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1758 W GRAND AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 33 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 242025PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
JUL 162025PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.(SQUEEZE BOTTLES)
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT DRAIN BOARD IN MAIN PREP AREA.
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOWER DOORS OF ADDITIONAL 2- DOOR PREP COOLER ON PREP LINE IN POOR REPAIR NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY.
4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE FOIL USED ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF PREP TABLES.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PLACE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
4-102.11 : OBSERVED PRE-COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE OF RAW CHICKEN BOX MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER AND NOT RE-USE ORIGINAL BOX FOR STORAGE.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS.
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
MUST REMOVE STANDING AND POOLING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.
4-202.18 : MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
JUL 92025FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, SUCH AS (BACON, POTATOES, SALADS, CEVICHES)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:00 P.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.(SQUEEZE BOTTLES)
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS, DINING ROOMS, WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, AND BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED STANDING CLEAR WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR ON BOTH SIDES. MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/9/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED
3-305.11 OBSERVED WATER ACTIVELY DRIPPING FROM CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND DISHES, PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE AREA, REPAIRED, AND MAINTAINED.
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT DRAIN BOARD IN MAIN PREP AREA.
4-102.11 : OBSERVED PRE-COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE OF RAW CHICKEN BOX MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER AND NOT RE-USE ORIGINAL BOX FOR STORAGE.
4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE FOIL USED ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF PREP TABLES.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PLACE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOWER DOORS OF ADDITIONAL 2- DOOR PREP COOLER ON PREP LINE IN POOR REPAIR NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS.
: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
4-202.18 : MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MAY 142025PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,POTATOES,SALADS,HAMBURGERS,CEVICHES)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:27 P.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.(SQUEEZE BOTTLES)
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT DRAIN BOARD IN MAIN PREP AREA.
4-102.11 : OBSERVED PRE-COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE OF RAW CHICKEN BOX MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER AND NOT RE-USE ORIGINAL BOX FOR STORAGE.
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOWER DOORS OF ADDITIONAL 2- DOOR PREP COOLER ON PREP LINE IN POOR REPAIR NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY.
4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE FOIL USED ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF PREP TABLES.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PLACE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
4-202.18 : MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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MAY 62025FAILED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER, SUCH AS 2 LBS. CUT LETTUCE & TOMATO BED-61.3F.3LBS. BAKED POTATO SKINS-58.1F..5LB. PICO DE GALLO-62.1F.2GALLONS RANCH DRESSING-57.0F-58.3.1-GALLON BLUE CHEESE DRESSING-59.3F-66.2F. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW. APPX. 31LBS. $75.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED UNDERCOOKED, SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND CEVICHE, WITHOUT DISCLOSURE, BUT CONTAINING REMINDER AND DISCLAIMER. INSTRUCTED TO MARK ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ITEMS WITH A DISCLOSURE DEVICE THAT LINKS TO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT 55.4°F WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE PACKED WITH ICE INSIDE BINS.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON THE UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL: FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.(SQUEEZE BOTTLES)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RAT DROPPING IN BAR AREA UNDER ICE BIN COOLER & TABLE, IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR & SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND ON OTHER SIDE OF PERSONAL & BUSINESS STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/6/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT DRAIN BOARD IN MAIN PREP AREA.
OBSERVED PRE-COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE OF RAW CHICKEN BOX MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER AND NOT RE-USE ORIGINAL BOX FOR STORAGE.
MUST ELIMINATE FOIL USED ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF PREP TABLES.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PLACE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOWER DOORS OF ADDITIONAL 2- DOOR PREP COOLER ON PREP LINE IN POOR REPAIR NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FEB 192025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED 2 RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM STALLS MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR RECEPTACLES.
OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
MAY 152024FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE TO SAID SINK.
