Chicago
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BEAT

Northside Bar and Grill

1635-1637 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · Logan Square · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Mixed record — 10 of 21 inspections passed

Inspections
21
10 passed
Last Inspected
2019-10-24
Pass Rate
48%
8 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 8 inspections (2019, 2016, 2016...)
Pest Activity issues found across 14 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 72×
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Pest Activity critical 14×
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Facility Condition minor 10×
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2019-10-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 12
serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SOME TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS NOT DATE MARKED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ALL PATIO FOLDING DOORS AND MAN DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH ENDS OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER,TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL BAR BEER COOLERS,DISH RACKS,SHELVING UNITS IN PREP ,DISH WASHING AND WALK IN COOLERS.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA,HOLE IN WALL NEAR HOT WATER TANK,HOLE IN CEILING IN FRONT BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS,FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND BAR AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH MACHINE AREA.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2019-10-15 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 15
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK AND PINK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE IN BASIN.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED SOME TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS NOT DATE MARKED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND IN FRONT BAR, ATRIUM BAR AND HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOMS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/15/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ALL PATIO FOLDING DOORS AND MAN DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH ENDS OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER,TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL BAR BEER COOLERS,DISH RACKS,SHELVING UNITS IN PREP ,DISH WASHING AND WALK IN COOLERS.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA,HOLE IN WALL NEAR HOT WATER TANK,HOLE IN CEILING IN FRONT BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS,FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND BAR AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA AND END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH MACHINE AREA.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2018-10-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
5
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU WHICH STATES WHICH FOOD ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. MUST LINK THE FOOD ITEMS WITH THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, TOP OF BROILER, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

2018-10-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11 NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IS INSTALLED IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE THE DISHMACHINE IS LOCATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.114 OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MACHINE SO THAT 100 PPM CHLORINE IS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY 7-38-025. CITATI...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU WHICH STATES WHICH FOOD ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST LINK THE FOOD ITEMS WITH THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, TOP OF BROILER, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING IN BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND BEHIND THE STEAM TABLE. REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

2017-02-03 Pass Complaint
6
minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE SAID COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS TIGHT FITTED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA 3-DOOR COOLER COMPRESSOR ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE REAR BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

CEILING LIGHT END CAPS MISSING ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR ALL CEILING LIGHT COVERS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MAIN BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SOME BAR REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

ATTIC STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

2016-11-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE AND/OR REPLACE SHELVES WHERE EVER NECESSARY.MUST ALSO REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES INSIDE EXTERIOR WALK IN COOLERS...N...

minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE PER CITY RULES AND REGULATIONS.

2016-11-09 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN 77.5F/74.2F, BEANS 66.5F, CHEESE (ASSORTED)65.3F,66.2F,52F, CORN BEEF 58.5F, HAMBURGERS 45.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTA...

critical Employee Hygiene

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FOLLOWING SINK WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE PREPARING FOOD:-KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK 69.4F, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 84.7F, 1 COMPARTMENT SINK 62.1F, BAR HAND WASH SINK 72.9F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON ALL SIN...

serious Sanitation

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

NOTED VERY THICK SLIMY, BROWNISH AND PINKISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER AND LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED OVER 40 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING, SHELVES, LIGHT FIXTURES AND BOXES AT THE PREP AREA, REAR AND FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-02...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE AND/OR REPLACE SHELVES WHERE EVER NECESSARY.MUST ALSO REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES INSIDE EXTERIOR WALK IN COOLERS...N...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED A SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FLOOR AT THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND ALSO MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS...MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE PER CITY RULES AND REGULATIONS....ALSO NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MUST DETAIL ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT THE PREP TABLE KITCHEN AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

2016-05-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOORS OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE U-JOINT OF HAND WASH SINK OF THE MENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED VERY HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE ATTIC OF THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

2016-05-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE SECOND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SINKS ALWAYS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

serious Sanitation

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

NOTED A VERY THICK GRAYISH, PINKISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER AND LOWER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAILED CLEANED AND SANITIZE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR MAINTE...

critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING, AND EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN, BARS AND DINNING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SHELVES INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES...MUST ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOORS OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN AND THE SEVERE DAMAGED LID OF LARGE CHE...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS ON THE SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT WITH HEAVY SLIM AND DIRT INSIDE DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS, CEILING AND LIGHTING AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE U-JOINT OF HAND WASH SINK OF THE MENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED VERY HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE ATTIC OF THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

2015-05-21 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL AND CEILING AREAS WITH PEELING PAINT AT REAR DISHWASHING AREAS MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK REMODE DIRT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP AND DIRT ON LIGHT SHIELS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2015-05-13 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

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

EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS, CARDBOARD BOXES AND PIPES IN REAR AREA WHERE WATER HEATER IS LOCATED AND REAR PREP AREA BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREA.(WAL...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA AND AROUND WATER HEATER. MUST REMOVE DIRT. REMOVE STANDING WATER AROUND WATER HEATER AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL AND CEILING AREAS WITH PEELING PAINT AT REAR DISHWASHING AREAS MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK REMODE DIRT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP AND DIRT ON LIGHT SHIELS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2014-08-07 Pass Canvass
2
minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR VERY WORN. MUST REPLACE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON 2nd FLOOR TOILET ROOM DOOR.

2013-12-02 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Drainline not installed at bar soda gun holder. Instructed to install drainline.

2013-08-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

SECTIONS OF WALL AND CEILING AREAS WITH PEELING PAINT AT REAR DISHWASHING AREAS MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING ENDCAPS ON SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA.

2013-08-08 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

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

PENDING SEE PREVIOUS REPORT.

minor Sanitation

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

PENDING SEE PREVIOUS REPORT.

minor Sanitation

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

PENDING SEE PREVIOUS REPORT.

minor Sanitation

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

PENDING SEE PREVIOUS REPORT.

minor Facility Condition

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

PENDING SEE PREVIOUS REPORT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PENDING SEE PREVIOUS REPORT.

minor Sanitation

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

PENDING SEE PREVIOUS REPORT.

2013-08-05 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

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

ECO LAB LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT BAR AREA IN USE AT THIS TIME. DISPENSING "0" PPM--TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION DURING THIS INSPECTION.MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND NOTIFY THE THE CDPH AT 312-746-4240 OR BY E-MAIL cdphfood@cityofchicago.org TO...

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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE THE BAR AREA AND HALLWAY CORRIDOR LEADING TO CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MIN...

minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and provide ice bin covers for ice bins at bars.

minor Sanitation

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

FAN COVERS AND SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND BAR GUNS AND HOUSING ATTACHED AT BAR AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

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

SECTIONS OF WALL AND CEILING AREAS WITH PEELING PAINT AT REAR DISHWASHING AREAS MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING ENDCAPS ON SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN AREAS AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET FOR THE 1COMP SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS STORED BENEATH THE STAIRCASE AT REAR OUTSIDE AREAS.

2011-10-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING.

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING.

2011-10-06 Pass Tag Removal
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING.

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING.

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING.

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING.

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING.

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING.

2011-10-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
serious Sanitation

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

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD INSIDE ICE MACHINE//MUST CLEAN,SANITIZED ICE MAKER.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.MUST NOT ...

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.OBSERV...

minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ...

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.REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE COOLERS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

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.INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,SHELVINGS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER WITH HOUSING ATTACHED,SI...

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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR RUSTY FLOOR INSIDE THE PRODUCE WALK-IN-COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

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.DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE UNNECCESSA...

2010-08-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN BY REFRIGERATOR WITH STAINS.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN DISH WASHING ROOM.

2010-08-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
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. EV...

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. REPAIR RUSTING METAL PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER AT KITCHEN.

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 SIDE WALLS OF STOVES AND DEEP FRYERS UNDER HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS,CLEAN SODA PIPES IN BAR AT DI...

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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN BAR UNDER ICE BIN AND UNDER 3COMP.SINK WITH STANDING WATER. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND STOVE AND DEEP ...

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. CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN BY REFRIGERATOR WITH STAINS.

minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN DISH WASHIG ROOM.

100
Popeyes
100
Sabor Latino #2
71
24 Karrots
68
Chilapan Mexican Restaurant Inc
32
Cafe Con Leche D' Noche

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