SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PAULIE GEE'S LOGAN SQUARE.

YOUR CALL. 55/100

2451 N MILWAUKEE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 9, 2025 · passed

13 of 21 inspections passed, 7 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
13 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
118
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 9
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, REAR EXIT NEAR UTILITY SINK, AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS NEAR REAR EXIT & UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MAY 30
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK BY PIZZA OVENS.MUST PROVIDE.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

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

FOUND DRY STORAGE RACKS UNDER NON LEAKING SEWER PIPES AT BASEMENT.MUST RELOCATE.

SEP 26
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DISH ROOM UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE ALL FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

JUL 6
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C):VENTILATION HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN. FOOD WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER DRIPPING WITH WATER. MUST KEEP COOLER CONDENSER DRY.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: BAR HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY. FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON BAR FLOOR AND INSIDE BAR FLOOR DRAIN. MUST CLEAN BAR FLOOR/BAR FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114: FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 :FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE ALL FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

JUN 29
2023
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TEST STRIPS OR DISHWASHER THERMOMETER ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOOD WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER DRIPPING WITH WATER. MUST KEEP COOLER CONDENSER DRY.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

VENTILATION HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BAR HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON BAR FLOOR AND INSIDE BAR FLOOR DRAIN. MUST CLEAN BAR FLOOR/BAR FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE ALL FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

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JAN 27
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH ROOM AND DOUGH PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL OR COVER WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTILATION FANS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

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

Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS AND REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 4- DRAWER PREP COOLER FRONT PREP AREA

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PREP TABLES,MEAT SLICER,BEER WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,MOLDED CAULKING AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A LID ON SUMP PUMP

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WAIT STATION AREA,DAMAGED WALLS ON BOTH SIDES OF REAR DOOR,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND UPPER CEILING IN POOR REPAIR AT STAIRS,HOLE IN WALL AROUND PIPE AT FRONT WINDOW

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THOUGHTOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN DISH WASHING AREA

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT,1ST FL. PAPER STORAGE AND 2ND FL. STAFF AREA

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

JUN 24
2019
FAILED
15 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN FLOOR DRAIN IN MEAT SLICING AREA,WALLS ,CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,BAR AREA,MOP SINK AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/24/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS AND REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 4- DRAWER PREP COOLER FRONT PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PREP TABLES,MEAT SLICER,BEER WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,MOLDED CAULKING AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A LID ON SUMP PUMP.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WAIT STATION AREA,DAMAGED WALLS ON BOTH SIDES OF REAR DOOR,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND UPPER CEILING IN POOR REPAIR AT STAIRS,HOLE IN WALL AROUND PIPE AT FRONT WINDOW.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THOUGHTOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT,1ST FL. PAPER STORAGE AND 2ND FL. STAFF AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 9
2018
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON CLEAR BEVERAGE BOTTLES, AND ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED NEXT TO THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVILY WORN, STAINED, AND DAMAGED CARPETING ON STAIRS LEADING TO UPSTAIRS ROOMS AND IN UPSTAIRS ROOMS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE CARPETING AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE AMOUNT OF LIGHTING IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA, AND IN FOOD STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN COLD FAUCET HANDLE IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UTILITY CLOSET, PAPER GOODS STORAGE CLOSET, UPSTAIRS AREA, AND BASEMENT, UPSTAIRS RESTROOMS. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

MAY 2
2018
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED EXCESS GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER. MUST REMOVE GARBAGE AND HAVE A TIGHT FITTING LID ON THE DUMPSTER TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION# 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON CLEAR BEVERAGE BOTTLES, AND ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED NEXT TO THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVILY WORN, STAINED, AND DAMAGED CARPETING ON STAIRS LEADING TO UPSTAIRS ROOMS AND IN UPSTAIRS ROOMS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE CARPETING AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE AMOUNT OF LIGHTING IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA, AND IN FOOD STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN COLD FAUCET HANDLE IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UTILITY CLOSET, PAPER GOODS STORAGE CLOSET, UPSTAIRS AREA, AND BASEMENT, UPSTAIRS RESTROOMS. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

JUN 21
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON DRY STORAGE SHELVING ON BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING ON BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

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

OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN ALL FRONT PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 5
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Found several cracks and holes in wooden shelves behind bar. Instructed to fill all holes and seal cracks. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable (not porous). Found raw wooden blocks under ice bin. Must seal or paint (or replace with a non-porous item).

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

Must repair or replace broken tiles around floor drain near dipper well/dry food storage area. Must detail clean floors in dish area. Must repair holes in floor of basement wood storage room. Must sweep and mop floors in electrical, and hot water heater closets.

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

Found sealed wooden slates used as wall/ceiling covering in the customer restrooms. Must seal all cracks in between slats, and also fill any holes or porous spots in wood. All surfaces in restrooms must be smooth and easily cleanable. Found large hole in the lower wall in the corner of basement. Must either put up pest resistant grate, or fill hole to prevent pest entry. Found small hole in lower corner of front wall on north side of dining room (around pipe). Must repair and maintain. Found peeling paint on ceiling above dining room (near pizza prep area). Must repair. Found cardboard and duck tape used as a ceiling tile above dry storage area. Must repair/replace. (Duct tape and/or cardboard not permitted).

