LE NOCTURNE.
4810 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 10 of 25 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 172021PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
LARGE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IS TOO LOOSE, A REPAIR ISSUE. BEHIND THE BAR AREA.
A DRAIN HOSES ATTACHED TO POP GUNS DISPENSERS AT BAR AREA BY THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT REACHING FLOOR DRAIN. REPAIR CAUSE HOSE MUST DRAIN TO A FLOOR DRAIN
DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR(SLICE LEMONS, BROKEN GLASSES, BOTTLE CAPS, ETC) UNDER THE COUNTERTOP BEHIND THE BAR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
SEP 162020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 8-23-19. INSPECTION # 2311219 VIOLATION 58.OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 232019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST RESTORE CEILING OF BASEMENT PREP AREA TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
WEST ROOM OFF OF BASEMENT WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ROOM. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING EQUIPMENT SO THAT IT 6 INCHES UP OFF FLOOR. KEEP AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAINED TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
OBSERVED LIGHTS OUT ABOVE COOKING AREA. REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING.
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
AUG 162019FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SIGNAGE NEEDED AT ALL HANDWASHING STATIONS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INSIDE OF MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE AND STORED. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST HAVE ACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN WITH DARK GROOVES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD TO REMOVE DARK GROOVES AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
OBSERVED FRENCH FRIES SOAKING IN 5 GALLON 'HOME DEPOT' BUCKETS IN WALK IN COOLER. ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NEED TO BE MADE OF FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.
OBSERVED FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST RESTORE CEILING OF BASEMENT PREP AREA TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED FLOORS IN DISH ROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
WEST ROOM OFF OF BASEMENT WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ROOM. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING EQUIPMENT SO THAT IT 6 INCHES UP OFF FLOOR. KEEP AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAINED TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
OBSERVED LIGHTS OUT ABOVE COOKING AREA. REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING.
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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DEC 282018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY FO CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
DEC 142018FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MILDEW LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BURGERS COOKED TO ORDER MUST PUT REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY FO CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
OCT 32017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR SHELVING. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE UNDER SHELVING AND ALL STORED ITEMS ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. LID OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN AND CRACKED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.
SEP 222017FAILED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. FRONT PREP COOLER FOUND AT 50.2F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED BEEF AT 49.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F. OR BELOW, CDPH CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. COOKED BEEF AT 49.6F, FETA CHEESE AT 42.8F, EGGPLANT DIP AT 46.4F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 3LBS AT $25.00 STATED MANAGER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
LOW TEMPERATURE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. 0PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RUNNING MACHINE. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. RAW CHICKEN KABOBS BEING STORED IN TWO DIFFERENT COOLERS DIRECTLY OVER COOKED EGGPLANT AND RAW CUT PREPARED VEGETABLE KABOBS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL RAW AND PREPARED FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA ON BOXED SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM, STORED DRY GOODS ON STORAGE SHELVING, IN CREVICES OF WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT. ALSO NOTED IN SAME AREA 20 LIVE SMALL DRAIN FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE ROACH AND FLY ACTIVITY.SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #2049470 ON 4-28-17 NOT CORRECTED. #32- RAW WOODEN BLOCKS USED AS LEG PROPS FOR THE DISH MACHINE. MUST USE A NON-ABSORBENT, CLEANABLE MATERIAL TO PROP UP DISH MACHINE.#33- UNUSED FLAT GRILL AND USED GAS GRILLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#34-POOLING LIQUID ON THE METAL DRAIN COVER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.#35- MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH ROOM. MUST REPLACE.#40- MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE BASEMENT TWO DOOR COOLER.#41-: ALL STORED ITEMS BEHIND THE BAR THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.#45- NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR SHELVING. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE UNDER SHELVING. LID OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN AND CRACKED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE. CERAMIC TILES USED TO PROP BASEMENT GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE LEGS OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH BRICKS. MUST USE A NON-ABSORBENT CLEANABLE MATERIAL. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT ON COOKS LINE. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT DRAIN BOARD AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
DIRTY FLOOR BEHIND THE REAR KITCHEN METAL REGISTER TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. HOLE IN CEILING IN THE REAR BASEMENT. MUST SEAL.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR FIRST FLOOR DRESSING AND PRODUCE COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
PIPING FROM CEILING INTO THE BASEMENT SUMP PUMP LEAKING AT MIDDLE JOINT AND WRAPPED IN PLASTIC WRAP. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR LEAK ON PIPING.
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS IE: SERVER STATION. NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES
COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
APR 282017PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOKS LINE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
RAW WOODEN BLOCKS USED AS LEG PROPS FOR THE DISH MACHINE. MUST USE A NON-ABSORBENT, CLEANABLE MATERIAL TO PROP UP DISH MACHINE.
WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. UNUSED FLAT GRILL AND USED GAS GRILLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
POOLING LIQUID ON THE METAL DRAIN COVER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.
MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
PLASTIC USED AS A MEANS OF REPAIR UNDER THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE BASEMENT TWO DOOR COOLER.
