Chicago
18
BEAT

Mc Namara'S Food & Drinks

4326-4328 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641 · Avondale · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Mixed record — 9 of 18 inspections passed

Inspections
18
9 passed
Last Inspected
2019-08-09
Pass Rate
50%
6 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 6 inspections (2019, 2019, 2019...)
Sanitation issues found across 61 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 11 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 61×
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Employee Hygiene critical 11×
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Documentation & Training critical 11×
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Pest Activity critical 10×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Other serious
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
2019-08-09 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS...

2019-08-06 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 13
critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED REFRIGERATED,READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS,PREPARED ON SITE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE ...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #59.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed rusty shelves inside walk in cooler. Must repair or replace and maintain for smooth and cleanable surface.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Observed build up of dirt, debris, and grease inside and on the exterior of the fryers, along the ventilation hood and underneath ovens in kitchen. Observed build up of dirt and debris on tiles behind grill and front three compartment sink. Observed ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE MAKER UNIT. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE/LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING AND ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND WORN GROUT LINES IN BAR AREA. MUST RE-GROUT FLOORS IN BAR AREA WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE NORTH WALL OF KITCHEN AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS HAVE NO PROOF OF TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2303850 DATED:07/29/2019 NON-COMPLIANCE CONTINUED TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF RODENT(MICE) DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS APPROXIMATELY 100-125 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON FLOORS UNDERNEA...

2019-08-01 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

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

VIOLATION CORRECTED.EMPLOYEE HEALTH TRAINING POLICY TRAINING AND SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON THE PREMISES.

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED REFRIGERATED,READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS,PREPARED ON SITE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE ...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Observed 100 rodent mice droppings in rear dry storage/liquor storage closet. Observed approximately 50 rodent mice droppings in furnace room. Observed 25 rodent mice droppings in unused oven in kitchen. Observed 20 live fruit flies in walls and ceil...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed rusty shelves inside walk in cooler. Must repair or replace and maintain for smooth and cleanable surface.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed cutting boards are worn down with deep grooves. Must replace and maintain.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Observed build up of dirt, debris, and grease underneath ovens in kitchen. Observed build up of dirt and debris on tiles behind grill and front three compartment sink. Observed build up of debris, dirt, and food debris underneath reach in coolers in ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE, COFFEE MAKER UNIT. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE/LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING AND ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND ALL EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS HAVE NO PROOF OF TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

2019-07-29 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 21
critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Observed no handwashing signs at coffee service station and inside washrooms. Must add signs.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Observed no hot water in handwashing sink after running for 30 minutes located in coffee service area. Must repair and maintain hot water at minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Priority Violation 7-38--030(C). Citation issued.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Observed black, slimy, moldy substances inside water components of ice maker dripping into ice,"Ice is used for human consumption". Must remove ice and detail clean, sanitize, and maintain the areas inside ice maker. Priority Foundation Violation 7-3...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED REFRIGERATED,READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS,PREPARED ON SITE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE ...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Found no metal stem thermometer for taking food temperatures. Must provide. Priority Foundation violation 7-38-005, No citation issued.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Observed 100 rodent mice droppings in rear dry storage/liquor storage closet. Observed approximately 50 rodent mice droppings in furnace room. Observed 25 rodent mice droppings in unused oven in kitchen. Observed 20 live fruit flies in walls and ceil...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed rusty shelves inside walk in cooler. Must repair or replace and maintain for smooth and cleanable surface.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed cutting boards are worn down with deep grooves. Must replace and maintain.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Observed build up of dirt, debris, and grease underneath ovens in kitchen. Observed build up of dirt and debris on tiles behind grill and front three compartment sink. Observed build up of debris, dirt, and food debris underneath reach in coolers in ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE, COFFEE MAKER UNIT. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 1 OUT OF 2 URINALS IN WASH ROOM COMPLETELY COVERED IN BLACK PLASTIC NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK AT BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

Observed oily green food waste water debris backing up into right compartment of three compartment sink after center sink is drained. Then oily green food waste water debris backs into left compartment of sink before draining out. Observed gray, oily...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE/LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING AND ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND ALL EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS HAVE NO PROOF OF TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

2017-02-09 Pass Canvass
8
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATED.

minor Sanitation

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

RUSTED SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE GRILL,STOVE AND DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATED. CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF ALL CABINET BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR WITH GREASE BUILD -UP UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FILTER ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL EMPLOYEES HELPING PREPARING THE FOOD IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD, BAR COUNTER , MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2016-06-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-06-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

Observed 2 food handlers using bare hands in contact with ready to eat foods (turkey and toasted bread on sandwich). Instructed no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Instructed all food handlers must use utensils such as tongs or spatula, or ...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Found 25 mice droppings and 4 dead mice on floor in furnace room. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize area. Found 1/2 inch gap on lower right corner of rear outside door in kitchen area. Must repair to make door tight fitting. Serious violation....

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Found dishes and other multi use items improperly stored on dish draining rack. instructed must invert all multi use items to prevent contamination. Must maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Found leak under fryer basket. (oil pooling in lower interior of fryer). Must repair, clean and sanitize. Found duct tape on counter near sink in server station in the rear dining room. Instructed to remove and repair. Must not use duct tape as a ...

minor Sanitation

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

Found food and other debris between soda fountain and cooler for glasses in server station. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain. Found slimy white substance in gun holders in bar. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize.

minor Sanitation

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

Found food debris and dirt buildup on floor under 3 compartment sink in dish area, and on floor behind rear grill and ovens. Must remove, clean, sanitize and maintain. Found cracked/missing floor tiles under dish draining rack in dish area. Must r...

minor Sanitation

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

Found cracked/missing wall tiles on bottom rear hallway leading to employee restroom. Instructed to repair and maintain. Found grease build up on interior of hood over front cooking line. Must remove, clean and maintain.

