LA SCAROLA.

Chicago Health Dept

721 W GRAND AVE · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).

20 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Apr 2026.

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VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 27

2026

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

APR 8

2025

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING BETWEEN BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM(LIQUOR STORAGE AREA). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN DISHWASHING PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP(WHERE COOKLINE IS). INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN AREAS WERE GROUT IS MISSING IN DISHWASHING PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP(COOKLINE). OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL TO RIGHT OF HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLE IN WALL TO RIGHT OF HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

APR 1

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.2-58.3F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, FISH(46.2F), MILK(53.6F), PICO DE GALLO(50-9-54.0F), PROSCIUTTO(48.9-53.2F), TIRAMISU(52.3F), CHEESE(52.0F), CHOCOLATE CAKE(51.4F), BACON(45.7-58.3F) AND MOZZARELLA CHEESE(51.4-52.3F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $250 WEIGHING 30LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DISHWASHING PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DISHWASHING PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING BETWEEN BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM(LIQUOR STORAGE AREA). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN DISHWASHING PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP(WHERE COOKLINE IS). INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN AREAS WERE GROUT IS MISSING IN DISHWASHING PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP(COOKLINE). OBSERVED MISSING OR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR ALL AREAS OF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE FLOOR TILES ARE DAMAGED OR MISSING FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL TO RIGHT OF HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLE IN WALL TO RIGHT OF HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

AUG 12

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED MUTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM MAY, JUNE,JULY AND AUGUST 2024 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EASTSIDE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH OPENING AT BASE, OBSERVED EXIT DOOR IN REAR PREP ROOM WITH OPENINGS AT BASE, RIGHT SIDE AND TOP AND OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR IN LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS(EASTSIDE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR, EXIT DOOR IN REAR PREP ROOM AND REAR EXIT DOOR IN LIQUOR ROOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON LOWER SHELF OF TWO PREP TABLES NEAR DISHWASHING AREA IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL, NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECTED ON SITE QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT DELIVERED TO PREMISES BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

NOV 3

2023

PASS 4 violations

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

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

OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE KITCHEN TWO DOOR COOLER AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SMALL OPENING INTO CEILING IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

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JUN 8

2022

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SMALL GAP AROUND FRAME OF EXTERIOR DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING EXTERIOR OPENINGS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 4 EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 31

2022

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE CERTIFICATE AND POST ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON ONLINE VERSION OF MENU. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY (DISCLOSURE) SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTES THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT (REMINDER) THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SMALL GAP AROUND FRAME OF EXTERIOR DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING EXTERIOR OPENINGS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON FAN ON VENT IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND LARGE FAN ABOVE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITON.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 4 EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 27

2020

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND ONE ALONG MAIN COOK LINE WITH TORN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 9

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO DISCLAIMER NOR REMINDER ON MENU FOR FOOD THAT IS NOT FULLY COOKED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INACCURATE FOOD PROBE METAL STEM THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN GOOD WORKING ONES ( NO CITATION ISSUED).

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

OCT 23

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN COOK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND SIGNAGE IN SAID AREA.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-409.13- OBSERVED UNPROTECTED PRE SET CUTLERY AND UP RIGHT GLASS WARE STORED THROUGHOUT TABLE TOPS IN DINING ROOM AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CUTLERY MUST BE SET UPON GUEST ARRIVAL OR PRE SET IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. GLASSWARE MUST BE INVERTED ON TABLE TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PRE SET IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-1-1.17- OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOODEN SHELVING UNIT IN WINE STORAGE ROOM IN REAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL SURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12-OBSERVED PLASTIC FILM ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF STAINLESS STEEL WLL PANELING ALONG BACK SPLASH OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11- OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT BAR AREA AND REAR WINE STORAGE ROOM. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL FLOOR TITLE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11- OBSERVED CRACKED AND DETERIORATING WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTIONS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

AUG 24

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the reach in prep cooler in front prep area. Found assorted cooked pastas ranging in temperature between 49.0F - 54.9F. Found calamari @ 49.5F. Must keep all potentially hazardous foods @ 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed deep groves, cracks, and/or damaged tiles in rear prep area. Must repair, replace tiles or paint to make floor smooth and easily cleanable. Observed raw wood on floor in bar. Must stain or paint to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain all.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed peeling paint near 3 compartment and 1 compartment sink in rear of front prep area. Must paint or repair to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed light out in freezer in rear prep. Observed light out over rear prep area. Observed dust on lights above rear prep. Must keep all lights free of debris/dust Must provide adequate lighting throughout prep areas to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.

