MY BUDDY'S.

Chicago Health Dept

4416 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).

16 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
VIOLATIONS
97
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 29
2026
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

APR 22
2026
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 44F, RAW BACON AT 44F, BEEF AT 44F, CREAM CHEESE AT 44F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 44F, AND CHICKEN AT 44F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44F. THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESES AND MILK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THIS COOLER TO STORE TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET BENEATH THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP. ALSO OBSERVED 5 MOUSE DROPPINGS AGAINST THE WALL OF THE DINING AREA NEXT TO THE WALL MOUNTED JUKEBOX. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MAR 5
2025
PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE FRONT (2) CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND (RIGHT) REACH-IN COOLER DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA (BY THE EXIT DOOR).

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER SHELVES IN REAR (GARAGE) AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

MAR 20
2024
PASS 3 violations
Serious Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND RESIDUE BUILD UP ON SIDES AND TOP OF THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AS WELL AS REGULARLY MAINTAIN THE AREA.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND RESIDUE BUILD UP ON THE OUTSIDE OF FAN AND EXHAUST COVERS OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA AS WELL AS STANDING COOLERS IN FRONT BAR.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA, ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, ON THE FLOOR IN THE SODA CLOSET IN FRONT BAR AREA, AND ALONG THE WALLS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. REGULARLY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREAS FREE OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.

MAY 3
2023
PASS 11 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR ROLLING RECEIVING DOOR WITH A GAP UNDERNEATH, LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PEST-PROOF THE DOOR TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOP BEING STORED INSIDE LARGE BULK CONTAINER OF RAW SLICED IN-HOUSE BUTTERMILK BATTER ONION RINGS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER UTENSIL STORAGE.

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

THE OBSERVED PLATES ARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING, AIR DRYING, AND MAINTAINING.

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES IN THE WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE SURFACES ARE NONPOROUS, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE FOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE.

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

OBSERVED HEAVILY SCORED DISH FILLABLE DISH MACHINE WASHING RACKS. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREPARATION AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER NOT UTILIZED FOR EVERYDAY OPERATION IN FACILITY BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR REFUSE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN THEM.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILES EXTREMELY DARK IN COLOR, BLACK/BROWN IN KITCHEN, WAREWASHING, AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE CEILINGS SHOULD BE LIGHT IN COLOR FOR CLEANING PURPOSES. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FACILITY COVING AND JUNCTURES IN DISREPAIR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM VENTILATION FAN IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEPS THE CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES.

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JUN 21
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS BEHIND FRONT AND REAR BAR WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS NOT AT THE CORRECT TEMPERATURE- CHICKEN AT 49.1 F AND HAMBURGER AT 48.9 F IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDER THE GRILL. HOWEVER, SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT TEMPERATURE IS NOW 41 F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT 41 F OR BELOW AND TO DISCARD TCS FOODS THAT WERE OUT OF COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BLOWN-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT ENDCAPS MISSING ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 24
2021
PASS 5 violations
Serious Employee Hygiene
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

A HANDWASHING SINK AT THE SECOND BAR. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON SPLASHGUARD

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FRIERS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS A LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR PIPING BESIDE EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREA, REPLACE SAID TILES.

SEP 15
2020
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND DOOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER ALL AT THE FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Serious Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSERS AT THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CRACKS ON FLOOR AROUND THE DISH WASHING AREA. NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA (EXTENSION OF KITCHEN). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST.

APR 5
2019
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 OBSERVED AIR CONDITIONING UNIT BEING USED TO COOL WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS THAT AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IS SUFFICIENT TO COOL FOOD FOR WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS IN KITCHEN VERY UNCLEAN WITH ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND GREASE BEHIND COOKING LINE AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER DISH MACHINE VERY UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED WEST WALL OF COOKING LINE WITH OLD VENT MAKING WALL NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. WEST WALL OF COOKING LINE MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED STIRS LEADING TO DISH AREA WITH FOAM SEALANT USED TO CLOSE HOLES. FOAM SEALANT IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MUST BE REMOVED. OBSERVED COVING MISSING FROM WALL AT BASE OF STAIRS IN KITCHEN.

MAR 29
2019
FAIL 11 violations
Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH PINK MILDEW LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE AND SERVED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/ TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOOD INCLUDING POTATO SALAD AND SPINACH DIP MUST HAVE USE BY /COMSUME BY DATE 7 DAYS OUT WITH DATE OF PREPARATION BEING DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN REACH IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND REACH IN FREEZER UNITS IN GARAGE CONTAINING VEHICLE/ MECHANICAL ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD FROM GARAGE AND STORE FOOD WITHIN FACILITY.

