SEP 13
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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RACINE PLUMBING.
BEAT. 37/100
2642 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 13, 2024 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 15 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
8 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
78
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Feb 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE DURINGN INSPECTION. IPRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED TOP INTERIOR AND SIDES OF ICE MACHINE BIN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS RAW CHICKEN BREAST 44.4 F, AND CUBED RAW CHICKEN 45.1 F IN KITCHEN 1 DOOR DELI COOLER, RANCH SAUCE 49.8 F, CRUMBLED FETA CHEESE 47.4 F, BUTTER MILK 48.2 F IN KITCHEN 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND CHEESE CURDS 45.6, SWISS CHEESE 46.7 F, PEPPER JACK CHEESE 44.9 F, AND AMERICAN CHEESE IN WALK-IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS VALUED AT $1200 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
NOTED TALL 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN WITH AMBIENT AIR 50 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER, UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ALUMINUM FOIL LINING SHELVES ON BOTTOMS OF KITCHEN PREP TABLES AND WALL SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, USING ONLY SOLID, NON-POROUS AND EASY TO CLEAN LINERS. ALSO NOTED SHELF AT BOTTOM OF KITCHEN PREP TABLE RUSTING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT RESTORING TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND SURFACE UNDERNEATH BOTH FRYERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED WALLS IN BASEMENT WHERE ICE MACHINE IS STORED DAMAGED WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE BOTTOM PORTION OF WALL, CEILING CHUTE IN KITCHEN WITH BLACK DRIPPINGS, GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CARDBOARD COVERING CEILING VENT SPACE IN KITCHEN, YELLOW TARP WITH HOSE ABOVE ICE MACHINE, "FOOD" WALK-IN COOLER DOOR HANDLE MISSING, 3 BOTTOM WEST STEPS TO BASEMENT LOOSE, AND DUCT TAPE AT THE WALL SEAMS IN "FOOD" WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, RESTORING TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED BASEMENT "FOOD" WALK-IN COOLER WITH FRONT INTERIOR LIGHT BULB BLOWN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
DEC 122023FAILED10 violationsDETAILS
DEC 12
2023
FAILED
10 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
SOME AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE BIN IN NEED OF CLEANING.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
THE MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS, SUCH AS BURGERS AND FRIED EGG TOPPING FOR BURGERS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
CLEAN METAL MIXING BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE COOKS LINE FREEZER NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER AND THE TOP OF THE CHEMICAL CONTAINER FOR THE DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS UNDER ALL THE SINKS AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND RUST. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE RUST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL UNUSED WOOD PILED UNDER THE STAIRWELL AND BEHIND THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF CURRENT CERTIFICATES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 8-4-22 REPORT #2561721 NOT CORRECTED #55- OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR PIPING IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND THE WALL AT THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 42022PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 4
2022
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INSTALLED UNDER THE BAR COUNTER BETWEEN WALL AND SHELF AWKWARD TO DISPENSE PAPER TOWELS(NOT ENOUGH ROOM). MUST BE RELOCATED IN FRONT OF PANEL OF THE BAR COUNTER BY HANDWASHING SINK
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
WASTE PIPE(A FEW INCHES) BY THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE ENCASED.THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
THE EXTRA ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE IN BASEMENT AREA
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. RUSTY DOOR AT EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT, REPAIR REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN IN THE PREP AREA, ALSO HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
PIPES UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND THE LOW DISHMACHINE ARE LEAKING(BASEMENT AREA). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER AREA/ALLEY NOT MAINTAINED, OBSERVED EXCESS WEEDS SURROUNDING SAID CONTAINERS. NEED TO REMOVE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR PIPING IN PREP AREA BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND THE WALL AT THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
PEELING PAINT AND SOME PART OF CEMENT FLOOR IS BROKEN,REPAIR ISSUE WITH SURFACE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
NOV 282018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 28
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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. N CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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SEP 142017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 14
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WHEEL CASTERS ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND MOUNTED POTATO PEELER IN PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP AREA, BEHIND THE BAR, AND IN WALK IN COOLER AND BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM FILTERS. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN DUST FROM FAN GUARD IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. CLEAN DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 2-COMP SINK BEHIND BAR.
JUL 82016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 8
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND WALK IN SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON UPPER WALLS IN FRONT BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DRY FOOD STORAGE LOWER WALL DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 2- COMP SINK IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND 3- COMP SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA.MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM UTENSILS.MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK
SEP 32015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 3
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FAN OF WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AREA UNDER GRILLS UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DISHWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT WITHOUT HANDWASHING SINK. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 12015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 1
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR/COLD HOLD UNIT AT 50.0F CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. UNIT WAS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 8LBS OF PORK VALUED AT $60 AT 51.0F, 6LBS OF CHEESE SAUCE VALUED AT $20 AT 46.9F, 1/4 LB ROASTED PEPPERS VALUED AT $8 AT $32, 6LBS OF MOZZARELLA AND CHEDDED CHEESE VALUED AT $40 AT 47.1F, 1/2 GALLON OF MILK VALUED AT $2 AT 47.1F, 10LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT $50 AT 54.0F. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FAN OF WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED AREA UNDER GRILLS UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DISHWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT WITHOUT HANDWASHING SINK. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 52014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 5
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS POTS,PANS, TRAYS, FOOD CONTAINERS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST RE SEAL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT(WITH PEELING PAINT).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILE IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO DRAIN BOARD ON THE 3 COMPATMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL METAL DRAIN BOARD TO AIR DRY CLEAN DISHES/UTENSILS. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR BAR. WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL
DEC 132013FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 13
2013
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 SMALL DRAIN FLIES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DISH AREA, AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. RECENT PEST SERVICE REPORT NOTED NO ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CO. SERVICE FOR FLIES, REMOVE ALL MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL THROUGHOUT AREA AND ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
LEFT SIDE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT,BASEMENT MOP SINK, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY. MANAGEMENT CLEANED DURING INSPECTION.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR MOP SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 182013FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 18
2013
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACK UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER WHEN WATER IS RUN AND WATER DOES NOT DRAIN FROM FILLED COMPARTMENTS AND MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR SINK TO PROPERLY DRAIN WITHOUT WASTE WATER BACK UP AND TO USE DISH MACHINE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DIRTY DISHES FROM PREVIOUS DAYS SERVICE MUST NOT BE LEFT WITH FOOD IN OPEN BUS PANS OR AT DISH AREAS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. METAL WIRE STAIRWELL TO BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND DISH AREA DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FEB 102011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 10
2011
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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. ALL FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN WASHABLE CONTAINERS. NOT USED #10 CANS.
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. INTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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 UNDER BOTH BARS WITH DEBRIS AND BEHIND BASEMENT BOX FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT @ DISH AREA, @ CLEAN DISH STORAGE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED/MISSING CEMENT, MISSING BASEBOARDS, OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES. FLOORS THROUGHOUT MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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. HOLE IN WALL AT BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NO CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT DISH AREA. DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE ALL.
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. DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER. MUST CLEAN. DAMAGED LIGHTING ABOVE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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. LEAK AT NOZZLE OF BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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