Phlavz Bar & Grille
Mostly clean — 7 of 13 passed, one prior failure
2025-12-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 168F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AT BOTH DOORS OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
2024-09-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN PREP HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY SANITIZED AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNI...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 5 LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS AT 51.5F, 3 LBS OF LOBSTER AT 66.3F, AND 5 LBS OF HAMBURGER AT 61.3F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 13LBS A...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED PREP COOLER UNDER GRILL TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 60F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN REPAIRED THE CO...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED ONE-DOOR REFRIGERATOR TO BE IMPROPER AT 55F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN REPAIRED THE COOLER ...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
2023-09-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS, DRAWER COOLER UNDER GRILL, AND DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
2023-09-15 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 11 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VI...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED CHICKEN THAWING IN BUCKET OF WATER IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY THAW ITEMS UNDER RUNNING WATER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 5 RODENT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA, AND 15 FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SER...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE CHEST AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF ICE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS, DRAWER COOLER UNDER GRILL, AND DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED LID NEEDED TO GARBAGE CAN INSIDE THE UNISEX (LEFT) WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND EQUIPMENT AT BAR, DISH ROOM, AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN GLASSES ON FLOOR OF BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN CEILING OF DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
2023-07-06 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (LAMB, CHICKEN, SALMON) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOOD...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 2-DRAWER COOLER LOCATED ON THE COOKS LINE. BEEF PATTIES, TURKEY PATTIES, LAMB CHOPS, AND SALMON FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 57F TO 60F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SA...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE 2-DRAWER COOLER AT THE COOKS LINE TO BE IMPROPER AT 46.0 F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED B...
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
FOUND ICE SCOOP BEING STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE WITH HANDLE IN ICE. MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN LOCATION PROTECTED FROM SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION OR INSIDE MACHINE WITH SCOOP HANDLE OUT OF ICE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE COOLERS ON THE COOKS' LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINKS FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED LID NEEDED TO GARBAGE CAN INSIDE THE UNISEX (LEFT) WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS, ABOVE THE DISH AREA, AND THE BAR. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
2022-11-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13-- OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
2022-11-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED CHLORINE SOLUTION LEVEL READING AT 00 PPM AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. CHLORINE SOLUTION LEVEL MUST BE AT 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
2021-05-28 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED HOSE THAT DISPENSES SANITIZER AT 3-COMP WAREWASHING SINK DISCONNECTED. INSTECUTED TO RECONNECT AND REPAIR TO ENSURE SANITIZER PROPER DISPENSES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED LID NEEDED TO GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2019-08-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE C...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INFORMATION PROVIDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (RICE, TZIKI SAUCE, COOKED RICE, COOKED BEANS, TOMATO SAUCE HELD IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS ON ALL REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDING ASTERISKING IN MENU ITEMS FOR ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING FOR UNIT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED MICROWAVE WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER. MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS.
2018-04-16 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DEFROST ICE ACCUMULATION FROM DEEP FREEZER IN PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM SODA DISPENSERS AND CADDY'S BEHIND THE BAR. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM MICROWAVE OVEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN REAR.
2017-03-24 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF KITCHEN FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
2016-08-11 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CUTTING BOARDS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. MULTI USE GLASSWARE IN BAR IMPROPERLY STORED IN NON CONSUMABLE ICE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (ELEVATE NOT IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EXTERIOR TOP OF DISHMACHINE WITH CALCIUM/LIME BUILD UP. INSTD TO DE LIME SAME. ALUMINUM FOIL LINING ON INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE ICE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INTERIOR OF COOKING HOOD, FILTERS NOT CLEAN, GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2015-12-30 Pass License 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE LOWER DOOR OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANTIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AND UNUSED HOSES IN NORTH EAST CORNER OF BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSES AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE.
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