PARAMOUNT ROOM.

Chicago Health Dept

415 N MILWAUKEE AVE · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

9 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2017.

Last inspected Sep 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 14

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed heavily stained cutting boards in kitchen prep area. Must resurface or replace. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed small leak in pipe under 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain same. Observed slow draining 3 compartment and hand sink in the bar (main floor). Must repair and maintain same.

NOV 18

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

SOME FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED IN PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE FOODS INSIDE COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UPN ON WALLS AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

MAY 5

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AND PORTABLE FOOD SHELF RACK ALSO NO STOPPERS AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CROSS CONTAMINATION ALSO MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS (X3) FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES, FOOD/CALCIUM BUILD UP ON SINKS AROUND HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES, FOOD BUILD UP ON SLICER AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILES CRACKED THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE DISH WASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MENS BASEMENT WASHROOM CEILING VENTILATION COVER MISSING. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION COVER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MAY 14

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN UTENSILS IN BOTH BARS.

MAY 6

2015

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

FOUND ONE CONTAINER WITH CLAMS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE COOK LINE AND TWO CONTAINERS WITH MUSSELS AND OYSTERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT TAG ON THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL SHELLFISH MUST HAVE A TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINERS DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER AND TAG MUST BE KEPT FOR THE NEXT 90 DAYS AFTER ALL THE SHELLFISH HAS BEEN CONSUMED. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(B). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $36.00, TOTAL 6 LBS.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MNIOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1491076 DATED 7/29/14. #32: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN UTENSILS IN BOTH BARS. RE LOCATE THE SOAP DISPENSER IN THE BASEMENT BAR WHICH IS RIGHT ABOVE THE CLEAN UTENSILS ON THE DRAIN BOARD.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE ICE MAKER AND MOP SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR BOTH FLOOR DRAIN IN THE SAME AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF BOTH WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT,(DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP ON BOTH BARS MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

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JUL 29

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAMES OF PRODUCTS, PREPARED BY DATE AND USE BY DATE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,BOWLS,SAUCE PANS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

JUL 22

2014

FAIL 12 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

NOTED CONTAINERS WITH SHELLFISH (MUSSEL) INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER WITH NO TAGS ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO EACH CONTAINER AND THEN STORE IN FILE FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS WHEN ALL SHELLFISH IS EXHAUSTED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED SERVICE COOLER AT THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER:-PORK 49.2F, DUCK 54.8F, CORN BEEF 56.5F, OCTOPUS 50.4F,CHICKEN 52.2F, FISH 46.5F,EGGS 50.9F, CHEESE 50.4F, SAUCE 52.3F.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 82 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $235.00 INCLUDING THE SHELLFISH WITH NO TAGS THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING AND SANITIZING DISHES AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH FINAL TEMPERATURE RINSE READING 171F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL FINAL TEMPERATURE READING OF 180F OR ABOVE IS REACHED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED OVER 25 FLYING INSECTS INCLUDING BIG FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE BAR OF FIRST FLOOR, BAR AT THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE MENS BATHROOM AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Serious Other

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

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVE (PORK,CHICKEN,SOUPS,SEAFOOD ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. ALSO NOTED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER AT THE COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE ALL SERVICE COOLER AND MAINTAIN FREE FROM DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BEHIND COOKING STOVE AND DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES ALONG WALL AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BAR OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AT THE REAR OF SAME.. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FANS INSIDE COOLER.

OCT 4

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND ABOUT 6 LBS OF SOUP IN TWO CONTAINERS AT 65.4F AND 71.8F. STORED NEXT TO STOVE IN A BUSSING TUB WITH ICE TOUCHING ONLY BOTTOM OF CONTNERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER, ITEMS DISCAREDED VALUED AT $30.

Critical Food Temperature

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

LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH NO SNITIZER FOR FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL SANITIZER FOR MACHINE OR HAVE THE FINAL RINSE TEMP AT 180F OR HIGHER, MACHINE IS TAGGED, NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH TO REQUEST A TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION WHEN MACINE IS REPAIRED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

JUN 22

2010

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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 over 20 live small flies at ice machine room and at walk in cooler room. Must eliminate all pest activity. Advised to call pest control operator for service. Ticket #H000062251 18.

Minor Sanitation

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. Prep coolers door rubber gaskets ripped. Must replace/repair damaged door gaskets.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. The following not clean- interior of fryers with accumilated grease build up, prep coolers door gaskets with food build up and slight lime build up inside ice machine. Must clean and maintain interior of all unclean equipment.

Minor Sanitation

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. Must detail clean floor under and around all equipment at prep area.

Minor Sanitation

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. Must seal all small holes in wall behind pot wash 3-compartment sink and detail clean walls throughout prep area.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Must provide and install light cover above dishmachine.

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