SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MILLENNIUM KNICKERBOCKER HOTEL-NIX.

BEAT. 18/100

163 E WALTON ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 21, 2025 · passed

Failed 10 of 26 inspections. 36 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
26
10 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 10 failed
VIOLATIONS
134
includes 36 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Dec 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 21
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

NOV 12
2025
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAD WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OTED NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK OF THE PREP AREA AND 2 AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE PREP AREA OF THE CAPPUCCINO AT THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK AT LOCATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE.EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH THE FINAL RINSE GAUGE READING AT 185F, HOWEVER THE IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEIVE HAS A SURFACE READING AT 156F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE INTERNAL WATER TEMPERATURE SHOULD READ 160. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

NOTED WASTE WATER FROM THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE OF THE CAPPUCCINO MACHINE AND OTHER PIPES AT THE CAFETERIA DRAINING INTO THE BUCKET AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REDIRECT THE DRAIN LINE INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN OR CONTAINER

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

JUL 19
2024
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE LOBBY BAR AREA AND KITCHEN WAREWASHING AREA MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEAD INSECTS (SMALL BLACK FLIES) IN AND SURROUNDING EFFECTIVE INSECT CONTROL DEVICES AT THE LOBBY BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD OR TRAPPED INSECTS AND OTHER PESTS FROM PEST CONTROL DEVICES AND THE PREMISES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT THEIR ACCUMULATION OR DECOMPOSITION AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF SALAMANDER OVEN IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED CONDENSATE DRAINAGE LINE FROM ESPRESSO MACHINE IN THE FRONT RESTAURANT SERVICE COUNTER DISCHARGING INTO BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE DRAINAGE LINE TO DISCHARGE CONDENSATE WATER TO APPROVED WASTEWATER SYSTEM IN ACCORDINACE WITH THE LAW AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED USED MOPS STORED BETWEEN REAR KITCHEN AREA WALL AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUTED TO RELOCATE MOPS AND STORE SUCH THAT MOP HEADS DO NOT CONTAMINATE WALLS, CEILINGS, OR FLOORS WHILE DRYING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT (LARGE LINE COOLER) ALONG MAIN KITCHEN AREA COOK LINE NOT IN-USE WITH NO PLANS TO REPAIR PER PERSON-IN-CHARGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS FROM THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 4
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT (BEARD) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED STORED KITCHENWARE WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ACCUMULATION TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES.., IN PREP AREA NEAR DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT, DRY STORAGE, BASEMENT NEAR EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA AND MENS LOCKERROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

APR 5
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site, No certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( sausage, potatoes....) instructed to obtain, Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Additional hand wash sink needed at front espresso coffee station. instructed to install, ( No citation issued ).

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoop stored on top of ice cubes at bar area, instructed to keep off cubes.

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APR 6
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH ALL BASINS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH FAUCET LONG ENOUGH TO EASILY REACH ALL BASINS. OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR IN KITCHEN. PLASTIC TUBING ATTACHED TO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PIPES. MUST REPAIR. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE MAINTAINED. OBSERVED 2 RIGHT WASHBOWL SINKS IN LADIES RESTROOM AND LEFT WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM NOT OPERATING (SENSOR DOES NOT ACTIVATE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DARK COLORED RUST LIKE RESIDUE IN RIGHT BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL KITCHEN EMPLOYEES.

AUG 8
2019
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 7
2019
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-501.112. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND IN THE BOILER/ELECTRICAL ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES. DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-501.111. Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK AT THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. AND A SLIGHT LEAK FROM THE PREP SINK BY THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.11. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES ON THE FLOOR, IN CEILING, WALLS, WALL BASE IN THE KITCHEN BY THE COOK LINE, SOUP KETTLE AREA, DISHWASHING AREAS, AND THE MOP SINK AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN FACILITY TO ELIMINATE SOURCES OF PEST HARBORAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Violation Codes: 8-404.13 (B:3). Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE INSPECTION ON 7/23/19: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF RE-INSPECTION. OBSERVED 9 LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREAS. OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT BELOW THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ROACHES, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a). OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE INSPECTION#:2240993 ON 12/4/18: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOORING AT COOK LINE, DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:4). Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.

AUG 2
2019
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Violation Codes: 5-205.11. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDWASH SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. THE WATER IS UNABLE TO BE TURNED ON/OFF BY THE FAUCET HANDLES. OBSERVED THE WATER RUNS CONTINUOUSLY UNTIL THE WATER IS TURNED OFF FROM A VALVE BELOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). NO CITATIONS ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-501.112. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND IN THE BOILER/ELECTRICAL ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES. DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-501.111. Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK AT THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.11. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES ON THE FLOOR, IN CEILING, WALLS, WALL BASE IN THE KITCHEN BY THE COOK LINE, SOUP KETTLE AREA, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOMS AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Violation Codes: 8-404.13 (B:3). Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION ON 7/23/19: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF RE-INSPECTION. OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH ON THE FLOOR OF THE BOILER ROOM BELOW THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ROACHES, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a). OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2240993 ON 12/4/18: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOORING AT COOK LINE, DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-42-090.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:4). Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.

