MO DAILEY'S PUB & GRILLE.

Chicago Health Dept

6064-6070 N NORTHWEST HWY · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

17 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jan 2020.

Last inspected Jan 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

103

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 14

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU HOWEVER THERE WAS NOT NO REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT THE REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS IN WALK-IN FREEZER SURFACE PEELING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

SEP 12

2019

PASS 2 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED SOME EQUIPMENT (STAND UP COOLER, SLICER MACHINE) AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON STORED IN KITCHEN AREA.MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT USED TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS

AUG 13

2019

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Serious Food 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.UNIT TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE AND REPAIR BROKEN GASKETS ON DOOR TO FOOD PREP UNIT AND REACH UNDER COOLER

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE INTERIOR OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BAR ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED SOME EQUIPMENT (STAND UP COOLER, SLICER MACHINE) AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON STORED IN KITCHEN AREA.MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT USED TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/14/18,REPORT #2222386 AND FROM 12/05/2018 REPORT # 2241108 #39) INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND THE PREP SINK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD IN THE PREP COOLER #41) ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES. #56) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES. #58) OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

DEC 5

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012(A)-NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP IN THE SERVING STATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL READY TO EAT REFRIGERATED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLER, MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE. -

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND THE PREP SINK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD IN THE PREP COOLER .

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES. -

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD -UP AND MAINTAIN. -

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING FOOD EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN. -

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR IN THE REAR BAR ON THE SIDES OF THE COOLER AND INSIDE THE WHEEL CLOSET NEEDS CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL CEILING AND WALL VENT COVER INCLUDING INSIDE THE WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING FOOD EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD ALLERGEN MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 14

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14A)- NO HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012(A)-NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-201.12(A)- MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP IN THE SERVING STATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-601.11(A)-INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CALLED TE ICE MAKER COMPANY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MAKER INTERIOR PANEL. ICE MAKER TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(C)- ALL READY TO EAT REFRIGERATED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B-C)MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLER, MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND THE PREP SINK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD IN THE PREP COOLER .

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14(D)-ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-903.11(B)- ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD -UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(B)-LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

60291.17(A)- ALL CEILING AND WALL VENT COVER INCLUDING INSIDE THE WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR IN THE REAR BAR ON THE SIDES OF THE COOLER AND INSIDE THE WHEEL CLOSET NEEDS CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367-NO TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD ALLERGEN MUST PROVIDE.

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DEC 19

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed a large gap between the bar wall and top of the bar. Instructed facility to repair so wall and bar top are tight fitting with no gaps and to maintain.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed the urinal in the men's washroom to be out of order. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the exposed handsink next to the dish machine to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

DEC 12

2017

FAIL 6 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 15 mouse droppings at the main bar on the ledge located on top of the gap between the bar wall and bar top. Also observed a dead mouse in a mouse trap on same ledge. Instructed facility to remove all pests and evidence and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1982878, dated 2-8-17: Violation 33- "Observed grease and dirt accumulation in the lower compartments of the fryers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain." Violation 34- "Observed dirt and debris on the floors under and around equipment throughout facility and in walk in coolers and along wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain." Violation 35- "Observed the caulk by the dish machine and the wall to be worn. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filters in the kitchen. Instructed facility to clean and maintain." Instructed facility to comply with all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed all refrigeration gaskets, the bar soda guns and drains, and the inside of the bar coolers to have dirt accumulated in them. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed the floor in the dry storage closet to have items stored on it and dirt on the floor. Instructed facility to clean and store all items at least 6 inches off the floor and to maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed a large gap between the bar wall and top of the bar. Instructed facility to repair so wall and bar top are tight fitting with no gaps and to maintain. Observed dust accumulation on the walk in cooler fanguards. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FEB 8

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Observed handsinks not maintained: observed rear exposed handsink near dish machine inaccessible with a garbage can in front of it and no paper towels, observed the bar handsink with a lime and ice in it, and observed rear exposed handsink near walk in cooler with paper towels and utensils in sink and no soap at sink. Instructed facility to maintain all handsinks with soap, paper towels, and accessible at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.

Serious Documentation & Training

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

Observed no city of Chicago certified food service manager on site and no original certificate posted while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, fries, etc) are prepared and/or served. Instructed facility that a city of Chicago certified food service manager must be on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and or served. Serious violation 7-38-012(a).

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed torn gaskets on the coolers in the rear prep area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed grease and dirt accumulation on the rack next to the fryers and in the lower compartments of the fryers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed coving damaged under the kitchen three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed dirt and debris on the floors under and around equipment throughout facility and in walk in coolers and along wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed the caulk by the dish machine and the wall to be worn. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filters in the kitchen. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Observed food handler working without hair restraint in kitchen. Instructed facility that all food handlers must maintain hair restraints.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

No food handler certificates on site. Instructed facility that all food handlers must take the food handler course within 30 days of hire and maintain certificates on site.

