Chicago
29
BEAT

Parts and Labor

2700 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · Logan Square · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
29/100

Troubled record — failed 5 of 10 inspections for pest activity, plumbing & waste

Inspections
10
5 passed
Last Inspected
2017-08-31
Pass Rate
50%
5 failures
Score
29/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2017-08-31)
Failed 5 inspections (2017, 2016, 2016...)
Pest Activity issues found across 11 inspections
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 18×
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Pest Activity critical 11×
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Other serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Documentation & Training serious
Chemical Safety minor
2017-08-31 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED ON BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT SHIELD.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2017-08-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE ICE MACHINE OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHI...

critical Pest Activity

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

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON EQUIPMENT ON FRONT BAR AREA AND WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA ALSO OBSERVED SMALL LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CL...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED ON BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT SHIELD.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2016-04-12 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Pest Activity

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

Noted multiple holes and openings along piping throughout the basement food prep and storage areas. Instructed to repair walls and seal all holes and openings to prevent entry places for pest. Walls and ceilings though-out basements must be repaired ...

2016-04-08 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1751234 DATED 4/1/2016 REGARDING PEST CONTROL (FLYING INSECTS) NOT CORRECTED. STILL NOTED OVER 25 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND EQUIPMENT AT THE BAR AREA. NOTED OVER 11 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND ...

minor Sanitation

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

Noted torn rubber gasket at door of 2 door refrigeration unit on the first floor prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Dirty duct tape on floor drain at bar. Must remove duct tape and clean all floor drains. Seal large gaps/seams along dining room floors.

minor Pest Activity

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

Noted multiple holes and openings along piping throughout the basement food prep and storage areas and especially the beer dry storage area...Also noted a big hole with missing bricks on wall behind the beer walk in cooler. Instructed to repair wall ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Noted no light inside the beer walk in cooler at the basement dry storage. Instructed to provide lighting inside the cooler.

2016-04-01 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 10
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Noted a prep table and shelving with food items underneath sewer pipe lines at the basement food prep area. Instructed to remove prep table and food from shelving. Serious violation #7-38-005(a)

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 40 flying insects on walls, ceiling and counter tops at bar prep area, basement food prep area and beer food storage basement... Also noted 2 live roaches at basement food prep and beer storage area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affect...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

Noted outside grease container encrusted with grease on top, lid, lips and dripping down the sides on to the ground. Serious violation #7-38-020

serious Documentation & Training

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

Noted no city of Chicago sanitation certificate on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to have a city of Chicago sanitation certificate posted on site at all times. Serious violation #7-38-012

minor Sanitation

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

Noted torn rubber gasket at door of 2 door refrigeration unit on the first floor prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath heavy equipment especially at the bar with spills, behind cooking equipment at the first floor kitchen with grease, underneath the dish washer with standing water and dirt ...

minor Pest Activity

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

Noted multiple holes and openings along piping throughout the basement food prep area and especially the beer dry storage area...Also noted a big hole with missing bricks on wall behind the beer walk in cooler. Instructed to repair wall and seal all...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Noted no light inside the beer walk in cooler at the basement dry storage. Instructed to provide lighting inside the cooler.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

Noted slow drain at the hand wash sink by the dish washer room. Instructed to repair and maintain.

minor Pest Activity

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

Noted clutter at the beer basement dry storage area. Instructed to detail clean, organize and remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.

2015-09-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-09-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND OVER 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES BEHIND BAR AND OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND 4 LIVE COCKROACHES IN DISH WASHING AREA AND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED A...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP, ICE MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA, FLOORS IN BAR AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISE.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE PREP TABLE (NEXT TO 1 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

2014-04-22 Pass Complaint
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated in cooler, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in cooler, and reach in freezer,

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas, liquor room areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in 2nd bsmt under shelving, heavy equipment not clean, need ...

minor Sanitation

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

Walls, ceilings that had exposed raw wood, plaster, wall board, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had gaps, holes in 2nd bsmt storage areas shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Pest Activity

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

Stock items must be stored six inchess off of floor to prevent pest harborage,

2013-11-19 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-09-24 Fail License
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

INSTALL AND TURN ON ALL REFRIGERATION.

critical Food Temperature

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

DISH MACHINE NOT READY, HAVE THE MACHINE READY TO TEST UPON RE INSPECTION.

critical Plumbing & Waste

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

HOT WATER NOT FUNCTIONING, SUPPLY AMPLE HOT WATER TO ALL PLUMBING FACILITIES.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

NO GREASE TRAPS OR INTERCEPTORS ARE INSTALLED, INSTALL GREASE TRAPS PER CODE TO THE DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

THREE COPPER WASTE WATER DRAIN LINES ARE RUNNING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE BAR, A SEPARATION BETWEEN DRAIN LINES AND THE BAR MUST BE INSTALLED PER CODE.

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 FOUR OUTER DOORS HAVE GAPS AT THE BOTTOM OR MIDDLE, INSTALL DOOR SWEEPS AND PEST PROOF THE OUTER DOORS.

serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS NO ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD, INSTALL AN ATTACHED STAINLESS STEEL DRAINBOARD.

minor Sanitation

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

THE ENTIRE BAR TOP IS MISSING, INSTALL THE BAR AND ALL FOOD AND DRINK EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

KITCHEN AND BAR EQUIPMENT IS NOT INSTALLED, INSTALL ALL FOOD AND BEVERAGE EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

THE WALLS IN THE BAR AND REAR BOOTH ARE ROUGH AND FULL OF HOLES, FILL IN THE HOLES THROUGHOUT AND SMOOTH OUT AND SEAL THE ROUGH AREAS IN THE BAR SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY. THE BASEBOARDS ARE MISSING AND UNSEALED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, SEAL ...

minor Sanitation

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

PREMISES STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION, COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION.

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