Chicago Health Dept
1904 W NORTH AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2017.
12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2017.
Last inspected Oct 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.
SEAL THE WALLS IN THE DISHROOM ALONG THE SEAMS AND CORNERS. REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE DISHROOM.
FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR PITTED,UNEVEN AND BROKE NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANBLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-6-15,REPORT#1454220 #33- MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #34-FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. #35- WALLS IN PREP AREA AND BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. CEILING IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL HANDLERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR PITTED,UNEVEN AND BROKE NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANBLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
PEELING PAINT AND DUCT TAPE ON CEILING IN PREP AREA ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.SURFACE MUUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
BROKEN STOPPER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR AREA,ALSO ADDITIONAL STOPPER IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN,NEED TO PROVIDED WORKING STOPPERS FOR BOTH SAID SINKS.
MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS IN PREP AREA AND BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. CEILING IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LEAK AT HANDSINK FAUCET AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL HANDLERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOOR.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
REPLACE DAMAGED OUTLET COVERS IN PREP AREA.
REPAIR LEAKING COLD WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WATER OVERFLOWING FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS RUNNING IN COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN DRAINLINES AND REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY, WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOOR.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
REPLACE DAMAGED OUTLET COVERS IN PREP AREA.
REPAIR LEAKING COLD WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES UNDER CITY PRESSURE.MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES UNDER CITY PRESSURE.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED REAR DOOR BOTTOM CORNER NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROX 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED 6- LIVE INSECTS/FRUIT FLIES AT FRONT BAR.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL. MUST UPDATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.PROVIDE MAP BAIT LOCATIONS ON PREMISES TO LOG BOOK.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN AND INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER,STOVE,COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRONT BAR COOLER,ETC.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NOT CLEAN AROUND COOLER IN DISHROOM,BAR ,ETC..MUST CLEAN.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN PREP AREA.ALSO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN HALLWAY AREA.MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOM MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND NEEDS MORE LIGHTING
MISSING VENTILATION COVERS ON FANS.MUST INSTALL.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED,MAINTAINED TO IDENTTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS AT BAR,COOKING STOVE/OVENS/COOLERS AT KITCHEN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN,MAINTAIN THE FLOORS BENEATH COOLERS AT KITCHEN,AT BAR AREA ALSO FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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 REPAIR,MAINTAIN WATER LEAK AT PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR,AT PIPE BENEATH THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 2COMP SINK.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.ABATED.
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.ABATED.
Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 7#'S OF FRESH SHELLFISH(MUSSELS)INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN-WITH NO SHELLFISH TAG IN PLACE AS REQUIRED.PRODUCT DISCARDED/DENATURED-TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$20.00.
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.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 12 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN CLUTTERED DISHROOM AREAS,COFFEE STATION AREA-MUST REMOVE SAID FRUIT FLIES,CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT THIS TIME WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED.
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.ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN KITCHEN MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.SECTION OF WALL BEHIND FRONT BAR NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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