LA LUCE.

Chicago Health Dept

1393 W LAKE ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Jun 2016).

13 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2016.

Last inspected Jun 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 3

2016

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

2 LARGE ROACHES AND 1 SMALL NOTED CRAWLING ON BASEMENT FLOOR. 1 LARGE LIVE ROACH NOTED IN BAR AREA. NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES NOTED ON GLUEBOARDS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED NOR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO DISPLAY SUMMARY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CARDBOARD LINING ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. ALUMINUM FOIL ON INTERIOR OF FRYERS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND FOIL AND CLEAN SURFACES. INSTD TO HAVE SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR BOTTOM/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, ALL LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES, AND 2ND FLOOR BAR SINKS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER 1ST FLOOR COOKING LINE AND BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN AND WET SURFACES (WASHER AND BEVERAGE LINES). INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

FILTERS, ATTACHED PIPING AND ELECTRICAL NEXT TO COOKING HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

1-BURNER CONNECTED STOVE IN BASEMENT WITHOUT VENTILATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.

MAR 25

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.

MAR 17

2016

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

NO SOAP NOR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. NO SOAP AT HANDSINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

Critical Pest Activity

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

2 LIVE ROACHES AND ROACH FECES NOTED UNDERNEATH WOOD BUTCHER BLOCK IN BASEMENT. 1 LIVE ROACH NOTED UNDER REFRIGERATION MOTOR. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. REMOVE OLD BUTCHER BLOCK FROM PREMISES. INSTD TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WORN, BEYOND REPAIR, PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND REMOVE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF OVENS, UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE, 2ND FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHTS OUT IN BASMENT. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

2-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS MISSING. PROVIDE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STOED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.

JUL 15

2015

PASS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, COFFEE MAKER, KNIFE RACK,DISHMACHINE, ALL SINKS, ALL REACH-IN FREEZERS, DISHWASHING RACKS, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT ALL LEVELS OF ESTABLISHMENT(GREASE, DIRT, FOOD BUILD-UP, DEAD ROACHES).

Critical Pest Activity

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASESB OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DEAD ROACHES SEEN THROUGHOUT, ALONG WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS).

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP RUNNING DOWN THE WALL IN REAR ENCLOSED OUTSIDE AREA OF BASEMENT, AND REMOVE GREASE-FILLED BUCKET FROM THE SAME AREA. CLEAN MASSIVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST VENT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA AND REPLACE BROKEN SCREEN. MUST CLEAN ALL GREASE, FOOD, AND DIRT BUILD-UP FROM WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. ALL BRICK WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

JUN 24

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

HAND SINK INSTALLED BEHIND FIRST FLOOR BAR, NEW ICE BIN WITH EXTERIOR COOLING UNIT WITH LIDS INSTALLED, NEW LIGT SHIELDS INSTALLED IN FRIST FLOOR PREP AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Critical Pest Activity

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASESB OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DEAD ROACHES SEEN THROUGHOUT, ALONG WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS).

Minor Sanitation

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

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JUN 19

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

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

3/4LB OF MUSSELS AND 3/4LB CLAMS BOTH FOUND IN REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA(IST FLR) WITHOUT TAGS OR PROPERLY LABELED. ALL SHELLFISH MUST BE PROPERLY TAGGED. CRITICLAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B-2)11/2 LB VALUED AT $25 DISCARDED.

Critical Food Temperature

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

CHICKEN-51.1F AND VEAL-47.0F-ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED/MAINTAINED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW COLD. CRITICAL VIOLATION-7-38-005(A). 10lb VALUED AT $50 DISCARDED.

Critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED ON REPORT# 1547071 DATED 6-12-15 NOT CORRECTED: -38- HAND SINKS ON PREMISES BUT NOT INSTALLED BEHIND THE BARS. -32- ICE BIN COVERS NOT PROVIDED. LIGHT SHILDS CLEANED, NEED REPLACING. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION-CRITICAL 7-42-090.

Serious Other

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

SEE VIOLATION #14

Minor Food Temperature

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

MUST REMOVE SODA COOLING LINES FROM INSIDE ICE BIN AT FIRST FLOOR BAR.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Critical Pest Activity

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASESB OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DEAD ROACHES SEEN THROUGHOUT, ALONG WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS).

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SEE VIOLATION #14

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA

JUN 12

2015

FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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

CEILING ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, LARGE HOLES OBSERVED AND SURFACE IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR CEILING.

