OLD TOWN POUR HOUSE.
1417-19 N WELLS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 19 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 312024PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF CENTER OF REVOLVING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
JUL 242024FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF CENTER OF REVOLVING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
OBSERVED OVER 60 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT FACILITY, OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN SUCH AREAS AS BARS, WASHROOMS AND DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 7/24/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EASTSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EASTSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF LIQUOR.
OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 102F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE FOR A SINGLE TANK, CONVEYOR DUAL TEMPERATURE MACHINE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 160F. CORRECTED ON SITE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION,OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 164F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE IN BASEMENT BAR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 102023FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS SCATTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; 1ST FLOOR MAIN BAR, 1ST FLOOR DRINK STATION, AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. FACILITY MUST MINIMIZE SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
BOXES OF SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH SHELVING THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS UNDERNEATH, SHELVING MUST ALSO BE DURABLE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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MAY 192022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR LOCATED ON SECOND FLOOR WITH NO HAND DRYING PROVISION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE EXPO. KITCHEN WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIME.
OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR ON THE MAIN LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE SMALL OPENING.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS WITH NO COVERED TRASH CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP ON GREASE CAN AND ONE DUMPSTER IS MISSING A LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE GREASE CAN AND PROVIDE A LID FOR SAID DUMPSTER.
JUL 212020FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS AVAILABLE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN SERVER STATION AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE FOLLOWING HAND WASHING SINKS: MAIN BAR, BASEMENT PREPARATION, SERVER STATION. ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-030(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION .
OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE FOR SAFETY FOOD (CHILI) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: MAIN BAR NEXT TO OPEN LIQUOR, MAIN BAR NEXT TO CLEAN CUPS, SERVER STATION NEXT TO ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN SAUTE AND GRILL STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
MAY 42018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Observed plastic used as stopper in rinse sink, at 3 compartment sink in basement dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed raw wood shelving units used throughout basement beverage storage room. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal raw wood and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. maintain at all times.
Observed grease buildup on hood filters above grill area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
Observed cracks and crevices between grout area, between smoker and two deck Blodgett oven, at cook line. Instructed manager to reseal area and maintain it all times. Observed dirt and debris on floor in employee restroom adjacent to basement beverage storage room. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
Observed small leak at drain pipe underneath exposed hand sink, at hotline. Instructed manager to repair and maintain it all times.
MAY 52017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FOUND SMALL SALAD DRESSING CUPS AND OTHER CUPS WITHOUT HANDLES BEING USED AND INSIDE FOOD CONTAINERS AND DRY BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE KITHCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPERS,SPATULAS OR SERVING SPOONS WITH HANDLES AT ALL ABOVE.
FOUND YELLOWISH BUILD-UP AT THE INNER PANEL(LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE INNER PANEL) OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE IN THE BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AT ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND 3-COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
FOUND LIQUOR BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.MUST ALWAYS HAVE MERCHANDISE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE WALLS.MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FOOD PREP STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AND FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE HAIR AND FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OCT 282016FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER. OBSERVED SAUSAGE AT 44.7F,CREAMED CORN AT 47.1F,COLESLAW AT 47.0,ARBORIO RICE 46.0F,BBQ CHICKEN 45.6F ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR AREAS AND DINING ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA,BAR AREAS AND DINING ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHILI, PASTAS,CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE POTS AND PANS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA SHELVINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAIMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
BROKEN GASKETS AT THE KITCHEN DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE AREA ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON HOOD AREA ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE AND DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN WALLS/CEILING TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS.
ELEVATE ARTICLES STORED ARTICLES IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE NEXT TO BAR AREA AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS INCLUDING MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 142016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON HOOD AREA ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 22016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN WINGS AT 45.1F,MASHED POTATOES 50.3F,GRITS AT 47.1. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF 2 ICE MACHINES ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN POTS/PANS IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA MUST PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY AT KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND PEELING PAINT AT CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON HOOD AREA ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 102015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES AND PREPARING FOOD MOVED FROM PREP TABLE TO THE DISH WASHING ROOM TO PICK UP STUFF FROM THE DISH ROOM, THEN TO THE WALK IN COOLER AND OPENED THE DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER WITH SAME GLOVES ON; THEN BACK TO THE PREP TABLE TO CONTINUE PREPARING. WHILE ANOTHER EMPLOYEE MOVED FROM THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA TO THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH GLOVES ON AND BACK TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALL EMPLOYEES NOT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES TO ALWAYS CHANGE GLOVES WHEN MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER AND MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER EACH CHANGE OF GLOVES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(B)
NOTE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID AND LIPS OF CONTAINER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION ON SIDES OF LINING INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 192014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED RANCH DRESSING AT 58.8F, FISH AT 49.2F, CALAMARI AT 46.5F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 45.3F, EGGS AT 62.2F, CHEESE AT 49.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 25# OF FOOD WORTH $75. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 2/21/13 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMAMRY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE PROVIDED FOR THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NEXT TO THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET. MUST INSTALL.
REPAIR THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER LEVER AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM.
SEVERAL PREP COOLERS ARE MISSING A THERMOMETER INSIDE. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
FEB 212013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
KNIVES ARE WEDGED BETWEEN FOOD EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
LOOSE WIRES AT FOOD STRAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTESILS TO MINMIZE PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT BASEMENT'S 3-COMP SINK, AND FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TON HAVE ALL WITH PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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