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Chicago Health Dept

350 N ORLEANS ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

20 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Dec 2023.

Last inspected Dec 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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VIOLATIONS

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LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 6

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANATIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. MACHINE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. MUST USED HIGHT TEMEPRATURE DISHMACHINE LOCATED IN THE HOTEL MAIN KITCHEN TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZED MULTI-SE UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 26

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 25

2019

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DAMAGED WALL BEHIND COOK LINE AT MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 21

2019

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HOT WATER SUPPLIED TO THE MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK, ONLY COLD WATER LINE, WATER TEMP AT 62F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 100F WATER TEMPERATURE AT ALL HAND WASH SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (SUGAR) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DAMAGED WALL BEHIND COOK LINE AT MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HOSES AND PIPES RUNNING ON FLOOR OF KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOR PROPER CLEANING.

FEB 28

2019

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ( WHITE POWDER) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DAMAGED WALL SECTION NEXT TO FOOD CONTAINERS STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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AUG 4

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

IN THE LARGE CAN FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA FOUND LARGE WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING RICE AND BREADCRUMBS NOT LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE BOTH FRYERS AT THE MAIN COOKING LINE AND ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 4 BURNER STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND PEELING PAINT AT THE WALLS ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE TOILET STALL IN THE STAFF LADIES RESTROOM IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. FOUND LARGE HOLE AT WALL AND MISSING WALL COVING IN THE LARGE CAN STORAGE ROOM AREA BEHIND THE 3 LARGE WHITE BULK FOOD PLASTIC CONTAINERS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL ABOVE MENTIONED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND LEAKING FAUCET HANDLES AND FAUCET BASE AT THE ROOM SERVICE HAND SINK.FOUND LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. FOUND LEAKING PIPE UNDER HAND SINK LOCATED AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE LARGE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND THE HAND SINK IS ALSO LOOSE.THE HAND SINK AT THE CITYSCAPE BAR AREA HAS LEAKING FAUCET HANDLES AND FAUCET BASE AND SAME AT THE BAR 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL ABOVE MENTIONED.

NOV 21

2016

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 14

2016

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDES OF HOT LINE GARBAGE AREAS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING TILES DAMAGED (PEELING CEILING TILE PAPER) ABOVE DISHMACHINE AREA, CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVER AT SAME AREA ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEIING TILES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES/LIGHT COVER AT DISHMACHINE ROOM AND CLEAN CEILING TILES AT PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULBS COVERS END CAPS MISSINIG ABOVE DISH WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE END CAPS FOR CEILING LIGHT COVERS.

NOV 14

2016

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS/CEILING AT DISHMACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDES OF HOT LINE GARBAGE AREAS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING TILES DAMAGED (PEELING CEILING TILES PAPER) ABOVE DISHMACHINE AREA ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES. MUST REMOVE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULBS COVER END CAPS MISSING ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM ALSO OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE DISHMACHINE ROOM. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED SAID CEILING LIGHT COVER AND PROVIDE END CAPS FOR CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS.

APR 18

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AND ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND DISWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM AND DISHMACHINE ROOM.

APR 8

2016

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CEILING/WALLS AT DISHMACHINE ROOM AND 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AND DRAIN BOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN BAR EXPOSED BOWL AND DRAIN BOARD.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AND ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND DISWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM AND DISHMACHINE ROOM.

JUN 11

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

FOUND ALL THREE ICE MAKERS NOT MAITAINED. INTERIOR PANEL WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES AND PLASTIC COVER OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A). MANAGER ASKED THE MAINTAINANCE PERSON TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER DURING INSPCTION. ALL THREE ICE MAKERS ARE NOW CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

FOUND NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW FROM REPORT #1459762 DATED 5/15/14. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B). NEW SUMMARY REPORT ISSUED TO POST.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST THE ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A LID FOR ALL THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ALL THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.

MAY 15

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING AND WALLS AT THE DISH WASHER ROOM,CRACKED WALLS ON COVING BY THE CHEF'S OFFICE AND BY THE BOSS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CRACKED WALLS WHERE EVER NEEDED

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL FANS AND VENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN INCLUDING INSIDE ALL WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION.

MAY 7

2014

FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP TO BE 46.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE AND BY END OF INSPECTION EQUIPMENT WAS NOW READING 31.7F. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AND ON HOT HOLD SURFACES TO BE IMPROPER.PORK AND BEEF SAUSAGE 44.9F, PEPPERONI 45.1, RICE 46.0F,SAUSAGE 105.9F, VEGGIE SAUSAGE 118.5F,EGGS 56.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 17LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $49.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASH SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEES BATHROOMS. TEMPERATURE AT MENS BATHROOM WAS 65.8F AND WOMENS BATHROOM WAS 68.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED MAINTENANCE FOR REPAIRS.HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED AT ABOUT 2:45PM. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Serious Sanitation