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 8 POUNDS OF MADE RANCH, 1/8 POUND COLESLAW, 1/8 POUND PICO DE GIO, 1/4 POUND SHREDDED CHEESE, AND 4 POUNDS OF COOKED POTATOES. ($75) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MORE THAN 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE BAR AREA, AND THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE THE NUMBER OF SMALL FLIES IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RACKS IN 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAINT RACKS AND TO ENSURE ALL RACKS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED RIGHT-HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT REACHING PROPER TEMPERATURE. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT SAID SINK FLUCTUATED BETWEEN 70-82 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN TOILET ROOM HAVE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. OBSERVED TOILET UNABLE TO FLUSH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TOILETS ARE IN PROPER WORKING ORDER.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON LID AND CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE GREASE RECEPTACLE IS CLEAN TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
NOV 22023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON THE INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS AT THE COOK LINE AND INSIDE OF DEEP FREEZER NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE REAR UTUILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN THE MIDDLE OF VENTILATION HOOD. ABOVE FRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 252023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE ONE PREP COOLER LOCATED ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED INTERIOR INSULATION IS EXPOSED ON THE DOOR OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE DOOR OF PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE COOK LINE AND 1 OF 2 WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED 1 OF 2 WASHBOWL SINKS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT PROVIDE HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO THAT SINK PROVIDES WATER UNDER PRESSURE BETWEEN 100-120F.
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN PARKING LOT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
JAN 252023PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE FROM 12:45 PM-1:10 PM WHILE TCS ITEMS, SUCH AS CHICKEN, WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED 1 OF 3 TOILETS IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM DOES NOT FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED 2 LIGHTBULBS BURNT OUT IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED CHILDREN'S MENU OFFERING A SOFT DRINK AS DEFAULT BEVERAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH ABOVE REGULATIONS.
MAY 182022FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE BOTTOM PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: NOODLES 60.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $12.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE TOP RIGHT CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2383098 CONDUCTED ON 07/20/20. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#53) OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. (#55) OBSERVED CRACKED MIRROR IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 202020PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED UNDER COOKED SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND CEVICHE WITHOUT DISCLOSURE BUT CONTAINING REMINDER AND DISCLAIMER. INSTRUCTED TO MARK ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ITEMS WITH DISCLOSURE DEVICE THAT LINKS TO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
OBSERVED A LOOSE FAUCET IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DIRT ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER AND GREASE CAN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POWERWASH AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN BASEMENT CEILING NEAR CO2 TANKS AND KEG COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CRACKED MIRROR IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. REPEAT CORE VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #60
OBSERVED CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2304019 DATED 8/1/2019 NOT CORRECTED: "OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING." INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONATINER.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAY 172018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE POP GUN HOLDER TO REMOVE DEBRIS BEHIND THE FRONT BAR.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER IN THE KITCHEN AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH DISH WASHER & 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BEHIND BOTH BARS.
NOTED MISSING BASE BOARD COVING IN THE HALLWAY COMING OUT OF THE KITCHEN. ALSO NOTED OTHER HOLES AND OPENINGS INTO THE WALL. MUST SEAL ALL OPENING WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. NOTED THE WALL(BACK SPLASH)BEHIND THE 3 COMP SINK AT THE REAR BAR IN POOR REPAIR(NOT FINISHED).
NOTED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET FIXTURE AT THE 3 COMP SINK. NOTED THE COLD WATER KNOB AT THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBLING ISSUES AT THE 3 COMP SINK.
NOTED MISSING DRAIN COVER IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 132018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE POP GUN HOLDER TO REMOVE DEBRIS BEHIND THE FRONT BAR.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER IN THE KITCHEN AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH DISH WASHER & 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BEHIND BOTH BARS.
NOTED MISSING BASE BOARD COVING IN THE HALLWAY COMING OUT OF THE KITCHEN. ALSO NOTED OTHER HOLES AND OPENINGS INTO THE WALL. MUST SEAL ALL OPENING WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. NOTED THE WALL(BACK SPLASH)BEHIND THE 3 COMP SINK AT THE REAR BAR IN POOR REPAIR(NOT FINISHED).
NOTED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET FIXTURE AT THE 3 COMP SINK. NOTED THE COLD WATER KNOB AT THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBLING ISSUES AT THE 3 COMP SINK.