ALL STORED ITEMS BEHIND THE BAR THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
MAY 132016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
RUSTY EXTERIOR LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET OF THE DOOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHTING FIXTURES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM AND BEHIND THE BACK BAR. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED AND MISSING WALL TILES BY THE BREAD OVEN, BEHIND THE BAR FRONT COUNTER . MUST REPAIR WALLS REPLACE WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN. SEAL GAP ON THE WALLS UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BACK BAR.
LEAK ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE 3 COMPT SINK FAUCET BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. NO GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL GREASE TRAP BOX.
MAY 182015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AND COLD-HOLDING COOLER IN PREP AREA. FOUND A CONTAINER OF SHRIMP AT 59.7F, TWO CONTAINERS OF RAW BEEF AT 53.7F AND 54.5F, AND A CONTAINER OF CHICKEN AT 53.2. MANAGER WAS ABLE TO VERIFY THE REACH-IN COOLER REACHED A TEMPERATURE OF 39.1F AND THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT REACHED A TEMERATURE OF 37.1F AFTER THE TEMPERATURE WAS TURNED DOWN IN BOTH UNITS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED PINK AND ORANGE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY TURNED OFF THE MACHINE, ALL REMAINING ICE ON PREMISES WAS MELTED. INSTRUCTED TO USE BAGGED ICE UNTIL THE UNIT IS CLEANED AND VERFIED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
FOUND THE ICE SCOOP FOR THE SMALL ICE BIN AT THE BAR STORED BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO AVOID SPLASH CONTAMINATION.
RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE TWO-DOOR REACHIN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT IS FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA FOUNTAIN NOZZLES AT THE BAR TO REMOVE RED AND BROWN BUILDUP-- MAINTAIN
OCT 212014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: MARINATE CHICKEN BREAST AT TEMP OF 46.8F TO 47.6F;MARINATE BONELESS CUT UP CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 51.2F; BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHICH UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 39.9F TO 40.2F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 14,VALUE 32. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH ON TOP THE CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP THE PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SMALL BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND WIPING CLOTH AND PROVIDE IT IN EACH PREP STATION
OCT 22014FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PAPER TOWELS NOR SOAP PROVIDED BEHIND THE BAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.FOUND HALF USED WATER BOTTLE INSIDE THE ICE CUBES,STORED INSIDE THE ICE BIN AT BAR AREA,WEST END OF THE BAR.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER AND ICE CUBES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
GROUT NOT INTACT.WATER ON FLOOR BETWEEN FLOOR TILES,IN DISH ROOM/ KITCHENETTE,INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR KEEP AREA DRY. GRIMES ON FLOOR AT UNUSED SMALL BAR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON FLOOR AT DJ BOOTH,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR.
NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT ABOVE THE EAST WALL, PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS.
FOUND ITEMS: APRON ,PAPER.PLASTIC BAGS INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ,KEEP THREE COMPARTMENT FREE FOR PROPER USAGE
JAN 232014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NO LID PROVIDE AT ICE BIN BEHIND THE SMALL BAR AREA.
MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE THE POP GUN AT BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
MAY 102013FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG FRONT BAR COUNTER AND OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES ADJACENT TO DISHMACHINE. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREAS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (05/17/13). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NOTICED BAD ODOR BY 2-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- SHELVES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH ROOM, OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REAR PREP AREA COOLERS, FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS AND FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS THROUGHOUT DISHMACHINE ROOM AND STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR ON TOP OF FLOOR METAL PUMP COVERS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.
OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN PIPE AND WALL UNDER FRONT BAR HANDWASH BOWL. MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN PIPE AND WALL.
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING UNDER LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR SINK.
BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED UNDER STAIRCASE. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
MAR 152012FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED BLACK LIME/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE- READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED DARK PITS ON SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARD AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA BY OVEN. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN COOLERS.
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. MUST ELEVATE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT UNDER STAIRCASE OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
JUN 162011FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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. THE FOLLOWING DOORS MUST BE RODENT PROOF WITH TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON BOTTOM: FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR. REAR EXIT DOOR TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE. FAR REAR PREP AREA DOOR. DOOR TO ADJACENT BOOK STORE MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ON SIDE.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE DIRTY WITH GREASE SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT BAR/PREP AND FAR REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BAR ICE BINS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. ALL HOLES IN WALLS AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPING IN ALL AREAS MUST BE SEALED.
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 SHIELDS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP.
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 INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. LEAK AT COLD WATER TURN ON VALVE ON WALL AT REAR BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. FLOOR DRAIN OPENINGS NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO CONTAIN ALL WASTE WATER FROM BOTH FRONT BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. WATER SPILLS ONTO FLOOR WHEN DRAINING. MUST REPAIR. DIRTY WASHBOWLS IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN. WOMANS WASHROOM RIGHT SIDE WASHBOWL AUTOMATIC NOZZLE DOES NOT STAY ON. MUST REPAIR.
Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. "NO SMOKING" SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ENTRANCE TO ESTABLISHMENT.
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