SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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674 W DIVERSEY PKWY · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 18, 2025 · passed

13 of 18 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
13 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
74
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 18
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE WOMEN BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 13
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS AT COOK LINE AND STORED IN MICROWAVE WITHOUT LABEL OF COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER/PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

NOTED SERVINGWARE STORED ON SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UPRIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

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

NOTED CARRY-OUT CONTAINERS STORED BELOW CEILING AND ABOVE PREP COOLER UPRIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED EXPOSED EXPANDING INSULATION FOAM AND PINK FIBERGLASS INSULATION AND HOLE SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLE AND RESTORE WALL TO A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.

DEC 7
2023
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR INTERIOR FREEZER SHELVING. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE BURNT FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST NOT USE "PLUMBERS PUTTY" AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE KITCHEN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINS. ALL LEAKS MUST BE REPAIRED WITH A METAL WELD OR REPLACE SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILING AT THE DINING AREA OF THE BAR. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE REAR HALLWAY REACH-IN FREEZERS, THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, ABOVE THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER, ABOVE THE ENTIRE ICE MACHINE.----THE FOLLOWING FLOORS FOUND WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND POOLING STAGNANT LIQUID: UNDER ITEMS STORED ON SODA CRATES, BEHIND THE HALLWAY REACH-IN FREEZERS, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.----MUST NOT USE SODA CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES ----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR/SEALANT FOR WIRING AT THE WOODEN FLOOR-TO-CEILING BEAM AT THE BAR OR DUCT TAPE AS SEALANT FOR THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR.---EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT NOTED ON THE WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: NEXT TO AND ALONG THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE,

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

MAY 13
2022
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE BIN FRONT WHITE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL DRY INGREDIENT WITH COMMON NAME IN STORAGE AREA

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE SEVERAL REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE. REPAIR/REPLACE

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE LEAKING FROM VENT DUCT TO PIPE, BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE, ETC., AT STORAGE AREA BY THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

CLOGGED DRAIN HOSE FROM GUN POP BEHIND THE BAR. REPAIR, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVER FOR RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM, PROVIDE

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN SURROUNDINGS OF OUTSIDE GARBAGE. A LOT OF DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESS GRIMES ON WALLS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE,UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.KEEP FLOOR DRY UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE

NOV 18
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN BETWEEN COOLERS ON THE COOKING LINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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NOV 4
2021
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

I OBSERVED AREA AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS THROUGH A DOORWAY IS BECOMING A PREP AREA WITH 2 MAKESHIFT PREP TABLES SET UP. A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED IN THE NEW PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CARTONS OF JUICES AND PREPACKAGED BAKED GOODS STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF BEER KEGS. ALL FOOD ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN A PROTECTED MANNER IN A DESIGNATED AREA.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN BETWEEN COOLERS ON THE COOKING LINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2362711 DATED 2/21/20 NOT CORRECTED, INCLUDING VIOLATION # 52 GREASE TRAP REMOVED FROM UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED

FEB 21
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE,HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE, MISSING THE CORRECT SOLUTION. MUST MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. NEW INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE AT MENU/DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS.ALSO PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

GREASE BUILD-UP ON WHEEL OF DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

SOME BLACK AREA ON CUTTING BOARD ON TOP THE PREP COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH SURFACE(SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE)

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

GREASE TRAP FROM UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WAS REMOVED,INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL UNIT.

FEB 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED WASH AIDS, HAND SOAP, PAPER TOWELS, ETC. ATTACHED TO BACK SPLASH WALL AREA ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT 3 COMPARTMENTS ARE NOT NOT BE USED FOR HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/RELOCATED WASH AIDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, SALSA, FRIED CHICKEN WINGS, ETC. STORED INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
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/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
PASTEURIZED EGGS USED WHERE REQUIRED

OBSERVED COCKTAILS ON BEVERAGE MENU MADE WITH RAW EGGS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PASTEURIZED EGGS MUST BE SUBSTITUTED FOR RAW EGGS IN THE PREPARATION OF FOODS SUCH AS COCKTAILS, MAYONNAISE, CAESAR DRESS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE PASTEURIZED EGGS AS A SUBSTITUTE WHENEVER PREPARING SAUCES/COCKTAILS THAT DO DON'T HAVE PASTEURIZED/HEAT PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED WHITE SUBSTANCE STORED INSIDE BULK CONTAINER, ON SPICE SHELF IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND STORED IN BULK CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR DRY ROOM, ADJACENT TO WALK IN COOLER, EXPOSING RAW WOODEN STUDS, JOIST AND RAFTERS IN SAID AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CEILING SURFACES ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL CEILING ABOVE SAID EQUIPMENT AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 14
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHILED COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD COVERS CRACKED ABOVE PREP COOLERS AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL.

AUG 15
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED UNFINISHED CEILING AT REAR OF DINING ROOM NEXT TO RESTROOMS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND FINISH CEILING.

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

NOTED NO LIGHT SHIELDS OVER LIGHTS AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL SHIELDS WITH CAPS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED VENTILATION IN MENS RESTROOM NOT FUNCTIONING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SLEEVE OR SAINITIZING SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP.

JUL 14
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELF BELOW THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND MAINTAIN TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND DUST ON THE COOK LINE HOOD SURROUNDING THE FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE DRAIN IS SLOW IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG.

JUN 8
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SHELF UNDER GRILL RUSTY. RESTORE SURFACE OF SHELF TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER NEED TO BE CLEANED. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN GUARDS AND AREA AROUND FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER.

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

OBSERVEDR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NEEDED BEHIND BAR. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 30
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL/DATE ALL THE FOOD CONTAINER WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER

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

MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPLASH GUARD. CAULKING WORN OUT. MUST DEFROST THE TWO REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. RESEAL OR RE PAINT THE SHELVE IN THE PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN THE CEILING VENT IN THE REAR DINING AREA,(WITH ACCUMULATED DUST) AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 25
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT.

OCT 17
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

MINORSanitation
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. BROKEN DOOR HANDLE REPAIRED WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR WITH CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
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 BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN HOLES/GAPS MUST REPAIR.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL NEXT TO DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MAY 21
2010
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 14
2010
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

VIOLATION REMAINS

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

VIOLATION REMAINS

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

VIOLATION REMAINS

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VIOLATION REMAINS

MAY 13
2010
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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. LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING WHILE DISHES BEING WASHED. CHLORINE SANITIZER AT 0PPM AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY SANITIZING. MUST USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CONTACT C.D.P.H. FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.

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

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER.RAW EGGS AND RAW MEATS BEING STORED ON SHELVING ABOVE UNCOVERED READY TO EAT SLICED ONION AND OTHER ASSORTED PREPARED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-26-08 #143205 NOT CORRECTED.#32- NO COVERS FOR BAR ICE BINS, MUST PROVIDE. #33- INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
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 NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING. RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE MUST PAINT/SEAL.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. HOLE IN WALL UNDER KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST SEAL. WALL AT LADIES WASHBOWL WITH CRACKED CAULKING MUST REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT NOZZLE ON BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK.

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