MOE'S CANTINA.

Chicago Health Dept

153-155 W KINZIE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).

25 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

116

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 28

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED 2 PREP COOLERS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS CONTAINING TCS ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED STEADY LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH ICE CHEST IN REAR 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

FEB 26

2025

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Facility Condition

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: OBSERVED SQUEEZE BOTTLES CONTAINING LIQUIDS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS HOLDING FOOD OR FOOD INGREDIENTS THAT ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGES WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS ON BOTH FIRST FLOOR FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS ON SIDES AND BASE, FIRST FLOOR REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR REAR BAR AT BASE AND BASEMENT REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTER AREA AT BASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER NOT INVERTED OR COVERED IN STORAGE AREA IN REAR OF FIRST FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR INVERT UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT DURING STORAGE.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-204.113: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA, FIRST FLOOR NORTHSIDE BAR AND RIGHT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPES OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF EXIT DOOR LEADING TO SHARED STAIRWELL IN FIRST FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF EXIT DOOR LEADING TO SHARED STAIRWELL IN FIRST FLOOR PREP FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

FEB 18

2025

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CEVICHE AND TUNA TOSTADAS THAT ARE SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK TO CEVICHE AND TUNA TOSTADAS IDENTIFYING IT AS ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD THAT IS SERVED RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SQUEEZE BOTTLES CONTAINING LIQUIDS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS HOLDING FOOD OR FOOD INGREDIENTS THAT ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGES WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENINGS ON BOTH FIRST FLOOR FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS ON SIDES AND BASE, FIRST FLOOR REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR REAR BAR AT BASE AND BASEMENT REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTER AREA AT BASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER NOT INVERTED OR COVERED IN STORAGE AREA IN REAR OF FIRST FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR INVERT UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT DURING STORAGE.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA, FIRST FLOOR NORTHSIDE BAR AND RIGHT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPES OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF EXIT DOOR LEADING TO SHARED STAIRWELL IN FIRST FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF EXIT DOOR LEADING TO SHARED STAIRWELL IN FIRST FLOOR PREP FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

MAY 8

2024

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS ON FRONT ENTRANCE SINGLE DOORS. OBSERVED OPENINGS ON EASTSIDE DOOR AT LEFTSIDE BOTTOM AND ON WESTSIDE DOOR AT RIGHTSIDE AND BASE OF WESTSIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA OF FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 30

2024

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES OF 54.9F AND 70.7F AT BASEMENT WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION OBSERVED PROPER MIMINMUM WATER TEMPERATURES OF 108.3F AND 109.9F AT SAID HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON LEFTSIDE OF SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE ON RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHIELD IN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD CEVICHE IS SERVED RAW OR DISCLOSURE STATING THAT CEVICHE IS SERVED RAW ON MENU. CORRECTED ON SITE ASTERISK ADDED TO CEVICHE IDENTIFYING IT AS ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD THAT IS SERVED RAW AND DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING THAT CEVICHE IS SERVED RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 40 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON WALLS AND CEILING. SOME OF THE AREAS AFFECTED INCLUDE WASHROOMS, BARS, UTILITY ROOM AND LARGE AND SMALL ROOM IN REAR OF BASEMENT(WHERE DRY STORAGE AND ICE MACHINE ARE LOCATED). INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 4/30/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENINGS ON FRONT ENTRANCE SINGLE DOORS. OBSERVED OPENINGS ON EASTSIDE DOOR AT LEFTSIDE BOTTOM AND ON WESTSIDE DOOR AT RIGHTSIDE AND BASE OF WESTSIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA OF FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED OR MISSING FLOOR TILES IN SOUTHSIDE SECOND FLOOR BAR ON NORTHSIDE IN AREA NEAR THREE DOOR COLDING HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES IN SAID AREA.

