ROCKWELL'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL.
4632 N ROCKWELL ST · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 20 inspections. 27 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 172025PASSED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS NOT PROVIDED AT SEVERAL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED SOUP CONTAINER STORED COVERED BY CONTAINER LID WHILE COOLING IN THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-40 DEAD INSECTS (ANTS) BENEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD OR TRAPPED INSECTS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD-UP AND COMPOSITION AND ATTRACT OTHER PESTS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE OPEN WIPING CLOTH BUCKET AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE AT THE BAR AREA AND INSTALL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF OPEN FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, AND LINENS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED WITH THE HANDLE BURIED IN THE FOOD ITEM IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS SUCH THAT HANDLES ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH OPEN FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLEAN SERVING TRAYS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT (PLATES, BOWLS) STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED AT THE COOK LINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT INVERTED OR COVERED WHEN NOT IN-USE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILDING CONDENSATE WATER LINE DISCHARGING DIRECTLY ONTO FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND CREATING LARGE PUDDLE OF CLEAN WATER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE BUILDING CONDENSATE WATER LINE AND MAINTAIN ALL OTHER LIQUID WASTE AND RAINWATER LINES PROPERLY ROUTED TO DISCHARGE INTO SEWAGE SYSTEM.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS ALONG THE OUTER RIM AND PIPING OF THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST THAT MAY DRIP ONTO OPEN FOOD AND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 42025PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FACILITY PACKAGING TCS FOOD (CHICKEN ONLY) UTILIZING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHODS FOR PURPOSE OF SOUS VIDE COOKING WITH MACHINE ON-SITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE UTILIZING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHODS AND CEASE SOUS VIDE COOKING FOR TCS FOOD ITEMS AND OBTAIN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO PRIOR TO RESUMING. NO REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED TCS FOOD OBSERVED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE VOLUNTARILY REMOVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING AND SOUS VIDE EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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OBSERVED SOUP CONTAINER STORED COVERED BY CONTAINER LID WHILE COOLING IN THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-40 DEAD INSECTS (ANTS) BENEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD OR TRAPPED INSECTS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD-UP AND COMPOSITION AND ATTRACT OTHER PESTS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PEST CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE OPEN WIPING CLOTH BUCKET AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PEST CONTROL DEVICE AND INSTALL PEST CONTROL DEVICES SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF OPEN FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR LINENS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLEAN SERVING TRAYS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT (PLATES, BOWLS) STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED AT THE COOK LINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT INVERTED OR COVERED WHEN NOT IN-USE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILDING CONDENSATE WATER LINE DISCHARGING DIRECTLY ONTO FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND CREATING LARGE PUDDLE OF CLEAN WATER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE BUILDING CONDENSATE WATER LINE AND MAINTAIN ALL OTHER LIQUID WASTE AND RAINWATER LINES PROPERLY ROUTED TO DISCHARGE INTO SEWAGE SYSTEM.
SEP 32024PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS.
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING BEING DONE ON FROZEN BEEF.THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD BEING PLACED IN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT OVER NIGHT,OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS ON KITCHEN SHELF WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/CEILING IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS,EXCESSIVE LITTER DEBRIS,CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS STORED DIRECTLY OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAND THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 142023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
4-101.19 OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.
4-602.13 OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE DISH AND PREP AREA WITH DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
6-501.13 OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS AROUND THE BAR AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS.
SEP 72023FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-52 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 3 POUNDS RANCH, 5 POUNDS REFRIED BEANS, 2 POUNDS CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP, 3 POUNDS CHIPOTLE RANCH, 3 POUNDS SALSA, AND 5 POUNDS COCKTAIL FRUIT ($115). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CONDIMENT COOLER NEAR KITCHEN WINDOW WITH AN INADEQUATE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49 F AND SERVICE COOLER ON COOK'S LINE WITH AN INADEQUATE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER HAD TECHNICIAN SERVICE COOLERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 15 LARGE FLIES IN THE BASEMENT AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN ICE CREAM FREEZER CHEST BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.
OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE DISH AND PREP AREA WITH DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS AROUND THE BAR AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS.
