SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PINT.

BEAT. 45/100

1547-1549 N MILWAUKEE AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 5, 2025 · passed

Failed 6 of 21 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
11 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
86
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 5
2025
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 29
2025
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2589164, DATED FEBRUARY 5, 2024, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO: #49 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND #58 TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENTS. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD-UP OF CALCIUM; OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS ARE ADDRESSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 5
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

FEB 1
2024
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HOT WATER IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 58 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN SPLASH ON TO FLOOR WHEN WATER IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO ENSURE WATER DOES NOT SPLASH ONTO FLOOR WHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

DEC 27
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING AT THE COOKLINE UNDER FRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER HANDWASHING SINK THE KITCHEN AREA AND BEHIND BAR EQUIPMENT IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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MAR 25
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. HAIR NETS WERE PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

NOV 5
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

MISSING DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

DEC 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations2 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)

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.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 AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG LEFT CORNER OF SOUTH-WEST DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,MICROWAVE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND AT FOOT REST AT FRONT BAR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA,BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

AUG 1
2017
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 25
2017
FAILED
4 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 PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT THE MAIN BAR INSIDE OF THE SODA GUN HOLSTERS, FLOOR DRAINS, AND LIQUOR BOTTLELS ON DISPLAY. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SODA GUN HOLSTERS, CAPPED ANY UNUSED DRAINS, CLEAN OPEN FLOORS DRAINS UNDER BAR, AND REMOVE ALL LIQUID ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED HANDLED ICE SCOOPS STORED IN THE ICE WITH THE HANLDE LYING DOWN DIRECTLY IN THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS EITHER IN THE ICE OR FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP, OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

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

MUST REMOVE LIQUID BUILDUP AND DISCOLORATION FROM THE SODA GUN HOLSTES AT THE BARS AND MAINTAIN.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS, DUST, AND LIQUID BUILDUP.

JAN 11
2017
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 2
2016
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR,ICE CUBES WERE INSIDE THE SAID SINK ALSO A CONDIMENT TRAY(SLICED LIME,LEMONS ETC)ON TOP THE SAID SINK.EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING OWNER BOUGHT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS,PRESENTLY PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED:CHICKEN,CHEESE BEEF ETC. AT ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM-29-16,REPORT#1953381 #34- REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER #38- NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT WEST BAR,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK UNDER THE PLUMBING CODE.PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY WE OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION.

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

NO DISCHARGE HOSE ATTACHED AT POP GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED SUCH HOSE MUST DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAIN. ALUMINUM FOIL INSIDE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE ONE STOPPER PROVIDED FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISH ROOM,ADDITIONAL WORKING STOPPERS IS NEEDED

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

POPGUN HOLDER,POPGUN AND HANDLES WITH EXCESS PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

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

EAST STORAGE AREA AT SECOND FLOOR IN NEED OF RE-ORGANIZATION,ELEVATE ITEMS 6"OFF THE FLOOR.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SOME OF THE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT,ANYONE ENTER IN PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

SEP 7
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

GLYSOL BLUE BOX(UNIT THAT CHILLS THE BEER) IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER HAS EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP WITCH IS DANGLING FROM UNIT,ALSO WRAPPING IS BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

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

REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER

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

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT WEST BAR,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK UNDER THE PLUMBING CODE.PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS

AUG 29
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR,WHICH PRESENTLY IN USE. UPON MY REQUEST SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED . CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

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

FOOD(ICE) NOT MAINTAINED.FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-21-15,REPORT#1561450 #30-OBSERVED BULK FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD THAT IS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER #33- OBSERVED INSIDE OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF FRYERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND THE BAR WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #34-OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #41-OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE ELECTRIC ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 WE OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATIONS.

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

GLYSOL BLUE BOX(UNIT THAT CHILLS THE BEER) IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. LID FOR THE FLOOR GREASE TRAP AT DISH ROOM IS RUSTY AND WITH HOLES WHICH IS COVERED BY CARDBOARD AND FLOOR MAT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER HAS EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP WITCH IS DANGLING FROM UNIT,ALSO WRAPPING IS BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

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

ENCRUST DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER

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

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT WEST BAR,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK UNDER THE PLUMBING CODE.PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.

JUL 29
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED BULK FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD THAT IS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

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

OBSERVED INSIDE OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF FRYERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND THE BAR WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR, LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND ELECTRIC ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 21
2015
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED BEER LINE BEHIND THE BAR WITH WHAT APPEARS TO BE MOLD AROUND RUBBER HOSING DRIPPING INTO THE ICE BIN, ICE BIN WAS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED BULK FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD THAT IS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

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

OBSERVED INSIDE OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF FRYERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND THE BAR WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR, LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND ELECTRIC ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 13
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS, WASHBOWLS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

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

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN 150.9F). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A CITATION ISSUED.

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

CLEAN FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REACH-IN COOLER NEAR DISH WASHING AREA.

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

REPAIR LEAKING HANDLES ON SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE.

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

ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE NEAR REAR DOOR.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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

STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT. REMOVE CUP AND PROVIDE ICE SCOOP FOR DISPENSING ICE IN EAST BAR ICE BIN.

MINORFacility Condition
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

OBSERVED ASHTRAY FILLED WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES ON DESK IN SECOND FLOOR OFFICE. ALL ASHTRAYS SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ANY AREA WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED BY THE OWNER, OPERATOR, OR MANAGER. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN PUBLIC PLACES AND PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT. SMOKING VIOLATION 7-32-020C CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 5
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

JUL 2
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK/MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,INTERIOR BAR COOLERS ETC.

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

MUST REPAIR SECTION OF CEILING OVER THE CAGED LIQUOR AREA AT REAR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES,REPLACE BURNT BURNOUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

JUN 30
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR WHITE PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE

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. MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

MINORSanitation
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. MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, AND BETTER MAINTAIN

JUL 29
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND ASSORTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS/MEATS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT OF 40F OR BELOW.INTERNAL TEMPERATURE MEASURED 48F-52F DURING THIS INSPECTION.APPROXIMATELY 50# POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DISCARDED,DENATURED,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $350.00.

MINORSanitation
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.FOUND RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,SPLASHGUARDS AT MOP SINK NOT INSTALLED.

MINORSanitation
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 REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS,BAR GUNS HOUSINGS ATTACHED,SURFACES BEHIND FRONT BAR AS SHOWN TO MANAGER.

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 ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY AT BAR REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING, INCLUDING FLOOR DRRAINS.

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.WALLS AND CEILING AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE ADJACENT TO LIQUOR WALK-IN-COOLER.

MINORSanitation
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 PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM KITCHEN/FOOD PREP AREAS.

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