RED DOOR.

Chicago Health Dept

2118 N DAMEN AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

15 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2016.

Last inspected Feb 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 23

2016

PASS 8 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS IN A SANITIZED BIN.

FEB 16

2016

FAIL 9 violations

Serious Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS IN A SANITIZED BIN.

NOV 3

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 24

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

SEP 30

2013

PASS · 0 violations

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SEP 27

2013

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

PENDING

Serious Other

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

PENDING

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

PENDING

Minor Sanitation

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 25

2013

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Critical Pest Activity

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,

Serious Other

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

VIOLATION UPGRADED, SEE VIOLATION NUMBER 14,

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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,

Minor Sanitation

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 17

2013

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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)

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 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

Serious Sanitation

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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,

Minor Sanitation

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 3

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1229812

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1229812

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1229812

Minor Facility Condition

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1229812

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1229812

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1229812

JUN 25

2012

FAIL 10 violations 2 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 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

Critical Pest Activity

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

Serious Other

* 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)

Minor Sanitation

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,

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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,

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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,

Minor Sanitation

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 30

2011

PASS 9 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.MUST INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS(PLATES,BOWLS, PANS,POTS, ETC.,) IN ALL STORAGE AND PREP AREAS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION UNTIL 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.MUST REPAINT RUSTED LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AT KITCHEN AND IN BASEMENT, AS WELL AS DRY STORAGE UNIT RUSTED SHELVING IN BASEMENT.

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.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER AT KITCHEN, SAND DOWN ALL CUTTING BOARDS, INTERIOR OF FREEZER AS WELL AS COOLER EXTERIOR.

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. 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.

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 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

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.MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE EMPLOYEE CHANGING ROOM AREA IN BASEMENT.

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.MUST PROVIDE ICE RECEPTACLES FOR ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS AT FRONT BAR AREA.

SEP 7

2011

PASS 2 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.EXPOSED HANDSINK AT KITCHEN NEXT TO THE 3 COMP SINK NEEDS A SPLASH GUARD.

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.REAR TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

SEP 1

2011

PASS 3 violations

Serious Other

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

violation still pending.

Minor Sanitation

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

violation still pending.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

violation still pending.

AUG 30

2011

FAIL 7 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.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.

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.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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.REAR TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

OCT 13

2010

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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUSTING STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

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. 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

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER ON FLOOR UNDER N.W STAIR WELL

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