SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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1758 W GRAND AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 2, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed 6 of 33 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
33
16 passed · 11 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
178
includes 23 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Mar 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 2
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
0 violations
NOV 24
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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 16
2025
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.(SQUEEZE BOTTLES)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT DRAIN BOARD IN MAIN PREP AREA.

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

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOWER DOORS OF ADDITIONAL 2- DOOR PREP COOLER ON PREP LINE IN POOR REPAIR NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY.

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

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.

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

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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE STANDING AND POOLING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 : MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

JUL 9
2025
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.(SQUEEZE BOTTLES)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT DRAIN BOARD IN MAIN PREP AREA.

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

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.

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

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.

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

: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOWER DOORS OF ADDITIONAL 2- DOOR PREP COOLER ON PREP LINE IN POOR REPAIR NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 : MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MAY 14
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.(SQUEEZE BOTTLES)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT DRAIN BOARD IN MAIN PREP AREA.

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

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.

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

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOWER DOORS OF ADDITIONAL 2- DOOR PREP COOLER ON PREP LINE IN POOR REPAIR NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY.

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

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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 : MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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MAY 6
2025
FAILED
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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)

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

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)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.(SQUEEZE BOTTLES)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT DRAIN BOARD IN MAIN PREP AREA.

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

OBSERVED PRE-COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE OF RAW CHICKEN BOX MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER AND NOT RE-USE ORIGINAL BOX FOR STORAGE.

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

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.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOWER DOORS OF ADDITIONAL 2- DOOR PREP COOLER ON PREP LINE IN POOR REPAIR NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

FEB 19
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED 2 RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM STALLS MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR RECEPTACLES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

OCT 23
2024
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 22
2024
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 15
2024
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE TO SAID SINK.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

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

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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

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.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

NOV 2
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE REAR UTUILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN THE MIDDLE OF VENTILATION HOOD. ABOVE FRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 25
2023
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE ONE PREP COOLER LOCATED ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

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.

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

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

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 25
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 1 OF 3 TOILETS IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM DOES NOT FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 LIGHTBULBS BURNT OUT IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED CHILDREN'S MENU OFFERING A SOFT DRINK AS DEFAULT BEVERAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH ABOVE REGULATIONS.

MAY 25
2022
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 18
2022
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 20
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

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

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LOOSE FAUCET IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DIRT ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER AND GREASE CAN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POWERWASH AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN BASEMENT CEILING NEAR CO2 TANKS AND KEG COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED MIRROR IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONATINER.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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 17
2018
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE POP GUN HOLDER TO REMOVE DEBRIS BEHIND THE FRONT BAR.

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

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.

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

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).

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

NOTED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED MISSING DRAIN COVER IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 13
2018
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE POP GUN HOLDER TO REMOVE DEBRIS BEHIND THE FRONT BAR.

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

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.

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

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).

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

NOTED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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 3
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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

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

INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HOODVENTS SERVICED TO ELIMINATE GREASE BUILDUP AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED DUST COVERING THE EXTENSION CORD OVER THE PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTENSION CORD AND MAINTAIN.

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

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.

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

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

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 1
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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)

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

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

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

GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS, OVENS AND FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

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

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

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

REMOVED LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE BEER COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

SEP 11
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, MUST REMOVE WATER AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE PREP LINE IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 12
2015
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND REPLACING. MUST CORECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TMES.

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

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.

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

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.

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

WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA, DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HANDSINK IN FRONT BAR AREA SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

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 16
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOOR.

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

SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA.

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL LIQUOR AND SODA DISPENSER UNITS OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

MAY 22
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF EXPOSED SINKS IN BAR AREAS.

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

REPAIR FLOOR INSIDE BASEMENT BEER COOLER. REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE SLICER IN PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING VALVE IN BASEMENT NEAR WALK-IN COOLER.

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

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 29
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

Exterior of cooking equipment and exhaust hood not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

MINORSanitation
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.

JUN 11
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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

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

Cooking equipment, exhaust hood and filter, can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

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.

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

Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall and remove all unused articles.

MAY 30
2013
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

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.

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

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

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

Cooking equipment, exhaust hood and filter, can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

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.

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

Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall and remove all unused articles.

MAY 18
2012
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 7
2012
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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.

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

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.

CRITICALPest 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 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

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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.

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

ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE,SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,DEEP FRYER,WALK-IN-COOLER SHELVINGS,FAN COVERS,INTERIORS OF BAR COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSING ATTACHED ETC.

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

REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND PROVIDE MISSING FILTERS SAME AREA.

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

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 17
2011
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

AUG 11
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

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.

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

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.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
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. 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.

MINORSanitation
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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

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

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE DRAINAGE TUBING FOR BAR SODA GUN HOLDER.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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.

MAR 8
2011
PASSED
0 violations

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