MOTHER HUBBARDS.
5 W HUBBARD ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 20 inspections. 32 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 182025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-101.19---OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13---OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
DEC 112025FAILED15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN,BEEF ETC.) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED, HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LARGE BUILD UP OF ICE IN WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMAN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND EQUIPMENTS AND DISHMACHINE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SOME WATER STAINED/DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE KITCHEN PREP AND INSIDE THE WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2598883 DATED:08/08/2024 #55--- 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability Trash and debris noted under front bar counter, Instructed to clean and maintain. #56--- 6-202.11: **C** Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding Ceiling light fixture missing a shield above dish machine, instructed to provide. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 12-18-2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (08/08/2024) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B), CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 82024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
No certified food service manager on site while handling TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority Foundation violation 7-38-012.
Floors in poor repair in basement dry food storage, catch basin missing a cover, instructed to repair and maintain.
Trash and debris noted under front bar counter, Instructed to clean and maintain.
Ceiling light fixture missing a shield above dish machine, instructed to provide.
MAY 102023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
6-201.11: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILES NEAR BACK EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE ALLEY. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES.
6-501.12: OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOOR NEAR THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A CEILING TILE IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES.
MAY 32023FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS VARIOUS RAW MEATS IS BEING COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE CHUTE HEAVILY SOILED WITH BLACK SLIME DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 75 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS THOUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
DID NOT OBSERVE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS DRINK TOPPINGS IN THE BAR AREA. DISCUSSED IMPORTANCE OF WEARING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH MANAGER.
CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS ICE SCOOPS FOR BAR ICE BINS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A CEILING TILE IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES.
OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILES NEAR BACK EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE ALLEY. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES.
OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOOR NEAR THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS DATED FROM 12/14/22 HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED. REPORT #:2568522; #47: 4-501.11: OBSERVED 2 TORN GASKETS ON DOORS OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AND OBSERVED LARGE BUILD UP OF ICE IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER. #54: 5-501.111: OBSERVED ONE DUMPSTER IN ALLEY MISSING A LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GODO CONDITION. #56: 6-501.14: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT ABOVE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. #58: 2-102.13: 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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DEC 142022PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 1 DEAD RAT IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF DEAD ANIMALS.
OBSERVED 2 TORN GASKETS ON DOORS OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AND OBSERVED LARGE BUILD UP OF ICE IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER.
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT FAUCET IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED ONE DUMPSTER IN ALLEY MISSING A LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GODO CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT ABOVE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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.
OCT 122022PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BUILD OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND SPRAYER SINK ONE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BROKEN BASEBOARD AND HOLES IN MEN'S WALLS OF MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS OF HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OCT 72022FAILED18 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WHO DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WINGS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN KITCHEN AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY (DISCLOSURE) SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT (REMINDER) THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIIONS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE STATED NUMBERS AND LOCATIONS: OBSERVED 10 LIVE FLIES IN MEN'S BATHROOM, 20 LIVE FLIES IN BASEMENT NEAR BAG IN A BOX SOFT DRINK DISPENSER SYSTEM, AND 20 LIVE FLIES ON GARBAGE CANS IN HALLWAY NEXT TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO RECIEVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, REMOVE FLIES, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DIRTY CARDBOARD UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SPRAY SINK BEING USED AS A FLOOR MAT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED BUILD OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND SPRAYER SINK ONE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
OBSERVED BROKEN BASEBOARD AND HOLES IN MEN'S WALLS OF MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS OF HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2401570 DATED 9/23/2020. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISUSED.
OBSERVED CUP FILLED WITH BROWN LIQUID AND OLD CIGARETTE BUTT BEING USED AS AN ASHTRAY IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF ASHTRAYS. VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANDATORY COURT APPEARANCE.
SEP 232020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NONWORKING WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT IN BASEMENT WITH DOOR HANGING OFF HINGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN CORNER NEXT TO EXPOSED WASHBOWL SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE IS NOT A CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, BEEF...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING READY-TO EAT FOODS ( LETTUCE, BREAD, CHEESE, COOKED CHICKEN WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO NOT HANDLE SUCH FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-10
NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
COOKED CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE, NO CITATION.
NOV 82018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.12- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, FRIED CHICKEN, BURGERS, ETC. WHERE BEING PREPARED AND OR SERVED. INFORMED SITE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHENEVER TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION# 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.
