SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

RHYME OR REASON.

BEAT. 22/100

1938-1940 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 24, 2019 · passed

Failed 6 of 18 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
10 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
107
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 24
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 17
2019
FAILED
16 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOOD ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING ICE MACHINE UNTIL SERVICE CLEANED AND SANITIZED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON BOTTLES OF WINE AND LIQUOR AND GLASSES NEXT TO DUMP SINK AND WALLS BEHIND BOTTLES OF LIQUOR IN BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE BACK DOOR TO HAVE AN OUTER OPENING ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WEATHER STRIP ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF THE BACK DOOR.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF SODA BOXES NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED THE TABLEWARE UTENSILS AND PLATES TO BE STORED WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED IN THE SERVICE STATION AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT THE TABLEWARE UTENSILS AND PLATES TO BE STORED PROTECTING THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH WASHER IN THE BAR AREA AND THE WALL BEHIND THE WALL IN THE DISH WASHING AREA TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS IN BOTH AREAS LISTED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BOXES OF WINE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE TOILET ROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSING PARTIALLY COOKED OR UNDER COOKED FOODS OR THERE IS NO REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUS PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE TOILET ROOMS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE TOILET ROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 18
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED THE POTATO CUTTER AND THE DELI MEAT SLICER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR FLIES.

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

WALLS NEED DETAIL CLEANING BEHIND PREP AREAS AND THE DISHWASHING MACHINE TO REMOVE FOOD AND DEBRIS SPLATTER.

JAN 22
2016
PASSED
0 violations
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JAN 12
2016
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.CREAMY FETA CHEESE STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 48.7F TO 49.4F,STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER ON HALLWAY BY THE KITCHEN DOOR,HOWEVER THE UNIT AIR TEMP WAS 38.7F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE CHEF.POUNDS 5,VALUE 19 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE PREP AREA AND IN DISH ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE AND NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM.SINK BY THE PREP AREA IN FRONT OF IT A MOP BUCKET WITH MOPS INSIDE AND BY THE BUCKET,THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM WAS COMPLETELY COVERED WITH INVERT POTS,IN FRONT OF IT NUMEROUS DISH MACHINE TRAYS,BOXES,CHEMICALS BOTTLES AND ABOVE THE SAID SINK CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING FROM WALL .DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE SAID SINK NOT CONNECTED AND FAUCET TURNED TO THE RIGHT,SINK APPEARED NOT TO BE USED FOR A WHILE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS,ALSO REPAIR CAUSE AND REMOVE ITEMS TO MAKE SINKS WITH EASY ACCESSIBILITY FOR PROPER HAND WASHING . CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

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

NO CHEMICAL TEST KITS PROVIDED ON PREMISES.PREMISES WAS PREVIOUSLY INFORMED UNDER COMMENTS ON 6-29-16, REPORT #1454046. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-29-15,REPORT #1454046 #33- THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: BAR GUNS AND HOLDERS, GRILLS, STOVE TOPS, FRYERS, OVENS, PREP TABLES, AND SIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST DEEP CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. #34- FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER. #35- WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #38- VENTILATION UNITS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. LEAKS AT 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN NEED OF CORRECTING. LEAK AT HAND SINK IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #36-LIGHTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #43-ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SAME VIOLATIONS WERE PRESENTLY OBSERVED SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42090

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

DISH MACHINE IS HEAVILY LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

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

EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY

JUN 29
2015
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPAIR. CHEST FREEZER TOP IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR OR REPLACE TOP AND RUBBER GASKETS.

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: BAR GUNS AND HOLDERS, GRILLS, STOVE TOPS, FRYERS, OVENS, PREP TABLES, AND SIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST DEEP CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER.

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

WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

LIGHTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

VENTILATION UNITS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. LEAKS AT 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN NEED OF CORRECTING. LEAK AT HANDSINK IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REMOVING OR ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND ORGANIZE.

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

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 8
2014
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT DISPOSABLE UTENSILS IN HOLDERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, AND CONTAMINATION.

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

REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN VENTIALATION HOOD.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, SHAKE MIXER.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS AND SODA DISPENSERS IN BAR, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

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

CLEAN VENT ABOVE DISH MACHINE. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN WASHROOM AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN LIQUOR STORAGE.

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MAY 7
2014
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON COOLER DRAWER IN PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILDUP).

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN AL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

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

SEAL OPENING IN WALL IN UTILITY CLOSET. REPAIR WALL AND SEAL LOOSE WALL MOLDING NEAR OVEN. CLEAN WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.

