FEB 23
2016
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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RED DOOR.
BEAT. 40/100
2118 N DAMEN AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 23, 2016 · passed
Failed 6 of 15 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
9 passed · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
89
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE LIDS ON TOP OF BOTH OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FL. DAMAGED (INSULATION EXPOSED) INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR OR REPLACE DOORS. FOUND NO DRAINBOARD ATTACHED TO THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ATTACH A METAL DRAINBOARD AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS AND LOWER SURFACE ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT AREA WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: THE CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT THE POTATO SLICER IN THE BASEMENT THE SHELVES IN THE LIQUOR ROOM IN THE BASEMENT THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 1ST FL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. THE KNIFE RACK IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLBASE NOT CLEAN IN THE BASEMENT AND ON THE 1ST FL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND THE WALLS, CEILING AND VENTS IN THE BASEMENT AND ON THE 1ST FL NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND DARK/BLACK SUBSTANCE (ON THE BRICK WALLS IN THE BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE DAMAGED WALL(S), CEILING AND LOWER SURFACE IN THE BASEMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR USE SHATTER PROOF BULBS TO THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE VENTILATION HOOD ON THE 1ST FL. MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES: LEAK AT THE P-TRAP ON THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BY THE 3-COMP. SINK ON THE 1ST FL FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE SPRAYER ON THE DISH MACHINE AND AT THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION TO THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST ADJUST THE SPRAYER ON THE DISH MACHINE. MUST INSTALL A 3-COMP. SINK OR DISH MACHINE LARGE ENOUGH TO PROPERLY WASH THE LARGEST UTENSIL OR REMOVE UTENSIL FROM PREMISE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS IN A SANITIZED BIN.
FEB 162016FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
FEB 16
2016
FAILED
9 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
FOUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WHEN RUNNING WATER INTO THE SINK, WASTE WATER BACKS UP IN THE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE LIDS ON TOP OF BOTH OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FL. DAMAGED (INSULATION EXPOSED) INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR OR REPLACE DOORS. FOUND NO DRAINBOARD ATTACHED TO THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ATTACH A METAL DRAINBOARD AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS AND LOWER SURFACE ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT AREA WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: THE CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT THE POTATO SLICER IN THE BASEMENT THE SHELVES IN THE LIQUOR ROOM IN THE BASEMENT THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 1ST FL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. THE KNIFE RACK IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLBASE NOT CLEAN IN THE BASEMENT AND ON THE 1ST FL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND THE WALLS, CEILING AND VENTS IN THE BASEMENT AND ON THE 1ST FL NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND DARK/BLACK SUBSTANCE (ON THE BRICK WALLS IN THE BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE DAMAGED WALL(S), CEILING AND LOWER SURFACE IN THE BASEMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR USE SHATTER PROOF BULBS TO THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE VENTILATION HOOD ON THE 1ST FL. MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES: LEAK AT THE P-TRAP ON THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BY THE 3-COMP. SINK ON THE 1ST FL FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE SPRAYER ON THE DISH MACHINE AND AT THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION TO THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST ADJUST THE SPRAYER ON THE DISH MACHINE. MUST INSTALL A 3-COMP. SINK OR DISH MACHINE LARGE ENOUGH TO PROPERLY WASH THE LARGEST UTENSIL OR REMOVE UTENSIL FROM PREMISE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS IN A SANITIZED BIN.
