SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB.

BEAT. 43/100

10522 S CALIFORNIA AVE · MOUNT GREENWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 7, 2026 · passed

Failed 6 of 23 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
23
14 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
112
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 7
2026
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE MANAGER WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

APR 24
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND DISH MACHINE IN MAIN PREP AREA AND GLASSWASHER IN MAIN BAR AREA NOT SANITIZING. BAR AREA SANITIZER BUCKET WAS EMPTY AND MAIN DISH MACHINE SANITIZER WAS IN NEED OF PRIMING TO HAVE SANITIZER COME THRU THE LINE. BOTH MACHINES WERE CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS FOR OMELETTE STATION AT IMPROPER TEMPERERATURE FOUND SAUTED GREEN PEPPER, CHOPPED HAM AND OTHER ITEMS AT 58.0 DEGREES IN REACH IN COOLER. ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED BY MANAGER PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INTERIOR OF MAIN ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WHEN SPONGES AND GREEN SCRUB PADS ARE BEING USED, THEY MUST BE REPLACE MORE OFTEN. ITEMS ARE DISCOLORED WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLORS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA, DISH AREA AND INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 14
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROPER PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN SANITATION CLASS WHILE TCS FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING PREPPED, COOKED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND PERSON AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINKS IN BARS WITH EITHER NO SOAP AND/OR TOWELS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MANAGER CORRECTED SINK ISSUES. SOAP AND TOWELS HAVE NOW BEEN ADDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SIGNS NEEDED AT PATIO PREP AREA AND ALL BARS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DUE TO ICE AS A MEANS OF REFRIGERATION. THE COLD SALAD BAR/FRUIT HAVE ALL BEEN DISCARDED DUE TO IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 54-60 DEGREES. CUT TOMATOES, CUT CANTALOPE, CUT WATERMELON, CUT CUCUMBER, LEAFY GREENS ETC.. 2 FLATS OF RAW SHELLED EGGS AT 56 DEGREES, PAN OF PAR COOKED POTATOES 59 DEGEES WERE DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS $100 VALUE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSChemical Safety
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED A PURSE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN PROPER AREA NOT FOOD PREP AREAS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES WITH HANDLE UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

FRESH CUT POTATO SLICER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PATIO KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN FRONT MAIN BAR AND PATIO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TAKE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MAY 11
2023
PASSED
11 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED THERMOMETER IN DISREPAIR ON THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE ON DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT, COVER, WRAP UTENSILS OR RESET TABLEWARE UPON CUSTOMER SEATING.

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS STORED FACING UP AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA SOILED WITH LEFTOVER FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER DOOR IN SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED POTATO SMASHER SOILED WITH LEFTOVER FOOD DEBRIS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE AT RIGHT SINK AND LEFT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING IN THE WOMENS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WET IN USE MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST RENEW AND PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

OCT 5
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXPANDABLE FOAM BEING USED ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO USE PROPER MATERIAL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

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AUG 25
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR UNDER WINDOW IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA, MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT MEN CLUB AREA, CRACKS AND CREVICES ALONG WALLS IN CATERING, PAPER STORAGE, AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 18
2021
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WOMEN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINGS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR NOT LABELED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL AND CORNER IN REAR CATERING EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA, 5 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DRAINBOARD IN FRONT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS AND SODA DISPENSER UNITS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR PAPER STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN CATERING AND PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR UNDER WINDOW IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA, MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT MEN CLUB AREA, CRACKS AND CREVICES ALONG WALLS IN CATERING, PAPER STORAGE, AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2456816 ON 11-19-20:53-OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE WOMEN WASHROOMS IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AND IN LOWER LEVEL WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

NOV 19
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE WOMEN WASHROOMS IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM AND IN LOWER LEVEL WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STORAGE AREAS NOT MAINTAINED IN BANQUET STORAGE ROOMS. OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT,( DEEP FRYER, BUFFALO CHOPPER AND OTHER ARTICLES ) STORED ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ELEVATE, ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.