2015-09-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

2015-09-09 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 9-1-15 NOT CORRECTED. #29-. #38-INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SEPARATE EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY BEHIND BAR AREA AND EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE IN REAR PREP AREAS. AN ADDITIONAL PIZZA PREP AREA INSTA...

serious Other

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

SEE VIOLATION #14.

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

2015-09-01 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. TWO COOLERS, COOKS LINE TWO DOOR AND COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF AT 59F (2 DOOR) WITH SALMON AT 51.8F AND THE TALL REACH-IN AT 57.7F WITH PULLED PORK AT 48.9F. BOTH COO...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS APPROXIMATELY 50LBS TOTAL FOODS SUCH AS SALMON AT 51.8F, COD FISH AT 51.8F, CHEESE AT 46.1F, COLESLAW AT 59F. IN THE TALL REACH-IN, PULLED PORK AT 48.9F, MEATLOAF AT 45.4F, FISH AT 48F, RI...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

serious Employee Hygiene

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 12-17-14 NOT CORRECTED. #33- DIRTY INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL AND STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE BEER/KEG WALK-IN COOLER BEHIND BAR. #38-INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SEPARATE EXPOSED H...

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DISH DRYING RACK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST NOT USE DIRTY USED CARDBOARD AS PIZZA DOUGH CUTTERS. FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. TORN RUBBER DOOR GA...

minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

2014-12-17 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR COVER/LID OF GREASE BOX WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR (BY DISHMACHINE).

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL AND STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE BEER/KEG WALK-IN COOLER B...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA AND EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

2014-07-02 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR 2 ICE BIN BEHIND BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER WITH EXCESSIVE PINK BUILD-UP BEHIND BAR, INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, AND STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.-----------MUS...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISE AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND BAR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.----------MUST REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM (NEXT TO MEN'S WASHROOM).

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Pest Activity

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE INSIDE ICE BIN BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2013-07-11 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

FOUNTAIN NOZZLE HOLDER IN BAR AREA IS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

EXHAUST HOOD IN PREP AREA HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE. MUST DEGREASE AND DETAIL CLEAN.

2012-04-24 Pass Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some foods not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer.

minor Sanitation

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

Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning, storage shelving in bar area need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Floors in bsmt storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under heavy equipment, rear storage shelving need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area that had damaged, stained, shall be replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning, exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.

2011-09-27 Pass w/ Conditions Tag Removal
4
minor Sanitation

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

FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

minor Sanitation

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

FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

minor Sanitation

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

FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

minor Sanitation

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

FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

2011-08-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,COOLER AT 55.5F,INSTRUCTEDTO FIX COOLER MUST BE 40F OR BELOW,TAG COOLER MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND CHEESE 50F 2LBS,MEATLOAF 60.6F 3 LBS,GUACAMOLE 55.4F 3 LBS ,MANAGER DISCARDED THE FOOD,INSTRUCTED ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

DISHMACHINE FOR GLASSES IN THE BAR AREA NOT IN SERVICE,GLASSES ARE BEING WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE DISHMACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN,TAG DISHMACHINE IN THE BAR,MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN MACHINE HAS BEEN FIXED ,HOT WATER SANI...

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; COOKING HOOD -INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET FOR 2 DOOR COOLER MUST BE REPLACED

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN,MUST FLUSH REGULARLY

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS BEHIND ICE MACHINE,WALLS IN KITCHEN UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2010-11-22 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

Ice bins in wait station and bar not covered or protected. Instructed to properly cover bins. Liquor cabinet storage shelves not maintained. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

minor Sanitation

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

Deep fryer cabinets, cooking equipment, sinks and shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor tile in walk in unit not maintained. Instructed to replace any missing or broken floor tile.

minor Sanitation

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

Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Walls not maintained in men's toilet room. Instructed to repair and seal walls under urinal.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Faucet not reaching all three compartment in bar area used only for storage of wet towels. Instructed to replace faucet to reach all three compartments. Drainline from soda gun holder draining at three compartment. Instructed to remove drainline a...

2010-05-21 Pass Canvass
10
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Cleaned multi use utensils not properly stored in prep area and tables. Instructed to invert utensil to prevent contamination before use.

minor Sanitation

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

Ice bins not protected or covered. Instructed to provide covers over all bins. Raw wood shelves and door in storage area. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Cutting boards not in good condition in prep area. Instructed to replace...

minor Sanitation

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

Exterior of cooking equipmet, fan covers inside walk-in coolers and soda nozzles not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase and in prep area behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Floor drain cover missing near rear toilet room. Instructed to replace missing cover.

minor Sanitation

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

Ligh bulb covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

minor Facility Condition

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

Ligh bulb not working in prep area. Instructed to replace all non-working bulbs.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Employees toilet room door not self-closing. Instructed to install self-closing device.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Faucet leaking at neck of faucet. Instructed to repair faucet to prevent leak.

minor Sanitation

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

Unnecessary articles stored in storage room corners. Instructed to remove all unused articles

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.

100
LA Villa
100
Dunkin Donuts
69
Fry the Coop
62
LA Baguette North
43
Taco Pros

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