MAXIM'S RESTAURANT INC.
20 N CLARK ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 9 of 26 inspections. 27 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 222016PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
Found food items not properly dated in walk in coolers, must properly date food items in walk in coolers. Found food items not properly dated in reach in coolers in prep areas(1st floor, bsmt), must properly date food items in reach in coolers in prep areas(1st floor, bsmt).
Walk in coolers that had shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in coolers shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in bsmt prep area, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around dish machine counter in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Storage shelving/racks in bsmt storage room that had peeling paint, exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
Walk in coolers shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in 1st floor not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in coolers under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage rooms under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors need re-grouting by dish machines areas in 1st floor, and bsmt areas. Floors need regrouting by exposed hand sink in prep area.
Missing ceiling tile in women's bathroom shall be repaired/provided.
Broken/damaged light shield in bsmt prep area, shall be replaced. Missing light shields in rear kitchen area, and storage room, shall be provided.
3 compartment sink faucet in bsmt bar leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
AUG 202015FAILED5 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3-4 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AND THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AND INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT STEAM TABLE AND IN THE WEST STAIR WELL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED UPON INSPECTION THE FRONT ROATATING DOORS WITH LARGE GAPS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE GAPS AND PROVIDE RODENT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON SHELVING, INSIDE OF OVENS, STEAM TABLES AND DRAWERS WITH UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING AND DRAWERS.
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS.
OBSERVED THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT HOOD VENTS W/ ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD VENTS.
AUG 182015FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE ROACHES IN THE 1ST FLOOR DINING AREA, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS, IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, IN THE OFFICE STORAGE AREA, IN THE UPSTAIRS KITCHEN AND WEST STAIR WELL. NOTED ROACHES ON WALLS, FLOORS, UNDER THE LIGHT SWITCH PLATE IN THE REAR STAIR WELL,ON CEILINGS AND IN DOORWAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON SHELVING, DISH MACHINE INSIDE OF OVENS AND DRAWERS WITH UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING AND DRAWERS.
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS.
OBSERVED GAPS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS AND STAIRWELL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL GAPS.
AUG 142015FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE ROACHES AT THE BASEMENT BAR, BASEMENT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS, UPSTAIRS KITCHEN AND WEST STAIR WELL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON SHELVING, DISH MACHINE INSIDE OF OVENS AND DRAWERS WITH UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING AND DRAWERS.
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS.
OBSERVED GAPS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS AND STAIRWELL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL GAPS.
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AUG 132015FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
STILL OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTVITY. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE ROACHES AT THE BASEMENT BAR, BASEMENT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND UPSTAIRS KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020. MUST HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY, ELIMINATE ROACHES. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON SHELVING, INSIDE OF OVENS AND DRAWERS WITH UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING AND DRAWERS.
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS.
OBSERVED GAPS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS AND STAIRWELL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL GAPS.
AUG 112015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE ROACHES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FACILITY (1ST FLOOR COOKLINE FLOOR, 1ST FLOOR WAITRESS STATION, BASEMENT WAITRESS STATION, BASEMENT FRONT PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS AND STEAM TABLE, BASEMENT KITCHEN COOKLINE, BASEMENT KITCHEN SHELVING AND HALLWAY BETWEEN THE PREP AREA AND BACK DOOR IN THE BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ISSUE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES, EGGS, HASHBROWNS AND SAUSAGE GRAVY) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED. PROVIDE STATE FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. NOTED DURING CANVASS INSPECTION ON 1-16-15
OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS.
OBSERVED BASEBOARDS LOOSE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS SURROUNDING THE BASEBOARDS.
OBSERVED THE PLUMBING OF THE SHUT OFF VALVE AND GASKET OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE LEAKING. ALSO THE PLUMBING UNDER THE BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK IS DETACHED AND LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR AND BEING CONTAINED BY PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
AUG 72015FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PREPARING FOOD WITH AN OPEN SORE ON HIS HAND NOT WEARING A BAND AID OR A GLOVE TO COVER IT. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY, PROVIDE A BAND AID AND GLOVE FOR THE HAND WITH THE OPEN SORE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(B)
OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKING UP THROUGH THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP ROOM, DISH WASHING AREA AND RESTROOM TOILETS WHEN ANY WATER IS DRAINED FROM ANY SINK OR TOILETS ARE FLUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING TO STOP THE SEWAGE BACK UP. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE ROACHES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FACILITY (1ST FLOOR COOKLINE FLOOR, 1ST FLOOR WAITRESS STATION, BASEMENT WAITRESS STATION, BASEMENT FRONT PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS AND STEAM TABLE, BASEMENT KITCHEN COOKLINE, BASEMENT KITCHEN SHELVING AND HALLWAY BETWEEN THE PREP AREA AND BACK DOOR IN THE BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ISSUE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES, EGGS, HASHBROWNS AND SAUSAGE GRAVY) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH GAUGE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL GAUGES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED. PROVIDE STATE FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. NOTED DURING CANVASS INSPECTION ON 1-16-15
OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND COUNTERS.
