APR 21
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PIZZERIA UNO CHICAGO BAR & GRILL.
BEAT. 33/100
29 E OHIO ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 21, 2026 · passed
Failed 6 of 25 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
25
16 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
93
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
16 YEARS
since Apr 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 142026FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 14
2026
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF SINKS ESPECIALLY AROUND HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES, PREP AREA SHELVES AND TABLE TOPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND/BEHIND DISHMACHINE ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVERS.
MAR 312025PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 31
2025
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AT BAR AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA, STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT WALK- IN FREEZER AND STAIRS LEADING TO 2ND FLOOR STAFF TOILET ROOM. NOTED FLOOR TILES IN PREP MISSING GROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
FEB 242025FAILED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 24
2025
FAILED
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK AT BAR AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AT BAR AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SEE VIOLATION #60
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON DEEP FRYERS & COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP ARFEA, STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT WALK- IN FREEZER AND STAIRS LEADING TO 2ND FLOOR STAFF TOILET ROOM. NOTED FLOOR TILES IN PREP MISSING GROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2589996 CONDUCTED ON 2/23/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#49) 4-601.11(C): Shelves in 1st floor walk-in cooler not clean, noted dirt on wire racks, instructed to clean shelves and maintain. MUST CORRECT VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 232024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Poor hygienic practices, Observed dish washer loading soiled dishes in dish washer at one end and then picking up clean dishes at other end without washing hands in between. Instructed manager to have staff wash hands when required to prevent cross contamination of utensils. priority violation 7-38-010.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Found several dead cockroaches under front bar counter, instructed to remove all dead insects.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Shelves in 1st floor walk-in cooler not clean, noted dirt on wire racks, instructed to clean shelves and maintain.
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FEB 172023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 17
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Heavy dust noted on kitchens ceiling vent, instructed to clean and maintain.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Baseboards in kitchen under dish machine in poor repair, gaps and dirt deposited between wall and board. instructed to repair and maintain.
AUG 112022FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 11
2022
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hot running water at employees/customers restrooms hand wash sinks. water temp at 67f. instructed to provide 100f minimum water temp at all hand wash sinks. priority violation 7-38-030(c)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Upper panel of ice maker not clean, dark spot noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
heavy dust build-up noted on kitchen ceiling vents, instructed to clean and maintain.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD NOTED FOR KITCHEN CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
MAY 32021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 3
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOORS INSIDE DRY STORAGE, AND NEAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
APR 212021FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 21
2021
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOORS INSIDE DRY STORAGE, AND NEAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2311933, DATED 9/6/19. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATIONS: #38 - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT AND REAR ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. #49 - OBSERVED AN EXTREMELY EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON THE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES. #55 - OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE BASEMENT CEILING WITH LIQUID DRIPPING DOWN FROM IT. OBSERVED GAPS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES ON THE WALLS/WALL BASES AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FACILITY. - #57 - OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLE CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR POSTED MOST RECENT SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
SEP 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- MUST PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION, FOR THE CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE, THAT IS EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:3-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
- OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES. -
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
- MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT AND REAR ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. -
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
- OBSERVED RAGS STORED ON THE HANDWASH SINK AND COUNTER IN THE BAR. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL RAGS IN BUCKETS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE. -
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED AN EXTREMELY EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON THE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES. -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE BASEMENT CEILING WITH LIQUID DRIPPING DOWN FROM IT. OBSERVED GAPS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES ON THE WALLS/WALL BASES AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FACILITY. -
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE SALAD PREP/SERVER STATION AREA. ALL LIGHTING IN AREAS WHERE EMPLOYEES WORK WITH FOOD/UTENSILS SHALL BE 540 lux (50 FOOT CANDLES) OR GREATER. -
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLE CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
APR 192018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 19
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER NOT TIGHT FITTED ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID CEILING LIGHT COVER MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
APR 122018FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 12
2018
