Norman's

Chicago Health Dept

1001-1003 E 43RD ST · BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Dec 2025).

34 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Dec 2025.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

209

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2025

Inspection history

DEC 11

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME RUST STAINS ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE COOKING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PAINT. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE BY THE WHEELS OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE COOKING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY DOES NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

NOV 12

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLR ENTRY POINT FOR PEST. NOTED PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

APR 4

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLES SUCH CHICKEN, JAMBALAYA AND GUMBO. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A VALID CITY CERTIFED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED. PRIORTY FOUNDATION CITATION IUSSED #7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR SHOOT OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE WALL AND FLOOR BASE UNDERNEATH THE ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1st FLOOR PREP AREAS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

OCT 4

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE WASHROOM IN THE STORAGE SECTION OF THE BASEMENT IS NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE DOOR AS REQUIRED.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

SEP 27

2023

FAIL 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO SIGNED COPIES OF THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILTY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER; MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 20-30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN AREA BETWEEN REFRIGERATIO UNIT AND PREP TABLE, FOUND 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR AND 40 IN BASEMENT AREA ON THE WALL LEDGES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO NEXT WEEKS REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE WASHROOM IN THE STORAGE SECTION OF THE BASEMENT IS NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE DOOR AS REQUIRED.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN AREAS WHERE MOUSE DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN VIOLATION #38.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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JUN 8

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND STAINS IN CEILING ABOVE LIQUOR 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-POROUS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED/LOOSE BASEBOARD IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

JUN 2

2022

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "Items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions". PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND STAINS IN CEILING ABOVE LIQUOR 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-POROUS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED/LOOSE BASEBOARD IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT COMPLETED FROM REPORT # 2528263, DATED 8/19/21. PLEASE CORRECT THE FOLLOWING: #51 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE LARGE COFFEE MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND WALL JUST BEYOND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #55 OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICKS THROUGHOUT BAR AREA, AND KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STAIN TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST MAKE WALLS NON-POROUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 19

2021

PASS 9 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD EXPOSED UNDER THE COFFFEE MACHINE AND THE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN TO MAKE EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING CROSS CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN LOWER THREE DOOR COOLER (PROPER TEMP) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE GASKET SEAL TO THE ONE DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF KEEPING PROPER REFRIGERATION TEMPS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE LARGE COFFEE MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND WALL JUST BEYOND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICKS THROUGHOUT BAR AREA, KITCHEN AND DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STAIN TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVERD WALL COVING COMING LOOSE IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON THE CATERING STORAGE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED NON WORKING ICE MACHINE BEHIND BAR AREA BEING USED AS STOREAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND USE PROPERLY OR REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PRVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.

Serious Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF OIL ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND INSIDE DEEP FRYER OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 24

2019

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A HALF INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM ENTRANCE DOOR BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS ON THE BASEMENT FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

JUN 13

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (BEEF, LAMB, EGGS, DUCK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER FOR ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13 OBSERVED FISH BEING THAWED IN ROP PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO THAW REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING FISH OUT OF THE ROP PACKAGING.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A HALF INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM ENTRANCE DOOR BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS ON THE BASEMENT FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

AUG 31

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 21 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN WARE WASHING AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 (C) OBSERVED READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN PREP KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT WITH OUT DATE MARK/ MISSING; COOKED BEEF STEAK, GREENS, GUMBO, FISH, RICE, CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO UTILIZE DATE MAKRING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-203.12 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZER FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 (A) OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT THERMOMETERS PROVIDED FOR MEASURING COOKED FOOD TEMPERATURE. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

-602.11 (B) (5) OBSERVED HOUSE MADE DRESSING AND PASTRIES MISSING LABEL INFORMATION ALLERGEN, WEIGHT, INGREDENTS ETC. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIED PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED FOOD STORED AND PREPARED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST ENCASE ALL SEWER LINE IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD PREPARATION AREA UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT. MUST ENCASE ALL SEWER LINES FOR PROPER FOOD PROTECTION.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSEVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY HANDLE FOOD WITH OUT UTILIZING HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HATS, HAIR COVERINGS OR HAIR NETS. ALLY FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-903.11 (D) OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FACILITY. MUST STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-204.120 OBSERVED INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER (FRONT) WITH ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-202.14 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK. MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.16 OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A POSITION THAT ALLOWS AIR-DRY WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED ACCULUMATION OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUOUT FACILITY, IN BASEMENT AND IN REAR OF FACILITY; DISORGANIZED AND CLUTTER FOR HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT NEEDED FOR DAILY OPERATION AND ORGANIZE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NON FUNCTIONAL LIGHTS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 23

