ROSCOE'S TAVERN LTD.
3354-3356 N HALSTED ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
11 of 18 inspections passed, 4 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 42025PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND BARS IN FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR OBSERVED RAW LARGE BURGERS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45.7F TO 46.0F. OBSERVED INSIDE 1DOOR COOLER SMALL BURGERS AT TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 47.5F TO 48.7F. MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41.F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 14# OFF FOOD WORTH $128. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
OBSERVED LAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN BASEMNET BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAINT AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MAY 102022PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON-POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM U-JOINT PIPPING OF THE BAR HAND WASH SINK OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE HAND WASH SINK BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES, FLOORS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND IN STORAGE AREAS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE WITH SPILLS AND DIRT UNDERNEATH SHELVES AND WHERE EVER NEEDED. ALSO NOTED ARE SPILLS LEAKING FROM THE SODA PIPES ONTO THE WALLS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS ON THE CEILING TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
AUG 172020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REACH IN FREEZER #3 DOOR RUBBER GASKETS TORN/RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
AUG 102020FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT GARDEN BAR. MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT SAID LOCATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT MAIN BAR AND 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT REAR UNUSED WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
REACH IN FREEZER #3 DOOR RUBBER GASKETS TORN/RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL AND AROUND HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND 1ST FLOOR DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER AT MAIN BAR FLOOR. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND KEEP FLOOR DRY.
BASEMENT TOOL FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
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AUG 112017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OPERATOR UNABLE TO SHOW THAT LARGE GRAY CONTINENTAL BRAND CONTAINERS FOR SLUSHIE MACHINE DRINK MIXES IN BASEMENT ARE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL. MUST REPLACE CONTAINERS WITH FOOD SAFE/FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.
MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON BOTH ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL A HANDSINK, WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, AT GREEN BAR AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA THAT IS CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRUIT SLICING AREA AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL FAUCET ABOVE THE BAR SLUSHIE MACHINE TO PROPERLY CLEAN THE UNIT, OR REMOVE THE SLUSHIE MACHINE.
AUG 42017FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED APPROX. 50 SMALL FLIES AT GARDEN BAR, APPROX. 10 SMALL FLIES AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT, APPROX. 10 SMALL FLIES AT GREEN BAR, APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES AT BERG BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
OBSERVED DUCT TAPE USED ON SHELVING IN WHITE FREEZER IN KITCHEN PREP. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FOOD STORAGE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING AT BASE OF STAIRS IN BASEMENT AND UNDER WIRE SHELVING IN FOOD PREP. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF MAIN BAR HANDSINK.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND BROKEN GLASS FROM BOTTOM OF MAIN BAR SILVER REACH IN COOLER (NEAR HANDSINK). MUST CLEAN GRAYISH RESIDUE FORMING INSIDE CLEAR FLAP ON THE LEFT ICE MACHINE (UPPER COMPARTMENT).
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND LIQUID SPLATTERS ON WALL UNDER KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND THE KITCHEN FIRE EXTINGUISHER, ON THE BACK WALL OF THE LIQUOR CABINET AT THE FRONT SIDE BAR (UNDER THE RED BULL COOLER). MUST CLEAN BROWNISH LIQUID STAINS FROM BRICK WALL NEAR SLUSHIE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR WALL NEAR KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE THE PLASTIC COVERING IS DETACHING FROM THE WALL NEAR THE FLOOR. WALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND FREE OF UNNECESSARY GAPS.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON BOTH ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL A HANDSINK, WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, AT GREEN BAR AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA THAT IS CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRUIT SLICING AREA AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL FAUCET ABOVE THE BAR SLUSHIE MACHINE TO PROPERLY CLEAN THE UNIT, OR REMOVE THE SLUSHIE MACHINE.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. NOTED TOOLS AND BOXES OF MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR IN THE TOOL ROOM. NOTED OLD FOAM DECOR STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT HALL. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE REMAINING OBJECTS TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
DEC 232016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINES IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN (NOT EXCESSIVE). INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND FRONT BAR AND BAR #7 IN THE REAR, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL BEHIND BAR #7 IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 62016PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
MAR 52015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS AT THE FRONT NORTH BAR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO DRAIN LINE CONNECTED TO THE WESTERN MOST SODA GUN DRAIN AT THE NORTH MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CONNECT AND CONNECT TO A FLOOR DRAIN AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL HANDSINKS AT BAR 6, THE GARDEN BAR, AND THE FIREPLACE BAR AND TO MAINTAIN.