3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
6-201.18- DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT MUST HAVE FINISHED CEILING. NO DRY STORAGE OR FOOD OF ANY KIND CAN BE STORED DIRECTLY UNDER SEWER PIPES. RESTORE CEILING TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION WHERE ALL DRY STORAGE IS PROTECTED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-201.11- OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR GROUTING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED SITE TO RESURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-201.11- OBSERVED FLOOR BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR IN BACK SECTION OF BEER COOLER # 2, IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED CRACKED AND CHIPPED FLOORING UNDERNEATH HAND SINK AT BAR AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AT BAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED SITE TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
8-304.11(A)- OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY, NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION SUMMARY WAS NOT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED SITE TO POST INSPECTION SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 242017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 50F CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING CHICKEN, BEEF AND TURKEY. COOLER WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING 20LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 60.0F VALUED AT 65$, 20LBS OF BEEF AT 60.0F VALUED AT $75, 5 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES VALUED AT $10 AT 52.3F, 10 LBS OF BEEF SLOPPY JOE VALUED AT $25 AT 50.5F, 20 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 51.8F VALUED TA $50, 5 LBS OF BACON VALUED AT $10 AT 53.6F, 25 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES VALUED AT $50 AT 49.3F, 10 LBS OF HOT DOGS VALUED AT $25 AT 48.2F, 10 LBS OF BEEF BURGERS VALUED AT $25 AT 48.2F, 5 LBS OF TURKEY BURGERS VALUED AT $10 AT 50.7F, 15 LBS OF SLICED TURKEY AT 52.0F VALUED AT $45, 10 LBS OF BRATWURST VALUED AT $25 AT 49.3F. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED 2 DOOR BEER COOLER BEHIND BAR UNCLEAN WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF BEER COOLER. ALL BEER AND LIQUOR MUST BE REMOVED FROM COOLER AND ENTIRE COOLER MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. REMOVE ALL MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND CLEAN IN DETAIL. MAINTAIN 2 DOOR REACH IN DRAFE BEER COOLER IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION.
DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT MUST HAVE FINISHED CEILING. NO DRY STORAGE OR FOOD OF ANY KIND CAN BE STORED DIRECTLY UNDER SEWAR PIPES. RESTORE CEILING TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION WHERE ALL DRY STORAGE IS PROTECTED. OBSERVED MISSING,WATER DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMENS WASHROOMS. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING AND FANS ABOVE DISH MACHINE ROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND JUNK STORED IN BASEMENT. REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS SO THAT THERE IS NO PEST HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN.
MAY 192017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOUL SMELLING FLOOR IN THE LADIES RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND VARIOUS WASH CLOTHS SITTING ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.
FOUND ONE STAFF MEMBER WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE FOOD PREP STAFF OBTAIN THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
MAY 232016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
DETAIL CLEAN SHELVINGS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BAR AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON WALLS AT REAR NEAR THE WAITRESS STATION AND VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS NEED CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY STORAGE BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
JAN 152015PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS POTS, PANS, DISHES MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD0-UP.
CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS WITH BEER AND THRU-OUT BASEMENTAND MAINTAIN.
MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE CONDUIT AND PIPES IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN/DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE PREP AREA AND BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS.
OLD BROKEN CHAIRS AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/ITEMS IN THE REAR NORTH SIDE OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
AUG 52014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED OVER 35 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR AREA, REAR KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,BOWLS ETC)ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR AND THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE WOMENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.
OCT 82013PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND RAW CHICKEN STORED IN FREEZER IN PLASTIC BAGS. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS.
MUST CLEAN THE FAN COVERS IN ALL OF THE COOLERS TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING BEHIND BAR TO REMOVE DEBRIS,SPILLS AND LITTER. ALSO FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL.
NOTED OPENINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL OPENING WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINTS. NOTED THE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE MISSING MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 142012PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND ABOUT 8LBS OF BAKED POTATOES WRAPPED IN ALUMINIUM FOIL STORED AT 103.4F AT SHELF ABOVE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT PROPER HOLDING TEMPS. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $25.
FOOD CONTAINERS AND PAPER GOODS STORED UNDER WASTE WATER LINES, IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM SASTE WATER LINES.
SHELVES IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING BASEBOARD AT KITCHEN WALLS UNDER 3-COMPS SINK.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT STOREAGE ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
DRAIN LINES FOR SODA GUNS AT BAR AREA CLOGGED, INSTRUCTE DTO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON PREP AREA SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY.
JAN 152010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Must clean and maintain interior of handwash bowl cabinet in Womens washroom.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Observed cracked ceiling light covers above prep area and dishwash area. Instructed manager to replace all damaged light covers and clean all unclean light covers.
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. Bar 3-compartment sink faucet leaking at base. Must repair and maintain.
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