MAR 14
2018
PASS · 0 violations
RONERO.
Chicago Health Dept
738 W RANDOLPH ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2018.
4 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Mar 2018.
Last inspected Mar 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
18
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 20
2018
FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Observed front bar exposed hand sinks blocked and inaccessible at time of inspection with dump sink strainer. Also observed no paper towels at said exposed hand sink. Instructed manager that exposed hand sinks must be accessible and with paper towels to ensure proper hand-washing. Manager corrected violation during inspection. Critical violation #7-38-030
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
Observed no City of Chicago certified a manager or original certificate posted, on-site during inspection while potentially hazardous foods, beef, pork, eggs were being repaired or served. Instructed to have certified food service manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared to served. Serious violations 7-38-012
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Observed previous minor violations from report #2078626, date: 8/18/17, not corrected: #38 Must install at minimum 1 compartment sink in both bars on 2nd floor to use for rinsing and dumping/discarding beverages. Must maintain all plumbing. Must install splash guard on the left side of exposed hand sink in dish area to prevent contamination (clean dishes stored on a shelf to the left of the sink). Instructed manager to correct by reinspection date. Serious violation #7-42-090
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Observed pre set table ware throughout front and rear dining room areas. Instructed manager that all preset tableware must be covered and glassware inverted or set upon guest arrival. Instructed manager to maintain at all times.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed deteriorating caulking at exposed hand sink in dish washing area. Instructed manager to recaulk/repair and maintain it all times.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed slight calcium stain deposits on interior ice curtain on both ice makers in basement dish washing area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed broken glass and debris on floor in beverage closet in basement storage area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Must install splash guard on left side of exposed hand sink, at lounge bar area to prevent contamination. Maintain at all times.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Observed beverage inventory stored on floor in basement elevator closet. Instructed manager to elevate items at least 6 inches off the floor at all times. Maintain said.
AUG 18
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Observed 2 floor hand sinks with strainer and limes inside basin making inaccessible. Observed no soap or paper towels at both bar hand sinks on 2nd floor. Observed no soap or paper towels at 1st floor bar hand sink; Observed drain lines leading into hand sink from bar drink rail (improper use of hand sink). Observed no soap or paper towel at bar hand sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in dish area; Observed no soap at hand sinks in basement prep area. Instructed all hand sinks must be stocked with soap and paper towels (or hand dryers) at all times. Instructed hand sink may only be used to wash hands. Instructed hand sinks must be easily accessible at all times. Operator provided soap and paper towels for all hand sinks during inspection. Operator removed items stored inside hand sinks. Critical violation 7-38-030.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED
Observed potentially hazardous foods not properly thawed. Found raw, frozen goat stored in sink basin in standing water. Instructed must follow an approved method of thawing such as storage in a refrigerator @ 40F or less; under portable running water at a temperature of 70F or below; or in a microwave oven (only when the food will be immediately transferred to a conventional cooking facility to continue the cooking process). Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
Observed no city of Chicago food manager certificate posted in facility. Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepped (goat, yuca, etc.). Instructed must post original city of Chicago food manager certificate in plain view of customers at all times. Instructed must have city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Observed glass facing up and silverware exposed and tables throughout dining room. Must invert glasses and cover silverware to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed floor grease trap not completely sealed around edges. Must completely seal floor grease trap. Must maintain same.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed slow draining hand sink in north bar on 2nd floor. Must repair and maintain. Must install at minimum 1 compartment sink in both bars on 2nd floor to use for rinsing and dumping/discarding beverages. Must maintain all plumbing. Must install splash guard on the left side of exposed hand sink in dish area to prevent contamination (clean dishes stored on a shelf to the left of the sink).
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Observed no proof of food handler training for employees. Instructed must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees (kitchen employees, servers, bartenders, food runners, etc.).
NOV 22
2016
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THAT THE INTERIOR BAR RAILS AT ALL THREE BARS (1ST FLOOR, 2ND FLOOR FRONT AND 2ND FLOOR REAR) ARE UNFINISHED AND EXPOSING UNSEALED WOOD FRAMING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AT THE INTERIOR BAR RAIL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PORTIONS OF CEILING THAT MUST BE PATCHED AND REFINISHED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE CEILING ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR BAR, THE BASEMENT WOMEN'S RESTROOM, THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THESE AREAS. MUST FINISH THE WALL NEAR THE FRONT MAIN BAR WHERE THE LIGHT SWITCHES TO BE NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SWITCH COVERS, RESTROOM SPEAKER COVERS, AIR DUCT COVERS, AND ACCESS BOX COVERS WHERE MISSING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE REMAINING CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS- LADDERS, PIPING SUPPLIES, ETC.
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