Chicago
48
BEAT

Rabbit Hole

1208 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610 · Old Town · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
48/100

Passed most recently but 8 prior failures on record

Inspections
31
15 passed
Last Inspected
2025-10-06
Pass Rate
48%
8 failures
Score
48/100
BEAT
8 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-10-06
Failed 8 inspections (2019, 2018, 2016...)
Sanitation issues found across 58 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 31 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 58×
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Pest Activity critical 31×
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Documentation & Training critical 15×
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Food Temperature critical 13×
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Other serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
Chemical Safety minor
2025-10-06 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2025-04-21 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKET SEAL ON DOOR #3 OF THE THREE DOOR LOWER REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE LOWER REACH IN NEEDING TO BE CLEANED AND CLEAR OF LIGHT BUILDING RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER THE STAIRS AND ALONG THE WALL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVING AND BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER UNITS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

2025-03-20 Pass Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD WATER BUGS IN BASEMENT AREA ALONG WALKIN PATH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE FEEDING FOR OTHER INSECTS.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD STAINS, DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS AND FLOOR BASE OF THE UNIT AND RUSTING ON THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP/ GRILL UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

2025-01-27 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD WATER BUGS IN BASEMENT AREA ALONG WALKIN PATH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE FEEDING FOR OTHER INSECTS.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD STAINS, DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS AND FLOOR BASE OF THE UNIT AND RUSTING ON THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP/ GRILL UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

2024-01-31 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EASTSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO ASTERICK, DISCLOSURE STATEMENT OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU STATING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERICK, DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER STATEMENT TO MENU STATING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING ON SOUTHSIDE ENTRANCE DOOR BOTTOM LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED EASTSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM DOOR NOT TIGHT-FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EASTSIDE WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT IT SHALL BE TIGHT-FITTING.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST ON EXTERIOR OF FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FAN COVER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN COVERS AND MAINTAIN.

2023-01-18 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

CRATES USED AS SHELVING AND STORAGE THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH CONTAINERS THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABOSORBENT, AND DURABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

FOIL USED AS LINING UNDER PREP-TABLE SHELFS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

minor Sanitation

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

NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DRY STORAGE METAL WIRE RACK SHEVLING LOCATED IN PREP-LINE COOLER IN MAIN FLOOR KITCHEN, HAS RUSTED AND IS NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE RUSTED AND IS NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE WITH A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NO...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE OF WATER UNDER DISH MACHINE IN DISH ROOM. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HOLE IN CEILING BASEMENT LOCATED NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR UNDER GRILL AREA LOCATED NEAR PREP-LINE UNIT-----AND-----UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2020-01-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. HAMBURGERS, GYRO MEAT,TURKEY CHILI, SANDWICHES ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFI...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIG OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

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

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL OPENINGS SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT ON 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING AND THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA IN ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD/COVING ALONG THE WALL NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVED CLUTTRE AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL IN BASEMENT.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2282710 ON 4/5/19. FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIO...

2019-04-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

2019-04-05 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN ONE OUT OF TWO EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU. BURGERS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

2018-10-19 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED O...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

8-304.11(A)- OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM 6/20/18, NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED SITE TO POST INSPECTION SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2018-06-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2018-06-20 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Observed 2 door drawer cooler at improper temperature of 48.8f, holding potentially hazardous foods. Cooler was tagged during inspection. Instructed manager not to remove tag. Contact CDPH for tag removal. Instructed manager not to use and to rep...

critical Food Temperature

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

Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature in the following area -2 door drawer cooler, underneath flattop grill 47.8f, 2lbs of raw chicken breast, at a value of $8.00 46.8f, 2lbs of soy veggie patties, at a value of $10....

critical Food Temperature

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

Inadequate dish washing facilities. Observed low temperature dish machine not properly sanitizing at final rinse. Machine was being used at time of inspection. 0ppm chlorine found after several attempts while dishes were being washed. Must not use ...

critical Pest Activity

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

Observed 30 or more small live flies on ceiling and bar fixtures, above front bar area. Instructed manager to contact pest control operator to eliminate activity before re inspection date. Serious violation #7-38-020

