Chicago
30
BEAT

Melrose Diner

3231-3233 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
30/100

Troubled record — failed 5 of 12 inspections for sanitation, pest activity

Inspections
12
4 passed
Last Inspected
2017-04-13
Pass Rate
33%
5 failures
Score
30/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2017-04-13)
Failed 5 inspections (2017, 2017, 2016...)
Sanitation issues found across 45 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 14 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 45×
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Pest Activity critical 14×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training serious
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Other critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Food Temperature critical
Chemical Safety minor
2017-04-13 Pass Short Form Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HALF OF THE BASEMENT SUMP PUMP COVER IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FULL COVER. OBSERVED WOODEN PALLETS BEING USED AS FLOOR COVING IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED THE PALLETS TO BE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS. INSTRUC...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE HOOD, ESPECIALLY OVER THE STOVE AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED ADDITIONAL CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, INCLUDING EXTRA CHAIRS, TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE STORAGE OF THESE ITEMS PREVENTS ACCESS TO A PORTION OF THE BASEMENT (THERE IS NOT PATH BIG ENOUGH TO WALK THROUGH TO GET TO THE FAR WALLS). INSTRU...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.

2017-03-02 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HALF OF THE BASEMENT SUMP PUMP COVER IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FULL COVER. OBSERVED WOODEN PALLETS BEING USED AS FLOOR COVING IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED THE PALLETS TO BE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS. INSTRUC...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE HOOD, ESPECIALLY OVER THE STOVE AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED ADDITIONAL CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, INCLUDING EXTRA CHAIRS, TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE STORAGE OF THESE ITEMS PREVENTS ACCESS TO A PORTION OF THE BASEMENT (THERE IS NOT PATH BIG ENOUGH TO WALK THROUGH TO GET TO THE FAR WALLS). INSTRU...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.

2017-02-14 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #29 FROM REPORT #1982773 DATED 2/7/17 STILL NOT CORRECTED: #32:MUST NOT USE TAPE TO REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER IN THE SERVER STATION PREP AREA. RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE SERVER STATION PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. ALL MUST BE S...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HALF OF THE BASEMENT SUMP PUMP COVER IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FULL COVER. OBSERVED WOODEN PALLETS BEING USED AS FLOOR COVING IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED THE PALLETS TO BE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS. INSTRUC...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE HOOD, ESPECIALLY OVER THE STOVE AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE RIGHT FAUCET IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT PROVIDING HOT OR COLD WATER. A SECOND, WORKING FAUCET IS AVAILABLE IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FAUCET TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED ADDITIONAL CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, INCLUDING EXTRA CHAIRS, TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE STORAGE OF THESE ITEMS PREVENTS ACCESS TO A PORTION OF THE BASEMENT (THERE IS NOT PATH BIG ENOUGH TO WALK THROUGH TO GET TO THE FAR WALLS). INSTRU...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.

2017-02-07 Fail Short Form Complaint
6
serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1970799 DATED 11/3/16 NOT CORRECTED: #32:MUST NOT USE TAPE TO REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER IN THE SERVER STATION PREP AREA. RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE SERVER STATION PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HALF OF THE BASEMENT SUMP PUMP COVER IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FULL COVER. OBSERVED WOODEN PALLETS BEING USED AS FLOOR COVING IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED THE PALLETS TO BE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS. INSTRUC...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE HOOD, ESPECIALLY OVER THE STOVE AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE RIGHT FAUCET IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT PROVIDING HOT OR COLD WATER. A SECOND, WORKING FAUCET IS AVAILABLE IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FAUCET TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED ADDITIONAL CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, INCLUDING EXTRA CHAIRS, TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE STORAGE OF THESE ITEMS PREVENTS ACCESS TO A PORTION OF THE BASEMENT (THERE IS NOT PATH BIG ENOUGH TO WALK THROUGH TO GET TO THE FAR WALLS). INSTRU...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.

