MCFADDEN'S.
1206 N STATE PKWY · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 13 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 192017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND THE FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE FRONT BAR AREA IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AND AROUND THE FRONT BAR HAND WASHING SINK. ALSO IN THE KITCHEN NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS. THE FLOOR IS UNEVEN AND CRACKED IN FRONT OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE.MUST REGROUT ABOVE MENTIONED FLOOR AREAS AND REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOUND MISSING STAINLESS STEEL WALL PANELS AT THE EXHAUST HOOD COOKING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE MISSING STAINLESS STEEL PANELS. FOUND CRACKED AND MISSING WALL TILES AT THE MOP SINK AREA.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOUND A SLOW DRAINING MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AT THE FRONT BAR AREA 3-COMP SINK.ALSO FOUND LAEKING PIPES AT THE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. LEAKING PIPES AT THE TOP OF THE MACHINE AND AT THE PIPES ON THE LOWER RIGHT HAND SIDE.ALSO FOUND POOR HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE 2-COMP PREP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA.MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL ABOVE MENTIONED ITEMS.
FOUND LARGE BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM CLOSEST TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE WALLS.
MAY 312016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MISSING ICE BIN COVERS FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BINS AT BAR AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. RUSTS ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND LOOSE/BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT BAR NEED REPLACING.
WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE DISHMACHINE AREA AND KITCHEN FOOD PREP NOT CLEAN/SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN. SEAL OPENINGS ON LOWER WALLS IN THE DISHMACHINE AREA AND AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL PIPES IN KITCHEN WERE NOTED TO MANAGER.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 192016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FRONT DOORS TO THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT ARE NOT PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/2" MODE OF ENTRY AT TOPS/BOTTOMS AND CENTERS OF DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE TOPS/BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.ALSO,NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MAINTAIN ON THE PREMISES AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
MISSING ICE BIN COVERS FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BINS AT BAR AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. RUSTS ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND LOOSE/BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT BAR NEED REPLACING.
WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE DISHMACHINE AREA AND KITCHEN FOOD PREP NOT CLEAN/SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN. SEAL OPENINGS ON LOWER WALLS IN THE DISHMACHINE AREA AND AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL PIPES IN KITCHEN WERE NOTED TO MANAGER.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 172015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NOTED THICK,BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE WITH MOLD AND HEAVY RUST INSIDE INNER AND UPPER COMPARTMENTS ON ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED FOOD INSIDE FREEZER AT THE REAR WRAPPED IN NON FOOD GRADE PLASTIC WRAP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN AN APPROVED CONTAINER OR FOOD GRADE WRAPS.
NOTED HOLES AND CRACKS ON WALLS UNDERNEATH DISH WASHING MACHINE, ON WALL AT HE HAND WASH SINK OF THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM,BOTTOM COVING BY THE TOILET AND HOLE ON WALL BEHIND THE TOILET STALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED NO LIGHTING ON HALL WAY BY THE ICE MACHINE AND AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING BULBS AT THE ABOVE AREAS.
NOTED NO STOPPERS AST THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUN 102014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND BEHIND THE MAIN BAR.
MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN ALL OF THE WASHROOMS. THE CORNER BAR LACKS AN EXPOSED HANDSINK. MUST INSTALL. THE DUMPSINK AT THE CORNER BAR DRAINS INTO A BUCKET. MUST INSTALL A PROPER DRAIN. PROVIDE DRAIN LINES FOR ALL SODA GUN NOZZLES BEHIND THE BARS.
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MAY 292014FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 6 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE SHELVES AND BUS TRAYS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND BOTH OF THE BARS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5/16/14 WAS NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY BEHIND THE BAR.
ALL LIGHT FIXTURES MUST BE SHIELDED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
REPAIR THE HANDSINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM WITH BROKEN PORCELAIN BOWL. MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN ALL OF THE WASHROOMS. THE CORNER BAR LACKS AN EXPOSED HANDSINK. MUST INSTALL. THE DUMPSINK AT THE CORNER BAR DRAINS INTO A BUCKET. MUST INSTALL A PROPER DRAIN. PROVIDE DRAIN LINES FOR ALL SODA GUN NOZZLES BEHIND THE BARS.
MAY 162014FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1324666 ON 9/10/13 NOT CORRECTED: 34/01 - The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOUND FLOOR BEHIND MAIN BAR IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN & MISSING TILES). 38/01 - NOTED A LEAK AT THE HAND SINK AT THE MAIN BAR FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING ISSUES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT. MUST STORE CLEAN KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.