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED THICK BLACK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST RAISE FLOOR THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER NOT TIGHT FITTED ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID CEILING LIGHT COVER MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
OCT 232017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 23
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD UP ON CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
COOLING LINES AT 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DUSTY LINES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 112017PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 11
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUT SIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, FOUND THE LID WIDE OPEN AND GREASE SPILLS AROUND OPENINIG, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP THE LID DOWN AND NO SPILLS ON COVER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020. BY THE END OF INSPECTION GREASE CONTAINER WAS CLEANED.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( CHICKEN, PIZZA... ) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SHELVES, DEEP FRYERS SIDES, PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGHT OUT KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING GROUT, BROKEN TILES, COPPER PIPES RUNNING ON FLOOR DIRECTLY PREVENTING PROPER CLEANING, STANDING WATER, TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, BAD SANITAION THROUGH OUT KITCHEN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING AND BROKEN WALL BASE TILES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. MOLDY CILING AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
2ND FLOOR EMPOLYEES TOILET ROOM VENT NOT RUNNING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO MOP SINK IN FACILITY, MUST INSTALL, MGR STATED THAT THE MOP WASTE WATER IS DUMPED IN THE KITCHEN LARGE HAND SINK AT NIGHT ( DID NOT OBSERVE SUCH PRACTICE DURING INSPECTION). ALL SODA GUNS DRAIN LINES ARE GLOGGED AND SOME MISSING DRAIN LINES AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR ALL DRAIN LINES. LEAK NOTED UNDER DISH MACHINE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
MAR 302016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 30
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED UNOPENED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. FOOD MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT, SIDES, AND TOP OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A LEAKING WATER PIPE IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA WHERE THE WATER IS LEAKING THROUGH THE DAMAGED CEILING AND ONTO THE FLOOR. THERE IS HOLE IN THE CEILING TILE WHERE THE WATER HAS PENETRATED THROUGH AND THE SURROUDNING TILES ARE COVERED WITH A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MUST BE REPLACED AFTER THE WATER PIPE IS REPAIRED.
MAR 302015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 30
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND BAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA OF SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-COOLER/FREEZER UNDER SHELVES OF DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN VENTS OF DUST BUILD UP AT CEILING IN KITCHEN.
JUN 262014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 26
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE OF THE BEER TAP DRAIN LINES AT THE BAR WITH ACCUMULATED MOLD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE OF THE DRAIN LINES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED A BLOWN LIGHT BULB INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES THAT FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
DEC 132013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 13
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE PARTICLEBOARD CABINETRY AT THE SIDE OF THE BAR THAT IS WATER DAMAGED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR AND REGROUT THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR.
DEC 52013FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 5
2013
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE PARTICLEBOARD CABINETRY AT THE SIDE OF THE BAR THAT IS WATER DAMAGED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MAR 212013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 21
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
MAR 292012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 29
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. CARD BOARD PIZZA BOXES STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF FLOOR.
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. FAN COVERS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAI.
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. CONDENSATION TRAY LEAKING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
SEP 152011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 15
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. CAULKING AROUND THE ICE BIN COUNTERS MUST BE FIXED ALSO. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR FLOORS OF BAR COOLER MUST BE FREE OF FOOD SPILLS/STAINS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CRACKED FLOOR TILES AROUND DRAINS, FLOORS UNDER BAR COUNTERS, AROUND CORNERS BY THE ICE MACHINE-MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT. WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IN BASEMENT MUST RE-SEALED/SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BROKEN/MISSING WALL TILES BY THE WAIT STAFF STATION (EAST WALL) MUST BE REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY PIPE UNDER BAR SINK (LEFT SIDE) MUST BE FIXED, A WATER LINE UNDER THE BEER TAP MUST EXTEND TO THE FLOOR DRAIN. 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.
SEP 212010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 21
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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. PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
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. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR OUTSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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. OBSERVED THICK DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COVER.
APR 292010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 29
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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 not clean- reach coolers door rubber gaskets with food buildup, interior of ice machine with slight lime build up and walk in coolers compressors with accumilated dust build up (rear of compressors). Must clean and maintain all unclean equipment.
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. Observed food/grease build up on floor under and around fryers/cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain floor throughout prep area.
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. Observed dust buildup on ceiling vent cover at prep area and stained/unclean ceiling tiles above prep area. Must clean/replace all unclean ceiling tiles and clean ceiling ventilation cover.
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