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115 E CHICAGO AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Passed all 19 inspections, but 6 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 82025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED FLOORS IN DISH ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 302023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PRE-SET SILVERWARE UNPROTECTED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS FORMS OF CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN PREP AREA WITH BROKEN GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED SOILED CRATES USED THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA, BAR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES TO USE FOR STORAGE AND ELEVATION.
OBSERVED ORGANIC MATTER BUILT UP INSIDE OF FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FREE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.
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OCT 182022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
High temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse. 145f at dish surface was the highest. Instructed to provide no less than 160f at dish surface final rinse. priority violation 7-38-025.
Inaccurate thermometers used for coolers. instructed to use accurate thermometer for all equipment.
Improper air drying, cloth towels used in utensils drying. cloth not allowed in drying process.
drain boards at both ends of 3-comp sink are in poor repair, pooling water not draining properly towards the sink. instructed to repair so boards are pitched towards sinks.
NOV 152021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED LOBSTER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE; LOBSTER AT 48.5F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOOD AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOUND A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
FOUND TILES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN DISHWASHING AREA MISSING GROUT. MUST REGROUT TILES AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH BAR EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CREVICES OF THE BAR FLOOR MATS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 282020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INACCURATE WALK-IN COOLER THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES.
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SALT, FLOUR...) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTH STORED AND USED IN DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO LIMIT THE USE OF WASH CLOTH TO SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE BIN AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SCOOP OFF ICE CUBES.
CHIPPED CEILING ABOVE CLEAN SHEET TRAYS RACK, MISSING FLOOR TILES AND GROUT AT MAIN BASEMENT KITCHEN TRAPPING WASTE WATER AND DIRT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE AN ACCESSIBLE HANDWASH SINK FOR THE CENTER FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 212018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
5-205.11 (A) (A)- OBSERVED BLOCKED AND INACCESSIBLE HAND SINK AT MAIN BAR. AT TIME OF INSPECTION SINK BASIN WAS BLOCKED WITH SLOTTED HOTEL PAN, COFFEE CUP AND STIRRING SPOON. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.
6-301.12 (A-D)- OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT WAITER STATION ON MAIN FLOOR ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA AS WELL AS AT FRONT BAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED. COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
3-203.12 (A) (B) (C) (A)- OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO BULK CONTAINER OF BEAUSOLEIL OYSTERS, LOCATED IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005
6-501.11- OBSERVED POOLED WATER UNDERNEATH DISHWASHER IN MAIN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FIND SOURCE REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
8-304.11 (A)- OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 5/17/17, NO POSTED. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST IN PLAIN VIEW. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 152017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS, OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE PREPARING A SANDWICH WITH NO GLOVES OR UTENSILS PICKING UP SLICED TOMATOES, BREAD AND DELI MEAT. INSTRUCTED MGR TO NOT TO ALLOW BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).
BREAD SLICING GLOVE TETHERED TO A CHAIN. INSTRUCTED TO FREE FOR PROPER WASHING.
CLOGGED DRIP PAN IN KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR.
JUN 132016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DETAIL CLEAN UNTIL FOOD DEBRIS UNTIL SHELVES ARE REPLACED/RESURFACED.
OBSERVED DISCOLORATION ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN THE KNIFE RACK TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND DEBRIS--MAINTAIN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING TILES, POT AND PAN STORAGE RACK, AND THE TOP OF THE CHICKEN ROTISSERIE ABOVE/NEAR THE SALAD PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS.
JAN 82016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN COLD LINE AREA. MUST PROVIDE. ICE BIN COVER NEEDED AT FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE REACH-IN COOLER NEAR THE COFFEE STATION WHICH CONTAINS OPEN CONTAINERS OF FOOD I.E. LEMONS, COCKTAIL FRUITS, ETC.
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS IN KITCHEN AREA. REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA; THE LIGHT SHIELDS THAT ARE IN PLACE ARE SOILED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND CLEAN THE REMAINING SHIELDS ABOVE MAIN FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA.
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK TO ALLOW PROPER DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 242015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN COLD LINE AREA. MUST PROVIDE. ICE BIN COVER NEEDED AT FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS IN KITCHEN AREA. REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS ALONG HOT LINE OF FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
OCT 312014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FLOOR GROUT WORN AWAY BETWEEN FLOOR TILES UNDER AND AROUND THE KITCHEN LEVEL COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR GROUT.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOODS ON THE KITCHEN LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE KITCHEN LEVEL EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED DAMP WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COUNTER AT THE EXPEDITING STATION ON THE KITCHEN LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL DAMP WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.
FEB 32014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN ON 3-19-13 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. OBSERVED COVERED FROM VIEW BY ANOTHER FRAMED ITEM AND STORED BEHIND LIQUOR BOTTLES AT BAR. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY AND POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS.
EXPOSED TABLEWARES THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM MUST BE PROTECTED, COVERED OR WRAPPED.
MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE MUST BE REPLACED.
COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAR 192013PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. OBSERVED BOTTLES OF WINE AND DRINK MIXES STORED IN THE SAME ICE BIN THAT IS USED TO SERVE CONSUMABLE ICE FOR DRINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE THE CONSUMABLE ICE FROM THE ICE USED TO KEEP THE BOTTLES COLD. MANAGEMENT REMOVED THE ICE FROM THE BIN AND REMOVED THE BOTTLES FROM THE ICE BIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
APR 182012PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND A LARGE 5 GAL CONTAINER OF CHICKEN STOCK AT 51.5F AT THE CENTER, CONTAINER PLACED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE, INSTRUCTED TO COOL DOWN FOOD WITHIN 6 HOURS OR LESS. ITEM DISCARDED VALUED AT $60.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS NOTED AT DRAWER COOLERS, KINSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES TRAPPING DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTE DTO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BROKEN AND MISSING WALLBASE TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
SEP 62011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
ANY ALUMINUM FOIL/CARDBOARD COVERS ON DRY OR COLD STORAGE SHELVINGS MUST BE REMOVED FOR PROPER AIR CIRCULATION. WORN-OUT RUBBER GASKETS OF MOST COOLER DRAWERS AT COOK'S LINE & BAKING STATION MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FLOORS AT DISHROOMS & AT PREP STATIONS MUST BE KEPT DRY TO RPEVENT PEST HARBORAGE. FLOORS BEHIND SMALL ICE MACHINE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
ANY CAULKING THAT'S IN POOR REPAIR, ON SPLASHGUARDS AT DISHROOM & AROUND SINKS, MUST BE REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
LEAK NOTED ON PIPE UNDER HANDSINK AT BAKING STATION-MUST FIX. THE CONDENSATION LINE AT BAR AREA MUST EXTEND INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN. 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.
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