SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LAND AND LAKE RAVENSWOOD.

YOUR CALL. 71/100

1968-1970 W MONTROSE AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 5, 2024 · passed

2 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
18
none critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Jul 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 5
2024
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 28
2024
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

UPPER PORTION AND WATER RESERVOIR OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE NOTED WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 62 LBS ASSORTED TCS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF AND POACHED CHICKEN HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER RANGING BETWEEN 52.7F TO 54F. COOLER NOTED TO BE UNPLUGGED. REVIEWED PROPER COLD HOLDING REQUIREMENTS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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

MUST NOT HANG CLEAN UTENSILS ABOVE THE WASHBASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

PEELING PLASTIC USED AS PROTECTANT ON THE SIDE OF THE COOKS LINE FREEZER. MUST REMOVE.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH SPILLED OVERFLOWING GREASE ON THE CONTAINER AND THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL GREASE FROM CONTAINER AND GROUNDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.-----MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON ALL BASEMENT FLOOR DRAINS. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 20
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

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

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ONTOP OF ICE STORAGE BIN AT THE SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS ON THE SECOND FLOOR BAR.

JUL 19
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON THE ONLINE MENU FOR THE USE OF RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDED ONLINE CONSUMER ADVISORY AT 10:55 AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. OBTAINED THERMOMETER AT 10:50 AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

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

OBSERVED KITCHENWARE AND TABLEWARE (BOWLS, PLATES, PANS) NOT INVERTED BEHIND THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THERE WERE NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON-SITE DURING INSPECTION, WHICH IS THE SANITIZER SOLUTION FOR ALL OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINES ON SITE. THEY OBTAINED SAID CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AT 10 AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT BUILD-UP ALONG THE WALL BASES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE OBSERVED FLOORS ON THE PATIO BAR ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED TWO BLOWN-OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LIGHT BULBS.

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