THREE DOOR COOLER(REMOVE DIRTY WIRES AND PLASTIC THAT HOLD SHELVES).SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

PIPES UNDER THE THRAY LINE/PREP CONTER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WRAPPED PIPE BY THE REACH-IN COOLER WITH EXCESS GREASE.FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE THE WHITE RACHIN COOLER AT NORTH SIDE OF THE BASEMENT.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE INSIDE THE DE...

2016-09-22 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND SMALL PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:AIR TEMP 49.7F TO 50.4F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO OT USE UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 47.6F TO 49F; PICA DE GALLO AT TEMP OF 55.6F; SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 50.2F; GRATED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 51.8F; SHREDDED CHEESES AT TEMP OF 51.4F; CUT HAM AT TEMP OF 51.8F; SLIC...

critical Employee Hygiene

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

NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA. INSIDE THE SINK A OPNED FOAM CUP CONTAINING UNKNOWN LIQUID .CERTIFIED MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL INFORMATION: 7-38-030

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED SMALL FLIES ON WALLS ABOVE THE BAR COUNTER WALL BY THE BAR AT BAR AREA ,HALLWAY OF THE BATHROOMS.TOTAL 20 SMALL FLIES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES AND SANITIZE BAR AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN AND MISSING SHELF HOOKS INSIDE THE THREE DOOR COOLER(REMOVE DIRTY WIRES AND PLASTIC THAT HOLD SHELVES).SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

PIPES UNDER THE THRAY LINE/PREP CONTER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WRAPPED PIPE BY THE REACH-IN COOLER WITH EXCESS GREASE.FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE THE WHITE RACHIN COOLER AT NORTH SIDE OF THE BASEMENT.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE INSIDE THE DE...

2016-03-24 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE ELECTRICAL PIPE AND WALL BY THE PREP TABLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. BROKEN STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMEN SINK AT BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PLASTIC BAG TIED AROUND THE...

minor Sanitation

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

EXCESS GREASE ON TOP GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT, OBSERVED GREASE DRIIPED FROM UNIT ON THE FLOOR.INTSRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN AND NOT SEALED FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,RESEAL.BASEBOARD BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE SIDE DOOR NOT SEALED,INSTRUCTED TO RESAL.

minor Sanitation

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

GREEN PEELING PAINT ON WOOD BY THE DISPLAY PREP COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT BLACK DUST ON CEILING ABOVE THE PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Pest Activity

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

LIGHT SHIELD WITH SPLATTERED FOOD AND DEAD INSECTS IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2016-03-17 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

FOUND FRESH OYSTER STORED IN COOLERS AND IN BOX WITHOUT THE SHELL FISH TAG,ALSO LARGE CLAMS STORED WITH A YELLOW TAG WITH HAND WRITTEN:30 CHERRY CLAMS,HOWEVER 12 REMAINS IN THE BAG. FOUND INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT HALF CASE OF LARGE OYS...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING,RINSING AND STORE POT AND PANS.SINK NOT SET UP DUE TO THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK WAS USED TO COOL FOOD.ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT BAR AREA TO WASH,RINSE AND STORE GL...

critical Employee Hygiene

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

NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR, ALSO NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED ON PREMISES, EMPLOYEE AND MYSELF USED NAPKINS WHICH GOT STUCK ON OUR HANDS. EMPLOYEE STATED THAT ARE AWAITING FOR DELIVERY,OWNER WENT TO BUY. PAPER ...

critical Pest Activity

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

WE(MYSELF AND EMPLOYEE) OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES ON WALLS BEHIND THE BAR, IN DINING AREA,ALSO 1 ANT STROLLING ON SURFACES OF LICENSES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED: FOUND BOTH SIDE DOORS NOT RODENT / I...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON TOP THE LID AND ON THE RIM DRIPPING ON GROUNDS,ALSO EXCESS WASTE OIL ON TOP THE STEP AND SIDE WALK OF SIDE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE BOX, STEP AND SIDE WALK TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND...

serious Chemical Safety

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INFORMATION WAS GIVEN ON 3-26-15, INSPECTION REPORT#1453845 INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN IT SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE ELECTRICAL PIPE AND WALL BY THE PREP TABLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. BROKEN STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMEN SINK AT BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PLASTIC BAG TIED AROUND T...

minor Sanitation

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

EXCESS GREASE ON TOP GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT, OBSERVED GREASE DRIIPED FROM UNIT ON THE FLOOR.INTSRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN AND NOT SEALED FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,RESEAL.BASEBOARD BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE SIDE DOOR NOT SEALED,INSTRUCTED TO RESAL.

minor Sanitation

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

GREEN PEELING PAINT ON WOOD BY THE DISPLAY PREP COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT BLACK DUST ON CEILING ABOVE THE PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Pest Activity

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

LIGHT SHIELD WITH SPLATTERED FOOD AND DEAD INSECTS IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2015-03-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
serious Documentation & Training

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

NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A GOOD STANDING CERTIFICATE POSTED AND PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIO...