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

NOTED A BLACK PINKISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE UPPER AND LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF ICE MACHINES DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE THE ICE AND STARTED CLEANING THE ICE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED OVER 75 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AT THE DISH WASHER ROOM, REAR PREP AREA AND BY THE ROOM SERVICE AREA AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS(PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:- SHELVES BY THE STOVE WITH DIRT, FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS, SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR WITH SLIME AND MEAT SLICERS AT THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BY WALK IN COOLER AT THE REAR, AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH WALK IN COOLER....NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE DRAINS AT THE KITCHEN,DISH WASHER ROOM AND AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED CRACKS AND UNEVEN FLOORS AT THE ROOM SERVICE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL FANS AND VENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN INCLUDING INSIDE ALL WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED USED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS INCLUDING THE BOSS STATION AND ROOM SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUL 3

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES IN DISH WASHING ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING IODINE TEST STRIPS FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

STANDING WATER UNDER ICE MAKERS, MISSING FROUT AND BROKEN TILES AT KITCHEN FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FAUCETS HANDLE FOR HAND SINKS IN MAIN KITCHEN ARE HARD TO TURN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROMOTE HANDS WASHING AMONG STAFF AND FOOD HANDLERS.

JUN 20

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

Minor Sanitation

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

SPLASHGUARD NEEDED AT BAR HANDSINK, MUST PROVIDE. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. THE SNEEZEGUARD AT THE BUFFET LINE MUST EXTEND TO THE CONDIMENT STATION, OR PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE CONTAINERS. THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER MUST BE DE-FROSTED (HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP). All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AT COOK'S LINE, FLOOR OF BAR COOLERS, FAN GUARD OF COOLERS IN KITCHEN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

PEELING PAINT ON CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE & POTS/PAN DISHROOM, MUST REMOVE/RE-SURFACE. DUSTY OR WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES MUST BE CLEANED OR REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT PIPE OF A WATER LINE AT MOP SINK IN POT/PANS DISHROOM & AT BOTTOM PIPE OF 2-COMP. SINK AT COOK'S LINE, MUST FIX. 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.

MAR 1

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER. REPLACE THE DRIP PAN THAT IS LEAKING WATER IN THE SMALL PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

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. CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL AREA.

FEB 22

2011

FAIL 11 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOODS STORED IN THE COOLERS. OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF POTATO SALAD, COTTAGE CHEESE AND HEAVY CREAM ALL WITH EXPIRED DATES ON THEM. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED 1 GALLON OF FOOD WORTH $15. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B.

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.7F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN THE UNIT BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED FOODS IN THE COOLER AND SALAD BAR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COTTAGE CHEESE AT 46F, CUT FRUIT AT 53F, YOGURT AT 56F, CONTAINERS OF ORANGE JUICE AND GRAPEFRUIT JUICE AT 49F, CREAM CHEESE AT 50F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# AND 11.5 GALLONS OF FOOD WORTH $230. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

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

LOW TEMPERATURE GLASSWASHER AT THE BAR IS NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME ACCORDING TO MANAGEMENT. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. ALL GLASSES ARE WASHED IN THE PREP AREA HIGH TEMPERATURE MACHINE AT THIS TIME. BAR ALSO HAS A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. BAR IS NOT OPEN OR OPERATING AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED FOR NON-OPERATING EQUIPMENT.

Critical Pest Activity

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

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. PEST ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED IN THE PREP AND BAR AREAS. OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS, DISHWASH AREAS AND BAR AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT, WALLS AND CEILING WHERE FLIES ARE PRESENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE COOK LINE, MIXER UNIT, WIRE RACKS AND DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE STANDUP OVENS, BEHIND THE BAR, PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLERS. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BAR AREA AND AROUND THE MOP SINK AND UNDER THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN POTWASH AREA. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE WALL OPENINGS IN THE DRYWALL. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT BOTH SIDES. CLEAN CEILING TILES WITH EXCESS DUST. REPLACE CEILING TILES WITH EXCESS STAINS. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE SALAD PREP AREA. CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE POTWASH AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

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. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE DUMPSTER AND THE FLOORS IN THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL AREA.

MAR 4

2010

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 25

2010

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. Observed Deli meats and cheeses held at improper temperatures between 45.3 F and 46.4 F at Produce walk in cooler. Instructed manager all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40 F or below if held cold. All out of temperature potentially hazardous foods voluntarily discarded at this time. Critical violation, citation issued. Ticket #H000057370 15. Found same Produce cooler ambient air temperature at 40.5 F at this time.

Critical Pest Activity

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

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 small fly activity around dishmachine, soda syrup room, around pot wash 3-compartment sink area. Instructed manager to remove all insect activity. Advised to call pest control operator for service. Serious violation, citation issued.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Observed slight lime build up inside ice machines. Must clean and maintain equipment.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Observed accumilated food debris inside floor drain underneath dishmachine. Must clean interior of all unclean floor drains and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must detail clean and sanitize all unclean walls/ceiling throughout prep and dishwash area.

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