FEB 32017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND 8 TRAYS OF CHICKEN WINGS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 91F-95F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HOODVENTS SERVICED TO ELIMINATE GREASE BUILDUP AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED DUST COVERING THE EXTENSION CORD OVER THE PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTENSION CORD AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SYRUP ON THE FLOOR AND ON TOP OF THE OTHER SODA DISPENING LINES IN THE BASEMENT FROM ONE OF THE SODA LINES LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AREA AND REPLACE LEAKING SODA FOUNTAIN BOX.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD TO PROPERLY SHIELD LIGHT FIXTURES AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 12016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND PRE-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS STORED ON PREP TABLES BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AT TEMP OF 50.6F TO 52.9F. MANAGER STATED FOOD WAS COOKED YESTERDAY(2-29-16). HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE,COLD FOOD 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED POUNDS 5 VALUE 30 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA WITHOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS,ALSO HOT WATER VALVE UNDER THE SINK WAS TURNED OFF. OWNER TURNED ON WATER VALVE AND HOT WATER PROVIDED,ALSO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS, OVENS AND FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND HOT WATER TANK ALSO A HOLE BETWEEN THE PLASTIC COVING(NORTH-EAST CORNER)INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SEAL HOLE MISSING BASEBOARD / COVING UNDER THE BAR COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA UNDER AND BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY
SPIDER WEBS BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK WHICH IS LOCATED AT REAR OF THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.LIQUID SPILLAGE UNDER THE BAR COUNTER,SOUTH END,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REPLACE MISSING CEILING ABOVE THE JUICE BOXES AT BASEMENT AREA,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
REMOVED LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE BEER COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
SEP 112015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, MUST REMOVE WATER AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE PREP LINE IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 122015PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND REPLACING. MUST CORECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TMES.
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING ALL WHEELS, ALL PREP COOLERS, POP GUNS IN FRONT BAR, AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. STAIRS TO THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS. FLOORS IN BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR. WOODEN BOARDS MUST BE REPLACED. MUST CLEAN AND CORRECT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA, DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
HANDSINK IN FRONT BAR AREA SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
THE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 162014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOOR.
SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL LIQUOR AND SODA DISPENSER UNITS OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
MAY 222014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED CHICKEN(172.3F)PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF EXPOSED SINKS IN BAR AREAS.
REPAIR FLOOR INSIDE BASEMENT BEER COOLER. REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE SLICER IN PREP AREA.
REPAIR LEAKING VALVE IN BASEMENT NEAR WALK-IN COOLER.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OCT 292013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
No certified food manager certificate posted or available while serving and handling potentially hazardous foods-Chicken 38.2 F. Instructed that a certified food manager and city of chicago certificate must be on premises during hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Exterior of cooking equipment and exhaust hood not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
JUN 112013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Multi use utensil not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Cooking equipment, exhaust hood and filter, can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor in prep, wait station and basement not maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor daily. Floor behind front bar not maintained. Instructed to repair damaged floor under mat.
Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall and remove all unused articles.
MAY 302013FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in three compartment sink, water coming up from floor drain airgap dispelling onto floor. Instructed to detail clean drainlines and catch basin to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
Multi use utensisl not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Cooking equipment, exhaust hood and filter, can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor in prep, wait station and basement not maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor daily. Floor behind front bar not maintained. Instructed to repair damaged floor under mat.
Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall and remove all unused articles.
MAY 72012FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR FOOD-PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.1F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED RAW SHELLED EGGS AT 50.1F,COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 45.1F, SALAD DRESSINGS AT 45-50F, BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES AT 47F, RAW CHICKEN AT 49.4 , SOUP AT 46.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS.APPROX.15#'S.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$125.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM AND BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 16 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE SAID TOILET ROOM AND BAR AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALSO INCOMPLETE LOG BOOK IDPH LICENSE EXPIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUPS,SAUCES,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 MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE,SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,DEEP FRYER,WALK-IN-COOLER SHELVINGS,FAN COVERS,INTERIORS OF BAR COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSING ATTACHED ETC.
REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.
DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND PROVIDE MISSING FILTERS SAME AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS INCLUDING BASEMENT, REMOVE PIECES OF UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS.ALL ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED PROPERLY,6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
AUG 172011PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
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AUG 112011PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT INITIAL INSPECTION. OBSERVE EMPLOYEE ON COOKS LINE WEARING GLOVES THEN KNEELING DOWN AND TOUCHING THE FLOOR THEN PROCEED TO TOUCH FOOD CONTAINERS ON COOKS LINE. THEN INSTRUCTED SAME EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS AND OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USE DIRTY APRON TO DRY HANDS.
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING WHILE DISHES BEING WASHED. FOUND CHLORINE LEVEL TO BE 0PPM AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 100PPM. FAX REQUEST FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL TO 312-746-4240, SUPERVISOR LOPEZ.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREPARED CHICKEN WINGS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE DATED PROPERLY.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. TILE FLOORS ON COOKS LINE CRACKED, DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND WATER FROM METAL PAN ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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. MUST PROVIDE DRAINAGE TUBING FOR BAR SODA GUN HOLDER.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR WALK-IN FREEZER.
All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
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