NORTHSIDE BAR AND GRILL.
1635-1637 N DAMEN AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 8 of 21 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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.
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.
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.
Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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.
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.
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.
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH MACHINE AREA.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 152019FAILED15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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 7-38-020(A)
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ALL PATIO FOLDING DOORS AND MAN DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH ENDS OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA.
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.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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.
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.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS,FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND BAR AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA AND END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH MACHINE AREA.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 292018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
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.
4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, TOP OF BROILER, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS.
6-501.12 DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.
6-501.11 REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
6-202.11 MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
OCT 222018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, TOP OF BROILER, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS.
6-501.12 DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.
6-202.11 MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
FEB 32017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
PREP AREA 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE SAID COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS TIGHT FITTED.
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.
CEILING LIGHT END CAPS MISSING ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR ALL CEILING LIGHT COVERS.
MAIN BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
SOME BAR REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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.
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NOV 182016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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...NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR THE BAR ICE BIN.
NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE PER CITY RULES AND REGULATIONS.
NOV 92016FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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 VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 9 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $29.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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 SINKS ESPECIALLY WHEN PREPARING FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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)
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 #7-38-020
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...NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR THE BAR ICE BIN.
NOTED A SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS ESPECIALLY AT THE PREP AREA.
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.
MAY 262016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOORS OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN.
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.
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.
MAY 192016FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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 MAINTENANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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
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 CHEST FREEZER AT THE SECOND FLOOR.
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS ON THE SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT WITH HEAVY SLIM AND DIRT INSIDE DRAINS.
NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS, CEILING AND LIGHTING AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
MAY 212015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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.
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP AND DIRT ON LIGHT SHIELS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 132015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.(WALLS) ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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.
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.
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP AND DIRT ON LIGHT SHIELS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 72014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR VERY WORN. MUST REPLACE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON 2nd FLOOR TOILET ROOM DOOR.
DEC 22013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Drainline not installed at bar soda gun holder. Instructed to install drainline.
AUG 162013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SECTIONS OF WALL AND CEILING AREAS WITH PEELING PAINT AT REAR DISHWASHING AREAS MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
MISSING ENDCAPS ON SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA.
AUG 82013FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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AUG 52013FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 REQUEST A TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL 7-38-030.
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 MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALSO,THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE MISSING COPIES OF THE IDPH LICENSES AND A MAP LOCATOR INDICATING THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and provide ice bin covers for ice bins at bars.
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.
SECTIONS OF WALL AND CEILING AREAS WITH PEELING PAINT AT REAR DISHWASHING AREAS MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
MISSING ENDCAPS ON SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA.
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.
REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS STORED BENEATH THE STAIRCASE AT REAR OUTSIDE AREAS.
OCT 132011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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OCT 62011PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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OCT 42011FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 USE UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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 APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE HOUSE FRUIT FLIES INSIDE OF THE DINING AND BAR AREAS OF THE RESTAURANT. THE DOORS TO THE RESTAURANT WERE KEPT OPEN DURING THE INSPECTION AND DOORS TO PREMISES WERE WIDE OPEN. MANAGEMENT CLOSED THE DOORS TO THE RESTAURANT WHEN THIS WAS BROUGHT TO THEIR ATTENTION.DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS MUST ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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 TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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.
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,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,PANELS BEHIND BAR COUNTERS REQUIREE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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.
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS,CEILING FANS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP,REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDSINK AT WE-BAR.
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 UNNECCESSARY ARTICLES.
AUG 262010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN BY REFRIGERATOR WITH STAINS.
MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN DISH WASHING ROOM.
AUG 182010FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. NOTED 30 ANTS ON FLOOR NEAR SW SIDE EXIT DOOR TO OUTDOOR CAFE,AND 20 FRUIT FLIES IN THE BAR. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY TREAT AND GET RID OF ABOVE SAID INSECTS.
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.
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 DINING CORNER OF ICE BIN, AND PIPE UDER 3COMP.SINK WITH GREEN AND BROWN SLIMMY STUFF GROWING ON THEM.
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 FRYER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE NEEDS CLEANING.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN BY REFRIGERATOR WITH STAINS.
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.
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