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18-20 E BELLEVUE PL · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
14 of 21 inspections passed, 5 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 152025FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
5-205.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVER STATION DOUBLING AS A DUMP SINK. HAND WASHING SINK IS STORED ON TOP WITH DUMP SINK DIRECTLY BELOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS USED FOR NO PURPOSE THAN HAND WASHING. MUST REMOVE DUMP SINK BELOW. MANAGEMENT HAS WRAPPED SINK UP BELIEVING TO BE IN COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS ONLY 1 SINGLE BASIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 82025FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED MULTIBLE HAND WASHING SINKS WITH EQUIPMENT SUCH AS PLASTIC STRAINERS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS AND ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVER STATION DOUBLING AS A DUMP SINK. HAND WASHING SINK IS STORED ON TOP WITH DUMP SINK DIRECTLY BELOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS USED FOR NO PURPOSE THAN HAND WASHING. MUST REMOVE DUMP SINK BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF 3 ICE MACHINES, 2 IN BASEMENT AND 1 ON 3RD FLOOR, WITH A BLACKISH PINK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MORE THAN 15 SMALL FLIES THROGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: MAIN FLOOR BAR, 2ND FLOOR BAR, AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN 1ST FLOOR SERVER AREA COOLER WITH CHIPPED AND RUSTED RACKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND USE A NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2598406 DATED JULY 31 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #53 PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN STAFF BATHROOM. OBSERVED MULTI GENDER STAFF TOILET ROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 312024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK AND PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 58.5F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN STAFF BATHROOM
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NOV 202023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK MARKS AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CMOOTH SURFACESTHAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED LIQUOR WELL LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR BAR WITH STICKY SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED TRASH ON WALK IN FREEZER AND 3RD FLOOR STORAGE AREA FLOORS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION AS WELL AS STANDING WATER IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
MAR 172022PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
A water refilling facet install at the hand sink basin, instructed to remove.
Meat slicer not clean behind blade, food debris noted. instructed to clean and maintain.
NOV 302020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
BOTTOM OF ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, DIRT NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 72019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
- OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 2ND FL SERVER COFFEE PREP STATION. MUST REMOVE GLASS/DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
- OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE 2ND FL COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING INTENSITY OF AT LEAST TO 20 FOOT CANDLES IN THE 2ND FL COFFEE PREP AREA TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN HOOD COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS'EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
SEP 202018FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
3-301.11 (B)- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING/SLICING THE FOLLOWING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HAND CONTACT: -AT BAR: LIME GARNISH, ON CUTTING BOARD, AT MAIN BAR WITH BARE HAND CONTACT, FOR CUSTOMER BEVERAGE. -AT EXPEDITING STATION: IN KITCHEN, GARNISHING COLESLAW FOR CONSUMPTION WITH CHOPPED PARSLEY. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED. INFORMED MANAGER TO USE BARRIERS SUCH AS SINGLE USE GLOVES, TONGS, ETC. TO PREVENT BAR HAND CONTACT. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.16 (A) (2) (A)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -TOP LOADING COOLER, AT COOK LINE: 46.9F, 3.5LBS OF EGG WHITES, AT A VALUE OF $14.00: DATE 9/19/18 46.7F, 4LBS OF EGG YOLKS, AT A VALUE OF $15.00: DATE 9/19/18 -SALAD STATION: 53.9F, 2LBS OF DEVILED EGG MIXTURE, AT A VALUE OF $25.00 DATE: 9/19/18 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT 9.5LBS AT TOTAL VALUE OF $54.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-302.13- OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED IN BAR COOLER USED FOR PREP OF CLASSIC COCKTAIL MADE WITH EGG WHITES. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PASTEURIZED EGG PRODUCTS MUST BE USED FOR RECIPES THAT DO NOT INCLUDE A PASTEURIZATION OR HEAT STEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE PASTEURIZED EGGS AS A SUBSTITUTE WHENEVER PREPARING SAUCES/FOOD ITEMS THAT DO NOT HAVE PASTEURIZED/HEAT PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
6-501.111- OBSERVED 8 OR MORE LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT PUMP ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDER TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
4-904-13 (A) (A) - OBSERVED PRE SET FLAT WARE AND GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FLAT WARE AND GLASS WARE MUST BE STORED ON TABLE TOP IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET FLAT WARE AND GLASS WARE WHEN GUEST ARE SET OR STORED ON TABLE TOP IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-501.12 (A)- OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION UNDER AND AROUND CANISTERS AND EQUIPMENT 0N BASEMENT PUMP ROOM FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT A ALL TIMES.