2017-01-17 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 13
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS, SINGLE USE CREAMER CUPS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON DINING ROOM TABLES AND AT THE BAR. NOTED APPROX. 2 LBS OF CREAMERS, WORTH $10 AT 70 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED THAT FACILITY MUST MAINTAIN COLD, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR DINING COUNTER SITTING STOOLS. MUST NOT USE TAPE TO REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER IN THE SERVER STATION PREP AREA. RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE SERVER STATION PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND C...

minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY SHELVING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER BOTH COOKS LINE FLAT AND GAS GRILLS. DIRTY EXTERIOR OF DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER SEVERAL DINING ROOM BOOTHS. MUST REPLACE.MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HALF OF THE BASEMENT SUMP PUMP COVER IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FULL COVER. OBSERVED WOODEN PALLETS BEING USED AS FLOOR COVING IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED THE PALLETS TO BE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS. INSTRUC...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE HOOD, ESPECIALLY OVER THE STOVE AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL PIPING BEHIND COOKS LINE FLAT GRILL. BLACK MOLD ON WALL AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL TO BE SEALED, SMOOTH AN...

minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND ENTRANCE TO BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE RIGHT FAUCET IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT PROVIDING HOT OR COLD WATER. A SECOND, WORKING FAUCET IS AVAILABLE IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FAUCET TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED ADDITIONAL CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, INCLUDING EXTRA CHAIRS, TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE STORAGE OF THESE ITEMS PREVENTS ACCESS TO A PORTION OF THE BASEMENT (THERE IS NOT PATH BIG ENOUGH TO WALK THROUGH TO GET TO THE FAR WALLS). INSTRU...

minor Pest Activity

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

ALL UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES, OR STORED CLEANED, PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECT AND PEST HARBORING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN THE SERVER STATION PREP AND ON COOKS LINE MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.

2016-11-15 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 13
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 11-3-16 #1970799 NOT CORRECTED.#18-STILL OBSERVED 7 LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING MULTIPLE AREAS. ON THE WOODEN RAMP LEADING TO THE ENTRANCE TO NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT. ROACHES UNDER THE NORTH BASEMENT GREASE TRAP.ROACH...

critical Pest Activity

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

SEE VIOLATION #14.

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THIS RE-INSPECTION WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

serious Documentation & Training

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM #1734817 ON 3-25-16 NOT CORRECTED AND PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 11-03-16 #1970799 NOT CORRECTED.#45- ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES. SERIOUS ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR DINING COUNTER SITTING STOOLS. MUST NOT USE TAPE TO REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER IN THE SERVER STATION PREP AREA. RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE SERVER STATION PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND C...

minor Sanitation

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

FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE. FOOD ENCRUSTED METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. DIRTY SHELVING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER BOTH COOKS LINE FLAT AND GAS GRILLS. DIRTY EXTERIOR OF DISH ...

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER SEVERAL DINING ROOM BOOTHS. MUST REPLACE.MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL PIPING BEHIND COOKS LINE FLAT GRILL. BLACK MOLD ON WALL AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL TO BE SEALED, SMOOTH AN...

minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND ENTRANCE TO BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MISSING FAUCET IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL WASHBOWL FAUCET UNTIL REPLACED. MUST REPAIR ANY INOPERABLE ATTACHED SINK STOPPERS AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVID...

minor Pest Activity

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

ALL UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES, OR STORED CLEANED, PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECT AND PEST HARBORING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN THE SERVER STATION PREP AND ON COOKS LINE MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2016-11-03 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 12
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 10 ROACHES UNDER AND ON THE WOODEN STAIRCASE TO THE BASEMENT AND ON PILES GARBAGE UNDER STAIRWELL. 3 BABY ROACHES AND 3 ADULT ROACHES ON WOODEN RAMP AND ENTRANCE TO NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT. 4...

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

serious Documentation & Training

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM #1734817 ON 3-25-16 NOT CORRECTED. #45- ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR DINING COUNTER SITTING STOOLS. MUST NOT USE TAPE TO REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER IN THE SERVER STATION PREP AREA. RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE SERVER STATION PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND C...

minor Sanitation

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

FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE. FOOD ENCRUSTED METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. DIRTY SHELVING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER BOTH COOKS LINE FLAT AND GAS GRILLS. DIRTY EXTERIOR OF DISH ...

