Polk Street Co.
Troubled record — failed 10 of 21 inspections for pest activity, food temperature
2018-01-09 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 7 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AREA...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOORS (BROKEN FLOOR TILES) AT BAR ENTRANCE, IN MENS TOLIET ROOM, AND IN REAR PREP IN FRONT OF THE STOVE. FLOOR SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON POROUS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS. REPAIR HOLE IN WALL ABOVE URINAL AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN MENS TOILET ROOM. CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS AND DUST FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP SINK. ALSO, PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR SAID SINK.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
2017-07-28 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
2017-07-21 Fail Complaint 4 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED CUSTOMERS WALKING THRU FOOD PREP AREA, TO REAR EXIT DOOR TO ACCESS OUT DOOR PATIO OF BAR/RESTAURANT. PREMISES PREVIOUSLY VIOLATED ON SEVERAL OCCASION, AND TOLD AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, AND CUSTOMERS STILL ALLOWED TO GO THROUGH PREP AREA A...
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPON NEXT INSPECTION, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
2017-04-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
2017-04-04 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 9 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROX., 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA ALONG WALL IN CLOSET, AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, LEADING TO OUTSIDE AREA, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, A...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT CLEAN, ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CURTAIN DRAPE BEHIND BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, BADLY STAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR BEHIND BAR, UNDER COOKING GRILL AND IN BASEMENT AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY, MISSING FLOOR TILE BY STOVE AREA IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELD CRACKED ABOVE PREP AREA IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THREE WORKING SINK STOPPERS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK KITCHEN AREA, AND FAUCET LEAKING AT SAME SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA AND BEHIND OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
BADLY STAINED LINEN IMPROPERLY STORED OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLOSED CONTAINER, TO PREVENT PEST ISSUES,
2016-09-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR,, BUCKLING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL AT NORTH END OF BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS
2016-09-09 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 13 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
2 PREP COOLERS CURRENTLY IN USE IN POOR REPAIR, INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF 68.4F, AND 47.9F. UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN CONTAINERS OF WATER (WAS USING ICE THAT HAS MELTED) IN PREP COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: SPINACH 58.2F, CHICKEN 57.2F, CUT TOMATOES 54.1F, COOKED FRIED FISH 48.9F, CHEESE 52.1F. ALL PRODUCT DIS...
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
EXPOSED HANDSINKS NOT CONVENIENT OR ACCESSIBLE. EXPOSED HANDSINK BASIN IN PREP AREA FILLED WITH SOILED EQUIPMENT. BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK BEING USED AS DUMP SINK, ICE AND DEBRIS IN SINK. NO SOAP NOR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS. INS...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
RAT DROPPINGS (OVER 20) SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012A SERIOUS.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO DO SO. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2/4/16 REPORT 1653216 NOT CORRECTED. 32 INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE. INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR S...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUBBER GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE AND TORN. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZER, INTERIOR BOTTOM AND SIDES OF FRYERS, LEGS, WHEELS AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND THROUGH OUT BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR,, BUCKLING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFAC...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL AT NORTH END OF BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT PIPE UNDER BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.
2016-02-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 2/4/16 REPORT 1653216 NOT CORRECTED: 18- REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, BOTTOM OF DOOR RUSTED. LEADING TO OUTSIDE AIR, APPROX 1 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. 19- OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED NUMEROUS OIL BOXES...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE. INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR. PROVIDE SAME.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AND INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
OBSERVED CUSTOMERS WALKING THRU PREP AREA FROM REAR EXIT DOOR TO ACCESS FRONT OF BAR/RESTAURANT. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN PREP AREA.
2016-02-04 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
RAT DROPPINGS (0VER 30) NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, BOTTOM OF DOOR RUSTED, LEADING TO OUTSIDE AIR, APPROX 1 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RO...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. NOTED NUMEROUS OIL BOXES ON SURROUNDING GROUND AND GREASE DISPOSAL UNIT WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE ON TOP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, AND HAVE DUMPS...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN. ETC). INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, DIVIDERS IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING UNDERNEATH AND ALSO ALLOWING WATER TO FLOW INBETWEEN BASINS. INSTD TO REPAIR PROPERLY. PLUMBERS PUTTY/TOXIC SUBSTANCE IS PROHIBITED TO USE TO REPAIR. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-03...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE. INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR. PROVIDE SAME.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AND INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME
2015-07-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2015-07-07 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 15 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
REFRIGERATED DISPLAY COOLER IN THE BASEMENT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 44.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FODDS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
40LB CASE OF CHICKEN WINGS FOUND IN DISPLAY COOLER IN BASEMENT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45.1F. CUT TOMATOES(51.2F) AND EGGS(51.6F) BOTH FOUND SITTING INSIDE A PAN THAT WAS SITTING IN TOP COMPARTMENT OF THE REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA....