NOV 32015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
NOV 3
2015
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUBBER GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN NEED OF REPLACING NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED MUST REPLACE WHERE WORN AND DISCOLORED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, BAR GUNS AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT 1ST AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. ALL OPEN CORNERS MUST BE SEALED MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
ALL LIGHTS IN 1ST AND BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEAN IN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DUST. ALL DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 242014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 24
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ALL MULTI-USE PLATES, BOWLS, AND GLASSES INVERTED TO HELP PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE GASKETS ON THE KITCHEN REACH IN COOLER TORN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN THE 2 DOOR BEER/KEG COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AND TO MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN FLOORS WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO AREAS ALONG WALLS AND UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND A SMALL LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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SEP 272013FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2013
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, 09/25/2013, INSPECTION REPORT #1249926 FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW, 32 EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA NEXT TO THE 3 COMP SINK NEEDS A SPLASH GUARD, 33 MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, VENTS ABOVE COOKING AREA, AND CLEAN OR REPLACE PITTED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS, IN PREP AREAS, 34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT UNDER, BEHIND AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND REPAINT FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK, 36 MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, AND PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD UNDER EXHAUST HOOD FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT COOKING AREA, 41 MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE, 18 NOTICE SIDE DOORS NOT SEAL, APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING DOWN MIDDLE OF DOOR, AND MUST PROVIDE A MAP INSIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK TO LOCATE BAIT STATIONS, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090 PREVIOUSLY ISSUED
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
PENDING
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PENDING
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
PENDING
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE OFFICE AREA IN BASEMENT NEXT TO KITCHEN AREA,
SEP 252013FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 25
2013
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, 09/17/2013, INSPECTION REPORT #1249926 FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW, 32 EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA NEXT TO THE 3 COMP SINK NEEDS A SPLASH GUARD, 33 MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, VENTS ABOVE COOKING AREA, AND CLEAN OR REPLACE PITTED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS, IN PREP AREAS, 34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT UNDER, BEHIND AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND REPAINT FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK, 36 MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, AND PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD UNDER EXHAUST HOOD FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT COOKING AREA, 41 MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE, 18 OBSERVED ABOUT 20 SMALL FLIES, THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST COMPANY TO COME OUT TO SERVICE RESTAURANT, ALSO NOTICE FRONT DOOR NOT SEAL, APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING DOWN MIDDLE OF DOOR, AND MUST PROVIDE A MAP INSIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK TO LOCATE BAIT STATIONS, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
VIOLATION UPGRADED, SEE VIOLATION NUMBER 14,
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
VIOLATION UPGRADED, SEE VIOLATION NUMBER 14,
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR VENTILATION INSIDE LADIES BATHROOM, MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND REMOVE RUBBER HOSE FROM THE SAME SINK,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE OFFICE AREA IN BASEMENT NEXT TO KITCHEN AREA,
SEP 172013FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 17
2013
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP, ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALONG WITH RECEIPTS FROM COMPANY WHO CLEANED MACHINE, FAX #312746-4240 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED ABOUT 20 SMALL FLIES, THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST COMPANY TO COME OUT TO SERVICE RESTAURANT, ALSO NOTICE FRONT DOOR NOT SEAL, APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING DOWN MIDDLE OF DOOR, AND MUST PROVIDE A MAP INSIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK TO LOCATE BAIT STATIONS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, 06/25/2012, INSPECTION REPORT #1229812 FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW, 32 EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA NEXT TO THE 3 COMP SINK NEEDS A SPLASH GUARD, 33 MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, VENTS ABOVE COOKING AREA, AND CLEAN OR REPLACE PITTED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS, IN PREP AREAS, 34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT UNDER, BEHIND AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND REPAINT FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK, 36 MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, AND PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD UNDER EXHAUST HOOD FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT COOKING AREA, MUST STORE OVEN IN BASEMENT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD, OR PROVIDE KILOWATTS TO OVEN, 38 MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT ALL 3COMP SINKS ON PREMISES, INCLUDING UPSTAIRS FRONT BAR, REAR KITCHEN PREP, 41 MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR VENTILATION INSIDE LADIES BATHROOM, MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND REMOVE RUBBER HOSE FROM THE SAME SINK,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE OFFICE AREA IN BASEMENT NEXT TO KITCHEN AREA,
JUL 32012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 3
2012
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1229812
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1229812
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1229812
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1229812
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1229812
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1229812
JUN 252012FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 25
2012
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED ABOUT 25 FRUIT AND HOUSE FLIES, THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST COMPANY TO COME OUT TO SERVICE RESTAURANT, ALSO NOTICE FRONT DOOR NOT SEAL, APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OD DOOR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING, LIDS NOT PROPERLY SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LOCK AND CHANGE TO PROPERLY CLOSE CONTAINERS, ALSO NOTICED INSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN AND WITHOUT LINERS OF GARBAGE BAGS, IN CONTAINERS, MUST PROVIDE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED OR AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-010 (B)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA NEXT TO THE 3 COMP SINK NEEDS A SPLASH GUARD,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, VENTS ABOVE COOKING AREA, AND CLEAN OR REPLACE PITTED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS, IN PREP AREAS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT UNDER, BEHIND AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND REPAINT FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK,
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD UNDER EXHAUST HOOD FIRST FLOOR COOKING AREA, MUST STORE OVEN IN BASEMENT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD, OR PROVIDE KILOWATTS TO OVEN
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT ALL 3COMP SINKS ON PREMISES, INCLUDING UPSTAIRS FRONT BAR, REAR KITCHEN PREP,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE,
DEC 302011PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
DEC 30
2011
PASSED
9 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.MUST INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS(PLATES,BOWLS, PANS,POTS, ETC.,) IN ALL STORAGE AND PREP AREAS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION UNTIL USE.
