NAVY PIER BEER GARDEN.

Chicago Health Dept

700 E GRAND AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

9 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2018.

Last inspected Aug 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 2

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. MANAGER CORRECT VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 26

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE LARGE HOT WATER HEATER TANK IN THE FOOD STAND WITH A LARGE DENT AND EXCESSIVELY RUSTED OUT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE HOT WATER HEATER TANK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GRIME BUILD-UP AT THE BEER LINES INSIDE THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER AT THE BAR AREA ON THE EAST SIDE.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE THE CASH REGISTER AREA ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AND ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

OCT 7

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON THE LIQUOR STORAGE RACK AND TIN FOIL USED A LINER IN THE KITCHEN CONCESSION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS AND MATERIALS THAT WILL NOT RIP AND TEAR TO CAUSE POTENTIAL PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP--MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 13

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP AREA AT THE FOOD SERVICE STAND. MUST ALSO REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST ALSO REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE LIQUOR WALK IN COOLER.

NOV 3

2015

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO HOT WATER NOTED AT THE HAND SINKS IN THE MAIN BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Pest Activity

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

FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED RAW BEEF BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT LETTUCE IN THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP SERVICE STATION. ALSO NOTED RAW BEEF BEING STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT PICKELS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE MAIN PREP KITCHEN. ADVISED MANAGER NOT TO STORE RAW FOOD ITEMS ABOVE READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS. ALSO NOTED A SLIMY BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF BOTH ICE MACHINES ACTIVELY DRIPPING ONTO CONSUMABLE ICE BEING STORED BELOW IN THE ICE BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE AND PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF EACH ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED SPIDER WEBS AND SPIDERS ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP SERVICE STATION. ADVISED MANAGER TO REMOVE SPIDER WEBS AND INSECTS AND PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CLEAN KNIVES BEING IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOMS AND BETWEEN ENTRANCE DOORS IN EACH PREP AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN HAND SINKS, SOAP DISPENSERS, PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS, STORAGE CABINETS, AND UNDERNEATH SERVICE COUNTERS. MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS, DEAD INSECTS AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN EACH PREP AREA AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE LIQUOR SERVICE STATION. MUST REMOVE ALL LEAVES, SPIDER WEBS, DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE FOOD AND LIQUOR SERVICE STATIONS ABOVE HAND SINKS,AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEAD INSECTS, SPIDER WEBS AND OTHER DEBRIS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

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JUN 9

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER COOK LINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED 3 DOOR MILLER LITE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA WITH A BLOWN LIGHT BULB INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA WITH THE RIGHT FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

JUL 25

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Pest Activity

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS.

JUL 14

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION (7-38-005A). FOUND 12-LBS. MOZZARELLA CHEESE & 35-LBS. HOT DOGS BETWEEN 50-55.9F INSIDE A PIZZA PREP COOLER (AMBIENT AIR=40.9F). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF SAID PRODUCTS, MONITOR FOOD TEMPS REGULARLY & KEEP ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW, AT ALL TIMES. (TOTAL AMOUNT=$135.00) All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.

Minor Sanitation

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

SANITIZER TEST STRIPS MUST BE PROVIDED. ANY ALUMINUM FOIL COVERS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN KIOSK MUST BE REMOVED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

BRICK WALL AT HANDSINK IN COMMISSARY KITCHEN MUST BE RE-SEALED/SMOOTHED-OUT & EASILY CLEANABLE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT WEST SIDE KIOSK-MUST REPLACE; ALLLIGHT COVERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST/DIRT. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.

JUN 10

2010

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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