NELLY'S SALOON.

Chicago Health Dept

3256 N ELSTON AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

10 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2019.

Last inspected Feb 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 7

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY CLEAN UP ITEMS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE COOLERS. 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.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT COMPARTMENT SIDE DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING AT NORTHWEST SIDE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/SEAL HOLES IN CEILING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

DEC 12

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF REFRIGARTION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 7

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BAR GUN HOLDER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT FLOOR.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP AREA STAND UP REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATOR.

JUL 6

2016

PASS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE MIDDLE 2DR REFRIGERATOR.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REPAIR DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE WINDOW SCREENS LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. ABOVE STATED PRESENTLY RODENT PROOFED. MUST PAINT/REFININSH ALL RAW WOODEN STORAGE RACKS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT SO AT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE AND THE SIDE FILTER TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING RACKS AT THE 2DR REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED BELOW THE MIDDLE WINDOW.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REPAIR DOOR THERSHOLD LOCATED IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR. DOOR IS PRESENTLT RODENT PROOFED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE BAR HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE A 3RD SINK STOPPER FOR THE BAR 3-COMP SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.

SEP 22

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA STAND UP 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MNAGER TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER PRESSURE LOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

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JUL 3

2014

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 26

2014

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED: 08/14/2013, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW, 32 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST INSTALL A LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD ON THE WIRE RACK SHELVE INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER. 33 MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE EXTERIOR OF ALL THE DOOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZER, INSIDE THE CABINET THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, PREP TABLES, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES, ALL EXTERIOR OF THE GARBAGE CAN, AND MAINTAIN. 34 MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND THE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. ALL STOCKS, BAGS OF ONIONS, POTATOES, ETC MUST BE STORED 6"OFF THE FLOOR. 40 MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER INSIDE THE CLOSET.MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

Minor Other

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

UPON ARRIVED OBSERVED CIGARETTE ASHES ON BAR COUNTER, CIGARETTE SMOKE FUMES BY BAR AREA AND IN BATHROOMS, AND TEA CUP BEING USED AS ASH TRAY AT BAR AREA, CHECK PASS HISTORY OF ESTABLISHMENT, FIRST OFFENSE,

AUG 14

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST INSTALL A LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD ON THE WIRE RACK SHELVE INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE EXTERIOR OF ALL THE DOOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZER, INSIDE THE CABINET THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN,PREP TABLES,BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES, ALL EXTERIOR OF THE GARBAGE CAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND THE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. ALL STOCKS, BAGS OF ONIONS,POTATOES ,ETC MUST BE STORED 6"OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER INSIDE THE CLOSET.MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 26

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMONSTRATED PROPER SET-UP OF THE 3PART SINK USING 100PPM OF CHLORINE FOR PROPER SANITATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (PREPARING SOUPS, PORK, STUFFED CABBAGE, ETC.) INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A CITY CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

PREP FOODS INSIDE THE STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AND TO SEAL RAW/BARE WOOD SHELVES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, CABINETS, SHELVES, AND 2PART SINK IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, BAR AREA AND BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, AND CEILING ATTACHMENT AT SAME AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION FOR SIX BURNERS STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET FOR BAR AREA 3PART SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS AND ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

AUG 20

2010

PASS 4 violations

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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NOT CLEAN CHAR GRILL, STOVE TOP AND SIDES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE FRONT BAR GUN HOLDER, AND REAR POTATO CUTTER.

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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED THE WALL BY THE COOKING STOVE, AND REAR WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN FRONT BAR AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

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