DETAIL CLEAN THE SPICE RACK ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY BEHIND THE BAR.
ALL LIGHT FIXTURES MUST BE SHIELDED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
THE DOOR TO THE EMPLOYEES' WASHROOM IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE.
REPAIR THE HANDSINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM WITH BROKEN PORCELAIN BOWL. MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN ALL OF THE WASHROOMS. THE CORNER BAR LACKS AN EXPOSED HANDSINK. MUST INSTALL. THE DUMPSINK AT THE CORNER BAR DRAINS INTO A BUCKET. MUST INSTALL A PROPER DRAIN. PROVIDE DRAIN LINES FOR ALL SODA GUN NOZZLES BEHIND THE BARS.
ICE SCOOP STORED NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
SEP 102013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE POP GUN AND HOLDERS TO REMOVE RESIDUE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOUND FLOOR BEHIND MAIN BAR IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN & MISSING TILES). FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEEDS CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
FOUND THE COLD WATER HANDLE BROKEN IN THE WOMENS BATHROOM. NOTED A LEAK AT THE HAND SINK AT THE MAIN BAR FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING ISSUES.
MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
SEP 142012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR AROUND THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE RE-SURFACED; POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT MAIN BAR, AROUND SODA SYRUP RACK IN KITCHEN MUST BE ADDRESSED; FLOOR IN SMALL BAR MUST BE SEALED & MADE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE.
MISSING CEILING TILES IN LADIES ROOM, HOLE ON WALLS BY THE LIQUOR ROOM, OPENINGS AROUND PIPES ON WALLS THRU-OUT FACILITY MUST BE SEALED/REPLACED. STAINLESS STEEL PANELS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROVIDED.
BATHROOM VENTS NOT WORKING, MUST FIX
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN, DRY PLACE.
SEP 72012FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
(7-38-020) FOUND SMALL/FRUIT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: ABOUT 28-FLIES HOVERING AROUND THE FLOOR DRAINS AT WEST END OF THE MAIN BAR; 9-ON WALLS & CEILING IN LADIES ROOM'; 6-ON CEILING & WALLS AT MEN'S ROOM; 18-ON WALLS & STORAGE SHELVES AT DISHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO FOUND 24-LIVE BLACK ANTS BELOW THE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN KITCHEN
97-38-030) FOUND ONE OF TWO HANDSINKS AT BOTH BATHROOMS WHICH ARE INOPERABLE (NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER), INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
(7-42-090) PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 9/21/10 CANVASS INSPECTION, NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME: #32-MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER/FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD STORED IN COOLERS/FREEZERS MUST BE DATED & LABELED.
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: BOTTOM PANELS OF THE BAR COUNTERS, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF BEER LINES IN WALK-IN COOLER, FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS, SINK DRAINS.
BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR AROUND THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE RE-SURFACED; POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT MAIN BAR & AROUND THE SODA SYRUP RACK IN KITCHEN MUST BE ADDRESSED; FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE CLEANED ALONG WALLBASES.
MISSING CEILING TILES IN LADIES ROOM, HOLES ON WALLS BY THE LIQUOR ROOM, OPENINGS AROUND PIPES ON WALLS THRU-OUT FACILITY MUST BE SEALED/REPLACED. WALLS AROUND DISHMACHINE & ANY AREAS AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED. MISSING STAINLESS STEEL PANELS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, MUST PROVIDE.
BATHROOM VENTS MUST BE OPERATIONAL, INSTRUCTED TO FIX. FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IS LEAKING & LADIES HANDSINK FAUCET IS LOOSE, MUST FIX ALSO.
ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED & STORED ON WALL MOUNTS (NOT ON THE FLOOR). ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE ROOM MUST BE MINIMIZED OR REMOVED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN, DRY PLACE AT BOTH BAR & KITCHEN AREAS.
SEP 282010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER/FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN PREP AREA.
SEP 212010FAILED7 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. OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN MENS WASHROOM, DISHMACHINE AREA AND MAIN BAR. MUST ELIMINATE INSECT ACTIVITY. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000063331 18.
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. THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS STILL EXIST FROM REPORT #31241 DATED ON 08/19/09 AND MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION- #32 MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS AT BAR,#34 MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND BAR AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER/FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN PREP AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS, FOOD DEBRIS ON SHEVLES AT PREP AREA AND FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR DAMAGED IN DISHWASH ROOM UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAIR FLOOR, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE/KEEP DRY.
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. POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING UNDER RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT AND DAMAGED TOILET BOWL IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER THROUGHOUT LOCKER ROOM OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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