SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LE NOCTURNE.

BEAT. 27/100

4810 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 11, 2022 · passed

Failed 10 of 25 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
25
11 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 10 failed
VIOLATIONS
97
includes 20 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Apr 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 11
2022
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 17
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

LARGE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IS TOO LOOSE, A REPAIR ISSUE. BEHIND THE BAR AREA.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR(SLICE LEMONS, BROKEN GLASSES, BOTTLE CAPS, ETC) UNDER THE COUNTERTOP BEHIND THE BAR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

SEP 16
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHTS OUT ABOVE COOKING AREA. REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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 16
2019
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED SIGNAGE NEEDED AT ALL HANDWASHING STATIONS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN WITH DARK GROOVES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD TO REMOVE DARK GROOVES AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

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

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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN DISH ROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHTS OUT ABOVE COOKING AREA. REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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 28
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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 14
2018
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED BURGERS COOKED TO ORDER MUST PUT REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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 3
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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 22
2017
FAILED
14 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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).

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

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).

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

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.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

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).

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

DIRTY FLOOR BEHIND THE REAR KITCHEN METAL REGISTER TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. HOLE IN CEILING IN THE REAR BASEMENT. MUST SEAL.

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR FIRST FLOOR DRESSING AND PRODUCE COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PIPING FROM CEILING INTO THE BASEMENT SUMP PUMP LEAKING AT MIDDLE JOINT AND WRAPPED IN PLASTIC WRAP. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR LEAK ON PIPING.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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

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

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

APR 28
2017
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOKS LINE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

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

RAW WOODEN BLOCKS USED AS LEG PROPS FOR THE DISH MACHINE. MUST USE A NON-ABSORBENT, CLEANABLE MATERIAL TO PROP UP DISH MACHINE.

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

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.

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

POOLING LIQUID ON THE METAL DRAIN COVER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.

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

MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PLASTIC USED AS A MEANS OF REPAIR UNDER THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE BASEMENT TWO DOOR COOLER.

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

ALL STORED ITEMS BEHIND THE BAR THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

MAY 13
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

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

CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHTING FIXTURES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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 26
2015
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 18
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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

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

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

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

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.

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

RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE TWO-DOOR REACHIN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT IS FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA FOUNTAIN NOZZLES AT THE BAR TO REMOVE RED AND BROWN BUILDUP-- MAINTAIN

OCT 21
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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)

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

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 9
2014
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 2
2014
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

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

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

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)

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

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.

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

NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT ABOVE THE EAST WALL, PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS.

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

FOUND ITEMS: APRON ,PAPER.PLASTIC BAGS INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ,KEEP THREE COMPARTMENT FREE FOR PROPER USAGE

JAN 23
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO LID PROVIDE AT ICE BIN BEHIND THE SMALL BAR AREA.

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

MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE THE POP GUN AT BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

MAY 17
2013
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 10
2013
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

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

NOTICED BAD ODOR BY 2-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.

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

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.

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

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.

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

OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN PIPE AND WALL UNDER FRONT BAR HANDWASH BOWL. MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN PIPE AND WALL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING UNDER LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR SINK.

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

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED UNDER STAIRCASE. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.

MAR 22
2012
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 15
2012
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

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.

MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED DARK PITS ON SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARD AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA BY OVEN. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.

MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN COOLERS.

MINORPest 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. MUST ELEVATE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT UNDER STAIRCASE OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

JUL 1
2011
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 24
2011
FAILED
0 violations
JUN 16
2011
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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. 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.

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

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.

MINORSanitation
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 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.

MINORSanitation
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. ALL HOLES IN WALLS AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPING IN ALL AREAS MUST BE SEALED.

MINORFacility 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 SHIELDS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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 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.

MINOROther
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. "NO SMOKING" SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ENTRANCE TO ESTABLISHMENT.

APR 21
2011
FAILED
0 violations

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