SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PUB ROYALE.

BEAT. 25/100

2049 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 9, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed 6 of 16 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
82
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Dec 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

RGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTER NEAR TO HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKETING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS (HAMBURGERS). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER TO MEASURE ACCURATE FOOD TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAD APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED N BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

AUG 15
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED LIQUID AND SYRUP BUILDUP POOLING ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR HOOD ABOVE THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE GRIME AND BUILDUP

OCT 4
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found several items not properly labeled (chicken, rice, etc). Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must label all bulk foods with name. Must maintain.

SEP 14
2016
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical Safety
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

Found mussels in the walk in cooler without shellfish tag. Operator discarded 10lbs of mussels during inspection, valued at $23. Advised all shellfish must be from an approved source, and all shellfish must have proper tag with product (this also applies to current in use shellfish). Shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days. Critical violation 7-38-005(B).

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

Found 19lbs of cooked cauliflower on rack in kitchen @ 76.5F (operator stated cauliflower was left out from the night before). Operator voluntarily discarded denatured food during inspection, valued at $38. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40F or less or 140F or above at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

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

Food not protected. Found kitchen area (with prep table, spices, utensils, food processors, etc) without barrier in between customer ATM and walkway to customer restrooms. Must provide a solid barrier between ATM/walkway to customer restrooms and kitchen area/prep table. Area must be protected from contamination at all times. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

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

Found several items not properly labeled (chicken, rice, etc). Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must label all bulk foods with name. Must maintain.

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

Found hood above cooking line with dust and grease build up. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Observed several food handlers in prep areas (kitchen and basement) without proper hair restraints. Instructed all employees working in food prep areas must have proper hair restraints at all times.

OCT 1
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CHEST FREEZER TOP IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

ADDITIONAL HANDSINK NEEDED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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SEP 18
2015
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

FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM LIGHT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. IE...LAMB, CHICKEN, PORK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE, POST AND HAVE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. DARK IN COLOR WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CHEST FREEZER TOP IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

HOOD VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

ADDITIONAL HANDSINK NEED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

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

MUST INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF THE FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

MUST HAVE SEPARATION BETWEEN CUSTOMER FLOW TO RESTROOMS AND PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 18
2014
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON LIQUOR DISPLAY COOLER DOORS BEHIND BAR. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FAN GUARD IN REACH-IN COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA.

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

GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.

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

CLEAN WALLS NEAR FAN IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER.

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. REMOVE CRATES OUTSIDE NEAR REAR DOOR.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

JUL 11
2014
FAILED
8 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

OBSERVED 50-60 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN SERVICE AREA NEAR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

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

REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON LIQUOR DISPLAY COOLER DOORS BEHIND BAR. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FAN GUARD IN REACH-IN COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA.

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

GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.

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

REPAIR CELING IN NORTHEAST CORNER IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA(PEELING PAINT). CLEAN WALLS NEAR FAN IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER.

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. REMOVE CRATES OUTSIDE NEAR REAR DOOR.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

SEP 30
2013
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Bulk storage containers not labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

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

Interior of ice machine, exterior along sides of cooking equipment, interior deep fryer cabinets, and can opener not cleaned. Insstructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

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

Floor along wallbase in prep area and in basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove build-up and reseal floor in basement including keg cooler.

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

Walls not maintained in corner of dishmachine. Instructed to repair wall paneling. Light cover in basement and ventilation cover in toilet room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean all covers. Exposed raw brick in rear not sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Ceiling tile in basement prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile.

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

Light bulb not working in liquor cooler in basement. Instructed to replace non-working bulb.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided in bar cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside cooler.

JAN 10
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER ABD AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, FLOORS NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN THE BASEMENT AREA

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

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA

DEC 31
2012
FAILED
3 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

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OPENING NOTED AT RIGHT SIDE AND BOTTOM OF DOOR MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER ABD AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, FLOORS NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN THE BASEMENT AREA

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

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA

NOV 23
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE PREVIOUS FULL INSPECTION REPORT#659354 11/16/11.

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

VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE PREVIOUS FULL INSPECTION REPORT#659354 11/16/11.

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

VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE PREVIOUS FULL INSPECTION REPORT#659354 11/16/11.

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

VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE PREVIOUS FULL INSPECTION REPORT#659354 11/16/11.

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

VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE PREVIOUS FULL INSPECTION REPORT#659354 11/16/11.

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

VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE PREVIOUS FULL INSPECTION REPORT#659354 11/16/11.

NOV 16
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT MAINTAINING TEMPS 40'F AND BELOW, ICE BUILD-UP, CAUSING TEMPS TO BE ELEVATED, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, UNTIL REPAIRED, AND TEMPS ARE READING 40'F AND BELOW, COOLER TAGGED, MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH, #312746-4240, FOR TAG REMOVE CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
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. OBSERVED COOKED, PREPARED FOODS INSIDE REACH-COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPS, RANGING BETWEEN 48.0'F-50.4'F, ALL PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURED, AT A COST OF $1,970.00, AND APPROX. 99 TOTAL POUNDS, SEE ATTACHED DENATURED LIST, ATTACHED TO REPORT CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

MINORSanitation
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. MUST REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE TO REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA

MINORSanitation
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. MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS, SIDES, AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS

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. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALLS/CEILING KITCHEN PREP AND DISH AREAS, ANY AREAS OF WALL AND CEILING THAT NEEDS CLEANED AND REPAIRED, DO SO

MINORSanitation
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. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED UNDER EXHAUST SYSTEM

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. MUST CLEAN AREA OUTSIDE BACK DOOR BASEMENT AREA, REMOVE ALL TRASH AND DEBRI

DEC 14
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR,REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

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

LIGHT SHILED IS BROKEN OVER DISHMACHINE AREA.

DEC 3
2010
FAILED
9 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.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS BENEATH IN CORNER OF KITCHEN,BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA,CLUTTERED STORAGE BASEMENT AREAS AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECOMMENDED.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR,REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

MINORSanitation
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.ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS STOVE,DEEP FRYERS,COOLERS,SHELVINGS,CAN OPENER,POTATO PEELER ON WALL,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF ALL FOOD PREP TABLES,SURFACES BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA ETC.

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.FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING,SEAL OPENING ON FLOOR BENEATH 3 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT.

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.MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

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.LIGHT SHILED IS BROKEN OVER DISHMACHINE AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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.FOUND WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP.

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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.PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE REMOVED FROM KITCHEN AREAS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

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

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution.

DEC 3
2010
FAILED
0 violations

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NEARBY IN WICKER PARK