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JUL 24

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11: OBSERVED BOXES OF DISHWARE AND DRINKS IN THE UTENSIL AND LIQUOR STORAGE BASEMENT AREA AND BOXES OF FOOD IN THE WALKIN FREEZER STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND UTENSILS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

JUL 14

2023

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE KITCHEN AND ALL RESTROOMS. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL HANDWASHING SIGNS ARE POSTED UP AT EACH HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

A TOTAL OF 2 (OUT OF 11 TOTAL) HANDSINKS IN MAIN MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT IS NOT MANTAINED. WATER IS NOT TURNING ON. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND REPAIR LEAK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY AT LEAST 100 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS SCATTERED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE CLOSET LEADING TO SODA STATION, UTILITY CLOSET,KITCHEN DRY STORAGE, AND FIRST FLOOR MAIN BAR. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE ALL SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES OF DISHWARE AND DRINKS IN THE UTENSIL AND LIQUOR STORAGE BASEMENT AREA AND BOXES OF FOOD IN THE WALKIN FREEZER STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND UTENSILS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARD IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED FOR ALL STAFF MEMBERS ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 6

2022

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR FIRST FLOOR BAR AND 2ND FLOOR PARTY ROOM BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT ONE WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN FEMALE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND LEAK UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE ANY WOMNEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ALL WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN FEMALE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 9

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH BARS LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED AT BOTH 2ND FLOOR BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BACK BAR AND BOTH EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 3 TORN GASKETS ON 3 DOOR COOLER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 2 URNINALS THAT DO NOT FLUSH AND ONE SINK IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING LOW WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT, GRIME, AND STICKY SUBSTANCES ON FLOOR IN 2ND FLOOR REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 14

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS BEHIND MULTIPLE BARS AND HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS BEHIND MULTIPLE BARS AND HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED. (COMBINED WITH VIOLATION 6-301.11)

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR WHITE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. ALSO, OBSERVED DIRTY SODA NOZZLES AT ALL BARS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE PREP COOLERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BLADE ON THE MOUNTED CAN OPENER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MULTIPLE PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER FROM SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY DRAIN PIPES ON 2-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AND IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER BEHIND BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 27

2020

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS LOCATED IN ALL 4 BARS ON BOTH FLOORS AND AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND ALONG MAIN COOK LINE ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 6 ICE SCOOPS IN MAIN BAR ON FIRST FLOOR ALL STORED DIRECTLY IN 6 DIFFERENT ICE CHESTS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF ICE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT MAIN COOK LINE LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LOOSE HANDLE ON BEER COOLER LOCATED NEAR ENTRANCE TO MAIN BAR ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGY TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 16

2019

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MISSING A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLAIMER. MUST PROVIDE FOR UNDER COOKED FOOD THAT CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER( i,e)

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

KNIVES IN USE STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN SURFACE.

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

CLOGGED SODA GUN HOLDERS AT FRONT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AN MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DUST BUILDUP NOTED ON CEILING ABOVE REAR KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 19

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT WASTE PIPING AT REAR 1ST FLOOR BAR HANDSINK AND FRONT 1ST FLOOR BAR PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES AT THE EDGE OF THE 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK, CREATING A HOLE INTO THE WALL WITH COARSE EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 9

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF BEER COOLERS IN FRONT BAR ON MAIN FLOOR UNCLEAN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF BEER COOLERS. OBSERVED SODA GUN HOLDERS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND MOP SINK ON MAIN FLOOR KITCHEN IN DSIREPAIR. REPAIR FLOOR AROUND MOP SINK AND TILES BEHIND MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING OF BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR BAR ON MAIN FLOOR NOT PROPERLY DRAINING INTO FLOOR DRAIN. REPAIR DRAIN PIPE SO THAT IT IS PROPERLY CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAIN. OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON MAIN FLOOR FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT LEAKING. REPAIR FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 1

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS, SLIGHT MOLD BUILD UP INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLERS, LIQUID BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS AND SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE (LEFT SIDE ICE MACHINE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES ON WALL TILES AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT IN CLEANING ROOM. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT 2ND FLOOR BAR, DISHWASH AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER PIPE LEAKING ALSO DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AND REPAIR LEAKS AT SAID SINKS.

