O'DONOVAN'S.
2100 W IRVING PARK RD · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Failed 11 of 29 inspections. 25 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 192025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
4-501.12: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-501.12: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 142025PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS WITH A DISPOSITION DATE OF MARCH 4TH, 2025, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE ALL FOOD ITEMS BY DISPOSITION DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 262024PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE BAR IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINKS AND FOOD STORED AT THE SAME REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH CUSTOMER FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN STORE THEIR FOOD.
NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, BAR, DISHWASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN ON ICE AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
NOTED DIRTY STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR BY THE BEER WALK IN FREEZER, UNDERNEATH THE STAIRWAY OF THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 172023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH MISSING NAME LABEL IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE BASEMENT LIQUORR STORAGE ROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND REAR (CASINO) BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER AND WALL WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE BASEMENT LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER.
NOV 302022PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHILI,SOUP) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (DISHWASHING AREA,BARS).
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEMS(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT POTS/PANS LOCATED IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO KITCHEN PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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AUG 162021FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED MANAGEMENT HAS INSTALLED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH AREA BUT IT IS INACCESSIBLE DUE TO BE PLACED UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE DISH RACK. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE SINK SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 262021FAILED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT BOTH BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUL 192021FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT BOTH BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON TOP OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FAN IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
JUN 292020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
5-204.11- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
6-501.114--ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
6-201.11-- OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE SMALL PREP ROOM SOUTH OF THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE/REPAIR.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINES OR REMOVE FROM UNDER WASTE WATER AND ELECTRICAL PIPING.
6-101.11--- OBSERVED CEMENT FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND COOKS LINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED, DAMAGED CEMENT AND LARGE DIVOTS ACCUMULATING LIQUID AND DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
JUN 242020FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS SPINACH STUFFING, COOKED RIBS AND COOKED CHICKEN IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED, TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 MUST BE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A SPRAY BOTTLE OF UNKNOWN CLEANING SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL CHEMICALS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-015. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
ALL MIXING BOWLS STORED IN SMALL PREP ROOM MUST BE INVERTED.
OBSERVED THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND REMOVE ALL RUST.
NO COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE SMALL PREP ROOM SOUTH OF THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE COLD WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE SMALL PREP ROOM SOUTH OF THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE/REPAIR.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINES OR REMOVE FROM UNDER WASTE WATER AND ELECTRICAL PIPING.
ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
OBSERVED CEMENT FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND COOKS LINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED, DAMAGED CEMENT AND LARGE DIVOTS ACCUMULATING LIQUID AND DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6-11-19 NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. GIVEN TODAY'S SUMMARY AND POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 112019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MIDDLE PREP AREA ROOM HANDWASH BOWL HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE LOW. MUST RAISE WATER PRESSURE AT SAID SINK.
VODKA ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
JAN 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OR HAVE ON TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINES WATER LINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINES.
JAN 92019FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE (RIGHT SIDE ICE MACHINE) DRIPPING INTO ICE, USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF SAID ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE MACHINE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OR HAVE ON TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF FOOD WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINES WATER LINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINES.
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
NOV 202017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SOME FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELF LOWER SIDE BY RED BULL REACH IN PREP COOLER, DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF CONDENSER INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE #2. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
WOMENS MAIN WASHROO RIGHT SIDE HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED IN SEASONAL STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELVATE ALL ITEMS OR REMOVE.
JAN 42017FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WITH ORGINAL FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT BOTH REAR MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 55.2 F AT BOTH WASHROOMS HANDWASH SINKS. WE FOUND RUNNING HOT WATER OF 110 F AT ALL OTHER SINKS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INCREASE WATER TEMPERATURE TO A MINIMAL OF 85.0 F AT SAID WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FRONT SIDE WOMENS WASHROOM WALL COVER LOOSE UNDER HANDWASH BOWLS. MUST REATTACH COVER TO WALL.