JUN 14

2016

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 7

2016

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1537701 DATED ON 05/06/15 NOT CORRECTED-#32 RUBBER GASKET ON THE TWO DOOR COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, #33 MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN, #34 BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, INSIDE THE CLOSET WITH THE ICE MAKER AND MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN, #38 MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON TH FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOODS NOT LABELED INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS. MUST LABEL/DATE FOODS INSIDE COOLERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST ROD OUT DRAIN PIPE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WINE/BEER REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.

MAY 6

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

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

FOUND ONE CONTAINER OF CLAMS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL RAW SHELLFISH MUST HAVE A TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND TAG MUST BE KEPT FOR THE NEXT 90 DAYS AFTER ALL SHELLFISH HAD BEEN CONNSUMED. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(B). MANAGER/OWNER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $15.00 TOTAL 3 LBS.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKET ON THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER ,RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE A DIVIDER FROM CONSUMMABLE ICE AND THE COLD PLATE WITH THE PLASTIC HOSE OF THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR OR PROVIDE A CONTAINER FOR CONSUMMABLE ICE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THR THRE-TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INTERIOR WALLS, CEILING AND BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH RAW MEATS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, INSIDE THE CLOSET WITH ICE MAKER AND MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL GAP AROUND THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. FILTER AND HOOD, AND ALL CONNECTING TUBE ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MISSING PART OF THR FILTER ON THE HOOD . MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON TE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

SEP 8

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS (PLATES,BOWLS,CUPS ETC)ON SHELVING DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE FOOD PREP AREA.

OCT 18

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALRGE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, PAPER CUPS ARE USED AS A SCOOP. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND USE PROPER SCOOPS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MEAT SLICER AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN, PANS AND CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL BEHIND DELI SLICER CHIPPED AND FOOD STAINS STUCK ON WALL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THATS EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NO HAND WASH SINK IN REAR KITCHEN WHER MEAT SLICER, BLENDERS AND A LARGE PREP TABLE WITH EXTENSIVE FOOD PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL.

JUN 22

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN & DISHROOM AREAS MUST BE RE-SEALED, TO MAKE ENTIRE AREA SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE (ROUGH GROOVES/SURFACE). THE BAR AREA FLOORS & AT THE HALLWAY TO REAR STORAGE ROOM HAVE MISSING TILES, MUST REPLACE/RE-SURFACE.

JUN 14

2012

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Plumbing & Waste

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

(7-38-030) FOUND A HOLE AT THE FRONT OF THE GREASE TRAP (OF THE 3-COMP. SINK), PLUGGED WITH A PIECE OF MATERIAL, TO STOP THE SEEPAGE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR LEDGES, GASKETS OF REACH-IN COOLER DOORS, FILTERS & ATTACHMENTS TO THEM, & COOLERS SHELVES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN & DISHROOM AREAS MUST BE RE-SEALED, TO MAKE ENTIRE AREA SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE. (ROUGH GROOVES/SURFACE). THE BAR AREA FLOORS & AT HALLWAY TO REAR STORAGE ROOM HAVE MISSING TILES, MUST REPLACE/RE-SURFACE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WATER LEAKING AT PIPE UNDER THE HANDSINK & AT WATER LINE FOR THE COFFEE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO FIX. 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.

MAR 28

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. TABLE SILVERWARE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE. MUST WRAP OR COVER SILVERWARE.

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 USE PROPER FOOD STORAGE COVERS AND FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FROZEN FOODS. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED AS CONTAINER COVERS AND TO STORE FROZEN CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND PLASTIC LIDS.

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 MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

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. SEAL THE CORNER OF THE FRP BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A WATER LEAK UNDER THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

MAR 18

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

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. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES INSIDE OF THE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 TO HAVE THE UNIT REINSPECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

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. SEAL THE CORNER OF THE FRP BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A WATER LEAK UNDER THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

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