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

Dumpsters not rodent proof. Observed all garbage dumpsters missing lids at time of inspection. Possible food source for rodent and other pest. Instructed site to contact waste management to repair or replace dumpsters before re inspection date. ...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed no splash guard on right side of exposed hand sink in basement adjacent to 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to install splash guard. Maintain at all times.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed black mold like substance embedded on exterior surface of door gaskets on 4 door cooler. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

2018-01-03 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN OILY RESIDUE FROM SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN DUST FROM VENTILATION IN RESTROOMS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN BEER COOLER UNSMOOTH WITH GAPS IN THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE POSTS THAT SUPPORT THE SHELVING. MUST FILL IN GAPS SO FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN CENTER OF BAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS TO BE UNFINISHED AND UNSMOOTH. MUST PROVIDE FINISHED (SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE) CEILINGS IN ALL FOOD STORAGE AREAS, INCLUDING ABOVE DRY FOODS, SODA STORAGE AND CHEST FREEZERS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED VENTILATION IN BOTH CUSTOMER RESTROOMS TO BE INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED LEAK AT WASTE PIPING ON RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK AT BAR TO ACCOMMODATE DUMPING OF DRINKS BEFORE GLASSWARE ...

2017-04-05 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND ONE ICE BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH SYRUP SPLASHES. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

FOUND GREASE AND ACCUMULATED GRIME AND DUST AT THE EXHAUST HOOD CELING VENTS AT THE EXHAUST CANOPY IN THE KITCHEN. FOUND A GAP AT THE WALL LEADING TO THE KITCHEN. MUST CAULK GAP AT THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE WALL AND WALL COVING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY....

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2016-11-29 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

SOME CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH DARK GROOVES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. ICE BIN COVERS FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BINS AT BAR ARE MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. LID TO CHEST FREEZER AT BASEMENT IS LOOSE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LID TO CHEST F...

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR INSIDE THE LIQUOR WALK-IN-COOLER IN BASEMENT.

minor Pest Activity

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

CAULK ALONG THE WALL AT KITCHEN DISHWASHING MACHINE AREA IS BLACKENED/WORNED OUT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE . HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEA...

minor Pest Activity

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6?INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

2016-11-25 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT STORAGE FLOORS AT NORTH EAST CORNER AND NORTH WEST CORNER BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NO...

minor Sanitation

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

SOME CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH DARK GROOVES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. ICE BIN COVERS FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BINS AT BAR ARE MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. LID TO CHEST FREEZER AT BASEMENT IS LOOSE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LID TO CHEST F...

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF BAR COOLERS,SLICER,BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR INSIDE THE LIQUOR WALK-IN-COOLER IN BASEMENT.

minor Pest Activity

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

CAULK ALONG THE WALL AT KITCHEN DISHWASHING MACHINE AREA IS BLACKENED/WORNED OUT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE . HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEA...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6?INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

2016-11-22 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE COOKLINE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 47.5F, PASTA AT 51.0F, SALMON AT 43.1F, TURKEY AT 51.8F, CUT TOMATOES AT 51.7F,STEAK AT 46.7F.ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPE...

critical Food Temperature

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

AT THIS TIME,LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER AT BAR NOT IN USE,WAS TESTED AND NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY AT "0" PPM,TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE DISHWASHER UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED ONCE REPAIRED AND USE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPART...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT STORAGE FLOORS AT NORTH EAST CORNER AND NORTH WEST CORNER BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS N...

minor Sanitation

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

SOME CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH DARK GROOVES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. ICE BIN COVERS FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BINS AT BAR ARE MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. LID TO CHEST FREEZER AT BASEMENT IS LOOSE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LID TO CHEST ...