Critical Pest Activity

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

EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON PREMISES. 10 BABY ROACHES OBSERVED CRAWLING OUT OF THE GASKETS ON THE DOORS TO BOTH REACH-IN FREEZERS AND 2 LARGE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. 2 LARGE ROACHES FOUND CRAWLING ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON COUNTER BEHIND COFFEE MAKER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, AND 4 CRAWLING ON ROLLING CART UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FROM INSIDE KNIFE RACK ATTACHED TO WALL IN SAME AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN CABINETS BEHIND BAR ON SECOND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS(MUST PROPERLY SEAL ALL SECTIONS(SHEET METAL) OF WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA TO ELIMINATE HARBORAAGE AREAS FOR PESTS), AND CEILINGS. MUST ALSO KEEP ALL FLOORS AND AREAS DRY, AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 4-29-14 ON REPORT# 1467265 NOT CORRECTED. -32- PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS.-33-DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE LEDGE UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR BAR TOP AND INTERIOR OF 2ND FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-34- DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.-36-MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.-38-: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK BEHIND BOTH BAR AREAS. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE 3RD FLOOR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Food Temperature

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

REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND TABLE CLOTH FROM PREP TABLE AND SHELF UNDERNEATH IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, AND PAINT SURFACES IF RUSTY. MUST REMOVE SODA COOLING LINES FROM INSIDE ICE BIN AT FIRST FLOOR BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE VIOLATION #29

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

Critical Pest Activity

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASESB OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DEAD ROACHES SEEN THROUGHOUT, ALONG WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS).

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM REAR ENCLOSED OUTSIDE AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR OF BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN ENTIRE AREA.

MAY 9

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1467265 ON 4-29-14 NOT CORRECTED. (18)NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE 1ST FLOOR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOOR AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. MUST CORRECT SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AND NO VALID PROOF OF ENROLLMENT PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (SALT,SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC)

Minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS AT BAR AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL SMALL OPENINGS AROUND THE SIDE AND TOP OF REAR EXIT DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE LEDGE UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR BAR TOP AND INTERIOR OF 2ND FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER AT LIGHT ABOVE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK BEHIND BOTH BAR AREAS. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE 3RD FLOOR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND DRAIN PIPE AT COFFEE MAKER TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR ADJACENT OUTDOOR PATIO AREA. MUST ALSO PROVIDE ENTRANCE UPON NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS AT 1ST FLOOR BAR.

APR 29

2014

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

DUE TO BASEMENT FLOOD. PREMISES HAD TO REMOVE HAND SINK FROM BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO INSTALL PROPER HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. VIOLATION 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

NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. NOTED DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE DECORATIVE WALK IN COOLER BEHIND 1ST FLOOR BAR,INSIDE FRYER,ON LEDGE UNDER BAR TOP,ON FLOORS UNDER BAR,ON RIGHT HAND LEDGE ALONG STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASMENT,ON FLOORS IN WINE ROOM,IN 2ND FLOOR BANQUET AREA IN CLOSET,BEHIND BAR AND THROUGHOUT HOT WATER TANK ROOM. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE 1ST FLOOR EXIT DOOR AND KNOB MISSING FROM BASEMENT EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (SALT,SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS AT BAR AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE LEDGE UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR BAR TOP AND INTERIOR OF 2ND FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER AT LIGHT ABOVE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH THE PROPER BACK FLOW DEVICE ON SITE. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK BEHIND BOTH BAR AREAS. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE 3RD FLOOR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS AT 1ST FLOOR BAR.

FEB 28

2013

PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED A FEW HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALL IN BASEMENT, ENTRY POINTS FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. MUST SEAL ALL OPENING WHERE EVER NEEDED.

FEB 21

2013

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMEND CALLING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED A FEW HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALL IN BASEMENT, ENTRY POINTS FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. MUST SEAL ALL OPENING WHERE EVER NEEDED.

MAR 18

2011

PASS 4 violations

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. THE DOUGH MIXER IN THE BASEMENT IS DIRTY AND NEEDS TO BE MOVED AWAY FROM THE GREASE TRAP.

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. THE NORTH KITCHEN BASEBOARDS HAVE OPEN GAPS THAT CATCH FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

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. THE CEILING EAST AND WEST OF THE KITCHEN HOOD HAS A HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE 2ND FLOOR BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A BENT DRAIN IN THE EAST COMPARTMENT, REPAIR THE DRAIN SO IT IS FLUSH AND DRAINS EASILY.

JUN 4

2010

PASS 4 violations

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 fix splashguard at main kitchen handsink (lopsided).

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 behind ice machine/chest freezer in basement & under the bar area must be kept clean.

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. Dusty fan guards in small coolers must be kept clean.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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. Must fix leaky water line under 2-comp sink in basement.

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