FEB 272014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
33 DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA. DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST REMOVE GREASE ENCRUSTED.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR #6. MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN MAIN FRONT BAR.
FEB 202014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 05/28/13 INSPECTION # 1092431 NOT CORRECTED.#36 MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE MEAT REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREP AREA IN FIRST FLOOR. #41 EXCESSIVE AMOUBT VOF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-42-090.
DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA. DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST REMOVE GREASE ENCRUSTED.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR #6. MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN MAIN FRONT BAR.
MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN MANS WASHROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF PREMISES.
JUN 42013PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE MEAT REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREP AREA IN FIRST FLOOR.
EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
MAY 282013FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
EVIDENCE OF FLYING INSECTS. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 45 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS CEILING ON PALLETS WHERE BOXES OF WINE ARE STORED IN BASEMENT.ALSO NOTED EIGHT LIVE FLIES INSIDE RECYCLING BEER BOTTLE CONTAINER IN FIRTS FLOOR NEXT TO SIDE EXIT DOOR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE MEAT REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREP AREA IN FIRST FLOOR.
DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR AND MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH PALLETS IN BASEMENT.
EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
AUG 142012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND STORED CLEAN PANS/PREP TABLE. YELLOW CUTTING BOARD IN FOOD PREP IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE.
MUST CLEAN LOWER BIN OF FAR RIGHT SIDE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEXT TO UTILITY SINK AND STORED SPICES.
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR KITCHEN TALL STAINLESS STEEL REACH-IN COOLER.
JUL 82011PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND COOKED CHICKEN(FROM 7-5-11) STORED INSIDE A FOOD CONTAINER IN ICE AT TEMP OF 63.7F TO 64F; SLICED TURKEY BREAST AT TEMP OF 55.3F; SLICED HAM AT TEMP OF 54.3F,WAS STORED INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER WHICH AIR TEMP OF UNIT WAS 40.6F;PULLED PORK AT TEMP OF 54F TO 55.7F.FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED POUNDS 19.2; VALUE 85.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073175-16
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.ALSO SLIME SUBSTANCE WAS OBSERVED ON FRONT METAL PLATE DINGLING AND DRIPPING ON ICE.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT.BUY ICE FROM A RETAIL FOOD, KEEP INVOICE OF PURCHASED ICE.ALL 3 ICE MACHINE IS TURNED OFF.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED(FAX# 312 -746 4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073175-16
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP.NEED TO CLEAN PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTSSS(GREASE BUILD-UP), ALSO ALL POP GUN BEHIND ALL BARS.DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES BEHIND POOL BAR(DEBRIS).
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE IN POOR REPAIR LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
JUL 292010PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN AT 44F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 11.5# OF FOOD WORTH $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED 2 ICE MACHINES WITH MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE MACHINE. BOTH MACHINES TAGGED BY CDPH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGEMENT HAD BILTMORE REFRIGERATION CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINES ON 7/30/10. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE PATIO AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. MANAGEMENT CLEANED THE AFFECTED AREA AND HAD ROSE PEST CONTROL OUT TO SERVICE PREMISES ON 7/30/10. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED OPEN SEAMS AND BROKEN PLASTIC ON INTERIOR SURFACES. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE CABINETS OF THE GARDEN BAR, WIRE RACKS IN THE BEER COOLER, FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND ALL OF THE BARS AND UNDER THE DJ BOOTH. SEAL OR GROUT THE FLOOR SEAMS BEHIND THE GARDEN BAR.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE THE REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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