AUG 13
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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2977 N ELSTON AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 13, 2024 · passed
11 of 15 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
11 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED COLD-HOLDING UNIT LID IN SERVICE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING KNOBS ON THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED MISSING CEILING TILE BEHIND STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 122023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 12
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STORAGE SHELF IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING DEBRIS ABOVE PREP TABLE AT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES OR REPLACE SHELF AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT REAR DISHWASHING/3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 152022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 15
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS STORED ON KITCHEN RACK IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 192021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 19
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE BOTH ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OCT 122021FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 12
2021
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING ON COOKS LINE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AND FULLY SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE BOTH ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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NOV 132020PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 13
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ON THE COOKS LINE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
COOKS LINE CLEAN, STORED MIXING BOWLS AND TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS/LIQUOR THROUGHOUT THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE NON-CLEANABLE, POROUS BRICKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR THE OVEN ON THE COOKS LINE.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A HANDLE FOR THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE FREEZERS OR COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC PROTECTANT ON THE METAL ICE BIN AT THE BAR. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK UNDER THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK ONTO THE FLOOR.----EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN ON THE REAR DISH AREA HAND WASHING.----BROKEN SPRAYER ARM AT THE DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOTED HANGING DOWN INTO THE SINK BELOW THE WASHBASIN LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
RAW WOODEN BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE DISH AREA UNDER METAL RACK SHELVING. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE NON-POROUS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
RAW WOODEN FLOORING IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH/CLEANABLE.
JAN 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OR ON TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
MAR 212017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 21
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT COVER END CAPS LOOSE IN PREP AREA BY COOKLINE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT END COVERS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN BAR COOLERS.
JUN 302016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 30
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL THE LARGE BLUE SUGAR CONTAINER IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR HOLES AT THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE GARDEN STORAGE AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CEILING VENTS AT THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY IN THE KITCHEN.
OCT 282015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 28
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY HOT WATER TANK.
AUG 142014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 14
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN REACH-IN COOLER,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT IN KITCHEN AREA,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA,
OCT 182013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 18
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND ALL CONTAINERS IN THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER WITH READY TO EAT FOOD AND DATED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,( WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL BASE BEHIND AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BAR AREA UNDER THE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 112012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 11
2012
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO DOORS AND ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; FRYER AND MICROWAVE OVENS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT BAR AREA AND REGROUT SAME AREA; ALSO CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT DISH WASHING AREA AND BAR AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
FEB 22010FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 2
2010
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITHOUT LID INSTRUCTED TO CALL COMPANY TO REPLACE LID AND OR DUMPSTER. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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.NEED TO CLEAN REAR BAR COUNTER, CLEAN FILTER ABOVE CHAR GRILL, AND CLEAN / SANITIZE UTENSILS i.e. TONGS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
ONE LIGHT OUT IN DISH AREA MUST REPLACE, UNDER HOOD LIGHT MUST HAVE LIGHT SHIELD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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