MCM PUB & LIQUORS.
3906-3910 N CICERO AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Failed 8 of 25 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 142025PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS AND AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
MAY 122025FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS AND AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKS UP INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN CENTER COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OCT 72024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL FOIL AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MUTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ONSITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO MAINTAIN COMPLAINCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
APR 212023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-204.16 OBSERVED THE COLD PLATE AND BEVERAGE LINES STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN AT THE BACK BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE COLD PLATE AND BEVERAGE LINES CANNOT BE IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE.
6-202.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO END CAPS ON THE ENDS OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES AND SHIELDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
APR 142023FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED THE COLD PLATE AND BEVERAGE LINES STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN AT THE BACK BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE COLD PLATE AND BEVERAGE LINES CANNOT BE IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE.
OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO END CAPS ON THE ENDS OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES AND SHIELDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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OCT 282022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 62021PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND (2) BAR.
4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.
6-304.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE REAR MEN'S WASHROOM.
JUL 272021FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND (2) BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE PRODUCE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC)
INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES AND VENT COVER OF PRODUCE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MECHANICAL VENT COVER INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN REAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE REAR MEN'S WASHROOM.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2345960 ISSUED ON 11-20-19 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED #47 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN SPLASH GUARD FOR REAR BAR AREA AND TO MAINTAIN. #47 - OBSERVED TORN GASKETS INSIDE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS. #56 - MISSING END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA SHOWED TO MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #57 - FOUND (3) FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UP TO DATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED (12-03-19) ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED
DEC 32019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SOUPS ETC) 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 THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN SPLASH GUARD FOR REAR BAR AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS INSIDE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS. -
BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
MISSING END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA SHOWED TO MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND (3) FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UP TO DATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
NOV 202019FAILED18 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SOUPS ETC) 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 THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. –
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 OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS UNDERNEATH STOCK SHELFS IN THE LIQUOR RETAIL STORE FRONT AREA AND ON LOWER SHELFS BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS IN SAME AREA SHOWED MANAGER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND RECCOMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A), CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN SPLASH GUARD FOR REAR BAR AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS INSIDE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS. -
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SHELFS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS INCLUDING BEER COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
FOUND HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING IN KITCHEN AREA.MUST REPAIR AND TO MAINTAIN.
BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST TO 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON WALLS/CEILINGS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN (2) BAR AREA, IN LIQUOR RETAIL STORE FRONT AREA AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENING ON FLOOR UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELFS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
MISSING END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA SHOWED TO MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND (3) FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UP TO DATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. -
MAR 62018FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND WASTEWATER (DIRTY BLACK WITH FOOD DEBRIS) STILL BACKING-UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOUND RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS STILL THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, IN FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND 2 BARS AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE STILL NOT CLEAN WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (BLACK SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY. WATER SEEPING IN BETWEEN MIDDLE DIVIDERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PROPERLY. NO PLUMBERS PUTTY ALLOWED. MUST BE WELDED SMOOTHLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH IN AND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION NEEDS LABELS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS INCLUDING BEER COOLERS BEHIND (2) BAR.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP/COOKING AREA, 2 BARS, STORAGE AREA). SHELVINGS INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN (2) BAR AREA, IN RETAIL AREA OF STORE FRONT,UNDER THE REFRIGERATION IN THE STORE AREA ALL CORNERS,WALK IN COOLER.-----------INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT BAR ARE THIS IS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS AND THE HOLE BY THE ICE BIN AREA..
INSTRUCTED SO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR BAR AREA.
MAR 22018FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND WASTEWATER (DIRTY BLACK WITH FOOD DEBRIS) BACKING-UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOUND OVER 300 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN FOOD PREP AREA, OVER 100 DROPPINGS IN (2) BAR AREA AND OVER 100 DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ALSO OVER 50 LIVE ANTS IN REAR BAR AREA.------- FOUND DEAD MOUSE IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.----------FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/2 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS.---------FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY. WATER SEEPING IN BETWEEN MIDDLE DIVIDERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PROPERLY. NO PLUMBERS PUTTY ALLOWED. MUST BE WELDED SMOOTHLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2049276 ISSUED ON 04-25-2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN. #33 - CLEAN,REMOVE THE DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE COCA COLA COOLER AND MAINTAIN. #34 - CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOLERS IN THE LIQUORS AREA AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM AND MAINTAIN. #35 - DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN, REMOVED DUST AND MAINTAIN. #36 - MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULB IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 07/25/2017 #40 - PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE SMALL COOLER WITH VEGETABLES. #45 - MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. (MANAGER STATED THEY ALL HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE) BUT I DID NOT SEE ANY PROOF.
ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH IN AND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION NEEDS LABELS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND 2 BARS.-------INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP SURFACE OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.----------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT/REPLACE RUSTY RACKS/SHELVINGS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.IN THE TWO BAR AREAS,INSIDE OF COOLER WITH A PUDDLE OF WATER INSIDE UNIT.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS INCLUDING BEER COOLERS BEHIND (2) BAR.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP/COOKING AREA, 2 BARS, STORAGE AREA). SHELVINGS INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN (2) BAR AREA, IN RETAIL AREA OF STORE FRONT,UNDER THE REFRIGERATION IN THE STORE AREA ALL CORNERS,WALK IN COOLER.-----------INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT BAR ARE THIS IS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS AND THE HOLE BY THE ICE BIN AREA..
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.--------INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR INOPERABLE CEILING VENT INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM IN REAR BAR AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.1ST BAR IN REAR THE FAUCET IS BEING HELD BY WHITE TOWEL. NEEDS TO REPLACE OR FIX.
APR 252017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN,REMOVE THE DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE COCA COLA COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOLERS IN THE LIQUORS AREA AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
DUST ACCCUMULATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN, REMOVED DUST AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULB IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROVDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE SMALL COOLER WITH VEGETABLES.
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. (MANAGER STATED THEY ALL HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE) BUT I DID NOT SEE ANY PROOF.
MAY 272016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
Found black slimy mold like substance in several areas of upper interior of ice machine. Found small amount of orange mold like substance on lower interior of ice machine. Must remove, clean, sanitize and maintain. (Ice machine turned off until can be serviced.) Serious violation. 7-38-005(a).
Found tin foil used as a liner on grill. Instructed to remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.
Found grease build up in lower interior of fryer. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Vents in customer restrooms have dust build up. Must remove, clean and maintain.
NOV 182015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS. CRACKED/BROKEN SPLASH GUARD BEING REPAIRED WITH TAPE AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE REPLACED.
CRACKED/CHIPPING FLOOR AT THE BAR ICE BIN AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. WHITE UNKNOWN POWDER ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT BAR AND KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHES MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER/EMPLOYEES.
JAN 202015FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6-18-14 NOT CORRECTED. #32- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT GREASE BOX LID/TOP WITH RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND . #33-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER AND LOWER PANEL AND SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR.#34- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND BAR ESPECIALLY BEHIND BEER COOLER AND MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. #36-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS ABOVE ICE MACHINE/REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.----------LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.#38-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.#43-NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND METAL RACK SHELVING WITH STORED CLEAN DISHES AND UTENSILS.
MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILE WITH POOLING WATER UNDER THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK.
CRACKED AND PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE MENS WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST REPLACE/RESEAL.
INTERIOR KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 182014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG CHICKEN, BEEF, HOT AND COLD SANDWICHES ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT GREASE BOX LID/TOP WITH RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER AND LOWER PANEL AND SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND BAR ESPECIALLY BEHIND BEER COOLER AND MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE..
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS ABOVE ICE MACHINE/REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.----------LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NOV 52013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZER ARE NOT LABELED. NEED TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS IN REACH IN FREEZER.
COLD HOLDB UNIT IN PREP AREA HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME ON THE EXTERIOR. NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
NEED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR THE COOKS.
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHICE HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.
JUN 272013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Racks in walk-in cooler are rusty . MU8T PROVIDE NEW RACKS IN PREP AREA.
VENT IN WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLER HAS BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
AUG 212012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly labeled/dated in reach in cooler, must date and label food items in reach in cooler.
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, or replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning.
Celing tiles in woman's bathroom not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
Missing light shields in rear storage areas shall be provided.
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning.
DEC 32010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Foods in coolers not properly labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Ice bins not properly covered. Instructed to provided covers over ice bin.
Sinks, cooking equipment, storage shelves and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and in corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Unnecessary articles stored in rear storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean.
FEB 32010PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
No certified food manager no premises when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served soup at 192.3F. Instructed that a certified food manager must be premises and certificate must be posted at all times of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
Exterior and interior of cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Floor not maintained in storage area. Instructed to repair florr and detail clean.
Sink stoppers not provide at three comp sink. Instructed to provide sink stoppers.
Ice scoop stored on top of machine. Instructed to store inside sanitize container.
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