SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

RESI'S BIERSTUBE INC.

EAT. 90/100

2034 W IRVING PARK RD · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 18, 2025 · passed

12 of 15 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
12 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Dec 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 18
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 28
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 15
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE THE REFREGIREATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CEILING OF THE BASEMENT LIQUOR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 21
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

SEP 12
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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APR 7
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, AND OTHER FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREAS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

JAN 3
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 LBS COOKED PEA SOUP BEING COOLED, HELD IN COVERED PLASTIC CONTAINERS ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 109.4F, 114.1F,124.9. EMPLOYEE STATES THE SOUP WAS PREPARED AT 8 AM. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED SOUR KRAUT NOT CONTAINING VINEGAR AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 72F. INSPECTION WAS MADE AT 2:30 PM. INSTRUCTED COOKED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY COOLED WITH APPROVED COOLING METHODS SUCH AS ICE BATHS. COOLED TO 70F WITHIN 2 HOURS THEN TO 40F WITHIN AN ADDITIONAL 4 HOURS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE AT $25.00 . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOODS FOUND WITH PREPARATION DATE SUCH AS PREPARED POTATO SALAD DATED 12-19-19, COOKED SPATZEL DATED 1-2-20 AND COOKED GOULASH DATED 1-1-20. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL TCS PREPARED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE COSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON PREP AREA SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM TIN FOIL, PREP AREA SHELF SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE(S) ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

JUN 26
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

BAR RIGHT SIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LOOSE. MUST TIGHTEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE.

AUG 26
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED AND COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE UPRIGHT 1DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR REPLACE STAINLESS STEEL PLATE AT THE MIDDLE SWINGING DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE BEER GARDEN AREA FOR THE DOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE.

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

MUST REPLACE/REPAIR EXCESSIVELY RUSTY SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE KITCHEN UPRIGHT 1DR REFRIGERATOR.

NOV 3
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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

OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ALONG WALLS/CORNERS.

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

BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER PRESSURE LOW ALSO MENS/WOMENS WASHROOMS CEILING VENTILATION NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS ALSO MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT BAR HOT WATER.

FEB 26
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CRACK PANEL SURFACE AT WINDOW LEDGE IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND INTERIOR WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN BEAR COOLER NEEDS CLEANING,

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA, WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER,

OCT 11
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

RAW WOOD FLOOR INSIDE THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER SURFACE NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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

MOLD THROUGHOUT THE WALLS AND CEILING WALL INSIDE THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/PAINT SAID AREA.

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

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT ABOVE PREP TABLE AND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

OCT 4
2013
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM DECEMBER 19,2012; REPORT #1098779. #32-INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF STOVE, RAW/BARE WOOD CABINETS AND SHELVES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER SAME AREA. #33-NOTED GREASE BUILD-UP AND DUST ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE CABINETS, BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE, AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. #35-INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES NEAR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN, TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. #38- MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER FOR ICE MACHINE. STILL TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

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

NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, COUNTER TOP, AND CLEAN UTENSILS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.

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

RAW WOOD FLOOR INSIDE THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER SURFACE NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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

MOLD THROUGHOUT THE WALLS AND CEILING WALL INSIDE THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/PAINT SAID AREA.

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

CEILING WALL ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE IS BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PAINT, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RUSTY STEEL BEAMS ABOVE AND SIDE OF ICE MACHINE MUST BE PAINTED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT ABOVE PREP TABLE AND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

DEC 19
2012
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF STOVE, RAW/BARE WOOD CABINETS AND SHELVES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER SAME AREA.

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

NOTED GREASE BUILD-UP AND DUST ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE CABINETS, BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE, AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT.

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES NEAR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN, TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER FOR ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED ICE SCOOP AND CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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