MAR 6
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MILLER'S PUB & RESTAURANT.
EAT. 82/100
134 S WABASH AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 6, 2025 · passed
8 of 11 inspections passed, with 14 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Mar 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 62025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 6
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP COUNTERS AND TABLES AND COUNTERS AT THE MAIN COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
AUG 262024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 26
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED UNAPPROVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICES HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTUCTED TO REMOVE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP KITCHEN LOCATED NEXT TO PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF BROILER COOLER AT THE END OF COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
OCT 172023FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 17
2023
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
3-301.11 OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED A BARTENDER MAKE A DRINK, AND GRAB A DRINK GARNISH WITH HIS BARE HANDS AND PROCEED TO SQUEEZE THE GARNISH AND DROP THE GARNISH IN A CUSTOMERS DRINK WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND PUTTING ON GLOVES PRIOR TO HANDLING THE DRINK GARNISH. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER CHOPPING READY TO EAT LETTUCE WITH ONE GLOVE ON AND THEN PROCEED TO GRAB THE READY TO EAT LETTUCE WITH BOTH HANDS (THE OTHER HAND WITHOUT A GLOVE) AND PLATE THE SALAD. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID READY TO EAT FOODS AND NEVER ALLOW BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. ALL BARTENDERS AND FOOD HANDLERS SHOULD BE WASHING THEIR HANDS AND THEN PUTTING ON FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO HANDLE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. FOOD HANDLERS DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER MISSING ON THE "NEW" DIGITAL MENU AND A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE PROVIDED FOR ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED, SUCH AS PORK, CHICKEN, SHRIMP, LIVER ON BOTH THE "OLD" DIGITAL MENU AND THE PAPER MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD THE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE "NEW" DIGITAL MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS, BEEF, BURGERS, SALMON AND REMOVE THE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FROM THE PAPER MENU AND OLD DIGITAL MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF PANKO CRUMBS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EIVDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ONE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PICTURE FRAMES LOCATED ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 OBSERVED A SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE PANKO BREADING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY BETWEEN USE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER UNDER THE RUBBER MATS BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED FACILITY MUST REVIEW PROPER GLOVE USE WITH FOOD HANDLERS AND BARTENDERS IN ORDER TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED A MINOR BROWNISH SUBSTANCE IN THE SODA GUN HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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MAR 282023PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 28
2023
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
missing hands washing signs in toilet rooms, instructed to install.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food containers (salt) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Knives in-use stored in a standing water at room temperature, instructed to store utensils according to health code.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Condensation noted in east walk-in cooler, instructed to insulate all cold lines to prevent condensation.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Missing a splash guard between ice bin and hand wash sink at Bar service line.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Employees personal items stored at food shelves( medicine, phones... ) instructed to keep in locker rooms away from prep area.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inadequate lighting in meat walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.
APR 212021PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 21
2021
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT DISH ROOM HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
SEVERAL FLY TRAPS INSTALLED IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED NOT TO KEEP IN FOOD PREPARATION ROOMS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
UTENSILS IN USE SOTRED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN DRY CLEAN CONTAINER OR SURFACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND DAMAGED PREP COOLER DOOR GASKET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
RUNNING PIPES AND CONDUITS RUNNING ABOVE ICE MAKERS IN BASEMEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER/ CEILING ABOVE TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT SOUTH WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROIVDE
JUL 82020PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 8
2020
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE TO ALL.
JUN 252020FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 25
2020
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. FOUND HOT WATER KNOB INOPERABLE . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED AT 1ST FLOOR BAR. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE TO ALL.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, CORN, SPINACH PIE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN FAR LEFT (NEXT TO REACH IN FREEZER) REACH IN COOLER OF 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. COLD HOLDING TEMEOERATURES RANGING FROM 55F - 58 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $100 AT 10 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ALL MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 57 AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41 F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE REACH IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN DRAWER COOLER LOCATED ON FOOD PREPARATION HOTLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 - 30 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY (BAR, 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA, BASEMENT WAREWASHING AREA). MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND 1 OF 2 KEG WALK IN COOLER DOORS IN DISREPAIR (WHEN OPENED FALLS OFF OF HINGES). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE AT CEILING OF 1 OF 2 WALK IN FOOD COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREPARATION (1ST & 2ND FLOOR) AREA DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
APR 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING DOCUMENTATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES NOR PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS WITHOUT LABELING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS (BREADCRUMBS & SUGAR) MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH HANGING ON VARIOUS SURFACES IN THE PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHINE FINAL RINSE GAUGE/PRESSURE MEASURING DEVICE IN DISREPAIR. GAUGE IS NON FUNCTIONAL FOR WASH CYCLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE WALK IN FREEZER ABOVE ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
MAR 202018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 20
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSPECTORS OBSERVATION: RUST ON SHELVES, PEELING PAINT ON CONDENSER AND DAMAGED AIR CURTAINS ALL IN WALK IN COOL IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE: TO MAINTAIN REPLACE, PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSPECTORS OBSERVATION: HOLES IN WALL IN BASEMENT AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR HOLES IN WALL AND OBTAIN/INSTALL CEILING TILES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSPECTORS OBSERVATION: LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA IN BASEMENT NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SHIELD EXPOSED LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSPECTORS OBSERVATION: VENTS IN RESTROOM NON-FUNCTIONING. ONE OF TWO HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN REST ROOMS UPSTAIRS NON-FUNCTIONAL. PLUMBER ARRIVED AND REPAIRED SINK SENSOR DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR VENTS IN RESTROOM. REPAIR HAND SINK IN WOMEN RESTROOM UPSTAIRS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED OLD UNUSED UTENSILS BEING STORED ON A SHELF IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
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