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS OBSERVED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. 5 LARGE HOUSE FLIES OBSERVED IN BASEMENT AND DINING AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT. ALSO OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 10 ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNER...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MGR WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES AT START OF INVESTIGATION WHILE CHICKEN, SOUP, AND SANDWICHES WERE BEING PREPARED, AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 9-9-14 ON REPORT# NOT CORRECTED: -33- MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, COOLERS AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LIN...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN AND UNCLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS/SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS FOUND STORED TOGETHER IN WAIT STATION AREA. MUST SEPARATE AND STORE PROPERLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN LIDS TO DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SEE VIOLATION #29
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEE VIOLATION #29
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEE VIOLATION #29.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SEE VIOLATION #29
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN SMALL STORAGE/BOILER ROOM IN BASEMENT, ALL ARTICLESS IN THIS ROOM MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
SEE VIOLATION #29.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
SEE VIOLTION #29.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a re...
2014-09-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, COOLERS AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND BEHIND THE BAR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CUSTOMERS MAY NOT WALK THROUGH THE KITCHEN TO ACCESS THE REAR PATIO.
2014-09-23 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 7 ▾
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1467469 ON 9-9-14 NOT CORRECTED. (24)DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. THE DIVIDER BETWEEN THE SECOND AND THIRD COMPARTMENT IS LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SO THAT WATER DOES NOT LEA...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, COOLERS AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND BEHIND THE BAR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CUSTOMERS MAY NOT WALK THROUGH THE KITCHEN TO ACCESS THE REAR PATIO.
2014-09-09 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED TWO REACH IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 62-67 DEGREES. MUST MAINTAIN REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT 40 DEGREES F AND BE...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40LBS OF RAW CHICKEN, COOKED PASTA, BEEF FAT,COOKED POTATOES AND EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 63-80 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS ...
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. THE DIVIDER BETWEEN THE SECOND AND THIRD COMPARTMENT IS LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SO THAT WATER DOES NOT LEAK BETWEEN COMPARTMENTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT REPORT # 1319856 ON 10/24/2013 AND REPORT # 1319885 ON 11/06/2013 NOT CORRECTED. (41)MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. (34)M...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, COOLERS AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND BEHIND THE BAR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
2013-11-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE,DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA ON THE SIDES OF THE PREP TABLES AND ON THE SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR WORN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM BASEMENT AND REPAIR LEAKS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
2013-10-24 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES BEHIND BAR AREA AND INSIDE SODA GUN HOLSTERS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA INSIDE SOILED LINEN HAMPER,ON WALLS,ON CEILINGS A...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE. (BEEF,SOUP,ETC)SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE,DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA ON THE SIDES OF THE PREP TABLES AND ON THE SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM BASEMENT AND REPAIR LEAKS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
2012-09-07 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES FOR FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZERS AND THEY MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR ALL TORN SEAT COVERS AT DINING ROOM AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNDER COOKING GRILLS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT CORNERS UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD UP.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE ITEMS IN THE HOTWATER HEATER ROOM SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.ALSO MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT NOT IN WORKING ORDER FROM OUTSIDE PATIO SITTING AREA.
2011-08-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ALL OF THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES ARE DIRTY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
2011-07-29 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. THE SALAD/SANDWICH COOLER HAS A 54 F AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. THE NORTH BASEMENT COOLER HAS A 65 F AMBIEN...
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. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 135F or higher. THE SALAD/SANDWICH COOLER IS HOLDING CHEESE, OPEN DRESSINGS, CUT READY TO EAT GREENS AND CUT FRUIT AT 54F. THE NORTH B...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. THE REAR GARDEN PATIO WERE FOOD AND DRINK ARE SERVED IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE THRU THE MIDDLE OF THE KITCHEN AND REAR GARDEN PATI...
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. ALL OF THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES ARE DIRTY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AN...
2010-01-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Replace the damaged tile under the fryer.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Repair the damaged ceilings in the basement so rodent harborage can be eliminated.
2010-01-06 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
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. Ov...
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. Remove rust from inside the ice machine.
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. Clean the floors under the kitchen sink and stoves. Replace the damaged tile under the fryer.
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. Complete repairing the rear kitchen wall and ceiling so they are smooth and sanitary. Repair the damaged ceilings in the basement so rodent harborage can be eliminated.
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