SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

POUR DECISIONS.

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2624 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 3, 2025 · passed

6 of 12 inspections passed, 4 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
63
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Mar 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 3
2025
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

SEP 20
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR. REPLACE GASKET ON DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT. DEFROST 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM SWINGING DOORS TO 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. REPAIR/REMOVE WATER STAINS ON CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL AT TOP OF STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR, SIGN ON DOOR. TWO ADDITIONAL TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR ARE WORKING WITH HOT& COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

SEP 13
2017
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED A PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALSO, BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE WAS OBSERVED ON INTERIOR HOSES INSIDE SAID MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

020OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALL AROUND THE BAR ON THE 1ST LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR. REPLACE GASKET ON DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT. DEFROST 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM SWINGING DOORS TO 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF PREP COOLERS AND 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZERS ON 1ST AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM EXTERIOR OF FRYER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. REPAIR/REMOVE WATER STAINS ON CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL AT TOP OF STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR, SIGN ON DOOR. TWO ADDITIONAL TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR ARE WORKING WITH HOT& COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS 6 OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 20
2016
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST REPLACE GLASS WATER BOTTLES,THE OPENINGS ARE TOO SMALL TO SANITIZE BOTTLES PROPERLY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER,1ST FL. BAR AREA CABINET DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP COOLER,OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS,DOWN ROD ON OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT,PREP TABLE,FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES,PIPES ,OVEN,STOVE,1ST FL. BAR HAND SINK BASIN,1ST & 2ND FL.BAR AREA EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER DOORS,DISH RACKS,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE ON 1ST FL. IN HALLWAY OF TOILETROOMS,TORN CARPET ON STAIRS LEADING TO 2ND FL..MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS & CEILING,LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING/PREP AREA,MOLD BUILD UP ON CAULK AT DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING NEAR DISH MACHINE,MISSING WALL TILES IN 2ND FL. WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT & MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT , CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER

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

MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM ON TOP OF COOLERS IN BASEMENT

NOV 25
2015
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DISH MACHINE. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN/CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR DOOR OF BOTH DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH GLASSES IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR (WITH BROKEN GLASSES) AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR DOOR OF BOTH DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH GLASSES IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR (WITH BROKEN GLASSES) AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLUTTER INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE/OR DISCARD UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/ITEMS NOT BEING USED(BOXES,EMPTY PAINT CANS, OLD BROKEN PRINTER,WIRE RACK SHELVINGS, WASHBOWL SINK,ETC) TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

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NOV 24
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1588498 DATED 11/17/15. FOUND INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. LOWER AND UPPER INTERIOR PANEL WITH YELLOWISH/BROWNISH/BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. TAGGED THE ICE MAKER HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

UPGRADED TO CRITICAL #14.

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

MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DISH MACHINE. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN/CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR DOOR OF BOTH DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH GLASSES IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR (WITH BROKEN GLASSES) AND MAINTAIN.

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

DAMAGED WALL UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE MEN/LADIES WASHROOM (ONE OUT OF THREE WASHROOM)IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A WALL PANELING BEHIND THE SODA WIRE RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE DRY STORGE ROOM. FILTER OF THE COOLER IN THE IST FLOOR BAR AND KITCHEN WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMUKATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLUTTER INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE/OR DISCARD UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/ITEMS NOT BEING USED(BOXES,EMPTY PAINT CANS, OLD BROKEN PRINTER,WIRE RACK SHELVINGS, WASHBOWL SINK,ETC) TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

NOV 17
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. LOWER AND UPPER INTERIOR PANEL WITH YELLOWISH/BROWNISH/BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DISH MACHINE. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN/CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR DOOR OF BOTH DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH GLASSES IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR (WITH BROKEN GLASSES) AND MAINTAIN.

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

DAMAGED WALL UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE MEN/LADIES WASHROOM (ONE OUT OF THREE WASHROOM)IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A WALL PANELING BEHIND THE SODA WIRE RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE DRY STORGE ROOM. FILTER OF THE COOLER IN THE IST FLOOR BAR AND KITCHEN WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMUKATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLUTTER INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE/OR DISCARD UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/ITEMS NOT BEING USED(BOXES,EMPTY PAINT CANS, OLD BROKEN PRINTER,WIRE RACK SHELVINGS, WASHBOWL SINK,ETC) TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

AUG 21
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE COLD PREP COOLER (WITH FOOD DEBRIS)AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE MOP SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN, AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER AND DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 14
2014
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

FOUND NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT #1198940 DATED 6/26/14. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B).

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1198940 DATED 6/26/14 #32-MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

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

CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUSY CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE COLD PREP COOLER (WITH FOOD DEBRIS)AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE MOP SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN, AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER AND DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 26
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING TO 180F WHILE DISHES BEING WASHED. FINAL RINSE GAGE READING AT 159F AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE READS 180F, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL AT 312-746-5426. OR FAX WRITTEN REQUEST TO 312-746-4240. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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

MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF 1ST FLOOR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST NOT MAINTAIN A PREP TABLE WITH SLICER, BOX FREEZER OR OTHER FOOD PREP STATIONS UNDER BASEMENT CEILING SEWER LINES. MUST MOVE OR INSTALL A CEILING.

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

INTERIOR LARGE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.

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

MUST MOVE WALL MOUNTED TOWEL DISPENSER CLOSER TO SINK, AT 1ST FLOOR PREP.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR OF MIDDLE WASHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR.

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

MUST PROVIDE SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND BAR OR REMOVE SODA GUNS. EXTREMELY DIRTY EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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

MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE BICYCLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE.

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

ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MAR 15
2012
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 6
2012
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. APPROX. 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* 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 FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGER INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR. CLEAN AND MOP FLOOR OF BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE LOOSE BASEBOARD FROM THE WALL OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS/CEILING AT 2ND FLOOR BAR.

MINORFacility Condition
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 CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BASEMENT.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES FOR 2ND FLOOR WASHROOMS AND BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE EXCESS CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

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