REAR BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
JAN 202016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS AS WELL AS ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. ALSO MUST DO SAME WITH FOODS BEING STORED IN ALL REFRIGERATORS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR UNDER HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AT COOKING LINE IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE REAR AREA CLOSEST TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO PAINT RAW WOODEN BAR AT DOOR/WALL LEADING INTO THE BASEMENT BEER COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTTER PROOF BULBS IN THE SECOND PREP AREA CLOSEST TO THE DOOR LEADING TO THE REAR PORTION AREA FOUND BULBS NOT COVERED.
MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL HAND SINK CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN THE SECOND PREP AREA CLOSEST TO THE REAR DOORS LEADING TO THE PATIO AREA AND THERE IS A 2-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE HOT WATER FACUET HANDLE AT THE FRONT BAR HAND SINK.
IN THE BASEMENT AREA MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE VODKA STORAGE ROOM AREA SO AS TO PREVENT PEST HARBOURAGE.
MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR NEW EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
JUN 82015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 42015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1546300 DATED:05/21/2015 NOT CORRECTED. 38 MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND 2ND FLOOR LOUNGE AREA BAR, 11/13/2014. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN BY 6/8/15. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
SEE VIOLATION#14.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 212015FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED PORK RIBS AT 108.1F-113.6F INSIDE DOUBLE DOOR HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS 45#'S OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $420.00 AS PER MANAGER ON DUTY.ALL HOT FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1493668 DATED:08/15/2014. 38 MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND 2ND FLOOR LOUNGE AREA BAR, 11/13/2014. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN BY 5/28/15. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYERS,BAR COOLERS,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER,AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND PEELING PAINT AT CEILING KITCHEN HOOD AND EXPOSED BRICK WALL ON OUTSIDE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SUCH THAT ITS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND LIGHT BULBS NEAR DOUBLE DOOR HOT HOLDING NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 152014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND 2ND FLOOR LOUNGE AREA BAR,
AUG 132014FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED DISH WASHER WASHING DISHES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, WITHOUT SANITIZING SOLUTION BEING DISPENSED INTO MACHINE, NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPES AVAILABLE TO TEST MACHINE, TEST MACHINE WITH MY OWN CHEMICAL TEST STRIPES AND NO CHLORINE WAS DETECTED AT THAT TIME, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND OUTSIDE BAR AREA, WITH NO RUNNING HOT WATER, NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAINED, MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TO SINK, AND WASH HANDS AT INSIDE PREP KITCHEN AND BAR AREAS, PREMISE PLACED ON 48 HOUR NOTICE, OFFICE AND TS NOTIFIED, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS,
INSTRUCTED TO STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS PROPERLY ON STORAGE SHELVES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,
MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT, UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
MUST REPAIR AND REMOVE CHIPPING PLASTER ON CEILING IN FIRST PREP AREA,
MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN MENS 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM, AND MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND 2ND FLOOR LOUNGE AREA,
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
OCT 282013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSDE THE DOOR OF SMALL WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE
FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE BROKEN NOT ABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE(BASEMENT AREA)
WOOD CEILING WITH ACCUMULATION OF MOLD AND BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER(OTHER FOOD PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT), WOOD WALL BEHIND THE SHELVES INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. CRUMBLE BRICKS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND STORAGE AREA,MUST BE SEALED,BASEMENT AREA.
WASHROOM DOORS USED BY CUSTOMERS/STAFF NOT SELF CLOSING AT SECOND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOORS.
UNABLE TO CONFIRM BLACK FLOW PREVENT AT WATER PIPE BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR KNOW THE LOCATION WERE BACK FLOW IS INSTALLED.
