PUMP ROOM.
1301-1309 N STATE PKWY · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 8 of 17 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 42016FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1610107 DATED:01/25/2016. NON COMPLIANCE CONTINUED TO OBSERVE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY OVER 30 LIVE INFANT AND ADULT ROACHES IN KITCHEN FOOD-PREP AREAS,DISHMACHINE AREA,CORNER NEAR THE ELEVATOR LIFT,BEHIND COOKING FOOD EQUIPMENTS,INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO DISHMACHINE AREA,INSIDE MOTORS OF THE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN SERVICE BAR AREA,MORE LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED IN BASEMENT INTO THE DRY STORAGE ROOM NERA THE STAIRCASE ALSO, 15 OR MORE LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS AND RESTING ON WALLS.ALSO,DEAD ROACHES OBSERVED IN KITCHEN CORNERS AND DISHMACHINE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS IN KITCHEN CORNERS AND SEAL AND SECURE WHITE FRP PANELING IN THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
SEE VIOLATION#14.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS ON LIQUOR SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UNDER ALL MICROWAVES,COFFEE STATION,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS,BASEMENT PASTRY AREAS AND INTERIORS OF EMPLOYEE LOCKERS LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA MAINTAIN.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN. INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHWASHING AREAS NEED CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
JAN 252016FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE SERVICE KITCHEN BAR AREA AND IN HALLWAY CORRIDOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.ALSO, 1 LIVE ROACH WAS FOUND CRAWLING ON WALL INSIDE THE BASEMENT PRODUCE WALK-IN-COOLER AND 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR BENEATH A LIQUOR CRATE IN THE 1ST FLOOR SERVICE KITCHEN BAR AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BREAKFAST SAUSAGES, PASTAS,ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS ON LIQUOR SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UNDER ALL MICROWAVES,COFFEE STATION,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS,BASEMENT PASTRY AREAS AND INTERIORS OF EMPLOYEE LOCKERS LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA MAINTAIN.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN. INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHWASHING AREAS NEED CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
APR 242015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE:- BEEF SHORT RIBS 44.7/44.9 (2 TRAYS), LIQUID EGGS 47.2F/50.3F (CONTAINERS). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 17LBS OF FOOD WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER READING AT 155F, FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING WITH FINAL RINSE OF 180F OR ABOVE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA (FIRST FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
NOTED DUSTY CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER (FIRST FLOOR) AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM (MEN). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FIRST FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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SEP 222014FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER AND THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE LINE PREP COOLER: EGG WHITES AT 56.1F, SCRAMBLED EGGS AT 54.3F, YOGURT AT 45.5F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: SHORT RIBS AT 44F, FISH AT 43.3F, CHICKEN AT 45.8F, CRAB MEAT AT 44F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 44F, TURKEY BREAST AT 45.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 183# OF FOOD WORTH $510. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BUFFET BAR LINE AND THE CORNER OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE PASTRY COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. A TOTAL OF 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE SEEN IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND THE BAR AND FOOD PREP AREAS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
JAN 152014PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN ON 1-7-14 NOT POSTED. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED DURING THIS INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES ALONG THE COOK'S PREP LINE.
JAN 72014FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND COFFEE BAR. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS IN THESE AREAS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING DISPLAY ALONG THE BUFFET LINE. OBSERVED YOGURT, CROISSANTS AND OTHER PASTRIES (BAGELS, MUFFINS, ETC.) STORED OUT ON THE BUFFET LINE WITH NO SNEEZEGUARDS OR OTHER FORM OF PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL FOODS FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BUFFET LINE. 12 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS AT 157.2) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES ALONG THE COOK'S PREP LINE.
DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE CEILING IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND ABOVE CLEAN GLASSES IN THE SERVICE BAR AREA.
DEC 132013FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. FOUND FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AT LIBRARY BAR AREAS.(OBSERVED ABOUT 40 FRUIT FLIES) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DISH RACKS. MUST STORE CONTAINERS UPSIDE DOWN.
FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
DEC 122013FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND TWO LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES NOT SANITIZING AT BAR AREAS.O PPM CHLORINE. TAGGED 2 DISHMACHINES. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. FOUND FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AT LIBRARY BAR AREAS.(OBSERVED ABOUT 40 FRUIT FLIES) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DISH RACKS. MUST STORE CONTAINERS UPSIDE DOWN.
FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
FEB 62013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING THERMOMETER AT SEVERAL PREP COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
AUG 292011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTALL A DOOR SWEEP ON THE INTERIOR DOOR TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES. DETAIL CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
AUG 92011PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 2 PREP COOLERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60F AND 70F. UNIT WERE NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNITS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 40F. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240. NO CITATION ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
INSTALL A DOOR SWEEP ON THE INTERIOR DOOR TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES. DETAIL CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
JUN 212010FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40-45 LIVE FRUIT FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND FLYING IN MAIN DINING AREA,1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA,BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 1ST FLOOR COOK LINE AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. (SERVES AS A FOOD SOURCE FOR INSECTS)
APR 202010FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND UNDER THE COUNTER COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS OF EGGS AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.3 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREMISES USING KITCHEN PANS AS ICE BIN COVERS BEHIND PUMP ROOM BAR. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIDS. SEAL BOTTOM OF KITCHEN DOOR LEADING TO REAR HALLWAY. REPAIR BROKEN VANITY TOP IN SMALL EMPLOYEE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS,HINGE AND ALL WORN AREAS OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS OR REPLACE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. (ALSO WHEELS)
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. (KITCHEN PLATFORM, AROUND FLOOR DRAINS,BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS,BEER COOLER AND HALLWAYS). MUST REPAIR BROKEN BASEBOARD IN WOMENS EMPLOYEE SMALL WASHROOM AND IN SUPPLY CLOSET. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND COMPRESSOR ROOMS AND REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR CONCRETE THRESHOLD AT WALK IN FREEZER. MUST SEAL OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR BASE UNDER MAIN BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WOOD WORK AND CEILING OVER DINING AREAS AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SCRAPE AND REPAINT CEILING OVER 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA BETWEEN ICE MACHINE AND EMPTY STORAGE CLOSET. CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES OVER BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED/ROTTING WALL BASE UNDER DISH MACHINE PRE-SOAK TABLE. REPAIR TILE ACROSS FROM 1ST FLOOR TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL ALL HOLES IN CEILING IN CHEFS STORAGE ROOM OUTSIDE OF COOKING LIQUOR STORAGE.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON ALL ICE MACHINES, COFFEE,TEA AND ESPRESSO MAKERS AND ANY EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY OR PROVIDE PROOF OF EXISTENCE. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND HAND SINK BEHIND MAIN BAR. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE TO DUMP SINK AT COFFEE STATION.
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 STORE ALL ITEMS IN GLASSWARE STORAGE ROOM AND THROUGHOUT 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST DISCARD ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT BEHIND BAR, IN KITCHEN AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. (IF ANY UNUSED ITEM REMAINS ON SITE IT MUST BE MAINTAINED AND DESIGNATED AS UNUSED WITH SIGNAGE)
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