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340 N CLARK ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 23 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 52026PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA MAINTAINS IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 55.2F. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT PROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BROKEN SOAP DISPENSOR ON WALL AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BROKEN RINSE GAUGE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MOP IN BASEMENT UTILITY SINK STORED IN BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS INVERTED WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
JUL 252025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
4-101.19---OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND TO MAINTAIN.
4-501.12---OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE FRONT DELI PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
4-501.11---OBSERVED THREE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP LINE COOLERS .INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 172025FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES SIGNED/ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT FRONT DELI FOOD/COFFEE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS.
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE (TURNED-OFF) WHILE EMPLOYEES WORKING IN THE REAR COOKING/PREP AREA AND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT SAID HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM (71.6 F-74.4F).INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE WITH ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REPAIR SERVICE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR SALAD PREP LINE COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 80.1F,DELI SLICED MEATS AT 50.1F,COOKED PORK WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 53.2F-56.2F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 12 #'S OF FOOD WORTH $100.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR SALAD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F) NO TCS FOODS HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.***SEE COMMENTS BELOW***
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THREE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP LINE COOLERS .INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE FRONT DELI PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVING UNITS,BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA,AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS/ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MAIN FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2603418 DATED:09/24/2024 #16---4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED PINK, BEIGE AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSATNCE ON UPPER INTERIOR AND INTERIOR WALL OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE. #37---3-302.12: OBSERVED MUTLIPLE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD THAT ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGES. #51---4-301.16: OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN NONNINA DELI. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN NONNINA DELI A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA. #51---5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE IN NONNINA DELI. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE IN NONNINA DELI SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #58---2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 7/24/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 242024PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED PINK, BEIGE AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSATNCE ON UPPER INTERIOR AND INTERIOR WALL OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
3-302.12: OBSERVED MUTLIPLE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD THAT ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGES
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS, AT CORNER RIGHT BASE OF FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR AND BASE OF BASEMENT EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
4-301.16: OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN NONNINA DELI. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN NONNINA DELI A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA.
5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE IN NONNINA DELI. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE IN NONNINA DELI SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
SEP 122024FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED PINK, BEIGE AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSATNCE ON UPPER INTERIOR AND INTERIOR WALL OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
3-302.12: OBSERVED MUTLIPLE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD THAT ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGES.
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS, AT CORNER RIGHT BASE OF FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR AND BASE OF BASEMENT EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
4-302.13: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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SEP 112024FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:18AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:18AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL BE INFORMED IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PINK, BEIGE AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSATNCE ON UPPER INTERIOR AND INTERIOR WALL OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
OBSERVED MUTLIPLE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD THAT ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGES.
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS, AT CORNER RIGHT BASE OF FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR AND BASE OF BASEMENT EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 150F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH SOLUTION IN SINGLE TANK, CONVEYOR, DUAL TEMPERATURE MACHINE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE FOR A SINGLE TANK, CONVEYOR DUAL TEMPERATURE MACHINE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 160F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
DEC 62023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN PREP COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE GELATO CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE RUSTY. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
NOV 292023FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BENG PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SOUPS, SALADS, PASTA HAMBURGERS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BETWEEN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE 59.6F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE MINIMUM TEPERATURE OF 100F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. FACILITY HAS ANOTHER SINK WITH CLOSE PROXIMITY FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN PREP COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSRVED EMOLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREAS PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR EESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT INUSE.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE RUSTY. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE GELATO CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATUR E INDICATORS ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SURFACES TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS BEING SANITIZED IN THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 62022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
NOV 292022FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED WASH GAUGE ON HIGH TEMEPRATURE DISH MACHINE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISH PIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
AUG 192021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BSMT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SEPARATE BIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR/REPLACING. DARK STAINS & GROOVES PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
BASEMENT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK IS LEAKING FROM FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
AUG 102021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PASTA PREP COOLER AND IN THE 1-DOOR VICTORY COOLER. COOKED CAULIFLOWER, RAW CHICKEN, CALAMARI PESTO SAUCE, COOKED SPINACH, COOKED PASTA, AND RAW BEEF RANGING FROM 47F TO 53F IN THE 1-DOOR VICTORY COOLER. CALAMARI, RAW SHRIMP, SHORT RIBS, CLAMS, LOBSTER RAVIOLI, EGGS, VODKA SAUCE, AND COOKED CAULIFLOWER RANGING FROM 50F TO 59F IN THE PASTA PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF PASTA PREP COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE TO BE IMPROPER AT 57.6F. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 1-DOOR VICTORY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 48.2 F. BOTH UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BSMT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SEPARATE BIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR/REPLACING. DARK STAINS & GROOVES PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
BASEMENT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK IS LEAKING FROM FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
JUL 282021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON COUNTERTOPS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR & BSMT PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON SANITIZING WATER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BSMT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SEPARATE BIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR/REPLACING. DARK STAINS & GROOVES PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 172020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON ONE DOOR COOLER LOCATED ON REAR PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN DOWNSTAIRS PREP AREA COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNUSED, WALL MOUNTED POTATO CUTTER IN DOWNSTAIRS PREP AREA COVERED IN GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REMOVE OR CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MAINTAINING WEAK WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK ON REAR PREP LINE COMING LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 32019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
UNABLE TO TURN OFF COLD WATER AT 3-COMP SINK FAUCETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO IT CAN BE TURNED OFF
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
MAR 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE. 0PPM OBTAINED AT CL TEST STRIP, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
SEVERAL COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN EASY TO VIEW AREA.
COOK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
IN USE UTENSILS STORED IN A STAGNATE ROOM TEMP WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER.
SMALL DELI CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY.
MAY 142018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OPEN CUPS OF EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES BEING KEPT DIRECTLY NEXT TO CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WHERE PREP IS ACTIVELY OCCURRING. INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST NOT EAT OR DRINK IN THE KITCHEN, OR KEEP OPEN BEVERAGES IN PREP AREAS. THE DRINKS WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/SEAL THE SHELVING TO SURFACE IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MAR 212017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE DOWNSTAIRS AND UPSTAIRS FOOD PREP AREA STAINED WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A BROWNINSH/PINKISH SUBSTANCE IN THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS IN MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON THE WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALSO A BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE WALL BY SAID DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 82016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
PASTA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP ON ICE MACHINE ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOOSE FROM WALL. MUST REATTACH/RECAULK DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WALL.
NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
JAN 292015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. TOP OF LID WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND RIM AROUND THE LID WITH DRIPPING GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. OWNER.MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER DURING INSPECTION. OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER IS NOW MAINTAINED AND CLEANED.
LOOSE RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE SALAD SECTION. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET. RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SALAD SECTION. CAULK WORN WORN OUT.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE CHOPPING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER(NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE) INSIDE THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR, TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION
JUL 212014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 57.9F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL THE TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW IS ATTAINED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:- SAUSAGE 46.6F, VEAL 57.9F, BOLOGNAS(PORK,VEAL,CHICKEN) 59.0F,SHRIMPS 52.6F,WILD PORK 62.7, MILK 62.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 11.5 LBS WORTH $130.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEM ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SOUPS, CHICKEN, SEA FOOD, BEEF ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-021
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, BOWLS, CUPS 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.
NOTED LOOSE GASKETS AT DOORS OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED MISSING KNOBS AT THE LID OF SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 262013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND 20 LBS OF BEANS SOUP STORED IN A LARGE TUB AT 50.4F, SOUP PLACED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY. ITEM DISCARDED VALUED AT $60.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN HAND SINK, A LARGE MEAT SLICER IN THE CUSTOMERS WAY, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SNEEZE GUARD.
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