MATILDA.

Chicago Health Dept

3101 N SHEFFIELD AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

14 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Aug 2024.

Last inspected Aug 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 8

2024

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT (NORTH) SIDE ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/LIQUID BULID UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BAR GUN HOLDERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANLDERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

FEB 8

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER BY THE DOOR,ALSO UNDER THE BAR COUNTER IN BASEMENT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER BOTH BARS,KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA.REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

OCT 7

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXPOSED WALLS IN BATHROOM,STORAGE AREA AND THROUGHOUT INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.ALSO EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES TO SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLOORS MUST BE REMOVED/CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

OCT 5

2021

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

: 4-601.11(B)--EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

: 5-205.15-- LEAK UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUS PAN.----LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE KITCHEN/DISH THREE-COMPARTMENT REPAIRED WITH TAPE.----BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE ON THE MEN'S WASHROOM LEFT WASHBOWL.----URINAL IN MEN'S WASHROOM "OUT OF ORDER. " MUST PROPERLY REPAIR ALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11-- EXPOSED BRICK WALL NEXT TO THE TOILET IN THE WASHROOM WITH OPEN CRACKS,CREVICES AND BADLY STAINED WITH UNKNOWN SPLATTER. UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST SEAL WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2531953 ON 9-23-21 NOT CORRECTED.#16- 4-601.11(A)-- OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AND TOUCHING THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. #38- 6-501.111--- OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN SEVERAL AREAS. DROPPINGS BEHIND THE BASEMENT BAR UNDER A HOT HOLDING UNIT BEHIND THE BAR, DEAD RAT IN THE CANNED BEVERAGE COOLER, IN THE SIDE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE KITCHEN, DROPPINGS BEHIND THE BOX FREEZER IN THE DRY FOODS STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. NOTED AT THIS TIME, OVER 100 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BOTH BARS AND THE BASEMENT WASHROOMS. MUST HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY MUST SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR RODENTS AND LIVE FLIES. ELIMINATE ALL RODENT ACTIVITY. #60-- 8-404.13(B:4)-- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6-4-21 NOT CORRECTED .#49- ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN BASEMENT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE NON-POROUS, PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #55--5232 N BROADWAY ST, CEILINGS AND FLOORS MUST BE REMOVED/CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE, UNDER ALL COOLERS, SHELVING, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT BAR, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, AND ADJACENT COMPRESSORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----RAW EXPOSED STONE WALLS AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AND BEHIND BOX FREEZER STORAGE WITHOUT OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES, HOLES, OR OPENINGS.#56- MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.#57- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES WHICH INCLUDES BARTENDERS AND DISHWASHERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 23

2021

FAIL 16 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE NORTH BAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE BEING BLOCKED WITH A WATER PITCHER BEING STORED INSIDE THE SINK. REVIEWED ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. NORTH BAR WAS NOTED SET UP FOR USE WITH CONDIMENT, ICE ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AND TOUCHING THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE DISHWASHER WASHING POTS, PANS, AND UTENSILS AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT USING A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE. THE SINK WAS SET WITH A WASHBASIN ONLY. REVIEWED THE PROPER SET METHOD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS BEING IMPROPERLY REHEATED USING A HOT WATER BATH TO REHEAT FOODS SLOWLY. CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE AT 88.5F, BLACK BEANS AT 33.4F INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REHEAT ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS TO 165F RAPIDLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED OR LABELED WITH A PREP DATE ONLY. NO EXPIRATION DATES, NO SYSTEM IN PLACE TO VERIFY EXPIRATION DATES OF SUCH FOODS. DAIRY-BASED DRESSING WITH A PREPARATION DATE OF 9/11 EXCEEDING A 7 DAY SHELF LIFE. GARLIC DAIRY-BASED SAUCE DATED 9/1, AND WITH NO DATE. BLACK BEANS AND COOKED SAUSAGE WITH NO DATES. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN SEVERAL AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 10 TO 20 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE BASEMENT BAR UNDER A HOT HOLDING UNIT BEHIND THE BAR, ALONG THE BAR BASEBOARD. 5 TO 10 DROPPINGS IN THE SIDE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE KITCHEN, 10 TO 15 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE BOX FREEZER IN THE DRY FOODS STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE KITCHEN, 3 DROPPINGS UNDER THE STAIRWELL NEXT TO THE KITCHEN, 5 TO 10 DROPPINGS IN THE CLOSET OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED COOK/FOOD HANDLER NOT WEAR A HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT BAR, UNDER BOOTH TABLES, THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE KITCHEN, IN ALL CLOSETS, THROUGHOUT THE OFFICE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS THAT ARE FOR CONSUMPTION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUS PAN.----LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE KITCHEN/DISH THREE-COMPARTMENT REPAIRED WITH TAPE.----BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE ON THE MEN'S WASHROOM LEFT WASHBOWL.----URINAL IN MEN'S WASHROOM "OUT OF ORDER. " MUST PROPERLY REPAIR ALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXPOSED BRICK WALL NEXT TO THE TOILET IN THE WASHROOM WITH OPEN CRACKS,CREVICES AND BADLY STAINED WITH UNKNOWN SPLATTER. UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST SEAL WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2510800 ON 6-4-21 NOT CORRECTED.#49- ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE AND THE WOODEN SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE NON-POROUS, PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #55--EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES TO SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLOORS MUST BE REMOVED/CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE, UNDER ALL COOLERS, SHELVING, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT BAR, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, AND ADJACENT COMPRESSORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----RAW EXPOSED STONE WALLS AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AND BOX FREEZER STORAGE WITHOUT OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES, HOLES, OR OPENINGS.#56- MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.#57- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES WHICH INCLUDES BARTENDERS AND DISHWASHERS.#58- MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Minor Documentation & Training