APR 5
2019
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 29
2019
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE POOL DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF BREAD CRUMBS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE NOT COVERED ON DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER UTENSILS OR RESET TABLEWARE UPON CUSTOMER SEATING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST, DIRT, AND DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN CATERING EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2222381 ON 9-14-18: 58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

SEP 14
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-102.12 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED/ ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14n OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11A-C OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE POOL AREA DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17A OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11A OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON PREMISES MENU AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11C OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN POOL KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA-100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUL 21
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SMALL HOLES NOTED ON WALL BEHIND 3-C0MPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL SAME

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

STOCK ON FLOOR AND AGAINST WALL IN ALL STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND AWAY FROM WALL. EXTREME CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOMS. INSTD TO ORGANIZE AREA.

JUL 14
2017
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OVER 2O MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN LINEN CLOSET IN STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN OR RODENT PROOF. EXTERIOR OF GREASE DUMPSTER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP AND SIDES. OBSERVED OLD TRASH COMPACTOR WITHOUT ANY COVERING, CAUSING OVERLOWING AND EXPOSED GARBAGE. TRASH ALSO NOTED IN SURROUNDING AREAS. INSTD TO CLEAN SURROUNDING AREA, CLEAN GREASE DUMPSTER, AND PROVIDE PROPER GARBAGE DISPOSAL CONTAINERS/COMPACTOR WITH PROPER COVERING AND RODENT PROOF. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

SMALL HOLES NOTED ON WALL BEHIND 3-C0MPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL SAME.

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGING IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA. STOCK ON FLOOR AND AGAINST WALL IN ALL STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND AWAY FROM WALL. EXTREME CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOMS. INSTD TO ORGANIZE AREA. MOP BUCKET FILLED WITH UNCLEAN WATER AND MOP, LOCATED IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BUCKET EMPTY AND STORE MOP UPRIIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT ACTIVITY.

JUN 9
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

COVER ALL TABLEWARE AT PLACE SETTINGS OR RESET UPON CUSTOMER SEATING.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZER, AND SHELVES IN CATERING STORAGE AREA.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASES UNDER RADIATORS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN CATERING EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JUN 2
2016
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN CATERING STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1546779 ON 6-5-15: 38-INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK ON THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZER, AND SHELVES IN CATERING STORAGE AREA.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASES UNDER RADIATORS IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN CATERING EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JUN 5
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN THE REAR CHEST (ICE CREAM FREEZER USED FOR STORING MEAT) REACH IN FREEZER IN THE STORAGE AREA BY THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. MUST MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN THE FAN COVERS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WALK IN COOLERS-REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE DIRT/DUST, FOOD AND GREASE SPILLS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK ON THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

APR 2
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS.

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

MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCETS ON BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.

APR 24
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NEED TO SEAL RAW WOOD IN THE POOLSIDE CONCESSION AREA.

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

NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF OVENS, HOT HOLDING UNITS, COFFEE MACHINES ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKET. CLEAN AND SANITIZE POTATO CUTTER.

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS MAIN KITCHEN, DISH MACHINE, BEHIND STOVE IN POOL SIDE CONCESSIONS.

JUN 8
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER, SLICER BAD GUN HOLDERS. DEFROST PIZZA FREEZER. NEED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER IN THE PATIO. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR 2 DOOR COOLER AT PATIO KITCHEN.

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. NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS AT PATIO KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
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.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PATIO KITCHEN AND COOKING AREA.

JUN 4
2012
FAILED
0 violations
OCT 18
2011
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 11
2011
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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. FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY FOUND IN FRONT BAR AND REAR KITCHEN AREA. 20-25 FLIES NOTED. MUST CLEAN ALL CONTACT SURFACES AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ICE MACHINE, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN, WALK IN COOLERS, BAR GUNS, BAR GUN HOLDERS AND POTATO SLICER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DEBRIS, MUST MAINTAIN.

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. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN PREP AREA, DISH MACHINE AREA AND BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. AIR VENTS IN REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR.

JUL 22
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.

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

INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE PLASTIC LINING FROM BOTTOM OF TABLES IN PREP AREA AND REMOVE RUST.

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

INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS NOT CLEAN. FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

STAINED CEILING TILE AT WAIT STATION. REPLACE SAME. DUST ACCUMULATION SURROUNDING VENTS IN DINING AREA. CLEAN SAME.

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