FEB 16

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (PLUMBER ON SITE) CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - HOT RUNNING WATER HAS BEEN PROVIDED WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 142.0 F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG CHICKEN, BEEF, HAMBURGER, SOUP ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JAN 16

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED-CHILI AT 41.7 F. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

SODA GUNS IN BAR AREA, CAN OPENER ATTACED TO PREP TABLE, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, UTENSILS AND SINKS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE, CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

Minor Sanitation

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

VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

AUG 11

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BURGERS, CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE HANDLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELVES BY FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TIN FOIL.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLER CONDENSERS, FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED PREP REACH IN COOLER, GREASE ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/LITTER ON FLOOR AT PANTRY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELF RACKS AND ALONG CORNERS/WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL PANEL MISSING AT PREP AREA BY FRYERS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL AT PREP AREA BY COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALL, SURFACE OF WALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN ALSO MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AT PREP AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FRONT BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

MAR 7

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER DRIPPING FROM THE CONDENSER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MAINTAIN.

FEB 28

2013

FAIL 10 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT THE REA FOOD PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 45.1F (NORMAL 40.0 OR BELOW). INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PREMISES HAS OTHER COOLERS MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE OF 38.9F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE IS MAINTAINED.BY END OF INSPECTION EQUIPMENT WAS MANITAINING TEMPERATION OF 33.5F. 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 TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (HOT AND COLD) TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 44.3F-44.5F FOR COLD INSDIE WALK IN COOLER AND BETWEEN 99.1F-122.4F FOR HOT AT HOT HOLDING UNIT. TURKEY 44.3F, PORK 44.3F, CORN BEEF 43.4F,GRILLED CHICKEN 44.2F AND CHICKEN 44.5F, CHICKEN 120.1F, CHILI 99.1, VEGGIE SOUP 122.4F, CHEESE SAUCE 100.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF FOOD ITEMS 35LBS WORTH $950.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

NOTED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD (SANDWICHES) WITH GLOVES AT THE SERVICE COUNTER, THEN WENT TO WALK IN COOLER AND COLLECTED UNWRAPPED CHICKEN PATTIES (FROZEN), STARTED FRYING FOOD AT THE DEEP FRYER, HEATED AND SERVED CHILI SOUP AND TOUCHING KNOBS AND HANDLES ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

NOTED A YELLOWISH, GREYISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INNER LINING INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ALSO ON THE UPPER LEVEL OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED THE ICE AND CALLED THE ICE COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. INSTRUCED NOT TO USE UNTIL MAINTAINED. MAINTENANCE PERSON ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 3:20PM FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES ON GROUND, GREASE ON THE FLOOR, DEBRIS AND RAT DROPPING ON FLOOR INSIDE ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA. THIS IS FOOD SOURCE AND HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALSO RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR CONSULTATION. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.

Serious Other

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

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED(HAMBERGERS, SOUPS,SANDWICHES ETC). BY END OF INSPECTION (ABOUT 2:30PM) MANAGER NICOLE PEARSON ENROLLED ON LINE FOR THE FOOD SERVICE CLASSES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS DURING STORAGE ON SHELVED AT THE FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMMULATION AND CONTAMINATION

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVYICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER DRIPPING FROM THE CONDENSER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON BOTTOM SHELVING AT BTHE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

MAR 2

2012

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 24

2012

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Found potentially hazardous foods no meeting temperature requirements of 40f or less at time of inspection on 2/24/2012, list of potentially foods and temperatures are as follows:Cooked chicken wings at 56.7f, chicken breast at 47.7f, rib eye steaks at 47.8f, corned beef at 49.8f, dressing (Caesar)at 52.5f, mgmt. discarded product at once. Citation issued # H000072747, with a court date of 3/20/2012, at 400 W Superior in room #112 at 2:00PM.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

Found food items stored on floors in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and rear kitchen floor areas at this time of inspection on 2/24/2012.Citation issued#H000072747, with a court date of 3/29/2012, at 400 W Superior in room#112 at 2:00PM.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer.

Minor Sanitation

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

walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors throughout kitchen prep area need detailed cleaning.

Minor Pest Activity

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

stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

FEB 6

2012

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 31

2012

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Must provide paper towel holders, and paper towels to exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep areas, and bar areas, (No citation issued due to License inspection on 1/31/2012).

Critical Pest Activity

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

Found/observed front entrance doors not rodent proofed, doors had gaps ranging from 1/4inch to 1/2 inch on bottom, middle of doors, shall rodent proofed all door shall be rodent proofed.(No citation issued due to license inspection on 1/31/2012).

Serious Documentation & Training

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

Must provide proof of City of Chicago food sanitation certificates, in order to pass license inspection.(No citation issued due to license inspection on 1/31/2012).

Minor Sanitation

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

Must provide caulking behind exposed hand sink in prep area.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks, reach in cooler shelving, prep tables and bar counter need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in kitchen prep areas and throughout premises not clean need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls that had exposed plaster, raw wood, and gaps in kitchen prep areas, and dining areas shall be repaired/sealed. Missing cove moulding in kitchen prep area by walk in cooler shall be provided.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Must provide thermometers to walk in cooler, reach in coolers in order to maintain proper temperatures of 40f or less.

Minor Sanitation

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

Excess debris and clutter shall ber removed from storage areas, premises.

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