PORT & PARK BISTRO AND BAR.

Chicago Health Dept

4000-4006 N SOUTHPORT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

22 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jul 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

136

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 10

2025

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FRONT COFFEE BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, COLD WATER DIAL LOOSE BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK COLD WATER DIAL AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED CLEAN CONDENSATE WATER LINE IN BASEMENT DISCHARGING ONTO BASEMENT FLOOR AND LEAVING POOLED WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CONDENSATE WATER LINE TO DISCHARGE DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN OR SEWER SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 6

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.12 - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS STORED BELOW UNPROTECTED WASTE WATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE NORTH PORTION OF THE BASSEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROTECT/PROVIDE SHIELDING AGAINST ANY POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION FROM OVERHEAD WASTE WATER AND SEWER LINES, OR REMOVE ALL ITEMS STORED BELOW.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 - OBSERVED TORN AND MISSING CAULK AT HAND SINK, CREATING GAPS AND A ROUGH SURFACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CAULK AND PROVIDE AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

OCT 25

2024

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPONENTS IN BASEMENT TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED WITH A BLACK AND GREY SLIME AND SUBSTANCE THAT IS DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN, SANTITIZE, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE FREE OF BUILD UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED SMALL GREY HALF COOLER USED IN FRONT SERVICE AREA TO NOT HAVE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER TO ROUTINELY CHECK AMBIENT INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THE SCOOPS USED IN DRY STORAGE BINS IN BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA ON SOUTH SIDE TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF DRY STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BINS.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS STORED BELOW UNPROTECTED WASTE WATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE NORTH PORTION OF THE BASSEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROTECT/PROVIDE SHIELDING AGAINST ANY POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION FROM OVERHEAD WASTE WATER AND SEWER LINES, OR REMOVE ALL ITEMS STORED BELOW.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA TO BE COVERED IN A TORN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LINER AS WELL AS TAPE. OBSERVED TORN AND MISSING CAULK AT HAND SINK, CREATING GAPS AND A ROUGH SURFACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TAPE FROM SPLASH GUARD AND REPAIR CAULK AND PROVIDE AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND SEASONING PRESENT IN THE GASKETS OF ALL DOORS ON THE FRONT PREPARATION COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL GASKETS WITH HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP, AND TO MAINTAIN FREE OF CRUMBS AND FOOD BUILD UP.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND PROOF, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES OBTAIN TRAINING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE.

OCT 6

2023

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED THE SIDE DOOR TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED MISSING LIDS AT THE ICE BIN AT THE BARS.(USING FOOD TRAY FOR LID). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BAR NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND - OR REPLACE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES AND INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

OCT 20

2022

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS BEHIND THE REAR BAR AND THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF OBTAINING AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED TWO FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGE AND MAINTAIN THEM.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND A FOOD PREP TABLE WITHOUT A SPLASH GUARD. THE HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD AT THE SAID EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD STORED ON THE TOP OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA COOKING LINE WITH DISCOLORATION AND A RUSTY NAIL USED TO KEEP THE CUTTING BOARD IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REFINE SAID CUTTING BOARD AND REMOVE THE RUSTY NAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED IN THE EMPLOYEE/GUEST ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS RECEPTACLES WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS IN ALL WOMEN AND ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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OCT 7

2022

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS BEHIND REAR BAR AND THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED TWO FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAMES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER, MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND A FOOD PREP TABLE WITHOUT A SPLASH GUARD. THE HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD AT THE SAID EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD STORED ON THE TOP OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA COOKING LINE WITH DISCOLORATION AND A RUSTY NAIL USED TO KEEP THE CUTTING BOARD IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REFINE SAID CUTTING BOARD AND REMOVE THE RUSTY NAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED IN THE EMPLOYEE/GUEST ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS RECEPTACLES WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS IN ALL WOMEN AND ALL GENDER TOIETROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE(S) VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2498007 ISSUED ON 04/09/2021. #39 NOTED MISSING LIDS AT THE ICE BINS THROUGHOUT THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BINS COVERS. #43 NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. #47 NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REPLACE. #55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT DIRTY AND RUSTY FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

APR 9

2021

PASS 8 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED MISSING LIDS AT THE ICE BINS THROUGHOUT THE BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BINS COVERS.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE STORAGE BIN ON ICE WITH HANDLE TOUCHING ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT SOME AREAS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT REPAINT DIRTY, AND RUSTY FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

AUG 18

2020

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED AREAS OF THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT.MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 30