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES, THE COOK, THE BARTENDER, THE PERSON IN CHARGE NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS DURING THE ENTIRE INSPECTION EVEN WHEN REMINDED IT WAS A VIOLATION.VIOLATION 7-28-060 CITATION ISSUED.

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JUN 4

2021

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE AND THE WOODEN SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE NON-POROUS, PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

A LARGE HOLE/OPENING UNDER THE WASHBOWL IN THE BASEMENT MEN'S WASHROOM MUST BE SEALED. HOLES NOTED IN WALLS AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE SEALED.----EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES TO SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLOORS MUST BE REMOVED/CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE, UNDER ALL COOLERS, SHELVING, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT BAR, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND ADJACENT COMPRESSORS.----WALLS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE WITH GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----RAW EXPOSED STONE WALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AND BOX FREEZER STORAGE WITHOUT OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES, HOLES, OR OPENINGS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES WHICH INCLUDES BARTENDERS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

JUN 1

2021

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O)- NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

: 2-501.11- NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIAHREA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.114 (A, B, C, D, E, F: 1 & 2)- NOTED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. NOTED 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY DISPENSES SANITIZER AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

: 4-602.13- ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE AND THE WOODEN SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE NON-POROUS, PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 Inspector Comments: A LARGE HOLE/OPENING UNDER THE WASHBOWL IN THE BASEMENT MEN'S WASHROOM MUST BE SEALED. HOLES NOTED IN WALLS AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE SEALED.----EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES TO SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLOORS MUST BE REMOVED/CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE, UNDER ALL COOLERS, SHELVING, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT BAR, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND ADJACENT COMPRESSORS.----WALLS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE WITH GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----RAW EXPOSED STONE WALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AND BOX FREEZER STORAGE WITHOUT OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES, HOLES, OR OPENINGS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

: 6-202.11- MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES WHICH INCLUDES BARTENDERS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13- MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM 5-12-21 #2509643 NOT CORRECTED. #38- 6-501.111--OBSERVED 20 TO 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. THROUGHOUT THE UNUSED BASEMENT BAR, UNDER THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL (STORAGE AREA) IN SEVERAL STORAGE CLOSETS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, IN MAIN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE BEHIND BOX FREEZER, UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. #60---8-404.13- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3-6-19 REPORT #2268980 NOT CORRECTED. #47-NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD-GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.#56- NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 12

2021

FAIL 13 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIAHREA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. NOTED 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY DISPENSES SANITIZER AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOOD SUCH AS BURGERS AND EGGS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE VIRTUAL MENU THAT REMINDS AND DISCLOSES FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 30 TO 40 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. THROUGHOUT THE UNUSED BASEMENT BAR, BEHIND THE BASEMENT CO2 TANK STORAGE, IN SEVERAL STORAGE CLOSETS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, UNDER COMPRESSORS IN BASEMENT, THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE OR REPORT. LAST SERVICE AND REPORT DATED 2-20-20. MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE AND THE WOODEN SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE NON-POROUS, PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT SEVERAL CLOSETS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING, AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES WHICH INCLUDES BARTENDERS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3-6-19 REPORT #2268980 NOT CORRECTED. #47-NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD-GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.#56- NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

MAR 6

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

FEB 27

2019

FAIL 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT CORNER WALL BASE OF THE DRY STORAGE AREAS, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BAR AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR OF FIRST FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION #7-38-020(C)

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY WHERE THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

SEP 1

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR DAMAGED, WITH INSULATION LAYER EXPOSED AND AREAS PATCHED WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD PANELING AT LEFT SIDE OF BABY ATLAS BAR. MUST PAINT/SEAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD RESIDUE FROM INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS FROM CEILING IN KITCHEN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OPERATOR UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES UPON REQUEST. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 18

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVING LINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON AND AROUND THE EXHAUST HOOD IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BASEMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BASEMENT BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS AND TO MAINTAIN.

OCT 15

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY FROST BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER SOILED WITH DUST AND CLEAN THE CEILING ABOVE WHERE THE DUST HAS ACCUMULATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLSTERS AT THE FRONT BAR AREA TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION/BUILDUP. DETAIL CLEAN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE RACK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

DEC 12

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE FOR CONSUMPTION BINS. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE FOR METAL REPAIR AT BAR ICE BIN OR IN BASEMENT TALL WHITE REACH-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSER SYSTEM WITH SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN REAR KITCHEN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WASTE WATER DRAIN FROM BEER TAP MUST NOT DRAIN INTO THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST DRAIN TO PROPER FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD PREP EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAT OR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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