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 REPAINT RUSTED LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AT KITCHEN AND IN BASEMENT, AS WELL AS DRY STORAGE UNIT RUSTED SHELVING IN BASEMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER AT KITCHEN, SAND DOWN ALL CUTTING BOARDS, INTERIOR OF FREEZER AS WELL AS COOLER EXTERIOR.
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. MUST SEAL HOLE AT FLOOR UNDER 3 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP ROOM AREA NEXT TO CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT UNDER, BEHIND AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND REPAINT FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT NEXT TO EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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 DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS AT KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.MUST REPAIR WALL AT TOILETROOM ON THE LEFT. MUST REPAIR HOLE AT WALL IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT COVER LIGHT SWITCH AT WALL IN BACK BUS AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AT KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.
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 CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AT KITCHEN AND REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAK UNDER 3COMP SINK AT REAR PREP AREA ROOM NEXT TO CUSTOMER SITTING AREA.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT ALL 3COMP SINKS ON PREMISES INCLUDING UPSTAIRS FRONT BAR, KITCHEN, REAR PREP ROOM AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE EMPLOYEE CHANGING ROOM AREA IN BASEMENT.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST PROVIDE ICE RECEPTACLES FOR ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS AT FRONT BAR AREA.
SEP 72011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 7
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.EXPOSED HANDSINK AT KITCHEN NEXT TO THE 3 COMP SINK NEEDS A SPLASH GUARD.
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.REAR TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
SEP 12011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 1
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
violation still pending.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
violation still pending.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
violation still pending.
AUG 302011FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 30
2011
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE I.E. 3 FOOD PREP DOOR COOLER MEASURED AMBIENT AIR 48.5F.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED,THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.
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.OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER. OBSERVED PORK BELLY AT 46.6F, PORK CHOP AT 47.9F, CHICKEN AT 48.6F, CHEESE AT 46F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $100.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.FOUND NO SOAP,NO HAND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE BAR.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN SAID SINK EQUIPPED WITH HYGYENIC TOOLS HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING ONLY.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #419414 ON 10/13/10 NOT CORRECTED: 31 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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. 02/13/2011 32 All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUSTING STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT. 01/13/2011 33 All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXPOSE HAND WASH SINKS IN THE AND AT BASEMENT PREP AREA,3COMP.SINK AT THE BAR, PLASTIC PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMINT,AND INSIDE TOILET BOWLS WITH DEBRIS AND STAINS. 01/13/2011 34 The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BAR,FLOORS UNDER STAIR WELLS AT N.E AND N.W CORNERS,FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT,AND FLOOR CORNERS IN HOT WATER ROOM WITH DEBRIS. STAIR WELLS AT N.W CORNER NEEDS CLEANING. ALSO PAINT PEELING ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEEDS REPAIR 01/13/2011 38 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT 3COMP.SINK,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN THE BAR AND AT BASEMENT PREP AREA.ALSO REPAIR FAUCET ON HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN TOO LONG FOR THE SINK AND SPLASHING WATER ON FLOORS WHEN TURNED ON. 01/13/2011 41 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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER ON FLOOR UNDER N.W STAIR WELL SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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.EXPOSED HANDSINK AT KITCHEN NEXT TO THE 3 COMP SINK NEEDS A SPLASH GUARD.
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.REAR TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
OCT 132010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 13
2010
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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUSTING STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXPOSE HAND WASH SINKS IN THE AND AT BASEMENT PREP AREA,3COMP.SINK AT THE BAR, PLASTIC PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMINT,AND INSIDE TOILET BOWLS WITH DEBRIS AND STAINS.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BAR,FLOORS UNDER STAIR WELLS AT N.E AND N.W CORNERS,FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT,AND FLOOR CORNERS IN HOT WATER ROOM WITH DEBRIS. STAIR WELLS AT N.W CORNER NEEDS CLEANING. ALSO PAINT PEELING ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEEDS 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT 3COMP.SINK,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN THE BAR AND AT BASEMENT PREP AREA.ALSO REPAIR FAUCET ON HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN TOO LONG FOR THE SINK AND SPLASHING WATER ON FLOORS WHEN TURNED ON.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER ON FLOOR UNDER N.W STAIR WELL
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