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE KITCHEN/DISH HAND WASHING STATION. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE KITCHEN/DISH AND THE COFFEE/ESPRESSO PREP STATION HAND WASHING SINKS WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND DISHES BEING WASHED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER: SHREDDED CHEESE AT 44.6F, PROSCIUTTO AT 48.2F, BLUE CHEESE AT 49.1F, COOKED FARRO (GRAIN) AT 86F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. 8 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $40.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN STOCK, COOKED LENTILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE LABEL WITH EXPIRATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSE AND REMIND FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE COOKS LINE COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55.5F WITH TCS FOOD SUCH AS BLUE CHEESE AT 49.1F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE SMALL DAIRY COOLER LOCATED AT THE COFFEE/ESPRESSO PREP STATION. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ALL ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED WASTE WATER SEWER LINES DIRECTLY ABOVE A BASEMENT FOOD COOLER. MUST RELOCATE COOLER OR COMPLETELY ENCASE LINES WITH A SOLID CASING OR PROVIDE A CEILING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COFFEE/ESPRESSO PREP STATION WITH EXPOSED, RAW PRESSED WOOD. RAW WOODEN SHELVING FOR THE CHEMICAL STORAGE AT THE DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND RAW SHELVING ON MILK CRATES AT THE COFFEE STATION. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE COMPLETELY PAINTED, SEALED, NON-ABSORBENT.----OBSERVED PEELING PLASTIC PROTECTING ON VARIOUS METAL EQUIPMENT AT THE SOUTH BAR. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE DUST INSIDE THE COOKS LINE EXHAUST HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE COFFEE/ESPRESSO PREP STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----THE WALLS IN THE WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT THE COFFEE/ESPRESSO PREP AREA WITH EXPOSED BRICK. OPEN HOLES CREVICES IN UNEVEN BRICK. MUST SEAL ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WALL AT THE KITCHEN/DISH HAND WASHING SINK AND KITCHEN MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED/CHIPPING PLASTER.MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---- MISSING WALL WITH EXPOSED RAW BRICK, WOOD AND WASTE WATER PIPING IN THE STAIRWAY TO THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL.----MISSING CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING.----RAW WOODEN FLOORING LEADING FROM 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN TO THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL.----HOLES IN THE WALL SURROUNDING THE PIPING/NOZZLE OF THE BASEMENT MOP SINK. MUST SEAL.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE OPERABLE VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS.

NOV 9

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED - -

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOODS ON MENU THAT PERTAIN TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOUND PRINTED ON THE MENU WERE NOT NOTED OR DISCLOSED. MUST DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD -

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE TRAY LINE,REPLACE.NO LID PROVIDED AT ICE BIN IN BAR AREA,REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES AND RUSTY EXTERIOR DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA, REPAIR REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

BLACK AND DEEP CUTS AT SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARD AT TRAY LINE (EAST SITE),MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLUTTER INSIDE THE WEST STORAGE/FURNACE AREA IN BASEMENT AREA (UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND LITTER) THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. KEEP AREA CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, SPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER DISH MACHINE,UNDER SHELVES ETC. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE CEILING ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL OR RELOCATE SAID UNIT. -

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 26

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COFFEE DRIP MACHINE WATERLINES.MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND BASEMENT STORAGE CLUTTERED.(OLD BOXES, ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE.

NOV 17

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON VENTILATION FAN IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY EXTERIOR WALL IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ONE DEAD BULB UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE BURNED BULBS. OBSERVED BURNED LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT COFFEE STATION AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 28

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUID-UP ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALL BEHIND AND NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

APR 21

2016

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

FOOD ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Facility Condition

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/4/15 REPORT#1424926.(32) 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.(35)OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLSIN PREP AREA ABOVE/BEHIND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLES ON WALLS. (45)NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUN 22

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/08/15

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/08/15

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/08/15

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/08/15

JUN 8

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS IN PREP AREA ABOVE/BEHIND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLES IN WALL.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

JUN 4

2015

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

COFFEE STATION AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH NO RUNNING HOT WATER, WATER TEMPERATURE 60.0 F AT THIS SINK. FOUND ALL OTHER SINKS ON PREMISES WITH RUNNING HOT WATER ABOVE 110 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL, WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE A MINIMAL OF 85 F BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. ESTABLISHMENT IS PUT ON 48 HOUR WORK AROUND NOTICE BY CDPH.

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.) ARE HANDLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER WITH ORGINAL CITY FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/STANDING LIQUID INSIDE UNUSED CHEST FREEZER (MIDDLE FREEZER) IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS IN PREP AREA ABOVE/BEHIND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLES IN WALL.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

OCT 15

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (OPM-CHLORINE) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES (50-100PPM- CHLORINE). UNIT WAS TAGGED ON THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION 8/15/2014 REPORT #1493287 BUT FACILITY FAILED TO CONTACT DEPARTMENT TO REMOVE TAG BEFORE USING MACHINE. UNIT WAS REPAIRED AND SANITIZING AT 100PPM CHLORINE BY 10/16/2014 WHEN THE REPORT WAS FINISHED AND DROPPED OFF. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

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

REMOVE CLUTER ITEMS FROM BOTH BASEMENT AREAS TO ALLOW PROPER CLEANING AND PREVENT PEST/RODENT HARBORAGE.

