MERCHANT.
3137-3139 W LOGAN BLVD · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 10 of 26 inspections. 22 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 162025PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
4-301.12 OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT BAR AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE ENTIRE REAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-501.11 OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT AND HAND SINKs IN PREP LEAKING FROM HOT AND COLD-WATER HANDLES INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
6-201.16 OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AND 3COMP DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
4-202.18 OBSERVED A MISSING HOOD FILTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING HOOD FILTER
6-303.11 OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB IN HOOD INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 122025FAILED15 violationsDETAILS
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW ORUNDERCOOKED (EX:SUNNY SIDE EGGS AND POACHED EGGS ON BRUNCH MENU). FACILITY HAS USE OF ELECTRONIC MENUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT (LATIC ACID) AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
4-301.12 OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT BAR AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
4-601.11(B) OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON A WALL-MOUNTED POTATO CUTTER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN UNIT AFTER EACH USE.
5-501.110 OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE ENTIRE REAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE ENTIRE REAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-501.11 OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK LEAKING FROM BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT AND HAND SINKs IN PREP LEAKING FROM HOT AND COLD-WATER HANDLES INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
6-201.16 OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AND 3COMP DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
6-303.11 OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB IN HOOD INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN.
4-202.18 OBSERVED A MISSING HOOD FILTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING HOOD FILTER
6-202.11 OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THEDRY STORAGE BASEMENT CEILING LIGHT, ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
8-404.13(B:4) NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2582462 CONDUCTED ON 9/27/23. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#47)4-101.19 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST BUILDUP ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF TWO STAINLESS STEEL PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TABLES OR PAINT THE TABLES TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. (#47) 4-501.11 REPAIR THE BOTTOM DRAWER OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED AT THE END OF THE COOK'S LINE, SO IT CLOSES PROPERLY. (#49) 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, AND THE GRILL. CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE TOP SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS. (#55) 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, AND THE GRILL. CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE TOP SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 92025FAILED40 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
NOTED: FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES AND NO POLICY ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANUP. NOTED: FACILITY WENT OUT AND PURCHASED A CLEANUP KIT. HOWEVER, DID NOT PROVIDE A CLEANUP POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND BARN IS NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT HAND-SINK IN THE BAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT MEN'S WASHROOM HANDSINK (68.7°F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100°F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALSO BLACK SLIME AT THE UNIT'S EXTERIOR BETWEEN THE ICE BIN AND THE TOP PART OF THE UNIT. INTERIOR PLATE OF ICE BIN WITH EXCESS RUST; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE AT BAR AND REAR PREP IS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: RAW SHELLED EGGS RANGING IN TEMP OF 48.6F-56.8F, COOKED POTATOES AT 48.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW ORUNDERCOOKED(EX:SUNNY SIDE EGGS AND POACHED EGGS ON BRUNCH MENU). FACILITY HAS USE OF ELECTRONIC MENUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; NOTED IN FACILITY (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF COOKED MEAT WITH NO DATE. IN PREP KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. TAG UNIT AND FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE FOR FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCESS UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. THE FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE VACUUM PACKAGED WERE ALSO TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. COOKED PORK, ABOUT 24 LBS, VALUE OF $250.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH #29.
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
NOTED RESIDENTIAL FAN ON TOP OF COLD HOLDING UNIT ENCRUSTED WITH DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RESIDENTIAL FANS FROM PREP AREA.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED DELI CUPS IN BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DELI CUPS AND USE THE APPROPRIATE UTENSIL/SCOOPS. STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
OBSERVED PLATES AND KITCHENWARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT & KITCHENWARE PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT BAR AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT (LATIC ACID) AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON A WALL-MOUNTED POTATO CUTTER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN UNIT AFTER EACH USE.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE REACHES IN COOLERS GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT DRAINING PROPERLY (SLOW DRAINING), WATER RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT (BASIN) BACKUP INSIDE ANOTHER COMPARTMENT (BASIN) WHEN RELEASED INSIDE SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE SINK. PLUMBERS ON SITE, 3 COMP SINKS NO LONGER BACKING UP FROM ONE BASIN TO ANOTHER BASIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK LEAKING FROM BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE ENTIRE REAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED 1COMP SINK WITH SPRAYER PIPES WRAPPED IN PLASTICE DUE TO EXCESSIVE LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT AND HAND SINKs IN PREP LEAKING FROM HOT AND COLD-WATER HANDLES INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AND 3COMP DISH AREA . INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THEDRY STORAGE BASEMENT CEILING LIGHT, ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED A MISSING HOOD FILTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING HOOD FILTER
OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB IN HOOD INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2582462 CONDUCTED ON 9/27/23. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#47)4-101.19 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST BUILDUP ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF TWO STAINLESS STEEL PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TABLES OR PAINT THE TABLES TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. (#47) 4-501.11 REPAIR THE BOTTOM DRAWER OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED AT THE END OF THE COOK'S LINE, SO IT CLOSES PROPERLY. (#49) 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, AND THE GRILL. CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE TOP SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS. (#55) 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, AND THE GRILL. CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE TOP SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 272023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
4-101.19 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST BUILDUP ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF TWO STAINLESS STEEL PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TABLES OR PAINT THE TABLES TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
4-501.11 REPAIR THE BOTTOM DRAWER OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED AT THE END OF THE COOK'S LINE SO THAT IT CLOSES PROPERLY.
