Chicago
18
BEAT

Lp'S T.a.p House

2251 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
18
9 passed
Last Inspected
2024-10-28
Pass Rate
50%
6 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2024-10-28)
Failed 6 inspections (2024, 2016, 2016...)
Sanitation issues found across 54 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 8 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 54×
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety minor
2024-10-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15//OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF MAIN ENTRANCE EXTERIOR DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

2024-10-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT ANY PREP AREA HANDWASH SINKS AND BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINES ON SECOND LEVEL LOCATED IN CLOSET AND BEHIND CURTAIN WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE ON TOP INTERIOR OF ICE BIN, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMO...

serious Pest Activity

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS CAESAR DRESSING 48.5 F, LEAFY GREENS 58.1, OLIVES 48.3 F, CRUMBLED GOAT CHEESE 48.5 F, RANCH DREESING 48.5 F, BASIL PESTO 48.5 SLICED CHEDDAR CHEESE 48.5 F, SWISS CHEESE 48.3, FRESCO CHEESE 47.1 F, ...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AT 49 F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS IN THE SOUTHEAST KITCHEN/PREP AREA IN UNLABELED CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAMES OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF MAIN ENTRANCE EXTERIOR DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED DRINKWARE AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON SHELVES UNDERNEATH WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT. WASTEPIPE MUST BE ENCASED OR SHELVES WITH MENTIONED ITEMS MUST BE RELOCATED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN UPSTAIRS DJ BOOTH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORING ALL KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER NON-POROUS SHELVING THAT IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

2022-02-10 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 1
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SINK IS NEEDED AT REAR PREP AREA WERE RAW,COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD IS HANDLED.MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK, SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS, AT MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISS...

2019-01-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE -IN WOMENS/EMPLOYEE SHARED RESTROOM. -HAND SINK IN KITCHEN -IN MENS/ROMANS RESTROOM ON 2ND FLOOR - HAND SINK AT LINCOLN AVE BAR, 2ND FLOOR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE IN SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TI...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT ALL 5 BAR AREAS HAND WASHING SINKS ON SITE, AS WELL AS MENS RESTROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST HAVE PAPER TOWELS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, SLICED CELERY STICKS, SLICES CHEESE, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN AND 2ND FLOOR BAR COOLER, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UN...

serious Sanitation

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF A TOXIC SUBSTANCES, STORED IN A SPRAY BOTTLE NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE SUBSTANCE, STORED IN FOOD PREP AND SEVERAL BAR AREAS. MANAGER STATED SUBSTANCE IS USED TO SANITIZE AND CLEAN SURFACES IN FOOD PREP ...

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE IN SIDE 2 DOOR COOLER UNIT AT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED DRY GOODS/SODA/BEVERAGES STORED ON SHELVING RACKS, UNDER DRAINAGE PIPE/LINES, IN BASEMENT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED SITE TO RELOCATE INVENTORY OR ENCASE PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK AT LION BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE IN DINING AREA....

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

2017-07-24 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 6
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON 1-DOOR TRUE COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER, DARK GROOVES PRESENT. SEAL RAW WOOD IN BASEMENT, STORAGE RACK. REPAIR BROKEN WOOD ON FRONT OF BAR ON 2...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM CONTACT SURFACE OF LANO WALL WARMER IN PREP AREA. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM MOUNTED CAN OPENER AND SLICER IN PREP AREA. CLEAN DEAD BUGS FROM FRONT WINDOW SILLS. ALSO, CLEAN GREASE (NOT EXCESSIVE) FROM THE TOP OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL DEBRIS FROM FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, BEHIND ALL BARS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS. FLOOR AROUND ICE MACHINE IN REAR ON 1ST FLOOR. FLOORS IN STORAGE CLOSETS ON 2ND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE FROM FILTERS AND HOOD. SEAL HOLE IN CEILING NEAR DISH MACHINE. REPLACE CEILING TILES IN SMALL 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. REPAIR MISSING WALL PANEL NEAR BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT ABOVE BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

2016-11-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
8
minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT ALONG WALL OF BEER WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN LID ON ICE BIN IN 1ST FL. SMALL BAR AREA

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM MICROWAVE,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF 1ST FL. ICE MACHINE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,BASEMENT FOOD AND PAPER SHELVING UNITS,BEER WALK IN COOL...