AUG 5

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE BY MY THERMOMETER WAS 52.7F AND 52F BY THEIR INTERNAL THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-8040 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED STEAKS, CHICKEN AND PORCHOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE COLDHOLDING COOLER AT 53.7F. OBSERVED BRAISED BEEF AT 48.7F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATARILY DISCARDED 38# OF FOOD WORTH $1,000. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION NOT CONTROLLED. FOUND CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM THE CEILING AIR DUCT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND OBSERVED CONSENSATION DRIPPING FROM THE WATER LINE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS WERE DRIPPING CONDENSATION DIRECTLY ONTO FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS. THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES STORED UNDER THE AIR DUCT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR HAS BEEN TAGGED AND FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT OF THE AIR DUCT UNTIL THE UNIT IS FIXED. THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT; FOOD ITEMS SHALL BE STORED AWAY FROM THE LEAKY WATER LINE AND THAT SECTION OF THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS WILL BE TAGGED. BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS WERE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH WALK-IN COOLER UNITS SERVICED SO THAT CONDENSATION IS NO LONGER DRIPPING ONTO FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. FOOD STORAGE SECTIONS OF BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS HAVE BEEN TAGGED AND FOOD ITEMS CANNOT BE STORED ON OR UNDER TAGGED AREAS UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-8040 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF LETTUCE, KALE, EGGS, AND SCHAIRD AT 7# WORTH $30 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (OPM-CHLORINE) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES (50-100PPM- CHLORINE). UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE PROPERLY SANITIZING MUST FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-8040 OR EMAIL TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. MUST PROPERLY SET UP THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE POTATO SLICER TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING CUTOUT ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH EITHER A VENT OR CEILING TILE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND THE FAUCET HEAD ON THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TOO LONG TO PROPERLY FILL THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT WITHOUT SPILLING ONTO THE FLOOR AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EITHER A SHORTER FAUCET HEAD OR AN ELBOW ATTACHMENT TO ALLOW PROPER FILLING OF THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

AUG 29

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN

Minor Sanitation

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

GAPS ON FLOOR AT COFFEE STATION INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. DIRTY AND UN CLEANABLE WOOD FLOOR PROVIDED AT STORAGE AREA BY THE WALK-IN COOLER(FIRST FLOOR),FLOOR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RUST FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEANABLE,NEED TO BE REPLACED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.FIRST FLOOR UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

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

BRICK WALL ON BAR AREA NOT SEALED,SURFACE NOT CLEANABLE A SMOOTH DEBRIS ARE RESEALED FROM WALL.INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. PEELING PAINT BEHIND MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AROUND THE MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND RE-APPLY CAULK SMOOTHLY AT SAID AREA. WALL BEHIND POTATOES CUTTER SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. BROKEN WALL AND CEILING AT STORAGE BY THE WALK-IN COOLER WERE FOOD PRODUCTS AREA STORED(BREAD)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Pest Activity

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

LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IS DIRTY WITH DUST AND INSECTS,NEXT TO IT LIGHT SHIELD IS CRACKED. TWO DEAD BULBS UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD,REPLACE CRACKED SHIELD AND REPLACE BURNED BULBS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THREAD FAUCET IS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THREAD FAUCET. WATER PIPE IS LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE SINK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

AUG 22

2013

FAIL 10 violations

Serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-21-12,REPORT # 1313348 #32-ICE BIN COVER NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED. MUST PROVIDE AN ICE BIN COVER THAT FITS THE ICE BIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 STILL TODAY, NO LID IS PROVIDE FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29.

Minor Sanitation

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

A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA,OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON TOP THE UNIT DUE TO NO CEILING ONLY WOOD. PROVIDED A CEILING WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL OR RELOCATE UNIT

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Pest Activity

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WATER PIPE IS LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE SINK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

VENT COVER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND BY THE HOOD OF PREP AREA, HAS A BUILD UP OF DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

UN THREAD FAUCET IS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THREAD FAUCET.

DEC 21

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE BIN COVER NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED. MUST PROVIDE AN ICE BIN COVER THAT FITS THE ICE BIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE CALIBRATED STEM THERMOMETERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREA. ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MANSORY DEBRI AND SHELVING MSUT BE REMOVED FROM THE OUTSIDE.

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