JUL 30
2019
FAILED
12 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Violation Codes: 6-301.14. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE HANDWASH SINK AT THE BAR.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Violation Codes: 5-204.11. Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Violation Codes: 4-602.11(B-E). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE RIGHT SIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-501.112. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND IN THE BOILER/ELECTRICAL ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES. DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-501.111. Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-602.13. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF ICE/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE AND DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.11. Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN MEN'S LOCKER ROOM CEILING AND ADDITIONAL HOLE IN WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM CEILING. AND IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES IN CEILING, WALLS, WALL BASE IN THE KITCHEN BY THE COOK LINE, SOUP KETTLE AREA, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOMS AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE BAR. MUST REMOVE TRASH/DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED UNUSED/BROKEN EQUIPMENT IN SOUP KETTLE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Violation Codes: 8-404.13 (B:3). Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION ON 7/23/19: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF RE-INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROX 7 LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BY THE SOUP KETTLES, THE MOP SINK, THE ICE MACHINES, THE DISH MACHINE, AND THE STAIRS. OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR OF THE BOILER ROOM BELOW THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ROACHES, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a). OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SINK LOCATED AT REAR PREP AREA IN MAIN KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2240993 ON 12/4/18: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOORING AT COOK LINE, DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:4). Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.

JUL 23
2019
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

- MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE HANDWASH SINK AT THE BAR. -

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

- OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SINK LOCATED AT REAR PREP AREA IN MAIN KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. -

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

- OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE RIGHT SIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN. -

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

- OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROX 7 LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BY THE SOUP KETTLES, THE MOP SINK, AND THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ROACHES, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED. -

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

- SEE VIOLATION#:60 -

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF ICE/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE AND DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND MAINTAIN. -

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION#:60.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN MEN'S LOCKER ROOM CEILING AND ADDITIONAL HOLE IN WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM CEILING. AND IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES IN CEILING, WALLS, WALL BASE IN THE KITCHEN BY THE COOK LINE, SOUP KETTLE AREA, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOMS AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES. -

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE BAR. MUST REMOVE TRASH/DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED UNUSED/BROKEN EQUIPMENT IN SOUP KETTLE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION. -

MINORFacility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

- OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2240993 ON 12/4/18. OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK, ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT SAID HAND SINK. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOORING AT COOK LINE, DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. -

DEC 4
2018
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11- OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED AT REAR PREP AREA, IN MAIN KITCHEN. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK, ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT SAID HAND SINK. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11- OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOORING AT COOK LINE, DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE GROUT/SEAL AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 27
2018
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

3-301.11(B)- OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS HANDLE/REMOVE TOASTED BREAD, READY TO EAT FOOD, FROM COMMERCIAL TOASTER WITH BARE HAND CONTACT, AT EXPO LINE AREA IN KITCHEN. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS NOT ALLOWED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS AND OR SINGLE USE GLOVES TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT. VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11- OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED AT REAR PREP AREA, IN MAIN KITCHEN. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. CORRECT BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK, ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT SAID HAND SINK. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-904.13- OBSERVED PRE SET CUTLERY AND GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRE SET CUTLERY AND GLASS WARE STORED ON TABLE TOPS MUST BE STORED INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SAID ITEMS ON TABLE TOPS INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15- OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S LOCKER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11- OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOORING AT COOK LINE, DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE GROUT/SEAL AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 2
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- HAM AT 50.5 F, DELI MEAT AT 50.5 F, CHICKEN AT 50.5. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ADD SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND BOTH DAIRY WALK IN COOLER AND MEAT WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 51.0 F FOR MEAT WALK IN COOLER AND 50 F FOR DAIRY WALK IN COOLER. FOUND RAW CHICKEN, HAM, ETC. HELD INSIDE MEAT WALK IN COOLER, DAIRY WALK IN COOLER EMPTY AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP ON ICE MACHINES PLASTIC TUBES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/REPLACE PLASTIC TUBES IN ICE MACHINES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

JUL 10
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSChemical Safety
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR BAR LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

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

LOOSE WIRES NOTED ON FOOD STRAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY SOUND UTENSILS.

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

INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, SODA DISPENSERS AT EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SPRAYER HEAD AT 3-COMP SINK PLACED AT BOTTOM OF BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO HANG OFF BASIN, SLOW DRAINAGE AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

FLY TRAPS STORED TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS IN DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, ALSO COOKS WITH BUSHY BEARD NOT WERING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF CUBES AT BAR AREA AND STAGING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF ICE CUBS IN A CLEAN HOLDER.

SEP 19
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND A CONTAINER OF SAUSAGES ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 121.3F, SLICED SAUSAGE IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 51.8F, SLICED HAM IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 52.6F, AND TWO BOWLS OF CHICKEN SALAD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 70.0F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS OR 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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

REMOVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM THE REFRIGERATOR GASKETS AROUND THE MILK/DAIRY COOLER BEHIND THE COFFE BAR.