AUG 222017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPERLY TEMPERATURE. A TOTAL OF 35 LBS OF LOBSTER BISQUE AND TOMATO CREAM SOUP, AT 54.3F. SOUP WAS STORED IN LARGE PLASTIC TUB WITH TIGHT LIDS, IN WALK IN COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COOL DOWN FOOD ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE I.E. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED # 7-38-005 (A) SOUP DISCARDED, VALUED AT $150.00.
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL BULK FOODS.
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS AT MIDDLE HAND SINK, LOCATED AT COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF HAND SINK.
OBSERVED CORK BOARD ON WALL BEHIND CLEAN UTENSIL SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SMOOTH SURFACE.
SEP 162016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED HANDLED SCOOPS LYING IN THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER AND REACH-IN COOLER NEAR THE BACK OF THE BASEMENT.
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR TO COVER ICE IN BETWEEN USE AND WHILE DRINKS ARE BEING PREPARED ABOVE ICE BINS.
OBSERVED CLOTH TOWELS BEING USED AS LINERS ON THE DRY STORAGE RACK IN THE 1ST FLOOR SERVICE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO USE NON ABSORBENT MATERIALS AS LINERS ONLY.
DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS BEHIND THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP.
NOV 302015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT OR WITH WORN DOWN GROUT IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE BASEMENT PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.
OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS OF THE WOMENS RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND THE CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS IN THE MENS RESTROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE BASEMENT HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN LEAKING. ALSO OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE STOPPER HANDLE UNDER THE LEFT BASIN OF THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED THE HOT KNOB AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
JUN 182014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PREPARED BAR MIXERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN KNIVES ON DIRTY HEATER BOOSTER AT DISH MACHINE.
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF BASEMENT MAIN KITCHEN, COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
INTERIOR ICE MACHINES ICE SHOOTS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ON COOKS LINE IN 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE COOKS LINE 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
SEP 202013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DEEP FRYER AREAS.2ND FLOOR KITCHEN.
JUL 12013FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS AT 104.5F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. PREMISES HAS HOT WATER LOCATED AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS. PREMISES HAS A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TO WASH AND SANITIZE DISHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ABOVE 110F TO WASH AND SANITIZE DISHES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED DRAIN LINE WATER LEAKS AT THE LEFT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. REPLACE MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.
JUN 242013FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED MEATS (PORK, DUCK, TURKEY, AND BACON) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGER STATED THAT THE MEATS ARE VACUUM PACKAGED AT BACARDI AT THE PARK AT US CELLULAR FIELD WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN FOR VACUUM PACKAGING. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 140# OF FOOD WORTH $715. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 25 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE HOT WATER BOOSTER HEATER FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED DISHWASHING FACILITIES IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA IMPROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED. THE FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT REACH THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A FAUCET WHICH REACHES ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD AT THE SALAD PREP COOLER.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, CAN STORAGE CART, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES.
DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BEHIND THE OVEN ON THE FLOOR. MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES ESPECIALLY ALONG THE COOK'S LINE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. ELIMINATE STANDING WATER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL OF THE PREP COOLERS.
NOV 82011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT HANDSINKS FOR BOTH BARS. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
INTERIOR FLOORS OF BAR COOLERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT DISHROOM, COOK'S LINE (BASEMENT), & ICE MACHINE AREA-MUST REPAIR. FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
LEAKY PIPE AT HANDSINK BY COFFEE STATION MUST BE FIXED. THE WASTE WATER LINE FROM 2-CAPPUCHINO MACHINES MUST EXTEND TO THE FLOOR DRAIN. 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.
JAN 272010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Use dustless cleaning methods. CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ALL ICE UTENSILS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER.
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