RECLAIMED BAR AND RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

3655 N WESTERN AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).

17 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Mar 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 13

2026

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVIG IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ENCRUSTED ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT REFRIGERAION UNITS AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN BOTH WAHSROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILS UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 7

2025

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 31

2025

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED OVERSIZED POTS ON THE PREMISES UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES, PROVIDE A LARGE ENOUGH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A DETAILED WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR THE POTS AND DEMONSTRATE FOR C.D.P.H. APPROVAL.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SHELVING UNDER THE WOODEN BAR AND THE TOP OF THE METAL LIQUOR COOLER BEHIND THE BAR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN COOLERS.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED BROKEN UNUSED FURNITURE AT THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK IN BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2597190 ON 7-9-24 NOT CORRECTED. #37-NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. #55-: 6-501.12-- NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- --CRACKS AND UNFINISHED WOODEN FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE KITCHEN/BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. --INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/DISH WASHING MACHINE. : 6-201.11-- NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BY THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AND STOVE AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 9

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED A THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER AND INNER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINER WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING FOOD INSIDE A CONTAINER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES, CUPS AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP, SHELVES AT THE DISPLAY COUNTER, DRINKING GLASSES ON TABLE AND BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BY THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AND STOVE AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- --CRACKS AND UNFINISHED WOODEN FLOOR INFRONT OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE KITCHEN/BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. --INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTA FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECTIALLY UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/DISH WASHING MACHINE AND THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOO DRY STORAGE AND THE SMALL STORAGE WITH REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AQLL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

JUN 15

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. (WAREWASHING MACHINE IS NOT IN USED AT THIS TIME) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ‘HELD FOR INSPECTION’. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR BOTH DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO VENTILATION INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

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SEP 22

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOPS SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON INTERIOR OF FRYERS LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

SEP 18

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER MAKING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH COOKED CHICKEN AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY TO EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. AFTER DISCUSSING WITH MANAGER, FOOD HANDLER PUT ON GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED ASTERIK MISSING FROM FOOD ITEMS AND MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSURE EACH FOOD ITEM WITH AN ASTERIK FOR FOOD SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (BURGERS, EGGS). THEN MUST INCLUDE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU STATING, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ALCOHOL BOTTLES AND GLASSES STORED IN COOLERS OUTSIDE AT BAR IN REAR AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS BACK INSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT IN A CLEAN AND DRY LOCATION, WHERE IT IS NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION AND MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON THE PREMISES MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDE WITH A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NON OPERATING MECHANICAL VENTILATION THAT REACHES WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION TO KEEP BATHROOM FREE OF OBNOXIOUS ODORS.

AUG 27

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Observed no health policy on site. Instructed to maintain health policy signed by all employees on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, no citation issued.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Observed no diarrhea and vomit clean up kit and policy on site. Instructed to maintain a kit with all necessary supplies and a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005, No citation issued.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Observed TCS items improperly date marked. Instructed all refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food, prepared on site and held more than 24 hours must be marked with creation date and disposal date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Observed menu with raw and potentially undercooked items not marked with disclosure and reminder statement. Instructed all raw items must be marked with disclosure and reminder statement. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, No citation issued.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Observed leaking sink in men's toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain.

JUN 23

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 16

2017

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Chemical Safety

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR GLASS MACHINE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING 2 STOPPERS ALSO OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE 2 STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE ALSO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AND ROD OUT/CLEAN OUT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE.

DEC 5

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR WOODEN FLOOR BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO THE FLOOR LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE 2-SLIDING GLASS DOOR ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BAR.ALSO REPAIR TOP PORTION OF STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. FLOORS MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL OR COVER EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA BEHIND THE 1DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR, THE FRYERS AND STOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW WOODEN PANELS SURROUNDING THE GREASE TAP BOX AND THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR COUNTER TOP.

NOV 5

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPLACE LOOSE COUNTER SHELF ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/RE GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP COOKING AREA.------------MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BAR (REAR) AREA OR LEVEL.--------INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND BAR.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND LITTER IN BASEMENT. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

OCT 29

2015

FAIL 10 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

FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT BOTTOM OF DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 AN INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG HAMBURGER, CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPLACE LOOSE COUNTER SHELF ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST SEAL OR CAULK OPENING/GAP BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WALL IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP AND COUNTER SHELVES, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND LITTER IN BASEMENT. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAY 23

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SEAL WALL AT PREP AREA, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPER FOR BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

DEC 4

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

No ventilation in both washrooms. Instructed to install ventilation. No metal drain board on the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install metal drain board. No drain stoppers for the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide 3 drain stoppers.

NOV 25

2013

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Other

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

No certified food manager on site while preparing and cooking potentially hazardous foods such as Italian beef, hamburger,chicken,sausage etc. Instructed manager to attend sanitation class and be certified under city of Chicago. Citation issued serious 7-38-012.

Serious Pest Activity

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

Previous minor violations not corrected from report #521408 dated 5/3/11.#32-Must replace broken gasket on prep reach in cooler.#37- Must provide self closing device on women's washroom door.#38-Must repair one of the 3 compartment sink faucet. #41-Must remove unnecessary articles thru-out basement.Clean and organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off floors,away from walls.Citation issued serious 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

Instructed to defrost all the chest freezer and reach in freezer in 1st floor and basement,(with heavy ice accumulated).

Minor Sanitation

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

Instructed to clean and sanitize interior panel of the ice machine and maintain.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Floor behind the bar, along the wall base,all corner behind all coolers and cooking equipments needs detail cleaning and maintain. Water on the floor by the CO2 and soda crate in the basement. Instructed to dry the floor to prevent insects harborage.

Minor Sanitation

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

Stained /damaged ceiling tiles inside the men's washroom. Must replace ceiling riles.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Instructed to store ice scoop in a separate container to prevent possible contamination,(not inside the ice bin on top of the ice).

MAY 3

2011

PASS 7 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 REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR, AND SEAL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT FRONT SERVING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZER, STORAGE SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS, MOP SINK, COUNTERS, ETC..

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. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT, MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

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. MUST CLEAN WALLS AT PREP AREA, BEHIND, NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.

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. MUST REPAIR ONE OF 3PART SINKS FAUCET.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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