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

MUST REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON THE DRAPES AND CEILING OF THE TWO WALK-IN FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET WITH THE DOUBLE DOORS TO REMOVE DEBRIS, FOOD BUILDUP AND EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA WHERE THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS ARE LOCATED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE DRAIN VALVE ON THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO CONTAIN WATER IN LEFT SIDE OF SINK.

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

OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER A PIPE ON TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 20
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BLOCKED BY A RADIO AND WITHOUT HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WHILE DISHES WERE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ACCESSIBILITY TO ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (SAUSAGE, CHEESE, MILK, FISH, SOUR CREAM, CHICKEN AND HAM) WERE BEING PREPARED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED/SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA BEVERAGE STATION SODA NOZZLES WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SODA NOZZLES.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DRINK SPILL AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SMALL COKE COOLER IN THE REAR ROOM OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST INSIDE OF THE MENS AND WOMENS EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.

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

OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEAR THE LARGE ICE MACHINES LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

SEP 5
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED GROUT MISSING OR WORN AWAY BETWEEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

AUG 27
2014
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES IN THE PREP AREA WITH BLACK MOLD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY NEAR THE ICE MACHINES AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER. 30-40 FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND 10 FLYING AROUND THE ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAM, CHEESE AND EGGS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

OBSERVED GROUT MISSING OR WORN AWAY BETWEEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

OCT 4
2013
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 27
2013
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES ON CEILING AT DISHMACHINE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. ALSO, NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. (HANDLES RAW CHICKEN, BEEF,ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHMACHINE AREAS. FLOOR DRAINS AT DISHMACHINE AREAS NEED TO CLEANED/FLUSHED.

JUN 4
2012
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 25
2012
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #569514 DATED ON 08-08-11 FOR VIOLATION # (32) MISSING PLATE COVER AT BOTTOM OF PREP COOLERS ALLOWING FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMMULATION, MUST REMOVE OR SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO COORECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR.

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUIL-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER SLIMY FILM NOTED ON UPPER PANEL, INTERIOR OF SODA DISPENSER GUNS AT BAR AREA, STANDING WATER AT BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER AT COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINAIN.

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

PEELING PAINT NOTED ON WALL BEHIND CLEAN UTENSILS STORAGE, EXPOSED DRY WALL NEXT TO BAR DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES IN COFFEE STATION ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OF A HOLDER.

AUG 15
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE METAL PLATES ON THE BOTTOM PART OF THE COOLER DOOR FRAME (ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT) IS MISSING-MUST SEAL OR REPLACE TO PREVENT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. ANY BARE WOODEN SHELVES AT BAR AREA MUST BE SEALED & BE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

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

ANY MILK/SODA CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION OF FOOD/SUPPLIES MUST BE REMOVED & REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. 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.

AUG 8
2011
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

(7-38-030) INADEQUATE SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS AT THE BAR. THE CHLORINE SANITIZER AT BAR DISHMACHINE IS 0-PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3-COMP SINK (AT 100-PPM CHLORINE) OR THE KITCHEN DISHMACHINE, UNTIL IT'S FIXED. (UNIT TAGGED) Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.

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

(7-38-020) PEST PROBLEM NOTED AT THE BAR. NOTED 18-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON THE LOW CEILING ABOVE THE WEST SECTION OF THE BAR (LOBBY AREA), 7-ON THE WALL ABOVE THE LIQUOR ROOM (A FEW FEET AWAY FROM THE BAR), 15- ON THE WEST & SOUTH WALL (THE UPPER SECTION) ABOVE THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CELAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.

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

THE METAL PLATES ON THE BOTTOM PART OF THE COOLER DOOR FRAME (ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT) IS MISSING-MUST SEAL OR REPLACE TO PREVENT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. ANY BARE WOODEN SHELVES MUST BE SEALED & BE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

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

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: GASKETS OF MOST COOLER DOORS, CAN OPENER, INTERIOR FLOOR OF UPRIGHT COOLERS, INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINES, INTERIOR OF BAR DISHMACHINE-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES BEHIND PREP TABLES/SHELVES & HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN/STORAGE AREAS MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT/CLUTTER. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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

ANY BASEBOARD TILES PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALLS AT POT WASH AREA MUST BE SEALED-TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

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

ALL MILK/SODA CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION OF FOOD/SUPPLIES MUST BE REMOVED & REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. 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.

DEC 16
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING COOKING EQUIPEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP: FRYERS, STOVES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, SODA MACHINES, COFFEE MACHINES AND SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT DISH ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP AND GROUT NEED IN VARIOUS AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND CORRECT.

MINORSanitation
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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS, WALL AT DISH AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR CORNER DAMAGE. CEILING IN CAFE K IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. FAN GAURD IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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