JAN 8

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ONE EXTERIOR OF SINKS AT BARS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST/LITTER BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT BOTH 1ST FLOOR BARS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN ALSO FLOOR MUST BE DRY/CLEAN AT BAR AREAS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLERS AND SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

JUN 29

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN GLASSES IN THE TWO BARS.

JUN 19

2015

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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

FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. WET/BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT CORNER SURFACE AND ON THE TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED TO UNPLUGGED THE ICE MACHINE AND DISCARD ALL THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL THE INTERIOR PANEL IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARMENT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN GLASSES IN THE TWO BARS. PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR DOOR OF ONE OUT OF TWO DEEP FRYER(WITH HEAVY GREASE BULD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS /ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE

Minor Sanitation

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

FILTER ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA,WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN. WALLS IN THE DRY STORE ROOM BEHIND ALL THE WIRE RACK SHELVING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAINT. MUST SEAL THE HOLE ON THE CEILING IN THE SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. ALL WASH CLOTH USED FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE, TOP OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT CHOPPING BOARD, ALL COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MAR 17

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING HAND WASH SINKS TO BE INACCESSIBLE: HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH A GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF SINK AND HAND WASH SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR FILLED WITH GLASSES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE FOLLOWING HAND WASH SINKS: NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA,NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE SECOND FLOOR BAR AND NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAT OF FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REPLACE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE ABOVE LOCATIONS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Serious Other

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

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN, BEEF(MEDIUM AND REAR), SHRIMPS, BEANS ETC). MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 12:45 PM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING FROM THE SIDE COMPARTMENTS UP WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND GREASE WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE MIDDLES SINK, THEN GRADUALLY RECEDES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED TECHNICIAN FOR REPAIRS THAT ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 1:50 PM AND REPAIRED THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC)ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN FIRST FLOOR AND AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.....ALSO NOTED CHEFS KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALLS AT THE DISH WASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK OR STORE KNIVES AT A PROPER DESIGNATED AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 22

2013

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 20

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITY NOT MAINTAING PREOPER COOLONG TEMPERATURE,FOUND PREP COOLER IN FRONT KITCHEN AT 55.3F, COOLER IS USED FOR PERISHABLE STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 40F OR LOWER, COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL.

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS AT IMPREOPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE: 30 LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 52.4F, 20 LBS OF PORK AT 53.4, 4 LBS OF COOKED BEANS AT 55.5F. FOOD STORED IN SAID COOLER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO HOLD SUCH FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $600.

OCT 26

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTIING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST, MUST ADDRESS. THE MOP SINK HAS A CRACK & MISSING PIECE AT THE FRONT PANEL, MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: SODA GUN HOLDERS, GASKETS OF SMALL COOLER DOORS, LEDGES AT THE BAR COUNTERS, INTERIOR OF MOST BAR SINKS, INTERIOR FLOOR OF BEER COOLERS AT THE BARS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER MOST BAR SINKS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF SPILLS, DIRT OR CLUTTER.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE OPENING ON THE WALL TO THE RIGHT OF THE MOP SINK MUST BE FIXED OR SEALED. GAPS AROUND THE FRONT PANEL OF THE WOOD GRILL COOKING MUST BE SEALED ALSO.

FEB 7

2012

PASS 8 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. SEVERAL FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. FOAM CUPS ARE USED AS A SCOOP FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE 2 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. STANDING WASTE WATER BEHIND DISHMACHINE, UNDER BAR SINKS AND PROEP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MINIMIZE STANDING WATER.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT'S WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO ADD LIGHTS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST PROVIDE HANDS WAHING SIGNS FOR EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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. ONE OF THE HAND HAND SINKS KNOBS ARE LOOSE AT MAIN PREP AREA, SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE OTHER HAND SINK SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MISSING THERMOMETER FROM SEVERAL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

MAY 2

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE BOXES OF STOCK OFF OF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR UNDER THE RACK OF FOUNTAIN POP BOXES IS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVERS AT BOTH PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS SO THAT THEY CAN HOLD WATER. REPAIR THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S BASEMENT WASHROOM.

NOV 16

2010

PASS · 0 violations

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