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, AND GRILL. CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE TOP SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS.
6-501.12 CLEAN THE DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
6-501.11 OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SEVERAL CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE OR SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING TILES.
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2581458 ON 9/11/23 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, METAL DUCTWORK AND CEILING BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE DINING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 212023FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
4-101.19 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST BUILDUP ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF TWO STAINLESS STEEL PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TABLES OR PAINT THE TABLES TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
4-501.11 REPAIR THE BOTTOM DRAWER OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED AT THE END OF THE COOK'S LINE SO THAT IT CLOSES PROPERLY.
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, AND GRILL. CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE TOP SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS.
5-205.15 REPAIR THE LEAKS FROM THE BEVERAGE LINES LEADING TO THE BEER TAPS AND REWRAP THE LINES TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REPAIR THE LEAKING LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR.
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS BEHIND THE BAR ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
6-501.11 OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SEVERAL CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE OR SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING TILES.
6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR. SEAL THE OPENINGS AROUND THE RAIL OF THE BAR AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE BAR.
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2581458 ON 9/11/23 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, METAL DUCTWORK AND CEILING BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE DINING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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SEP 112023FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, METAL DUCTWORK AND CEILING BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE DINING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
4-501.11 REPAIR THE BOTTOM DRAWER OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED AT THE END OF THE COOK'S LINE SO THAT IT CLOSES PROPERLY.
4-101.19 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST BUILDUP ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF TWO STAINLESS STEEL PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TABLES OR PAINT THE TABLES TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, AND GRILL. CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE TOP SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS.
5-205.15 REPAIR THE LEAKS FROM THE BEVERAGE LINES LEADING TO THE BEER TAPS AND REWRAP THE LINES TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REPAIR THE LEAKING LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR.
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS BEHIND THE BAR ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
6-501.11 OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SEVERAL CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE OR SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING TILES.
AUG 282023FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED PORK AT 49F, ROASTED POTATOES AT 45F, GRAVY AT 45F, AND CHICKEN AT 52F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT 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 A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
REPAIR THE BOTTOM DRAWER OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED AT THE END OF THE COOK'S LINE SO THAT IT CLOSES PROPERLY.
JUL 72022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
6-304.11 THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
JUN 152022FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR WHERE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ARE LOCATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED IN ALL FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXPIRED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SAUCES, AIOLI, RANCH DRESSING, ETC.) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER PAST THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED WITHIN 7 DAYS WITH THE DAY OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT 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 A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
JAN 232020FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS REFRIGERATED OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELTY 70# OF FOOD WORTH $700. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. THE SUMMARY WAS OBSCURED AND COVERED BY OTHER PAPERWORK IN THE FRAME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WHERE IT IS IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE A USE BY DATE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE OF RISK OF CONSUMING FOODS RAW AND UNDERCOOKED ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS ON 1ST FL
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOORS.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING
Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,OVENS,DISH RACKS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT BASEMENT 3- COMP SINK AND AT DISH MACHINE SCRAPE SINK AND REMOVE TAPE FROM PIPES AT SAME,SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS ON 1ST AND BSMT
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND LIQUOR AREAS
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN DISH WASHING AREA
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: IDPH REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
FEB 112019FAILED17 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME.BUT OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING.SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S CONCENTRATION IS 0.0PPM'S AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(PRIORITY 7-38-025-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE A USE BY DATE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE OF RISK OF CONSUMING FOODS RAW AND UNDERCOOKED ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS ON 1ST FL.
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOORS.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR (QUATS)SANITIZING SOLUTION BEING USED AT BAR AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,OVENS,DISH RACKS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT BASEMENT 3- COMP SINK AND AT DISH MACHINE SCRAPE SINK AND REMOVE TAPE FROM PIPES AT SAME,SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS ON 1ST AND BSMT.
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND LIQUOR AREAS.
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
IDPH REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 52017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A FEW READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT LABEL AND DATED INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLERS IN 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ON BASEMENT. MUST LABEL AND DATE.
MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER AT THE FRONT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN LID ON CHEST FREEZER LOCATED ON MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE LID AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISHWASHING MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA ON 1ST FLOOR.
STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
VISIBLE ANA WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED AT THE FOOD PREP COOLERS ON MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
DEC 132016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED A THICK BROWNISH, PINKISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1951180 DATED 8/23/2016 NOT CORRECTED:-#32) NOTED SHELVES AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.#33) NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. #38)NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE KITCHEN COUNTER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
AUG 232016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED SHELVES AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...NOTED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AND EXPOSED INSULATION ON LID OF CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.....NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF BAR HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 262015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.-------MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CHEST FREEZER DOOR WITH BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AND EXPOSED INSULATION IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA.-------MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND FLOORS WITH POOLED WATER UNDER AND AROUND ICE BIN AT SAME AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL IN REAR PREP/COOKING AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.--------MUST REPAIR WALL AND CORNER WITH GAP/OPENING BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND BAR OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE WITH WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR.----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AND BEHIND BAR.--------MUST REPAIR (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE WITH LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
JUL 22014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INVERT ALL PLATES AND MULTI USE UTENSILS AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT THE RIGHT FAUCET IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASHGUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR.
OCT 222013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR CLOSEST TO THE DISH MACHINE.
MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. FOUND STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR AT THE CORNER CLOSEST TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND AIR TANKS AND AT THE BAR UNDER THE BEVERAGE AIR COOLER.
MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK. A WRENCH IS CURRENTLY BEING USED TO OPEN AND CLOSE COLD WATER AT THE HAND SINK.
MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH MENS AND LADIES RESTROOMS. PRESENTLY NOT IN WORKING ORDER.
SEP 212011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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SEP 22011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.violation still pending.
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.PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
AUG 232011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.violation still pending.
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.violation still pending.
AUG 112011PASSED7 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA/ONION,POTATO STORAGE BINS,EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM(BASEMENT) ALSO FRONT DOUBLE DOORS NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT SAID DOORS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,CLEAN ALL FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHES ON WALLS/CEILINGS IN SAID AREA,MAKE FRONT DOORS TIGHT FITTING,PROVIDE LIDS FOR TRASH CANS TO CONTROL SAID PEST PROBLEM,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY,PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE FOR PRODUCE STORED IN BINS(BASEMENT AREA),PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN BASEMENT ELEVATE STORED ITEMS TO 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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AUG 102011FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED PREP LINE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F.MUST NOT USE,NOTIFY THE CDPH VIA FAX 312-746-4240 WHEN REPAIRED,TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS I.E.TURKEY,HAM,RAW EGGS,PIZZAS,SPINACH DIPS,CHICKEN,HUMMUS,ARTICHOKE HEARTS,SAUSAGE,YOGURTS,CHEESES ETC. INSIDE SAID COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (48.6F-50.0F)APPROXIMATELY TOTAL WEIGHT 25#,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $ 216.54.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS.
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED.MUST NOT USE,NOTIFY THE CDPH VIA FAX 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA/ONION,POTATO STORAGE BINS,EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM(BASEMENT) ALSO FRONT DOUBLE DOORS NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT SAID DOORS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,CLEAN ALL FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHES ON WALLS/CEILINGS IN SAID AREA,MAKE FRONT DOORS TIGHT FITTING,PROVIDE LIDS FOR TRASH CANS TO CONTROL SAID PEST PROBLEM,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY,PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE FOR PRODUCE STORED IN BINS(BASEMENT AREA),PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN BASEMENT ELEVATE STORED ITEMS TO 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND EAST 2 DOOR COOLER GASKET IN POOR REPAIR-MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER HOUSING ATTACHED, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS,EEXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS,BAR GUNS,HOUSINGS ATTACHED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP,BAR AREA.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.FOUND LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP ARE NOT SHIELED.
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.PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION,ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AT BAR,BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AREA.
OCT 72010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES AT ALL LOCATIONS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CHEMICAL DISPENSER HOSE ON 3COMP.SINK IN BASEMENT.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ROASTING OVEN AND HAND WASH SINKS IN BASEMENT AND KICHEN PREP AREAS WITH DEBRIS OR STAINS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT,WALK IN COOLERS AND IN TOILETS. ALSO MUST ELEVATE DISH WASHER RACKS AND OTHER CLEAN UTENSILS AND PRODUCTS 6" OFF FLOORS AT ALL TIMES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OPEN CEILING ABOVE PREP COUNTER IN BASEMENT.REPAIR DAMAGED SIDE WALL IN WALK IN COOLER,AND CLEAN WALLS AT DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH FOOD STAINS.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING OR DAMAGED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN.ALSO REPACE OR REPAIR FILT PIECE MISSING ON HOOD.
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