Punch Bowl Social
Troubled record — failed 4 of 9 inspections for pest activity, employee hygiene
2025-09-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-09-15 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A MAXIMUM SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 148F DISPLAYED ON THE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR PLACED INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A MINIMUM SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160F IS REQUIRED FOR SURFA...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND WATER LINES ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VI...
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTRING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATIO...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE SINK BASIN OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION NEXT TO THE CIRCULAR BAR.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER/COMPACTOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
2024-06-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2024-05-23 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND IN SECOND FLOOR BAR WAS NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLERS OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDAT...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE SECOND-FLOOR BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0 PPM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. SERVICE TECHNICIAN REPAIRED MACHINE DURING INSPECTION TO...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICK ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (BEEF BURGERS, STEAK) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCT...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2577698 ON 6/22/23 WAS NOT CORRECTED:#38 OBSERVED A 1-INCH GAP AT THE MIDDLE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY DOORS. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
2023-06-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1-INCH GAP AT THE MIDDLE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY DOORS. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED THE 3RD HANDWASH SINK FROM THE LEFT IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND THE 3RD HANDWASH SINK FROM THE RIGHT IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT PROVIDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED THE MAIN BAR AND THE 360 BAR WITH HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILDING UP ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
2023-06-22 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, BEANS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1-INCH GAP AT THE MIDDLE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY DOORS. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE BLACK FLYING INSECTS ON THE CEILING AND WALLS NEAR THE MOP SINK, ICE MACHINES, AND WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREM...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE 3RD HANDWASH SINK FROM THE LEFT IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND THE 3RD HANDWASH SINK FROM THE RIGHT IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT PROVIDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER. MUST RE...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE MAIN BAR AND THE 360 BAR WITH HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILDING UP ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
2022-02-25 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 4 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13-OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS. MUSTS DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11-OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD AT MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHT BULB.
2022-02-23 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 85.8F AT HAND WASHING SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS. MUSTS DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD AT MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHT BULB.
2021-11-02 Pass License ▾
No violations found.
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