RANALLI'S.

Chicago Health Dept

1925 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

17 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2024.

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

103

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 9

2024

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING WALLBASE IN BASEMENT CHEMICAL ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULBS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. MUST OBTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAY 2

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

WE OBSERVED TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 50 POUNDS OF COOKED WINGS AT TEMP 48.7F-50.7F 51F AND 52F, ALSO COOKED CHICKEN TENDER AT TEMP OF 50.7F TO 52.8F; BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE A TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS SHELF LINERS IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE ,REPAIR ISSUE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN WALL UNDER THE FIRST WASHBOWL INSIDE THE CABINET IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM BASEMENT.MISSING WALL TILES AT SIDE OF 6-BURNER STOVE IN THE KITCHEN. MISSING AND UNSEALED PLASTIC BASEBOARD WALLS IN DISH ROOM AREA.REPAIR ISSUE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS AND ITEMS ON FLOOR UNDER BAR COUNTERS.DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAR 30

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ALSO MISSING MOP ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

DISCHARGING DRAIN HOSE DRAINING AT HANDWASHING SINK FROM BEER DISPENSER UNDER COUNTER AT SOUTH BAR,INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE SAID HOSE TO A FLOOR DRAIN

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OUT C 02/21/2020 INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS WITH BEGINNING OF MINERAL (INTERIOR LOWER BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AT KITCHEN AREA DISPENSING IMPROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION,0ppm. UNIT WAS IN USE,DISH RACK INSIDE.(WE OBSERVED SANITIZER BUCKET WITH WATER IN IT),A NEW BUCKET WITH SANITIZER SOLUTION WAS PROVIDED FROM ANOTHER RESTAURANT. PRESENTLY UNIT DISPENSING 100ppm. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AND MONITOR PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

WASTE PIPE ABOVE DISPOSABLE AND TAKE OUT PAPER MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. 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, PROVIDE A RAISED SHELF 6"OFF THE FLOOR

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN AND AT PIZZA AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT BOTH ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,IN BASEMENT AREA . MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING PIPES UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,REPAIR CAUSE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE MUST BE PROVIDE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS,WITH CITY CERTIFICATE

MAR 25

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED THE PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE/POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED, SAUTEED MUSHRROMS, SHREDDED CHEESE, DELI MEATS, ETC. INFORMED SITE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHENEVER TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED SODA COUNTER SODA GUN LIQUID WASTE DRAINAGE TUBE AT MAIN BAR, CONVEYED/DIRECTED TO DISCHARGE INTO:HAND SINK AT WEST SIDE OF BAR, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT LIQUID WASTE DRAINAGE TUBE AT BAR MUST DIRECTED/CONVEYED TO DISCHARGE INTO FLOOR/PLUMBING DRAIN UNDERNEATH SAID EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE DIRECT/CONVEY LIQUID WASTE DRAINAGE TUBE TO DISCHARGE TO FLOOR PLUMBING DRAIN ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -LIQUOR CAGE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 1

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT BACK BAR HAND WASHING SINK AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST HAVE HAND SOAP. INSTRUCTED AND TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BACK BAR HAND WASHING SINK AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST HAVE HAND SOAP. INSTRUCTED AND TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT PIZZA LINE, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.2F, AT TIME OF INSPECTION, NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) NOTED IN UNIT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE TAG. SITE INSTRUCTED NOT USE COOLER. CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL. SITE INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE COOLER AND ENSURE TEMPERATURE HOLDS AT 40.0F OR LESS. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -LIQUOR CAGE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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JUN 27

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP ARA. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 16

2018

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP ARA. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND BOTTOM OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN THE BACK BAR. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINKS DRAINING SLOW IN KITCHEN AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM IN BASEMENT.

MAR 23

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON THE 1-DOOR AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL IN THE MAIN PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR, AND VARIOUS OTHER COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. REPAIR MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON THE PEPSI COOLER IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. ALSO, ADJUST THE THRESHOLD ON THE PATIO DOORS OFF THE MAIN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN LOW SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. BROOM CLOSET AND CHEMICAL ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT. PAINT WALL ADJACENT TO THE EAST BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST INSTALL WORKING LIGHT IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED FROM MAIN PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR. ALSO, DE-CLUTTER STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 31

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON PIZZA PREP COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER DOOR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FRONT BAR BEER REACH IN COOLER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,BASEMENT PREP AREA PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH RACKS,BEER WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,SODA AREA LOWER CABINETS,FAUCET HANDLES AT FRONT BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS,BOTH BAR AREAS,LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP SINK IN 1ST FL.PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE NEAR 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASE AND WALL TILE NEXT TO DISH MACHINE,BASEMENT PREP AREA MISSING WALL BASES,LOOSE WALL BASE IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILE IN BASEMENT MEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.