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MAY 132022PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP, BAR, WASHROOMS)
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR ETC) IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE BASEMENT BEER WALK-IN COOLER.
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR 2 CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JUN 22021FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. THE MACHINE WAS IN USE WITH DISHES INSIDE OF THE MACHINE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 4 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 49.5F, SAUSAGE AT 48.3F, COOKED PASTA AT 50.8F, DIJON MUSTARD AT 49.6F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE 4 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM, LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND MAIN STORAGE AREA, AND ON THE SHELF OF THE STORAGE CABINETS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
AUG 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS19 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed no employee health policy on premises at this time. Instructed to correct, have all employees sign, and keep on file on the premises. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-010, 90 day grace period, no citation issued.
Observed no vomiting and diarrheal clean-up kit on premises. Instructed management to provide a kit with gloves, face masks, disposable mops, and a cleaning solution effective against Norovirus. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005, 90 day grace period, no citation issued.
Observed no hand washing signs on hand wash sinks. Instructed management to correct and maintain proper signage.
Observed date marking that did not indicate date TCS food should be discarded for TCS items prepared on-premise and held for over 24 hours. Instructed to fix and maintain. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005, 90 day grace period, no citation issued.
Observed no consumer advisory and disclaimer statement on menu. Instructed to correct menus with proper advisory. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, 90 day grace period, no citation issued.
Observed pans stored on top shelf in kitchen stacked on top each other with cooking surface facing up. Instructed to invert to protect and prevent contamination before use and maintain.
Observed black grease and dirt on blade of manual can opener attached to kitchen prep table. Instructed to detail clean, sanitize, and maintain.
Observed torn door gasket on cooler door in basement dry storage room. Must replace and maintain.
Observed rusty shelves in walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair, replace, and maintain.
Observed a build up of dirt and dried up food debris on kitchen storage shelves in prep kitchen. Must detail clean and maintain area.
Observed all hand wash sink basins fill quickly and drain slowly and have loose connection to walls. Instructed to re-caulk, repair, and maintain.
Observed no back flow prevention device on water supply line for ice machine and coffee maker behind bar. Must install, service, and maintain.
Observed dirt and grease build up in kitchen on walls behind microwave area, prep area, and below 3 compartment sink. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Observed cracked paint and dents in doorway around swing doors into kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Observed 2 holes in wall near fryer. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Floors in basement walk in cooler must be frequently cleaned and maintained as a smooth, even surface.
Observed black grease and food build up on hood over stove. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Observed no proof of food handler training. Must provide and maintain records of food handler certificates.
Observed no allergen training certificates on site. Must provide and maintain allergen training records for all City of Chicago Food Sanitation Certificate holders.
AUG 82019FAILED21 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed no employee health policy on premises at this time. Instructed to correct, have all employees sign, and keep on file on the premises. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-010, 90 day grace period, no citation issued.
Observed no vomiting and diarrheal clean-up kit on premises. Instructed management to provide a kit with gloves, face masks, disposable mops, and a cleaning solution effective against Norovirus. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005, 90 day grace period, no citation issued.
Observed no hand washing signs on hand wash sinks. Instructed management to correct and maintain proper signage.
Observed black, slimy mold-like substance inside of ice machine containing ice for human consumption. Instructed to remove ice, clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
Observed date marking that did not indicate date TCS food should be discarded for TCS items prepared on-premise and held for over 24 hours. Instructed to fix and maintain. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005, 90 day grace period, no citation issued.
Observed no consumer advisory and disclaimer statement on menu. Instructed to correct menus with proper advisory. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, 90 day grace period, no citation issued.
Observed 2 dead crickets on glue pads and 3 dead spiders on floor in basement. Management removed dead insects. Instructed to clean and maintain.(cos).
Observed pans stored on top shelf in kitchen stacked on top each other with cooking surface facing up. Instructed to invert to protect and prevent contamination before use and maintain.
Observed black grease and dirt on blade of manual can opener attached to kitchen prep table. Instructed to detail clean, sanitize, and maintain.
Observed torn door gasket on cooler door in basement dry storage room. Must replace and maintain.
Observed rusty shelves in walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair, replace, and maintain.
Observed a build up of dirt and dried up food debris on kitchen storage shelves in prep kitchen. Must detail clean and maintain area.