OBSERVED BASEBOARDS LOOSE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS SURROUNDING THE BASEBOARDS.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREAS, DINING ROOM, RESTROOMS, WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZERS WITH ACCUMULATED SEWAGE. ALSO, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS.
OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS.
OBSERVED CEILING TILES OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING TILES.
OBSERVED THE PLUMBING OF THE SHUT OFF VALVE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE LEAKING, THE PLUMBING OF THE BASEMENT KITCHEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IS ALSO LEAKING AND BEING CONTAINED BY PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
JAN 212015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
BASEBOARDS NOT CLEAN ALONG SIDE OF TABLE BY SPICE STORAGE TABLE,DRY STORAGE/ELECTRICAL ROOM IN CRAWSPCE ,BY ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS/MAINTAIN.
MISSING CEILING TILES IN BAEMENT CEILING PREP AND STORAGE AREA.MUST INSTALL.ALSO CELINGS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT.
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR.MUST INSTALL.
BOTH FAUCETS LEAKY AT CONNECTION AND HANDLES OF 3-COMP SINK ,PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK BEHIND BAR IN BASEMENT AND FAUCET AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT BY DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR.
MUST ENROLL EMPLOYEE IN CLASS FOR NEW FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE.NO PROOF AT THIS TIME.
JAN 162015FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR IN BASEMENT NOT MAINTAINED.COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING.NO COLD WATER AT SINK.MUST REPAIR WITHIN 48 HOURS.EMPLOYEES MUST USE NEAREST HAND SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA APPROX 30-FT AWAY. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
BASEBOARDS NOT CLEAN ALONG SIDE OF TABLE BY SPICE STORAGE TABLE,DRY STORAGE/ELECTRICAL ROOM IN CRAWSPCE ,BY ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS/MAINTAIN.
MISSING CEILING TILES IN BAEMENT CEILING PREP AND STORAGE AREA.MUST INSTALL.ALSO CELINGS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT.
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR.MUST INSTALL.
BOTH FAUCETS LEAKY AT CONNECTION AND HANDLES OF 3-COMP SINK ,PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK BEHIND BAR IN BASEMENT AND FAUCET AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT BY DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR.
MUST ENROLL EMPLOYEE IN CLASS FOR NEW FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE.NO PROOF AT THIS TIME.
OCT 82014FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQAUTE HANDS WASHING FACILITY, FOUND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT OPERABLE, SINK COVERED WITH A PLASTIC WRAP. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITCIAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
FOUND A MEDICINE BOTTLE ( TYLENOL ) STORED ON A SHELF ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL MEDICATION STORED A WAY FROM FOOD PREPERATION AND STORAGE.
AUG 112014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
COOLER DOOR AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING GASKET, EXPOSED WOOD, RUSTY SHELVES INSEVERAL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, SHELVES IN WALK-IN, COUNTER TOPS, BOTTOM OF COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.
GREASE BUILD-UP NOTE ON BASEMENT KITCHEN FLOOR BEHIND COOKING LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
LEAKY PIPES UNDER BASEMENT 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FEB 192014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEVERAL CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED AT KITCHEN WALLS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
LEAKY PIPE UNDER BASEMENT'S 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 242014PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WALK-IN FREEZER DOORS WITH DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS, LOOSE WIRES AT SEVERAL FOOD STRAINERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND USE ONLY UTENSILS IN GOOD REPAIR.
INTRERIOR OF SODA GUNS AT BASEMENT'S BAR NOT CLEAN, NOTED SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP ON ALL, FAN COVERS AND SHELVES IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS WITH HEAVY DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP NOTED ON FLOOR BEHIND BASEMENT'S FLOOR AT FRONT SERVICE/ GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES NOTED ON FLOOR OF KITCHEN AND UNDER BOOTH SEATS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEVERAL CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED AT KITCHEN WALLS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
LEAKY PIPE UNDER BASEMENT'S 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 22013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVES AT THE MAIN COOKING LINE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME BUILD-UP.