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

OBSERVED UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN GARAGE AND MECHANICAL ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT THAT ARE FOOD RELATED FROM GARAGE/MECHANICAL ROOM.

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

OBSERVED AIR CONDITIONING UNIT BEING USED TO COOL WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS THAT AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IS SUFICIENT TO COOL FOOD FOR WALK IN COOLER.

Serious Food Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH 0 PPM OF CHLORINE FOR SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. MACHINE WAS REAPIRED DURING INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON MAIN COOKING LINE WITH DARK GROOVES. MUST REMOVE ALL DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN KITCHEN VERY UNCLEAN WITH ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND GREASE BEHIND COOKING LINE AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER DISH MACHINE VERY UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED WEST WALL OF COOKING LINE WITH OLD VENT MAKING WALL NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. WEST WALL OF COOKING LINE MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED STIRS LEADING TO DISH AREA WITH FOAM SEALANT USED TO CLOSE HOLES. FOAM SEALANT IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MUST BE REMOVED. OBSERVED COVING MISSING FROM WALL AT BASE OF STAIRS IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT ON PREMISES FULL OF CLUTTER. ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES AND ALL REMAINING ITEMS NEED TO BE ORGANIZED UP OFF FLOOR.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 10/9/18 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION #10 NO HANDWASHING SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. #39 NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

OCT 9
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11(A) NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD. MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT FRONT BAR ICE BINS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS. -

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 UNFINISHED WOOD UNDER FRONT BAR COUNTER-TOP AND AT REAR BAR. MUST FINISH ALL SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

SEP 21
2018
FAIL 15 violations 5 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-102.12 NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER PRESENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012

Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PROCEDURE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS REQUIRED FOR THE CLEANING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11(A) NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA.

Serious Food Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.114 NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. DISHWASHING MACHINE IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-SALSA 44.6F, CHEESE 45.6F, CHICKEN 51.8F, TOMATOES 51.3F, PASTA 44.4F, HUMUS 46.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 28 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $425.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Minor Other
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

8-103.11 NOTED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCESS UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.THE FOOD ITEMS THAT WAS VACUUM PACKAGED WAS ALSO TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION CHICKEN WINGS ABOUT 14 LBS PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 50F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AT THE REAR EMPLOYEE BATHROOM/MOP STORAGE, AT THE FRONT DINING AREA, FRONT AND REAR BARS AND CUSTOMER BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD. MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT FRONT BAR ICE BINS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 UNFINISHED WOOD UNDER FRONT BAR COUNTER-TOP AND AT REAR BAR. MUST FINISH ALL SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 FOUND LITTER, GREASE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER SINKS AND EQUIPMENT IN COOKING AREA, DISHWASHING ROOM, REAR STORAGE AND ON BASEMENT FLOORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED P.I.C THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

APR 4
2017
PASS 9 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

CEVICHE ON MENU. MUST POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY.

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

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. RAW WOOD UNDER THE BAR COUNTER AND IN THE FAR REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL/PAINT.

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

INTERIOR OF THE BOX FREEZERS WITH RUST. MUST REMOVE.

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

DAMAGED FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR REFRIGERATION/FREEZER ROOM. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED CLEANING: BEHIND BOX FREEZERS, THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET.

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

BROKEN CEILING IN THE BASEMENT NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST SEAL.

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE GREATER LIGHTING FOR THE BASEMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR THE DISH AND BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. FRYER AND GRILL MUST BE COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD VENTILATION.

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. ALL UNUSED COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE.

NOV 27
2013
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TIN FOIL ON SHELVES IN DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL TIN FOIL, MUST PAINT SHELVES, SURFACE OF SHELVES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED STAND UP PREP 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOLER.

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

OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL AT DISHWASH ROOM UNDER FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND PEELING WALL BASE UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAIR/SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL AND REATTACH/SEAL GAPS BETWEEN FLOOR BASE AND WALLS.

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

NO CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE DISH WASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR LIGHTS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN BOARD.

MAR 27
2013
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES AT DISHWASH ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT/REPAINT SHELVES, SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER SHELF RACKS IN DISHWASH ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALL TILE BEHIND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR WALL/KEEP WALL CLEAN.

Minor Employee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING, BAR HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY AND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

SEP 14
2012
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL

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

MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHT ABOVE POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR/INSTALL WORKING SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR DOOR.

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