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF BAR COOLERS,SLICER,BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR INSIDE THE LIQUOR WALK-IN-COOLER IN BASEMENT.

minor Pest Activity

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

CAULK ALONG THE WALL AT KITCHEN DISHWASHING MACHINE AREA IS BLACKENED/WORNED OUT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE . HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO S...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6?INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

2016-07-21 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
6
serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PASTAS,HAMBURGERS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESE...

minor Chemical Safety

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

WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON WHEELS NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND FLOOR WITH BROKEN CONCRETE INSIDE BASEMENT LIQUOR WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

CLUTTER CONDITIONS ALONG THE SOUTH WALL OF THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES AT LEAST 6" INCHES OF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS AT THE BAR AREA MUST BE PROPERL STORED INVERTED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

2016-05-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SURFACES AND SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

2016-05-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

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

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT BAR IN USE NOT SANITIZING , CHEMICAL 0 PPM DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-I...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND LIQUOR ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VI...

serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN,HAMBURGERS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SURFACES AND SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS AT KITCHEN PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND INTERIOR OF CABINET AT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING THE BAR REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND SEAL OPENING ON FLOOR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

2015-12-01 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.... ALSO NOTED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES ...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE/PREP AREA

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

2015-11-24 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED OVER 75 RAT DROPPING ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE,SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

serious Documentation & Training

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

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN,PASTA ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE LICENSE ON SITE...

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.... ALSO NOTED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES ...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE/PREP AREA.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

2015-03-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
1
serious Documentation & Training

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

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, PASTA, SOUP, AND HAMBURGERS ETC). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST ...

2015-03-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED APPROXIMATELY 75 MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND LIQUOR ROOM.ALSO NOTED ABOUT 5 FLYING INSECTS AT THE BAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST C...

serious Documentation & Training

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

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED CHICKEN, PASTA, SOUP, AND HAMBURGERS ETC. ALSO NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE P...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED A SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE SODA GUN HOLDER AT THE BAT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.

2014-08-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
1
serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES SERVES CHICKEN, ...

2014-08-29 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
2
serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES SERVES CHICKEN, ...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

2014-04-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP COOLER AT 45.3F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. ...

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 44.9F, GROUND BEEF AT 45.5F, STEAK AT 44.7F, AND EGGS AT 43.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICA...

critical Food Temperature

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

NO SANITIZING RINSE WAS DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE BEHIND THE BAR. THE BOTTLE OF CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS EMPTY AND WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW BOTTLE. THE SANITIZER LEVEL WAS AT 100PPM CHLORINE AFTER IT WAS REPLACED. CRITICAL VIOLATION...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS WERE OBSERVED AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES AND LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. 10 RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT UNDER THE STAIRWELLS AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOV...

serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES SERVES CHICKEN...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR. SEAL THE OPENING IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

critical Pest Activity

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

SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND FOUNDATION OF THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN WAS POSTED AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A "NO SMOKING" SIGN AND POSTED IT AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE. CLEAN AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020.

2013-08-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-05-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPS, FOUND PREP COOLER AIR TEMP AT 55.4F, COOLER IS USED IN THE MAIN PREP KITCHEN TO STORE PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT TH...

critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN SAID PREP COOLER. 8 LBS OF RAW GROUND BEEF AT 52.3F, 4 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 53.5F, HAM DELI MEAT AT 52.6F, 1 BL OF COOKED POTATOES AT 50.6F INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOOD IT...

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, FOUND OVER FLOWING WASTE WATER COMING FROM CATCH BASIN ONTO BASEMENT'S KITCHEN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR. A PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AND IN THE PROCESS OF REPAIRING OVER FLOWING BASIN.

serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING ABOVE THE ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT'S AREA IN POOR AREA NOT FINISHED BASEMENT CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO COVER CEILING ABOVE ICE MAKER.

2011-05-24 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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 CLEAN AND REPAINT THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR THE FRP BOARD BEHIND THE BAR WHERE IT IS PEELING FROM THE WALL.

minor Food 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. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINE UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2010-03-19 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 8
minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (IE:FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC)

minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS AND STORE UPSIDE...

minor Sanitation

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. PROVIDE A COVER FOR ICE BIN WHERE MISSING AND USE COVERS PROVIDED FOR REMAINING ICE BINS.

minor Sanitation

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 DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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. FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN BEER COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN CONCRETE AND MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUS...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET & PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

critical Pest Activity

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 REMOVE EXTREME CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT STORAGE...

minor Sanitation

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. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS.

100
Quest Food Management Services
100
Quest Food Management Services
73
Bistro Margot
68
Amc New City 14
18
Club Gene & Georgetti

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