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE LIDS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS ON THE 1ST FLOOR AT MAIN COOKING LINE, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE 3COMP SINK AREA, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN/MISSING WALL TILES AT WALL UNDER THE LADIES HADNWASHING SINK COUNTER AND AT THE WALL COLUMN IN THE BASEMENT LEADING FROM THE KITCHEN TO THE MAIN DINING ROOM AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AS WELL AS PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AT BOTH EXHAUST VENTS AT CEILINGS IN THE MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS IN THE BASEMENT.
MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS IN THE LADIES RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT SO AS TO BE EASY TO OPEN. HANDLE IS VERY TIGHT AND DIFFICULT TO OPEN.
JUN 152012PASSED12 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS, FOODS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND/OR PREPARED ON THE PREMISES IN THE WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN THE DESSERT DISPLAY CASE IN THE DINING AREA.
MUST PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA DOWN STAIRS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST REMOVE FOOD/DIRT/GREASE DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF ICE FROM ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS.
MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN THE FRONT OF DISH MACHINE, IN 1ST FL PREP AREA AND AS NEEDED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN SUMP PUMP ROOM.
MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING/BROKEN WALL TILES BY 1ST FL DISH MACHINE AND FIX DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS UNDER/AROUND 3-COMP SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND BOTH DISH MACHINES.
MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE ON THE 1ST FL.
MUST REPLACE THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 2-COMP. IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. FIX THE LEAK UNDER THE 3-COMP. SINK (MIDDLE COMPARTMENT.)
MUST PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE DIPPING WELL IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CONTROL CONDENSATION DRIPS IN THE (1ST)WALK-IN COOLER.
MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND HAVE ON CLEAN APPAREL
OBSERVED SEVERAL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS BEING STORED UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UNUSED CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAY 172012PASSED12 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS, FOODS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND/OR PREPARED ON THE PREMISES IN THE WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN THE DESSERT DISPLAY CASE IN THE DINING AREA.
MUST PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA DOWN STAIRS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST REMOVE FOOD/DIRT/GREASE DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF ICE FROM ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS.
MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN THE FRONT OF DISH MACHINE, IN 1ST FL PREP AREA AND AS NEEDED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN SUMP PUMP ROOM.
MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING/BROKEN WALL TILES BY 1ST FL DISH MACHINE AND FIX DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS UNDER/AROUND 3-COMP SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND BOTH DISH MACHINES.
MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE ON THE 1ST FL.
MUST REPLACE THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 2-COMP. IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. FIX THE LEAK UNDER THE 3-COMP. SINK (MIDDLE COMPARTMENT.)
MUST PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE DIPPING WELL IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CONTROL CONDENSATION DRIPS IN THE (1ST)WALK-IN COOLER.
MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND HAVE ON CLEAN APPAREL
OBSERVED SEVERAL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS BEING STORED UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UNUSED CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAR 212012PASS W/ CONDITIONS15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND THE BASEMENT PREP REACH IN COOLER IN THE GRILL AREA AT AN AIR TEMP. OF 55.4F. THE 1ST FL TALL REACH-IN COOLER BY THE CARRY OUT SECTION IN THE GRILL PREP AREA AT AN AIR TEMP. OF 54.8F. THE PREP DRAWER COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE TALL RIC (THAT WAS INADEQUATELY MAINTAINING)AT 57.0F AND THE LOWER PREP COOLER AROUND THE CORNER FROM THOSE TWO COOLERS (TO GO AREA) AT AN AIR TEMP. OF 51.8F. ALSO, THE BEVERAGE COOLER (BY PICK-UP IN TO GO AREA) WITH MILK STORED INSIDE AT 66.1F-MILK WAS DISCARDED AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS/DRINK IN THAT COOLER. ALL OTHER COOLERS WERE TAGGED AFTER ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COOLERS SERVICED AND ONCE MAINTAINING THE PROPER TEMP. OF 40F OR LOWER TO FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 REQUESTING A REINSPECTION OF THE UNIT BEFORE USING IT. *NOTE-EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON THE FAN, COILS AND CONDENSATION LINES. CITATION #78206-16 ISSUED
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPS. TEMPS RANGED FROM 47.5F-72.5F AND INCLUDED: TURKEY, HAM, CHEESE, EGGS, ITALIAN BEEF, CORNED BEEF, CHICKEN SALAD, COLE SLAW, TURKEY BURGERS (COOKED), POTATOES (COOKED), CUT ONIONS, SPINACH AND TOMATOES. ALSO, MILK, CORNED BEEF HASH AND SOUR CREAM. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. APPROX. WT. 20LBS. VALUED AT $200.00.