OCT 212013FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS BEHIND BAR AREAS AT FIRST FLOOR.BAR TENDER IS SERVING CUSTOMERS. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND FRONT DOOR WIDE OPENED AND SECOND DOOR HAS 1" TO 2" GAPS BETWEEN AND BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. WE OBSERVED 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN PREP AREA ON WALL BY THE COOLERS, REAR STORAGE AND BEHIND BAR AREA. WE OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND FRONT BAR INSIDE THE CRACKS AND CREVICES OF BASEBOARD WALLS. TEN MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED AT SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, AT SAME AREA WE OBSERVED A CAT LITTER WITH FECES ON FLOOR AND INSIDE THE BOX,ALSO A SIGN IS POSTED AT OFFICE OF THE MANAGER "BEWARE OF CATS" IN BASEMENT AREA, WHICH AREA IS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE,INCLUDED ICE MACHINE AND COOLERS. UNABLE TO CHECK OFFICE KEY NOT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE SMALL FLIES ROACHES AND DROPPINGS.SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. REMOVE CAT LITTER FROM PREMISES,IF ANY CATS ARE ON PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED TO A SAVE PLACE.NEED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF FRONT MAIN DOOR,ALSO KEEP IT CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-24-12,REPORT #1098485. #32-MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON SALAD PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS. SAME VIOLATION IS OBSERVED TODAY,ALL THREE DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLER RUBBER GASKET ARE BROKEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
BROKEN WOOD DIVIDER BETWEEN COOLERS IN BAR AREA(FRONT BAR),INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN/HOLES AND RUSTY METAL SHEETS INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE,IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NO WEST SIDE COVER FOR THE ICE MACHINE,DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSDE THE DOOR OF SMALL WALK0IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE.
DUST AND CRUMBLED BRICKS ACCUMULATION ON TOP THE ICE MACHINE,SHELVES IN LIQUOR ROOM AND CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEBRIS,DUST AND CRUMBLED BRICKS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ACCUMULATION OF ITEMS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR,REMOVE PLASTIC CRATES AND PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES FOR PROPER CLEANING. FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE BROKEN NOT ABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE(BASEMENT AREA).
BROKEN CEILING AND PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND CHEST FREEZER,ALSO INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM. WOOD CEILING WITH ACCUMULATION OF MOLD AND BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER(OTHER FOOD PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT), WOOD WALL BEHIND THE SHELVES INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. CRUMBLE BRICKS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND STORAGE AREA,MUST BE SEALED,BASEMENT AREA.
WASHROOM DOORS USED BY CUSTOMERS/STAFF NOT SELF CLOSING AT SECOND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOORS.
UNABLE TO CONFIRM BLACK FLOW PREVENT AT WATER PIPE BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR KNOW THE LOCATION WERE BACK FLOW IS INSTALLED.
JUL 312012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AT KITCHEN.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON SALAD PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS.
Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.
JUL 242012PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND ONE OF TWO WALK IN COOLERS AT 55.4F. INADEQUATED FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER AND KEEP AT 40F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON COOLER. WHEN REPAIRED, MUST FAX LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE ABOVE COOLER; 24LBS OF COOKED PORK RANGING FROM 49.8-54.1F, 34LBS CHILI AT 50.7F, 41LBS POTATOES RANGING FROM 50.4-58.1, 42LBS COOKED CHICHEN RANGING FROM 50.7-53.2, 16LBS SPINACH AND CHEESE DIP 54.3-56.6F, AND 68LBS DIFFERENT KIND OF SAUCES, RANGING FROM 50.09-68.8F. (ONE CONTAINER OF MASHED POTATOES HAD MOLD ON THEM). INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED, V=$1894. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN BAR AREA WAS REMOVED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INSTALL THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT/COLD WATER PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE BAR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS, NEAR BAR AREA. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AT KITCHEN.
INSTRUCTED, MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON SALAD PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND HOT HOLDING BOXES.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT, UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS INSIDE THE LOCKER ROOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
FEB 12010FAILED6 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.OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1"GAP UNDER DOOR MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELF IN UTILITY ROOM MUST REMOVE RUST.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR PREP AREA BY COOKING EQUIPMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE ALSO UNDER MACHINE.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS DUSTY IN REAR PREP AREA, ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED I.E. 2 PROPANE TANKS.
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