SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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3152-3154 W DIVERSEY AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 23, 2021 · passed

7 of 11 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jul 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 23
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR BOTH ICE MACHINES.

AUG 20
2019
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,DISH RACKS,LEG OF DUMP SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE LID FOR GARBAGE CANS UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT,OPENING AROUND PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,DAMAGED FLOORING AT GREETING BOOTH.MUST PROVIDE AN ACCESS PANEL IN BASEMENT AT HAND SINK

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER REAR BAR .

MAR 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED (3)PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS AND TAPE IN BASEMENT.MANAGER STATES THEY COOL FOODS DOWN AND PORTION FOODS IN THIS AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.ALSO,INSTALL A HAND SINK IN REAR BAR AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS FOR TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. IN ORDER TO CLEAN SINK PROPERLY AFTER USAGE.OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MAR 1
2019
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED MISSING ITEMS(NOROVIRUS) FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED (3)PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS AND TAPE IN BASEMENT.MANAGER STATES THEY COOL FOODS DOWN AND PORTION FOODS IN THIS AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.ALSO,INSTALL A HAND SINK IN REAR BAR AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS FOR TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE USE BY DATES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN BOXES,UNDER CHAIR STORAGE,UNDER STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.PEST CONTROL ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ALL FRONT AND REAR ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS AND ADJACENT DOOR TO OTHER BUSINESS BASEMENT.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

MINORSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. IN ORDER TO CLEAN SINK PROPERLY AFTER USAGE.OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON REAR OF DISH MACHINE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 30
2018
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.12(F) OBSERVED FOOD STORED UNDERNEATH SEWAGE LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD STORED UNDERNEATH THE SEWAGE LINES.

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OCT 30
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN REAR BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

JUN 25
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN SCREEN IN REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.

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

OBSERVED HOLE IN UPPER WALL ABOVE THE PREP COOKING AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL. ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIOMENT IN KTCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE. PROVIDED MANAGER WITH INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.

SEP 11
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON BAR COOLER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 4
2014
FAILED
3 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

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT OF PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND EVIDENCE OF PESTS AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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

FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON BAR COOLER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 1
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND BASEMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM THE BASEMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

JUL 11
2013
FAILED
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

ALL COOLERS MUST BE ON AND PROPERLY MAINTAINING TEMPS 40'F AND BELOW.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS AT ALL HAND WASHING STATIONS.

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

ENTRY WAYS TO FOOD PREP AREA,BAR AREA MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER OR SWINGING DOORS.

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

MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS INCLUDE A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.

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

FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED OVERFLOWING TRASH.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

MUST HAVE ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION, XEROX COPY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.

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

MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP BAR SINK.

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

MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,INTERIOR BASINS OF SINKS,COOKING EQUIPMENTS,PREP TABLE CUTTING BOARD ETC.THROUGHOUT.

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND BASEMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON FLOORS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGEMENT AND INSTALL 4" INCH COVING IN THE AREAS MISSING WHERE NOTED.

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

MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON EXPOSED BRICK AT DINING AREAS AND EXPOSED BRICK ON WALL/CEILING BEHIND BAR SERVICE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.ALSO,MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT/DEBRIS FROM CEILING IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

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

LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS.

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

MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK,ICE MACHINE. THE HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION FOR THE EAST SIDE TOILET ROOM.ALSO,REPAIR WATER LEAK AT PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMP BAR SINK AND SPRAYER AT 3 COMP KITCHEN SINK.

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM THE BASEMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

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