FOUND UPSTAIRS DISH MACHINE NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE. UNIT IS A HIGH TEMP. REACHING ONLY 114F AND NOT THE REQUIRED 180F. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL SERVICED AND PROPERLY SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED DISHWASHER TO SANITIZE WASHED EQUIPMENT IN A 3-COMP. SINK WITH THE PROPER PPM OF SANITIZING SOLUTION OR TO USE BASEMENT DISH MACHINE. ONCE SERVICED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 FOR A REINSPECTION OF THE UNIT BEFORE USING. CITATION #78207-17
MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS, FOODS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND/OR PREPARED ON THE PREMISES IN THE WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN THE DESSERT DISPLAY CASE IN THE DINING AREA.
MUST PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA DOWN STAIRS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST REMOVE FOOD/DIRT/GREASE DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF ICE FROM ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS.
MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN THE FRONT OF DISH MACHINE, IN 1ST FL PREP AREA AND AS NEEDED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN SUMP PUMP ROOM.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS UNDER/AROUND 3-COMP SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND BOTH DISH MACHINES.
MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING/BROKEN WALL TILES BY 1ST FL DISH MACHINE AND FIX DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE ON THE 1ST FL.
MUST REPLACE THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 2-COMP. IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. FIX THE LEAK UNDER THE 3-COMP. SINK (MIDDLE COMPARTMENT.)
MUST PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO THE DIPPING WELL IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CONTROL CONDENSATION DRIPS IN THE (1ST)WALK-IN COOLER.
MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND HAVE ON CLEAN APPAREL.
OBSERVED SEVERAL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS BEING STORED UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UNUSED CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
AUG 262011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MEAT SLICER IN BASEMENT'S KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. ENCRUSTED DRY FOOD CRUMBS NOTED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING GROUT BETWEEN KITCHEN TILES IN LOWER LEVEL, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. FAN COVERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 232011PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MGR ON DUTY WHEN HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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MAR 162011FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 11 LIVE COCKROACHES IN BASEMENT'S PREP AREA AND UNDER BAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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 VIOLATION FROM REPORT #197448 DATED 5-24-10, NOT CORRECTED FOR VIOL #33 ( MUST CLEAN SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS, IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED), #34( FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND PREP TABLES AND COOLERS, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN). INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ICE MAKER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN GASKETS AND EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DIRT,GREASE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON SHELVES OF BUSSING SHELVES, BOTTOM OF ICE BIN AT BAR AREA, INSIDE OF BASEMENT OVEN, EXTERIOR SIDES OF BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR STEAM TABLES AND FRYERS. STANDING WATER INSIDE OF FIRST FLOOR PASTRIES COOLER BOTTOM SHELF, WASTE WATER AND DEAD INSECTS IN BASEMENT UNUSED STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP NOTED ON FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENTS PREP AREAS BETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLES, DEAD INSECTS IN SUMP PUMP ROOM AND UNDER SEATS IN BASEMENT'S DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING GOUT AND TILES TRAPPING FOOD DEBRIS AND WASTE WATER IN BASEMENT PREP AN BAR AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BROKEN AND MISSING WALL BASE TILES IN BASEMENT'S PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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. LEAKY PIPES UNDER BASEMENT'S 3 COMP SINK, PREP SINK AND UNDER ICE BIN DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED 3 FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
JUN 102010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
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MAY 242010PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND PREP COOLER AT 58.6F IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN WHERE PERISHABLES ARE STORED, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST FAX A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN READY.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND 5LBS OF DELI HAM AT 54.6F, 3LBS TURKEY AT 56.8 STORED IN PREP COOLER IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO STORE COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER.FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $15.00
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST SORE PLASTIC FORKS AND SPOONS... PROTECTED FROM CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION NEXT TO TAKE OUT STATION.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREP COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR, NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY, RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENTS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN SHELVS, COUNTER TOPS, IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND PREP TABLES AND COOLERS, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR BSMT EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLUTTER NOTED IN BASEMENT FIXTURE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE.
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