SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ROCKWELL'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL.

BEAT. 37/100

4632 N ROCKWELL ST · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 17, 2025 · passed

Failed 6 of 20 inspections. 27 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
11 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
135
includes 27 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Sep 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 17
2025
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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.

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

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.

CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

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.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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 4
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

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.

MINOROther
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

SEE VIOLATION #29

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

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

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.

CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

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 3
2024
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

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.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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).

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

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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/CEILING IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAND THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 14
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & 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 7
2023
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

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

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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE DISH AND PREP AREA WITH DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & 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 13
2022
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP, BAR, WASHROOMS)

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR ETC) IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE BASEMENT BEER WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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 11
2021
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 2
2021
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

AUG 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
19 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Observed no hand washing signs on hand wash sinks. Instructed management to correct and maintain proper signage.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

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

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.

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

Observed black grease and dirt on blade of manual can opener attached to kitchen prep table. Instructed to detail clean, sanitize, and maintain.

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

Observed torn door gasket on cooler door in basement dry storage room. Must replace and maintain.

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

Observed rusty shelves in walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair, replace, and maintain.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Observed a build up of dirt and dried up food debris on kitchen storage shelves in prep kitchen. Must detail clean and maintain area.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Observed all hand wash sink basins fill quickly and drain slowly and have loose connection to walls. Instructed to re-caulk, repair, and maintain.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Observed no back flow prevention device on water supply line for ice machine and coffee maker behind bar. Must install, service, and maintain.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed cracked paint and dents in doorway around swing doors into kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed 2 holes in wall near fryer. Instructed to repair and maintain.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Floors in basement walk in cooler must be frequently cleaned and maintained as a smooth, even surface.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Observed black grease and food build up on hood over stove. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Observed no proof of food handler training. Must provide and maintain records of food handler certificates.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Observed no allergen training certificates on site. Must provide and maintain allergen training records for all City of Chicago Food Sanitation Certificate holders.

AUG 8
2019
FAILED
21 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Observed no hand washing signs on hand wash sinks. Instructed management to correct and maintain proper signage.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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).

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

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.

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

Observed black grease and dirt on blade of manual can opener attached to kitchen prep table. Instructed to detail clean, sanitize, and maintain.

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

Observed torn door gasket on cooler door in basement dry storage room. Must replace and maintain.

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

Observed rusty shelves in walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair, replace, and maintain.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Observed a build up of dirt and dried up food debris on kitchen storage shelves in prep kitchen. Must detail clean and maintain area.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Observed no back flow prevention device on water supply line for ice machine and coffee maker behind bar. Must install, service, and maintain.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Observed all hand wash sink basins fill quickly and drain slowly and have loose connection to walls. Instructed to re-caulk, repair, and maintain.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed cracked paint and dents in doorway around swing doors into kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed 2 holes in wall near fryer. Instructed to repair and maintain.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Floors in basement walk in cooler must be frequently cleaned and maintained as a smooth, even surface.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Observed black grease and food build up on hood over stove. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Observed no proof of food handler training. Must provide and maintain records of food handler certificates.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Observed no allergen training certificates on site. Must provide and maintain allergen training records for all City of Chicago Food Sanitation Certificate holders.

AUG 4
2017
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 27
2017
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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).

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

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.

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

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.

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

RAW WOODEN SURFACES IN KITCHEN AREA NEAR THE POTATO PEELER MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

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

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.

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

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 20
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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 11
2017
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN,BAR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

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

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.

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

OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

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

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 24
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

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 14
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

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.

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

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.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

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.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED ONE METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MUST BE CALIBRATED FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

JUL 20
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

JUL 10
2015
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ONCE, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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,

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

CHIPPING WALL PLASTER IN HALL WAY BY KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER NOT ON LIGHT IN KITCHEN AREA, ABOVE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER,

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

AUG 5
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

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

CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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

FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

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

CEILING AND ATTACHED FIXTURES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL DAILY.

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

FAUCET NOT MAINTAINED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET TO PROPERLY FILL COMPARTMENTS OR INCREASE WATER PRESSURE WITH SPRAYER.

SEP 12
2013
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

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.

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

FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MOP SINK.

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

DEBRIS ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT BAR, MOP CLOSET AND BASEMENT.

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

GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

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.

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

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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