AUG 8
2024
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MATILDA.
BEAT. 41/100
3101 N SHEFFIELD AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 8, 2024 · passed
Failed 5 of 14 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
85
includes 20 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Dec 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT (NORTH) SIDE ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/LIQUID BULID UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BAR GUN HOLDERS.
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.
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 82023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 8
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER BOTH BARS,KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA.REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
OCT 72021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 7
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 52021FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 5
2021
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
: 4-601.11(B)--EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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 232021FAILED16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 23
2021
FAILED
16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NOTED COOK/FOOD HANDLER NOT WEAR A HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS THAT ARE FOR CONSUMPTION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
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 42021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 4
2021
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
JUN 12021FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 1
2021
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
: 6-202.11- MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13- MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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 122021FAILED13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 12
2021
FAILED
13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
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.
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 272019FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 27
2019
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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.
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)
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY WHERE THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
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.
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 12017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 1
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD RESIDUE FROM INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS FROM CEILING IN KITCHEN.
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 182015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 18
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 152014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 15
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 122012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
DEC 12
2012
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN REAR KITCHEN.
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.
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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