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES, AND ALL RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT MANAGER WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

2014-11-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FAN GUARDS IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED SINKS.

minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN BASEMENT PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN BAR AREA. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

2014-10-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT FURNACE ROOM, SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN SOUTHEAST CORNER IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSU...

critical Pest Activity

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1395626 ON 1-22-14. 34-CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS(DEAD ROACHES). REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILE...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR COTAINERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FAN GUARDS IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER. CLEAN ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

critical Pest Activity

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS(DEAD ROACHES). REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN NEAR EXPOSED SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. CLEAN VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN WASHROOM AND EAST DINING AREA. CLEAN LIGHT FIXTURE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN REAR STORAG...

minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN BAR AND BASEMENT PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN BAR AREA.

2014-01-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL, STOVE, FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES, SINKS.

critical Pest Activity

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS(DEAD ROACHES). REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN NEAR EXPOSED SINK.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.

minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2014-01-15 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED 4 DOZEN RAW EGGS STORED ON PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 61F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS AND $5 OF EGGS. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT. LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL IN FURNACE ROOM, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING INSIDE BOX OF DISPOSABLE CUPS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, ...

serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED (RICE 165.8F, BEANS 141.3F). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Facility Condition

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT#1277736 ON 3-18-13. 35- CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ANY DAMAGED CEILING TILES. WALL PANELS BEHIND EXPOSED AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND BASMENT AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL, STOVE, FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES, SINKS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREA.

minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2013-03-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

minor Sanitation

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

Ice bin in bar not provided with cover. Instructed to provide cover over ice to protect at all times.

minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling tile not maintained prep area. Instructed to replace any damaged ceiling tile. Wall panels behind exposed and three compartment sink not maintained. Gap noted along wallbase in prep area. Instructed to intall coving along the wallbae.

2013-03-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 15
critical Pest 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 or rodent proofed. Rear exit door in kitchen not rodent proofed, 1/4 inch gap across bottom of door. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020. Must also provided...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

Outside garbage area not maintained, rodent proofed or cleaned. Observed 3-garbage dumpster, 2 of which have overflowing garbage from establishment on top with bags of food and debris, cardboards of food thats not broken-down and lids will not close ...

serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up right side-cloudy water with food debris. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadeq...

serious Sanitation

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

Previous minor violation not corrected 02-03-2012, report #670265: #34-Must replace broken floor tiles behind bar area.Serious citation issued 7-42-090. Floor is in severe condition. Floor tile is completely missing in areas, not able to properly c...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

minor Sanitation

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

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensil to prevent contamination before use.

minor Sanitation

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

Ice bin in bar not provided with cover. Instructed to provide cover over ice to protect at all times.

minor Sanitation

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

Cutting baord, cooking equipment, can opener, sinks and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

minor Sanitation

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

Fan above rear exit door not maintained. Instructed to install 16 inch mesh acreen to cove fan and seal opening. Ceiling tile not maintained prep area. Instructed to replace any damaged ceiling tile. Wall panels behind exposed and three compart...

minor Facility Condition

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

Light bulbs not shielded in prep area or above warmer. Instructed to replace missing light cover or install shields with end caps.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Overhead pipe in basement leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent excessive water in basement.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside coolers. Instructed to provided thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.

minor Sanitation

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

Unnecessary articles and unused equipment in basement. Instructed to remove all unsued articles and detail clean areas.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.

2012-02-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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 ALL KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,FOOD PREP TABLES,SHELVINGS,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN AREAS,...

minor Sanitation

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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND BAR AREA.

minor Pest Activity

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. DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOV...

2012-01-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

Shellfish shall be obtained from an approved source and kept in their original package until sold. FOUND NO SHELLFISH TAGS ON OPENED BOX OF OYSTERS HELD INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B).APPROXIMATELY 10#'S,TOT...

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD AT COMPARTMENT WERE ICE IS BEING MADE.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST NOT USE U...

critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUN...

serious Documentation & Training

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLE...

serious Sanitation

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 INSPECTION REPORT#579996 DATED:3/28/11. 3...

minor Sanitation

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 REMOVE ROTTED- OUT WOOD ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK AREA,REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOILS FROM SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN...

minor Sanitation

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 ALL KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,FOOD PREP TABLES,SHELVINGS,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN AREAS,DR...

minor Sanitation

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. FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND BAR AREA.

minor Pest Activity

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. DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOV...

2011-04-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

minor Facility Condition

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

2011-03-28 Fail Canvass
4
serious Other

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. CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED 3/15/2010, INSPECTION REPORT #5837...

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL SURFACE, AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT

minor Facility Condition

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 ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AREA

minor Sanitation

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...

2010-03-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
serious Food Temperature

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND COOK PREPARING,SERVING,HOT HOLDING A VARIETY OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DURING THIS INSPECTION.

minor Sanitation

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.WOODEN SHELVING IN KITCHEN IS PEELING,SHELVING INSIDE TALL COOLER IS RUSTY REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,PROVID...

minor Sanitation

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.ALL KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,FOOD PREP TABLES,ATTACHED EQUIPMENT,DRY STORAGE SHELVING REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING ...

minor Sanitation

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.FLOORS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING,REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP.

minor Sanitation

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...

minor Sanitation

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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.

100
Mana Food Bar
100
Gaudi Coffee & Grill
52
Tortello
55
Oud Coffee and Cafe
37
Lottie'S Pub

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