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND ALL BAR AREAS,FLOOR DRAINS.MUST SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE IN 1ST FL. WOMEN'S TOILETROOM

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,LOWER WALLS IN ALL BAR AREAS.MUST SEAL GAP IN LOWER WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA,ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALL IN PREP AREA....

minor Facility Condition

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

Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT

2016-11-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED DISH MACHINE SANITIZING FINAL RINSE AT 0.P.P.M. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.MUST HAVE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE AT 50 P.P.M...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING 9-ON FLOOR UNDER 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND LOWER WALL BASE,2-ON LOWER WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND 2-ON FLOOR UNDER CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.6- LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT ALONG WALL OF BEER WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN LID ON ICE BIN IN 1ST FL. SMALL BAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM MICROWAVE,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF 1ST FL. ICE MACHINE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,BASEMENT FOOD AND PAPER SHELVING UNITS,BEER WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND ALL BAR AREAS,FLOOR DRAINS.MUST SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE IN 1ST FL. WOMEN'S TOILETROOM

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,LOWER WALLS IN ALL BAR AREAS.MUST SEAL GAP IN LOWER WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA,ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALL IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE FR...

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT

2016-01-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
8
minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FANGUARDS AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL & PREP TABLES,KNIFE CADDY,FRYERS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FOOD SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE ON 2ND FL.,MICROWAVE,FAUCETS AND SINK BASIN AT HAND SINK AT...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA , ALL BAR AREAS,WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED STAIR TREADS LEADING TO 2ND FL. REAR STAIR CASE.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM CEILING TILES & LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN MEN'S 1ST FL TOILETROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN CONTAINER ON 2ND FL.

2016-01-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING IN FLOOR DRAIN IN BAR AREA AND FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS IN PREP AREA AND 1ST FL. MEN'S TOILETROOM.ALSO FRONT ENTRY DOOR SWEEP IS BROKEN AND HANGING OFF LEAVING A APPX. "3/4" OPENING AL...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FANGUARDS AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL & PREP TABLES,KNIFE CADDY,FRYERS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FOOD SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE ON 2ND FL.,MICROWAVE,FAUCETS AND SINK BASIN AT HAND SINK AT BAR AREA ON 1ST FL.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA , ALL BAR AREAS,WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED STAIR TREADS LEADING TO 2ND FL. REAR STAIR CASE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM CEILING TILES & LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN MEN'S 1ST FL TOILETROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN CONTAINER ON 2ND FL.

2015-10-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

2015-10-01 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

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

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT 0 PPM FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH CHLORINE SANITIZER FINAL RINSE SHOULD BE AT 100PPM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE. USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RIN...

serious Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF THE TWO ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMNIG FROM, THRU- OUT SURFACES AND THE PLASTIC COVER WITH WET BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE AND CLEAN IN DETAIL THE TUBE, SURFACES AND THE PLASTIC COVER...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE CABINETS UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINKS IN ALL THE WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

STAINED CEILING PANEL INSIDE THE LADIES WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

2014-09-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Employee Hygiene

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

NO HANDWASHING SINKS WERE OBSERVED AT 3 BARS ON THE 2ND FLOOR (2 SIDE BARS AND REAR BAR). MUST INSTALL.

2014-09-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE CONDIMENT COOLER. OBSERVED RANCH DRESSING AT 45.1F, BLUE CHEESE DRESSING AT 43.8F, AND SALSA AT 46.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 2# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLAT...

serious Sanitation

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES. SERIOUS ...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BARS ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. ...

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING FROM THE PREP AREA ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST INSTALL DRAIN LINE HOSES FOR THE SODA GUN NOZZLES BEHIND ALL BARS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS BEHIND ALL BARS. NO HANDWASHING SINKS WERE OBSERVED AT 3 BARS ON THE 2ND FLOOR (2 SIDE BARS AND REAR BAR). MUST I...

2013-09-16 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN WALL AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF THE 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

2012-10-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-09-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED SALAD PREP COOLER AND PRODUCE COOLER NEAR ICE MACHINE BOTH WITH AIR TEMPERATURES OF 48.0F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. BOTH COOLERS WERE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPE...

critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED RANCH AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD DRESSINGS AT 45.3-57.8F, BUTTERMILK AT 48.0F, SALSA AT 45.6F, EGGS AT 49.8F, CHEESE AT 46.9F, MARGARINE AT 50.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 35#...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN SEVERAL AREAS OF THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, 1ST FLOOR SOUTH BAR, WEST BAR AT 2ND FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM. ADD...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 11/8/10 NOT DISPLAYED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE BARS.

2010-11-09 Pass Tag Removal
6
minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VIOLATION REMAINS

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VIOLATION REMAINS

2010-11-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES WITH BROWN/BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN UPPER ...

critical Food Temperature

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

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. ...

minor Sanitation

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

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. MUST NOT STORE TO GO CONTAINERS OR UTENSIL'S UNDER ...

minor Sanitation

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 KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

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. EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR OF PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN TALL REACH IN COOLER ...

100
Cafe Brauer
100
Cafe Brauer
71
Kizami
69
A New Leaf
40
Cameron'S Ice Cream & Grill

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