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1927 W NORTH AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 21 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 252024FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS FOR HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
NOV 172023PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. . INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (PIZZA, SALADS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. CERTIFIED MANAGER BENJAMIN SOMERS ARRIVED APPROX. AN HOUR THROUGH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY DOORS AND FRONT WINDOWS OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WINDOWS AND DOORS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.DOORS WERE CLOSED DURING INSPECTION.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND REACH-IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF THREE DOOR REACH-IN SALAD COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUES ON THE WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SPILL FLUIDS ON SODA DISPENSER BOXES IN THE REAR BREWERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE BOXES.
OBSERVED A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE CLEAR BOARDS BEHIND SPRAYER IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE BOARDS. ALSO, OBSERVED SPILLED FLUIDS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, IN REAR BREWERY AREA, AND UNDER WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FROM ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2563183 DATED 9/02/2022 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #58 "OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.
SEP 22022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB ABOVE THE PANTRY FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING.
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
AUG 22022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB ABOVE THE PANTRY FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING.
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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JUL 262022FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE DOUGH, PIZZA, AMD SALADS WERE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, CARLOS LOPEZ, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX 1 HOUR THROUGH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB ABOVE THE PANTRY FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING.
OBSERVED NO EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
OCT 282019FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN AREA, ON WALLS INSIDE WASHROOMS AND ON GARBAGE CANS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZED OR ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF BEER COOLERS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 32018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA AND THE BREWER. TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
NOTED DUST IN THE CEILING AND ON THE WALLS AROUND AND ABOVE THE BREWING TANKS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED WATER COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST FIND SOURCE AND REPAIR.
FEB 242017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DUST AND DEBRIS HANGING FROM THE CEILING ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING VENTS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES- MAINTAIN.
FEB 172017FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTER OPENING NOT RODENT PROOFED AT TIME OF INSPECTION: OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO PROPERLY SEAL DOOR AT ALL TIMES AND TO PREVENT PEST INTRUSION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED PINK BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE SODA GUN NOZZLES BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR TO REMOVE BROKEN GLASS AND BUILDUP--MAINTAIN.
DUST AND DEBRIS HANGING FROM THE CEILING ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING VENTS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES- MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
APR 182016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO FLOOR IN DISH ROOM, WHEN THEE COMPARTMENT SINKS ARE RELEASED. MANAGER CALLED PLUMBER,PRESENTLY ON SITE REPAIRED PROBLEMS(METAL SCRUBBERS REMOVED FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WASTE WATER NO LONGER BACKING UP CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. HEAVY LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE WHEN UNIT IS IN USE ,ALSO SIDE OF THE MACHINE HEAVILY LEAKING FROM A BROKEN BASSINET ATTACHED FROM UNIT. A LOT OF WATER ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSES ON UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
BROKEN WOOD AT BAR COUNTER AT NORTH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.CABINET UNDER THE POP MACHINE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR,BROKEN,PIECES OF WOOD SURFACE BROKEN AND POROUS SURFACE,NOT CLEANABLE.REPAIR /REPLACE CABINET SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE CARDBOARDS AND DIRTY CARDBOARDS ARE USED FOR SHELF LINERS AT KITCHEN STORAGE AREA AND AT BREWER AREA,SURFACE POROUS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ON BOTH AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
DEBRIS INSIDE THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AT BREWER AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CEILING TILES ON TOP THE PIZZA OVEN ARE EXTREMELY BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO FOOD SMOKE,ALSO MISSING AND OPEN CEILING TILES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE TILES AT MENTIONED AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
APR 242015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NO SPLASH GUARD OR PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND CANNED GOODS STORAGE RACK. MUST INSTALL PROTECTIVE, WASHABLE BARRIER BETWEEN SINK AND FOOD STORAGE RACK.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ACCUMULATED DUST ON LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE DINING ROOM WAIT STATION. SPIDERWEBS ON WALL IN SAME AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL AND FIXTURES.
LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
APR 172015FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.9 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. UNIT MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 7 POUNDS MEATBALLS 51.3 DEGREES, 7 PONDS FRIED EGGPLANT 50.7, 7 POUNDS SPINACH DIP 52.4, 20 POUNDS MOZZERELLA CHEESE 48.9, 8 POUNDS GUACAMOLE 49.5 AND 1 POUND CHICKEN 54.7. TOTAL VALUE $ 95.00 50 POUNDS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR SALAD PREP STATION AND AT FRONT PIZZA STATION. 9-10 FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. BUILT IN STOPPERS AT SINK IN POOR REPAIR THEY DO NOT HOLD THE WATER. THE STOPPERS ARE PLUGGED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS IN PIECE OUT WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 152014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR DISH MACHINE IN PREP AND BAR AREAS.
REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA.
PROPERLY CONNECT CONDENSATION WASTE LINE IN FOOD WALK-IN COOLER.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS.
FEB 102014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
LOW TEMPERATURE DUSH MACHINE IN BAR AREA NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING, CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, DISHMACHINE MUST MAINTAIN 100PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND BREWERY AREAS.
REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA.
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
FEB 102014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND BREWERY AREAS.
REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA.
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
MAR 222013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Foods inside walk-in cooler not labelled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Can opener attached to prep table and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
Floor along the wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Ventilation filter in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
MAR 142013FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in right side of three compartment sink, water coming up from air gap floor drain dispelling on to floor. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadeqaute disposal of drain water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
Foods inside walk-in cooler not labelled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Can opener attached to prep table and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
Floor along the wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Ventilation filter in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
AUG 32011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR DOOR OF INSIDE ICE MACHINE
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL/CEILING IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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 A WORKING SINK STOPPER FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN ITS OWN SANITIZING CONTAINER
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