MAY 1

2015

PASS 9 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ADDITIONAL SPLASH GUARD NEEDED IN MAIN BAR FOR ONE SIDE OF HANDSINK NEXT TO ICE STARAGE AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNDERSIDE OF MIXER WITH PEELING PAINT. REPAINT/SEAL UNDERSIDE OF MIXER

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DOOR IN DISREPAIR. REPEAIR AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FLOORS UNCLEAN: FLOOR IN REAR LIQUOR ROOM. FLOOR DRAIN UNCLEAN INSTALL COVER. FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(BASEMENT)IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CIELING UNFINISHED IN CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. CEILING NEEDS TO BE CLOSED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA ACCROSS FROM ICE MACHINE WITH 2 HOLES IN CEILING. SEAL AND MAINTAIN HOLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL VENTS IN DRY STORAGE AREA UNCLEAN WITH BLACK SOOT IN ANS AROUND VENTS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND VENTS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH TOO MUCH CLUTTER. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS SO THAT FLOOR CAN BE CLEANED AND PEST CONTROL CAN ACCESS AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALL MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.

JUL 31

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARDS ON ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS BEHIND THE TWO BARS. RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE CARBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVE LINER FOR BREAD IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD WITH DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA BASEMENT. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ON ONE OF THE LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD.

AUG 5

2013

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 26

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 55.2F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED PASTA AT 46.5F COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 OR FAX WRITTEN REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS SPINACH DIP AT 49.6F, 9LBS PAR-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 47.4F, 13 LBS COOKED PASTA AT 46.5. 11 LBS CALAMARI AT 44.6F, 5 LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 47.4F. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $500.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITCAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM INSPECTION MADE ON 12-7-11 BY THIS INSPECTOR. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 12-7-11 NOT CORRECTED #34- FLOOR UNDER SODA STORAGE IN LIQUOR ROOM WITH SPILLAGE.FOOD DEBRIS UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #32-MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS MEANS TO ADHERE HOLDER FOR SPRAY ARM AT DISH MACHINE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY POTS AND PANS STORED IN BASEMENT HALLWAY STORAGE. MUST STORE ALL CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN HANDLE ON COOKS LINE COOLER GLASS DOOR COOLER REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP AND STRING. MUST REPAIR WITH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY IN BOTH BIN AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED/BURNED AND MISSING WALL TILES ON COOKS LINE NEXT TO GAS STOVE. MUST REPLACE. WALL NEXT TO COOKS LINE COOLER ACROSS FROM GAS STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOOD SPLATTER ON CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE SALAD PREP COOLER MUST CLEAN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PIZZA PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

DEC 7

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. BASEMENT PREP TABLETOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

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. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON TRAP AT DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER ON GREASE TRAP AT 1ST FLR. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. DUSTY FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN. BOTTOM PLASTIC SHELVING INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED WITH OPEN CREVICES AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR WITH CLEANABLE SURFACE/MATERIAL. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS MEANS TO ADHERE HOLDER FOR SPRAY ARM AT DISH MACHINE.

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. RIGHT SIDE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE (NOT IN USE,NO ICE) MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR "TRUE" 1 DOOR REACH IN COOLER MUST CLEAN, REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND POOLING LIQUID.

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 BEHIND REAR BAR WITH DEBRIS AND DIRT. FLOOR UNDER SODA STORAGE IN LIQUOR ROOM WITH SPILLAGE. FOOD DEBRIS UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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. FAR RIGHT SIDE, BATTERY OPERATED WATER NOZZLE ON WASHBOWL IN LADIES BASEMENT WASHROOM NOT OPERATING. MUST PROVIDE HOT/COLD WATER AND INSTRUCT TO USE ADDITIONAL TWO WASHBOWLS IN SAME ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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. ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AT EMPLOYEE CHANGING AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHERS BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.

APR 11

2011

PASS 5 violations

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 NOT USE TIN FOIL ON SHELVING IN BASEMENT PREP.

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 ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. HOOD EXHAUST ABOVE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN DIRTY, MUST CLEAN.

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 DRY STORAGE WITH PAPER DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS FROM FLOOR 6' OR ABOVE. POOLING WATER ON FLOOR OF LIQUOR STORAGE AND UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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. CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PIZZA PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

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. 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE DOES NOT REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPLACE. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE ON SAME KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. CLOGGED EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR BAR (SERVER SIDE) MUST REPAIR. LEAK ON NOZZLE OF BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

JUN 7

2010

PASS 7 violations

Minor Other

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

Minor Other

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

Minor Other

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

Minor Other

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

Minor Other

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

Minor Other

40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Minor Other

43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

APR 9

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED COOKS LINE COOLER AT 51.8F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN STORED INSIDE.COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CONTACT C.D.P.H. @ 312-746-8030 FOR TAG REMOVAL AND INSPECTION.

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 20LBS PRE-COOKED CHICKEN @48.7F, 18LBS COOKED PASTA @51.6F, 5LBS ALFREDO SAUCE @51.8F, 1LB SPINACH DIP @48.1, 1LB SOUR CREAM @ SAME. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $150.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED.

Critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED INTERIOR ICE MACHINES WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE WITH BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER. ALL ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. NOTIFIED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.

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 STORED TO GO CONTAINERS. KNIVES MUST NOT BE STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES.

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 NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TIN FOIL AS PREP TABLE ON COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP 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.ALL STORED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT MUST BE STORED CLEAN.

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. POOLING WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE MUST REMOVE. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER BASEMENT STORED EQIPMENT.

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.WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN BASEMENT MENS ROOM, MUST REPLACE. SEAL HOLES IN CEILING OF BASEMENT PREP. WALL AT BASEMENT PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER, MUST CLEAN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR BOTH WALK IN COOLERS.

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. IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION, NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.

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