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER SEVERAL DINING ROOM BOOTHS. MUST REPLACE.MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL PIPING BEHIND COOKS LINE FLAT GRILL. BLACK MOLD ON WALL AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL TO BE SEALED, SMOOTH A...

minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND ENTRANCE TO BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MISSING FAUCET IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL WASHBOWL FAUCET UNTIL REPLACED. MUST REPAIR ANY INOPERABLE ATTACHED SINK STOPPERS AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVID...

minor Pest Activity

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IE: HAND BAGS, MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREPARATION OR FOOD STORAGE AREAS. ALL UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES, OR STORED CLEANED, PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN THE SERVER STATION PREP AND ON COOKS LINE MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2016-03-25 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES

2016-03-23 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM #1734279 ON 3-15-16 NOT CORRECTED.#29- #34-OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER NOT SECURED DOWN, CAUSING A DIRTY WATER LIKE SUBSTANCE TO SEEP UP-WARDS WHEN STEPPED ON. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SE...

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 Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE CLEAN STORED DISHES IN THE SERVER STATION, UNDER THE KITCHEN PASS THROUGH WINDOW.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE DRY FOODS AND TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES.

2016-03-15 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

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

CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE FOUND WITH AN EMPTY SANITIZER CONTAINER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE BEING DISPENSED. AFTER EMPLOYEE SUPPLIED A FULL SANITIZER CONTAINER AND AFTER MACHINE WAS PRIMED, MACHINE WAS STILL NOT PROPERLY DIS...

critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. FOUND OBSTRUCTED BY WOODEN BENCH AND METAL RACK SHELVING. ALSO WITHOUT SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. STAFF MADE ACCESSIBLE AND PROVIDED SOAP/TOWELS DURING THIS INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1561904 ON 8-6-15 NOT CORRECTED. #34-OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE PRODUCTION LINE COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE FIRST FLOOR WALK IN CO...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABELS ON PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST HAVE PRODUCT NAME AS WELL AS DATE. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS SHELVING INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR AT THE FRONT SERVER PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST NOT USE CHRISTMAS WRAPPING PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE DISH/REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, FRONT SERVER PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE CLEAN STORED DISHES IN THE SERVER STATION, UNDER THE KITCHEN PASS THROUGH WINDOW.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE DRY FOODS AND TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INTERNAL THERMOMETER NEED FOR THE SERVER COFFEE STATION TWO DOOR COOLER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKS LINE AND SERVER PREP NOT BEING HELD IN THE CONTAINERS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES.

2015-08-06 Pass License Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE PRODUCTION LINE COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT AND IN THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACI...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD AND MAINTAIN THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINKS NOT WORKING: THE RIGHT SINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND THE LEFT SINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. (ADDITIONAL SINK LOCATED IN EACH WASHROOM) INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED A LARGE ACCUMULATION OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND HELP PREVENT PEST HAR...

2015-07-30 Fail License
CRITICAL 9
critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN 2 ADDITIONAL HANDSINKS (WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS): 1 HANDSINK MUST BE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED ON THE LARGE PRODUCTION LINE NEAR THE WEST END OF THE LIN...

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED 3 JUICING MACHINES (JUICE TO ORDER ONLY, NO BOTTLING/CAPPING) ON A PREP TABLE DIRECTLY NEAR CUSTOMER SEATING AND THE PATHWAY TO THE WASHROOMS WITHOUT ANY BARRIERS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CEASE OPERATION IN SAID LOCATION AND EIT...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED 21 COCKROACHES ON SITE (5 IN BASEMENT AND 16 IN THE FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREAS). ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS ON SITE (KITCHEN, DINING ROOM, PREP AREAS). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND ANY EVIDENC...

serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1532637 DATED 4-7-15: VIOLATION 38- "OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELLS AT THE ICE CREAM STATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE PRODUCTION LINE COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT AND IN THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACI...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD AND MAINTAIN THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINKS NOT WORKING: THE RIGHT SINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND THE LEFT SINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. (ADDITIONAL SINK LOCATED IN EACH WASHROOM) INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED A LARGE ACCUMULATION OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND HELP PREVENT PEST HAR...

100
Chilam Balam
100
Country Club
66
Black Dog Gelato, LLC
72
2002 Donuts Inc
48
Flagship Tavern & Grill

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