RACINE PLUMBING.

Chicago Health Dept

2642 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

15 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Sep 2024.

Last inspected Sep 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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VIOLATIONS

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LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 13

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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

Minor Food Temperature

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

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER, UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 19

2023

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 12

2023

FAIL 10 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

SOME AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE BIN IN NEED OF CLEANING.

Serious Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

CLEAN METAL MIXING BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF CURRENT CERTIFICATES.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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 4

2022

PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

THE EXTRA ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE IN BASEMENT AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER AREA/ALLEY NOT MAINTAINED, OBSERVED EXCESS WEEDS SURROUNDING SAID CONTAINERS. NEED TO REMOVE

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PEELING PAINT AND SOME PART OF CEMENT FLOOR IS BROKEN,REPAIR ISSUE WITH SURFACE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

NOV 28

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Documentation & 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. N CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Other

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 14

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 2-COMP SINK BEHIND BAR.

JUL 8

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 3

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 1

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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)

Critical Food Temperature

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)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FAN OF WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 5

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE SEAL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT(WITH PEELING PAINT).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 16

2013

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 13

2013

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR MOP SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY. MANAGEMENT CLEANED DURING INSPECTION.

MAR 25

2013

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 18

2013

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FEB 10

2011

PASS 6 violations

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. ALL FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN WASHABLE CONTAINERS. NOT USED #10 CANS.

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. INTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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 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.

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. HOLE IN WALL AT BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NO CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT DISH AREA. DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & 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. LEAK AT NOZZLE OF BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

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