MILLER'S PUB & RESTAURANT.
134 S WABASH AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO
9 of 17 inspections passed, 2 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 272017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES SUCH AS 10LBS OF COOKED PASTA AT 62.5F INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, 2LBS OF CARVED TURKEY AT 130.1F INSIDE OF THE STEAM TABLE, 5LBS OF FISH AT 82.7F INSIDE OF A WARMER, 1LB OF BACON NOT COOKED FULLY AT 80.0F IN THE PREP AREA AND BEEF AT 113.4F INSIDE OF A WARMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 23LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS IN CONTAINERS OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
OBSERVED THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT AND RIGHT FAUCET BASES LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
DEC 152016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Peeling paint noted on the bottom of cooling unit in the basement walking cooler. instructed to remove.
Walls behind basement 3-comp sink in poor repair, instructed to seal and maintain.
ice scoops stored in ice bins at front bar, instructed to store off cubes.
food handlers with beard not wearing beard restrain. instructed to wear.
AUG 292016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
WALK-IN COOLER CEILING IN BASEMENT IS CONDENSATING, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL CEILING PANEL SEAMS.
WEAK WATER PRESSURE AT BASEMENT MAIN HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
AUG 162016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 90 LBS OF COOKED TURKEY AT 65.3F. LARGE WHLOE TURKEY BREAST WAS PLACED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE STORED COMPACTED AND TIGHTLY COVERD WITH SEALED BAGES. INSTRUCTED TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY AND STORE AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $120.
1ST FLOOR KITCHEN HAND SINK MISSING A SPLASH GUARD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
WALK-IN COOLER CEILING IN BASEMENT IS CONDENSATING, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL CEILING PANEL SEAMS.
WEAK WATER PRESSURE AT BASEMENT MAIN HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
JAN 72016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, SPICE CONTAINES, ALSO USING DISPOSABLE CUPS AS A SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND USE PROEPR SCOOP.
ICE MAKER LOCATED UNDER PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER OR RELOCATE.
REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK IN BASEMENT MISSING A SPLASH GUARD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
STANDING WATER UNDER ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.
PEELING PAINT NOTED IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD ROOM, STAINED ROUGH WALLS BEHIND REAR PREP AREA IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THATS EASILY CLEANABLE.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN 2ND FLOOR SALAD CASE, ALSO MISSING SHIELD AT LIGHT ABOVE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
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FEB 102015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAM, TURKEY, ITALIAN SAUSAGE, COOKED FISH AND COOKED CHICKEN WINGS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 45.5F-112.0F INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR, MULTI DOOR PREP COOLERS AND THE WARMER ALL ON THE 1ST FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 7 LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY 7LBS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES OF COLD FOOD 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD 140.0F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON THE 1ST FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA AND PREP AREA WITH RAW CONCRETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULB INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
MAR 252014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND ABOUT 20 LBS OF PULLED PORK THAT WERE VACUUM PACKAGED IN PREMISSES WITHOUT HAVING DEPT APPROVAL, INSTRUCTED MGR TO DISCONTINUE PROCESS AND OBTAIN PROPER APPROVAL, MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 07-38-005. PRODUCT PULLED OUT OF COOLER.
ICE SCOOPS AND SODA DISPENSER GUNS STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER.
FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER 2ND FLOOR BAR, FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 112013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION FOUND KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND WALL AT THE SALAD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM SHELF OF 2DR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AT THE SALAD PANTRY AREA DRY. FOUND POOLING WATER AT INTERIOR.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT SUMP PUMP ROOM.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK
MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT THE BASEMENT 3COMP SINK.
JUL 22012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE COVING/WALLBASE TO FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL PANEL IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3 COMP. SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
JUN 272012PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND PREP REACH IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 50.1F. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN'T BE USED UNTIL SERVICED, MAINTAINING A TEMP. OF 40F OR LOWER AND REINSPECTED BY INSPECTOR. MUST FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 ATTN: SUPERVISOR SALAZAR WHEN UNIT IS FIXED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN THE PREP REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPS. TEMPS RANGED FROM 47.8F-60.9F AND INCLUDED ITEMS SUCH AS CALAMARI, RAW CHICKEN, TURKEY, BBQ PORK AND SPINACH PIE. ALL ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DISCARDED AN APPROX. COMBINED WT.OF 40LBS. VALUED AT $169.33. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE COVING/WALLBASE TO FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL PANEL IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3 COMP. SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
MAY 262011FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. FOUND ABOUT 30 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER PREP TABLES, SINKS AND DISH MACHINE IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT'S KITCHENS, ALSO 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED SCATTERED IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED TO SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #114536 DATED ON 7-22-10 FOR VIOLATION #33 (CLEAN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF PREP COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN) MUST CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. COOLER DOOR GASKETS ARE IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AREAS.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP NOTED ON THE FOLLOWING: PREP COOLERS, PIPES UNDER COOKING AREAS, SINKS, DEEP FRYERS, WALLS BEHIND COOKING AREAS, DISH MACHINES AND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR, HOLES AND BAD COVERINGS WITH CREVICES AND CRACKS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED THROUGH OUT KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT KITCHEN CEILING LIGHT AND SALAD COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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. LEAKY PIPES NOTED IN BASEMENT, NO SINK STOPPERS AT BASEMENT 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMPING.
JUL 292010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND ALL SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AND BASEMENT AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND BASEMENT AREA.
JUL 222010FAILED4 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 3 LIVE ROACHES IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND OVER 10 DEAD ROACHES INSIDE CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE SANDWICH PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. CITATION #H000062259 17.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMILATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLERS/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT/SINKS THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AND KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY.
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. MUST REPAIR LEAKS AT BASMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT) AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 282010PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. LARGE CAN OPENERS BLADE AND BAR DISPENSER GUN HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES OBSERVED IN KITCHEN AND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN BASEMENT'S PREP AREA NEXT TO LARGE 3COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, STANDING STAGNATE WATER ALONG WALL BASE OBSERVED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS THROUGH OUT, ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. LOOSE WALL BASE TILES IN KITCHEN AREA, CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED BEHIND, PEELING PAINT NOTED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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