OCT 15
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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POPS FOR CHAMPAGNE.
BEAT. 46/100
601-605 N STATE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 15, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 16 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
9 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
78
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Mar 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE BUILDUP ON THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE GAPS/OPENINGS ON EXPOSED CONCRETE WALL BEHIND THE GLASSWARE SHELF AT BAR AREA SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2603457 DATED: 09/24/2024 #48-- 4-301.12: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHINGA AREA AND MAINTAIN. #58--- 2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 242024PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
SEP 24
2024
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11: OBSERVED NO LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BASEMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BASMENT BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BIN DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: OBSERVED NO RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BASMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BASMENT BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS LAYING DOWN IN CONTAINERS UNCOVERED IN EXPO WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHINGA AREA AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM COLD WATER FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED LEAKING FROM HOT WATER FAUCET OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING FAUCETS OF SAID SINKS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER FROM DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT FLOWING PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND CREATING PUDDLES OF WATER ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR ADJUST DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN. OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER SIGN ON URINAL #2 IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR URINAL #2 IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FROM REAR OF DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA CREATING PUDDLE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FROM DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
SEP 202024FAILED15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 20
2024
FAILED
15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW OR ITEMS NECESSARY FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH BARS, EXPO WINDOW, DISHWASHING AREA AND MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED MUTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM JUNE,JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2024 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ALL THREE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN FACILITY IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. OBSERVED NO SANITIZER INSTALLED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT BARS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL THREE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN FACILITY, LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. (NOTE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION SANITIZING AT 50PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. THE BOTH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASMENT NEED TO BE REPAIRED.)PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BASEMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BASMENT BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BIN DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BASMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HNADWASHING SINK IN BASMENT BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED KNIVES,FORKS AND SPOONS STORED WITH HANDLES DOWN IN DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS LAYING DOWN IN CONTAINERS UNCOVERED IN EXPO WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CHEMICALS ON MILK CRATE IN DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED WINE STORED ON FLOOR IN LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA THAT USES CHLORINE TO SANITIZE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 110F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE CHLORINE TO SANITIZE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 120F. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA REPAIRED OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 120F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHINGA AREA AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FROM COLD WATER FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED LEAKING FROM HOT WATER FAUCET OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING FAUCETS OF SAID SINKS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER FROM DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT FLOWING PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND CREATING PUDDLES OF WATER ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR ADJUST DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN. OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER SIGN ON URINAL #2 IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR URINAL #2 IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FROM REAR OF DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA CREATING PUDDLE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FROM DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
OCT 22020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 2
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A PREP COOLER IN THE REAR PREP KITCHEN: BEEF AT 48.1F, PORK AT 45.9F, PORK AT 46.4F, FRENCH FRIES AT 52.9F, AND BATTER AT 46.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 6LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $30. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA COMING LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TIGHT AGAINST THE WALL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN DOWNSTAIRS DISH WASHING AREA MAINTAINING LOW WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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DEC 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO DISCLAIMER NO REMINDER ON MENU FOR UNDER COOKED/RAW FOODS( OYSTERS ) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
A DRAIN LINE ABOVE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
OCT 102018PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 10
2018
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-601.11, BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( WHITE POWDER )NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11, FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
5-403.12, A DRAIN LINE ABOVE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367, NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
JUL 282017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 28
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED INCLUDING COOKED VEGETABLES AND SHELLFISH. NO ORIGNAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON MAIN COOKING LINE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMUALTION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FOOD ITEMS STORED WITHIN BEER COOLERS. STORE ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS IN DESIGANTED AREA AWAY FROM CUSTOMER FOOD.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED THERMOMETERS BROKE WITHIN COOLERS. INSTALL WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 262016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 26
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON CEILING TILES AT BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL (BY REAR DOOR) AND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE RIGHT HAND SIDE COOLER AT BASEMENT BAR. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER IN COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FLOOR CLUTTERED IN BASEMENT UNDER STAIR CASE. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
MAR 172015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT FOOD MUST HAVE A LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) AND DATE. ALSO ALL FOOD BULK CONTAINERS NEEDS A LABEL ALSO. NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN POSTED ON SITE. MUST POST.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE (WITH FOOD DEBRIS).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN BETWEEN, BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOLERS,STOVE,GRILL AND DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPRTMENT SINK IN THE COOK LINE/KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
FEB 102014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 10
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED ASSORTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC)ON SHELVES AT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND SERVICE COUNTERS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER FOR ALL UTENSILS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED BROKEN LID (LOOSE KNOTS) AT THE SERVICE COOLER OF FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. MUST CLEAN,REPLACE OT REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS,DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES ON FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND ICE MAKER AT THE FIRST FLOOR, UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AND WET FLOOR UNDERNEATH HAND WASH SINK BY THE WALK IN COOLER AND INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM...ALSO NOTED LOOSE STRIP ON FLOOR EXPOSING AN OPENING ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH EXPOSED SINK BY THE SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR STRIP OR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS AT THE CEILINGS AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, BATHROOMS AND VENTS AT THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS FOR BETTER TEMPERATURE MONITORING.
FEB 132013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 13
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT'S PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. 2 LARGE GAS CYLINDERS STORED INFRONT OF HAND SINK TIDE WITH CHAINS, NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT SAME HAND SINK. ONLY ONE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL HAND SINKS UNOBSTRUCTED, PROVIDED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR SURFACES OF BOTH ICE MAKERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP ICE CUBES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP OFF CUBES.
FEB 152011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 15
2011
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND THE OVEN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE DRAIN LINE UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
JAN 272011PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 27
2011
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WITH A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 120F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. UNIT WAS NOT BEING USED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND THE OVEN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE DRAIN LINE UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
MAR 312010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 31
2010
PASSED
2 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. 1st floor prep area stand up reach in cooler door rubber gasket in poor repair. Must replace/repair damaged door gasket.
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. 2-compartment sink pipe leaking under left side compartment. Must repair and maintain.
MAR 242010FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 24
2010
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. Observed black slime/dirt build up inside both ice machines dripping into ice(ready to eat food). Instructed manager to clean/sanitize interior of both ice machines. Manager voluntarily discarded all ice. Citation issued. Ticket #H000057375 11.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. No City of Chicago certified food handler onn premises while potentially hazardous foods- meats, potatoe, etc- are prepared. Instructed to have a City of Chicago certified food handler on premises while potentially hazardous foods are prepared. Citation issued.
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. 1st floor prep area stand up reach in cooler door rubber gasket in poor repair. Must replace/repair damaged door gasket.
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 accumilated food debris inside prep coolers rubber door gaskets. Must clean and maintain 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 standing water on floor under handwash bowl(cabinet) at 1st floor bar. Must keep floor dry at all time.
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. 2-compartment sink pipe leaking under left side compartment. Must repair and maintain.
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