2018

FAIL 24 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Minor Documentation & Training

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11 (B) (5) OBSERVED HOUSE MADE DRESSING AND PASTRIES MISSING LABEL INFORMATION ALLERGEN, WEIGHT, INGREDENTS ETC. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIED PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED FOOD STORED AND PREPARED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST ENCASE ALL SEWER LINE IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD PREPARATION AREA UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT. MUST ENCASE ALL SEWER LINES FOR PROPER FOOD PROTECTION.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSEVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY HANDLE FOOD WITH OUT UTILIZING HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HATS, HAIR COVERINGS OR HAIR NETS. ALLY FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-903.11 (D) OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FACILITY. MUST STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-204.120 OBSERVED INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER (FRONT) WITH ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-202.14 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK. MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-502.11 OBSERVED REFUSE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND NOT MAINTAINED. MUST INCREASE FREQUENCY OF REFUSE REMOVAL TO MINIMIZE HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

Minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.15(B) OBSERVED OUTDOOR REFUSE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH/WASTE OPEN FOR PEST HARBORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B); MOVED TO VIOLATION #59

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.16 OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A POSITION THAT ALLOWS AIR-DRY WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NON FUNCTIONAL LIGHTS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION #54 NOT CORRECTED. 5-501.15(B) OBSERVED OUTDOOR REFUSE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH/WASTE OPEN FOR PEST HARBORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B); 8-404.13(3)A CITATION ISSUED FOR PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090

AUG 16

2018

FAIL 25 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.114 OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WARE WASHING MACHING NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHIES. CHLORINE RESIDUAL OF 0PPM. MUST REPAIR MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE CALLED ECO LAB AND REPAIRED MACHINE. 7-38-030 PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Minor Documentation & Training

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED FOOD STORED AND PREPARED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST ENCASE ALL SEWER LINE IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD PREPARATION AREA UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT. MUST ENCASE ALL SEWER LINES FOR PROPER FOOD PROTECTION.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSEVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY HANDLE FOOD WITH OUT UTILIZING HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HATS, HAIR COVERINGS OR HAIR NETS. ALLY FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-903.11 (D) OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FACILITY. MUST STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-204.120 OBSERVED INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER (FRONT) WITH ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-202.14 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK. MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR BAR AREA, BASEMENT, MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE REPAIRED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-502.11 OBSERVED REFUSE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND NOT MAINTAINED. MUST INCREASE FREQUENCY OF REFUSE REMOVAL TO MINIMIZE HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

Minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.15(B) OBSERVED OUTDOOR REFUSE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH/WASTE OPEN FOR PEST HARBORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.16 OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A POSITION THAT ALLOWS AIR-DRY WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NON FUNCTIONAL LIGHTS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

AUG 16

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED 6-DRAWER COOLER UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 55.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. 6-DRAWER COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN 6-DRAWER COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE PRE-COOKED RIBS 56.7F, RAW FISH 47.8F, RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES 46.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $90 AND 50LBS OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Critical Food Temperature

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

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE TO MAINTAIN 100 PPM. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING LARGE STOCK POT IN FIRST COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE WITH NO SANITIZER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY SETUP. OBSERVED SOAP AND WATER IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AND CUT GREENS IN RIGHT COMPARTMENT. OBSERVED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WASHING METAL CONTAINERS IN BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE FOOD EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS ON UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, COOLERS, FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED CARDBOARD BOXES OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN BAR ICE BINS TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.

Minor Documentation & Training

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

OBSERVED A DIRTY GLASS ASHTRAY FILLED WITH ASHES AND CIGARETTE BUTT AND 4 BLACK EMPTY ASHTRAYS STORED ON TOP OF YELLOW PAGES AND BOTTOM SHELF UNDER REACH-IN COOLER IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ASH TRAYS. ALL ASH TRAYS SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY AREA WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED BY THE OWNER, MANAGER, OPERATOR, OR PERSON IN CHARGE OF THAT PLACE. SMOKING IN PROHIBITED IN ALL PUBLIC PLACES AND ANY PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT. SMOKING VIOLATION 7-32-020