Observed no back flow prevention device on water supply line for ice machine and coffee maker behind bar. Must install, service, and maintain.
Observed all hand wash sink basins fill quickly and drain slowly and have loose connection to walls. Instructed to re-caulk, repair, and maintain.
Observed dirt and grease build up in kitchen on walls behind microwave area, prep area, and below 3 compartment sink. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Observed cracked paint and dents in doorway around swing doors into kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Observed 2 holes in wall near fryer. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Floors in basement walk in cooler must be frequently cleaned and maintained as a smooth, even surface.
Observed black grease and food build up on hood over stove. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Observed no proof of food handler training. Must provide and maintain records of food handler certificates.
Observed no allergen training certificates on site. Must provide and maintain allergen training records for all City of Chicago Food Sanitation Certificate holders.
JUL 272017FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES HELD INSIDE THE LOWER SECTION OF THE KITCHEN 4 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER TORTILLA SOUP AT 64.7F,EGG ROLL MIX AT 45.1F,PORK CHORIZO HELD IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 102.1F.ALSO,BLANCHED FRIES WERE HELD ON TABLE NEXT TO DEEP FRYER AT 60.1F.ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS MUST BE STORED AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND BEHIND UNDER AND AROUND THE 1 DOOR STAND-UP FREEZER AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH DAMAGED LIDS,HOLES,UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY NOT RODENT-PROOFED,ALSO,THE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE ON UPPER LID.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS ON GARBAGE DUMPSTERS TO HAVE TIGHT FITTING OR REPLACE DUMPSTERS TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND BETTER MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE DUMPSTER TO AVOID GREASE SPILLAGE ON GROUND.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
RAW WOODEN SURFACES IN KITCHEN AREA NEAR THE POTATO PEELER MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND OFFICE ROOM AND FURNACE ROOM MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE KEPT ITEMS NEATLY TO AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 202017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF KITCHEN DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER AT BAR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 112017FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AT THIS TIME,LOW TEMPERATURE KITCHEN DISHWASHER NOT IN USE,WAS TESTED AND NOT SANITIZING AT "0" PPM,TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE DISHWASHER UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED ONCE REPAIRED AND USE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENTS,MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG NORTH WALLBASE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.ALSO,OBSERVED OPEN BAIT STATIONS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT,MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN AN ENCLOSED BAIT STATIONS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN KITCHEN AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF KITCHEN DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER AT BAR AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN,BAR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND INSIDE TOILET ROOMS,OPENING ON KITCHEN WALL BENEATH THE MICROWAVE MUST BE SEALED ALSO,REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED ON KITCHEN CEILINGS AND MAINTAIN SURFACES TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
OCT 242016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA BURGER REACH IN COOLER CONDENSER, PINK BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL PANEL AND FLOOR BASE UNDER DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR BASE ALSO MUST CLEAN WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA.
OCT 142016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING, 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DISHMACHINE, MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE, ALSO MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA BURGER REACH IN COOLER CONDENSER, PINK BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL PANEL AND FLOOR BASE UNDER DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR BASE ALSO MUST CLEAN WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA.
OBSERVED ONE METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MUST BE CALIBRATED FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
JUL 202015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
JUL 102015FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ONCE, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA BY GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND BETTER MAINTAIN, FIRST FLOOR SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ACTIVITY, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILDUP, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
CHIPPING WALL PLASTER IN HALL WAY BY KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER NOT ON LIGHT IN KITCHEN AREA, ABOVE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER,
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
AUG 52014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
CEILING AND ATTACHED FIXTURES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL DAILY.
FAUCET NOT MAINTAINED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET TO PROPERLY FILL COMPARTMENTS OR INCREASE WATER PRESSURE WITH SPRAYER.
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CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED A BROKEN ICE SCOOP AND A CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUT AND STAINS AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BOTH ITEMS. BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO DOORS OF FOUR DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS. ALSO NO COVER FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIBS/COVERS.
FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MOP SINK.
DEBRIS ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT BAR, MOP CLOSET AND BASEMENT.
GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE THE TOWELS STORAGE CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE ICE AT BAR AREA AND CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND CLEANING TOWELS INSIDE AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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