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

REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

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

REPAIR LEAKING SPRAYER ON SCRAPE SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE CAP ON BACK FLOW DEVICE.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR AND LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

SEP 27
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE ICE MACHINE ALSO CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT THE REAR PREP AREA,HAS DUST BUILD-UP

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

MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENT ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE LIGH SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF DUST

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE ICE MACHINE

APR 23
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE (FISH,BACON,SOUPS)ARE BEING PREPARED & HANDLED AT THIS TIME.A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED ,PREPARED & SERVED.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)CITATION ISSUED.CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION.

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

Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

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

Inspector Comments: 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 MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD,SHELVING UNITS,REACH IN COOLERS,MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLE,ROLLING CART,COUNTER TOPS,DISH RACKS,HAND & 3- COMP SINKS.

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN HEAVY FOOD DEBRI FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT & FLOOR DRAINS.

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM & WALL BASES.

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

Inspector Comments: 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 REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT BULB AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

Inspector Comments: 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 ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA & STAIRS LEADING TO 2ND FL. & 2ND FL. STORAGE

APR 11
2012
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLESLAW 48.2F TO 51.7F,HUMMUS 44.7F,TO 55.1F,CRAB DIP 44.3F, VEGGIE BURGER MIX 53.2F,POTATO SALAD 48.3F,PASTA SALAD 50.7F INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER,AND TABLE TOP PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.APPX 17LBS.$165.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)CITATION ISSUED.

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED . LOG BOOK NOT COMPLETED. MISSING UPDATE IDPH LICENSE.NO SERVICE SINCE 2011.MUST PROVIDE LICENSE & RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/11/12. (SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020).CITATION ISSUED.

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO ONE ON SITE WITH A FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATED DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION.WHICH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED SUCH AS HUMMUS,CRAB DIP,POTATO SALAD,ETC.(SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012) CITATION ISSUED.CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION.

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
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 MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER.

MINORSanitation
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 FILTERS AT HOOD,SHELVING UNITS,REACH IN COOLERS,MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLE,ROLLING CART,COUNTER TOPS,DISH RACKS,HAND & 3- COMP SINKS.

MINORSanitation
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 CLEAN HEAVY FOOD DEBRI FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT & FLOOR DRAINS.

MINORSanitation
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 FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM & WALL BASES.

MINORSanitation
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 REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT BULB AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
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 ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA & STAIRS LEADING TO 2ND FL. & 2ND FL. STORAGE.

DEC 7
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

NOV 30
2011
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination 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 MOLD BUILD-UP, 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, FAX #312746-4240 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, MANUAL SINK STOPPERS, UNDER SINK NOT WORKING OR ABLE TO STOP UP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

MINORSanitation
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 REMOVE MOLDY CHALKING FROM WALL BY DISH AREA, KNOBS NEEDED FOR STOVE, AND MUST REPLACE PITTED CUTTING BOARDS

MINORSanitation
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 COUNTER TABLE BOTTOMS, AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS IN KITCHEN AREA

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT IN KITCHEN PREP AND DISH AREAS

MINORSanitation
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 BETTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS

MAR 8
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.

FEB 2
2010
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 27
2010
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.NEW INSTALL OF WALK-IN-COOLER NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 53.6F HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT-INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW.

MINORSanitation
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.SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IS RUSTY,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE,MISSING PARTITIONS INSIDE TOILET ROOMS ALSO OUTSIDE BREAD DROP BOX MUST BE SECURED, FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND THE OUTSIDE ELEMENTS,BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACING THROUGOUT IN DETAIL.

MINORSanitation
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.FLOORING IS DIRTY BENEATH DRY STORAGE SHELVING 2ND FLOOR,FLOOR DRAINS AT DISHWASHING AREA REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
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.CLEAN,ORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR,REMOVE CLUTTER.

JAN 21
2010
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IS RUSTY,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE,MISSING PARTITIONS INSIDE TOILET ROOMS.

MINORSanitation
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.FLOORING IS DIRTY BENEATH DRY STORAGE SHELVING 2ND FLOOR,FLOOR DRAINS AT DISHWASHING AREA REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
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.BACKFOLW PREVENTION DEVICES ARE MISSINGB AT ICE MACHINE,COFFEE DISPENSER STATION,EXTEND OTSIDE PLUMBING LINE FROM NEW INSTALL OF WALK IN COOLER SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN,SODA DRAIN LINES BEHIND BAR NOT DRAINING INTO FLOOR DRAIN ALSO FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ABOVE DISHMACHINE NEED CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
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.CLEAN,ORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR,REMOVE CLUTTER.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.PROVIDE HAIR RESTAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

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