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

Must install backflow prevention device on utility sink.

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

Found excessive clutter in the following areas: basement; wood storage room; mezzanine level. Areas must be cleaned and organized. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor for proper cleaning. Must remove/dismantle bar area equipment not in use.

FEB 25
2014
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 18
2014
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED OVER 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET, OVER 20 DROPPINGS IN THE DISHROOM, AND OVER 20 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES THAT COULD PROVIDE POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GASKETS INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN AND ALSO THE HOOD VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILDUP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TO REPLACE MISSING BULBS.

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING SINKS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UPSTAIRS AND THE PREP SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

JUL 9
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Must properly store,invert clean multi-use kitchen equipments on shelvings to prevent contamination before use.

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

The following requires a detail cleaning interior/exterior of coolers,interior compartment of deep fryer,sides of hot cooking equipments,interior basins of 3 compartment sinks in bar areas,upper panel of ice machine etc.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Must replace all burnt-out light bulbs throughout the kitchen food prep areas,inside walk-in-cooler also in basement dry storage area and provide end caps on light shields at kitchen area.

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

Must repair water leak at middle drain pipe beneath the 3 compartment sink,and hood/filters over the cooking equipments require a detail cleaning.

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

Must clean and organize the premises including basement storage areas and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage.

JUN 19
2013
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Evidence or rodent activity found at rear of premises. Observed mice dropping-approximately 30 behind cluttered articles along north wallbases. Front entry door has 1/4" inch gap at center bottom where both doors meet. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Also, establishment does have a pest control logbook on premises no recent service;last service report is dated:12/23/12. Instructed to remove all rodent activity and have licensed pest control service premises and provide logbook with all required documents include a map locator to identify the pest control services provided for this food establishment and provide updated copy of idph license. Serious citation issued 7-38-020

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

Premises has no original city of chicago sanitation certificate or valid documentation posted as required.Instructed to provide a city of chicago sanitation certificate or proof of enrollment to a sanitation course. Serious violation 7-38-012.

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

Must properly store,invert clean multi-use kitchen equipments on shelvings to prevent contamination before use.

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

The following requires a detail cleaning interior/exterior of coolers,interior compartment of deep fryer,sides of hot cooking equipments,interior basins of 3 compartment sinks in bar areas,upper panel of ice machine etc.

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

The floors along walls and in all corners require a detail cleaning throughout the premises and repair 4" coving near the 1st floor bar area.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Must replace all burnt-out light bulbs throughout the kitchen food prep areas,inside walk-in-cooler also in basement dry storage area and provide end caps on light shields at kitchen area.

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

Must repair water leak at middle drain pipe beneath the 3 compartment sink,and hood/filters over the cooking equipments require a detail cleaning.

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

Must clean and organize the premises including basement storage areas and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage.

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

The ice dispensing utensil for ice machine must be properly stored inside a clean container.

NOV 19
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

NOV 8
2012
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED ABOUT 7 LIVE ROACHES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE AREA, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

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

MUST REPLACE BADLY STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR KITCHEN AREA

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

MUST CLEAN BASEMENT AREA FLOOR AND SEAL CRACKS IN BASE OFF FLOOR FRONT AREAS BY BAR

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

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE BY REAR KITCHEN AREA AND ABOVE FRONT DOOR AREA

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

MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER COOKING FLAT TOP GRILL IN KITCHEN, OR PROVIDE KILOWATTS TO OVEN

APR 21
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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.VIOLATION #36 REMAINS SEE REPORT.

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.VIOLATION #37 REMAINS SEE REPORT.

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.VIOLATION #38 REMAINS SEE REPORT.

APR 14
2011
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS AT KITCHEN DESSERT STATION,AT REAR BY EXIT DOOR BEHIND CLUTTERED ARTICLES STORED AGAINST NORTH WALL,FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED ACROSS BOTTOMS OF DOORS.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.

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.FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,1ST,2ND FLOOR BAR AREAS.

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.REPLACE ALL BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AND MISSING SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.

MINORSanitation
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 VENTILATION OVER COOKING FLAT TOP GRILL IN KITCHEN OR REMOVE AND CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS ALSO WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AREA AT DISHROOM.

MINORFood Temperature
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 A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,ELEVATE ALL STORED ARTICLES 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.

FEB 26
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEANED MULTI-UTENSILS FOUND STORE ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOORS.

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

Correct By Inspector Comments Edit Delete 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Out Minor 05/26/2010 All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PLASTIC PANEL INSIDE ICE-MACHINE , ICE-CREAM DIPPER WELL CONTAINER AND SCOOP INSIDE IT, AND TOILET BOWLS IN GENTLEMEN TOILET WITH STAINS NEEDS CLEANING.

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. MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLE BY WEST CORNER OF KITCHEN ENTRANCE,AND IN DINING.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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 REPAIR EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN WHICH IS SLANTING AND NOT LETTING WATER DRAIN OFF COMPLETELY, AND ALSO REMOVE PIPE HOSE ATTACHED PARMENETLY ON MOP SINK FAUCET

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 METTAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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