NOV 16

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE WALL BY THE COLD PREP TABLE NEEDS PAINTING IN THE KITCHEN; PAINT WALL. A HOLE WAS OBSERVED IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT; SEAL HOLE IN THE WALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

SOME CLUTTER OBSERVED IN THE STORAGE AREA OF THE BASEMENT; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

JUN 10

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING AS REQUIRED. FOUND 0 PPM CHLORINE READING ON CHLORINE TEST STRIP. INSTRUCTED THAT TEST STRIP MUST READ 100PPM. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL SERVICED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE UNTIL MACHINE IS INSPECTED BY THE CHICAO DEPT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

DUST OBSERVED ON CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN, ON CEILING VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS AND ON SOME VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN ALL TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SOME STAINED CEILING OBSERVED IN KITCHEN AND IN BAR AREA; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN LEDGES ALONG THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND PARTICLES.

AUG 19

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITATIOM, FOUND LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE, 0 PPM OBTAINED ON THE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CHIPPED WALL BEHIND PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF CUBES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES.

AUG 15

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED AND TO REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN, AT BAR AND IN BASEMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND SPATTER. SEAL HOLES IN WALLS AROUND PIPES UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOMS. WALLS UNFINISHED IN WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT; MUST FINISH WALLS AND REPAIR WALLBASE WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE STANDING WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKET ONCE USED AND STORE WET MOP WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY.

AUG 7

2014

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED MOUSE ACTIVITY ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 60 TO 75 RODENT DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON FLOOR BEHIND BAR, ON CONCRETE LEDGE IN BASEMENT BY THE THREE COMP SINK, ALONG LEDGE BY THE WALK-IN FREEZER, A TALL LEDGE BEHIND THE EMPLOYEE LOCKERS AND ON LEDGE AND FLOOR BEHIND THE SYRUP BOXES FOR SODA IN BASEMENT. SOME ALSO OBSERVED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT, THREE COMP SINK AND DISHMACHINE. CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. ANDERSON INDICATED ACTIVITY ON THEIR REPORT DATED 7/30/14. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE STANDING WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKET ONCE USED AND STORE WET MOP WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY.

JUN 20

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE STANDING WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKET ONCE USED AND STORE WET MOP WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY.

JUN 12

2014

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND A 0 PPM CHEMICAL SANITIZER READING AT THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT MACHINE MUST HAVE A SANITIZER READING OF 100 PPM FOR CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT COMPANY FOR SERVICE OF UNIT. UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. MUST MANUALLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS IN THE THREE COMP SINK. DO NOT REMOVE TAG AND DO NOT USE SINK UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 100 RODENT (MOUSE) DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT ON LEDGE ALONG WALL, ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES, IN WASHROOM ON FLOOR AND UPSTAIRS ON FLOOR BEHIND BAR IN REAR, IN WASHROOM ON FLOOR BY TOILET AND SINK AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOK LINE AND THREE COMP SINK). MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. ALSO OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP UNDER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND A 1/4 INCH GAP IN CORNER OF BASEMENT EXIT DOOR; MUST SEAL BOTH GAPS TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOALATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE STANDING WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKET ONCE USED AND STORE WET MOP WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY.

SEP 24

2013

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 23

2013

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

MICE ACTIVITY REMAINS. DROPPINGS NOTED IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. UNDER BOOTHS AND BEHIND BAR CRAWL SPACE AREA. DROPPINGS NOTED IN BASEMENT AREA ALONG WITH 1 LIVE MOUSE. CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE.

Minor Sanitation

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

COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF ADDITIONAL CLEANING. MUST CORRECT

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE,UNDER SINKS,UNDER SHELVES,IN BAR AREAS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS AND MICE DROPPINGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND LEDGES IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE ALL ITEMS IN BASEMENT SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS. ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CRAWL SPACE BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA

SEP 20

2013

FAIL 7 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. NO CHLORINE REGISTERING ON INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON INTERIOR OF CRAWL SPACE BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA,60 DROPPINGS IN THE DINING AREA BEHIND CUSTOMER SEATING,BEHIND STORAGE SCREEN AND IN WAIT STATION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS IN THE WASHROOMS ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND 50 DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND IN LIQUOR STORAGE CABINET BEHIND REAR BAR. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE BEHIND REAR BAR AND UNDER SHELVES IN THE REAR HALLWAY. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 80 MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP KITCHEN INSIDE FRYERS,IN OVEN,ALONG SIDE COOLERS,UNDER COOK LINE,BEHIND DISH MACHINE, AND UNDER SHELVES. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 200 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA ALONG WALLS,ON LEDGES,ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLERS,UNDER SHELVES,ON INTERIOR OF STOVE AND OVENS AND THROUGHOUT. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES IN REAR BAR AREA,IN PREP KITCHEN AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FRYERS,OVENS,STOVES,COOLERS,SINKS,PREP TABLES,SHELVES AND ALL SURFACES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS,BAR AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS AND MICE DROPPINGS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE,UNDER SINKS,UNDER SHELVES,IN BAR AREAS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS AND MICE DROPPINGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND LEDGES IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE ALL ITEMS IN BASEMENT SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS.

APR 24

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN PREP AREA. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALL RAW WOOD IN BASEMENT MUST BE SEALED.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CARPET MUST BE REMOVED FROM STAIRS TO BETTER MONITOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 17

2013

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND OVER 50-55 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON BOTH SIDES OF BASEMENT AND UNDER DISH MACHINE ON 1ST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY

Minor Sanitation

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

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN PREP AREA. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALL RAW WOOD IN BASEMENT MUST BE SEALED.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CARPET MUST BE REMOVED FROM STAIRS TO BETTER MONITOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

ALL TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL ARTICLES IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 24

2012

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ENCASE DRAIN PIPE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OR RELOCATE SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT. SINKS AND TOILETS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS AND REMOVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT WASHROOMS AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD FLIES FROM WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND WASHROOMS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE TOP OF BASEMENT STAIR CASE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

MAY 4

2012

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING FACILITIES AND HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS FOUND AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALSO NO PAPER TOWELS FOUND AT WASHBOWLS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE. ALSO NOTED EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA COMPLETELY OBSTRUCTED WITH MAGIZINES,A CLIPBOARD,RECEIPT PAPER,A HAMMER AND VARIOUS OTHER ITEMS. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM INTERIOR OF HAND SINK AND USE FOR HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS ON SITE AND NO UPDATED COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 60-70 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED AT WAIT STATION,ALONG SOUTH WALL OF DINING ROOM BEHIND BOOTH,IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA ALONG SIDE THE DISHMACHINE,BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS AND UNDER SHELVES. ALSO NOTED DROPPINGS IN WASHROOMS,BEHIND THE BAR,IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA ON CONCRETE LEDGES,BEHIND EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALLS,IN CORNERS,ON SHELVES AND IN STORAGE CABINETS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-12 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO, NO UPDATED COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE COMPLETE LOG BOOK CONTAINING ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ENCASE DRAIN PIPE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OR RELOCATE SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT. SINKS AND TOILETS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS AND REMOVE FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT WASHROOMS AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS WHERE NEEDED.

FEB 6

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

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. SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE.

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. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, CONTAINERS, MUFFIN PANS, POTS, VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT PREMISES ALONG WALLS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOORS.

JAN 30

2012

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND ELECTRICAL PANEL IN BAR AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG SOUTH WALL BEHIND BOOTH IN BAR AREA, 50-60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND LEDGES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

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. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT PREMISES ALONG WALLS.

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. SEAL ALL BRICK WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN (SPILLS).

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK. CLEAN CLOGGED DRAIN IN BAR AREA. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BASEMENT WASHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT (OLD EQUIPMENT, BOXES, ETC). REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT AND OUTSIDE AREAS.

JAN 24

2012

FAIL 0 violations

NOV 17

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT PREMISES ALONG WALLS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT.(OLD EQUIPMENT, BOXES, ETC.)

APR 29

2010

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 30

2010

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. MAKE ALL EXIT DOORS TIGHT FITTING. PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK TO INCLUDE A COPY OF THE STATE LICENSE CURRENT FOR TECH AND COMPANY, MAP OF PREMISES, COPY OF MSDS (PESTICIDES) AND RECEIPTS.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. KEEP DUMPSTER LIDS TIGHT FITTING.

Serious Sanitation

TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices. PROVIDE SMALL GARBAGE LIDS IN ALL BATHROOMS.

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. MAKE ALL WALLS TIGHT FITTING SEALING ALL HOLES, SEAL ALL RAW STONE/CONCRETE/BRICKS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. PROVIDE A 3 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH GREASE TRAP, CONNECTED TO CITY WATER PRESSURE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVID THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS/FREESERS.

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