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77 E ADAMS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 27 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 192026FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED MALE WAITER DRINKING FROM AN OPEN CUP IN REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID AND A STRAW TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.(COS)
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS SUCH AS THE FEMALE DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND THEN REMOVING CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH MACHINE,MALE EMPLOYEE HAD ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND PLACED HIS HANDS ON SHOULDER AND ROTATED HIS ARM AROUND,FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN REAR PREP AREA SCRATCHED HER HEAD WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON AND THEN HANDLED VEGETABLES TO CUT,MALE FOOD HANDLER IN REAR PREP AREA HAD ON PLASTIC GLOVES BOUGHT DIRTY DISH TO DISH MACHINE DRAIN BOARD AND WENT BACK TO PREP AREA OPENED A PLASTIC BAG REMOVED ITEMS AND THEN HE GOT ONIONS AND STRARTED PEELING AND SLICING THEM NOT ONE OF THE EMPLOYEES WASH THERE HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS A FEMALE COOK REACHED INTO A PLASTIC BIN AND REMOVED TWO BUNS AND PLACED THEM ON A PLATE TO MAKE A SANDWICH.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER,PLASTIC GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON ALL DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA AND PREP AREAS.
IMPROPER USAGE OF PLASTIC GLOVES BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE GOOD IN GOOD REPAIR.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON LOWER HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SERVING LINE.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE IN DISH WASHING AREA AND DEAD INSECTS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AROUND MASSIVE AMOUNT OF BOXES STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR MOPSINK.
OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA MUST MAKE SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2619941 7/1/25 NOT CORRECTED-#47-4-101.19 : OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND BOXES STORED ON MILK CRATE IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
JUL 12025PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.0-60.4F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, GARLIC IN OIL(59.5F), BUTTER(53.4F), COOKED ONIONS AND CARROTS(46.0F), HALF AND HALF(55.9F) AND SLICED TOMATO(60.4F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $2 WEIGHING 2LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND BOXES STORED ON MILK CRATE IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
OBSERVED RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 82.2F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET(NOTE: THERE IS ONE OTHER HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.)
APR 252024PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE UTILITY SINK AND IN MOP BUCKETS IN THE REAR UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO ALLOW TO DRY.
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AUG 12023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Mop sink next to food storage rack with no space or a shield, Instructed to install a barrier.
MAY 262022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
SEP 212021PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
FOUND FRIED THICK WEDGES OF FRIED POTATOES HELD AT TOP OF COOLER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 77.3F, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AT 41F OR LOWER , 135F OR HIGHER, FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $5. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
AUG 182021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PREP TABLE PLACED NEXT TO OPEN STAIR CASE, INSTRUCTED TO TO INSTALL A BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
DAMAGED INSULATION AT UTILITY LINES ABOVE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR INSULATION.
JUN 182020FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 70F. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE.
JUN 122020FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 70F. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND PLATES, GLASSES AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN GARAGE AREA. ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED 4" OFF OF GROUND.
IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER WHEN HOT WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND UNUSED FREEZER IN STORAGE AREA WHERE WALK IN COOLER IS LOCATED. FOUND UNNECESSARY CRATES AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN SAID AREA. PREMISES MUST BE FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN. CLUTTER PROMOTES PEST HARBORAGE
FOUND MULTIPLE FOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
MAR 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING DOCUMENTATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES NOR PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HANDSINK IN THE BAR AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHES IN THE PREP AREA STORED ON PREP SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED SILVERWARE AND GLASSWARE BEING PRESET ON DINING TABLES WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRESET DINING TABLES OR SET UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL OR INVERT GLASSWARE AND COVER THE MOUTH PORTION OF THE SILVERWARE AND INVERT PLATES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED LEAK FROM THE CEILING IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE SPICE RACK. NO FOOD IS AFFECTED BY THE LEAK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR LEAK AND SANITIZE THE AREA.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH MISSING/DETACHED FROM THE WALL BASEBOARD COVING IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THE BASEBOARD COVING AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
JAN 92018FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. OBSERVED 2 OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, LOCATED AT THE BAR AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, NOT MAINTAINING 110F. TEMPERATURE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WAS AT 78.3F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION AND 84F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. OBSERVED UTILITY SINK ONLY REACHING 89F DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT AT LEAST 110F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOMS WASH BOWLS HOT WATER TURNED OFF AT THE BOTTOM DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE WASH BOWL FAUCET (RIGHT SIDE) IS STRIPPED AND CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING WHEN HOT WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT HOT WATER IS NOT CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING AND RIGHT SIDE WASH BOWL IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER HAND WASHING TEMPERATURE OF 85F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE TURNED ON LEFT SIDE WASH BOWL HOT WATER DURING THE INSPECTION. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED BY THE FACILITY OFFICE NOT MAINTAINING 85F, THE TEMPERATURE OF SAID HAND SINK WAS 65F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK MAINTAINS A PROPER HAND WASHING TEMPERATURE OF 85F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE NOR POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND HAVE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE GAUGE NOT READING THE PROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE, FINAL RINSE GAUGE READING 124F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSPECTOR VERIFIED FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F BY USING HIGH TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GAUGE SO THAT IT READS THE ADEQUATE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2064903 DATED 6/23/17; 38 - OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE FRONT BAR. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GLASSWARE AND UNCOVERED SILVERWARE BEING PRE-SET ON THE CUSTOMER TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRE-SET GLASSWARE AND SILVERWARE OR SET UPON GUEST ARRIVAL OR PRE-SET TABLES BY INVERTING GLASSWARE AND COVERING ALL SILVERWARE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER FOR DISH SHELVES AND SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED FOOD PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE RE-CAULKED. INSTRUCTED ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND UNDER ALL COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BY THE SPRAYER THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED WORN AND DIRTY CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DISH RACKS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 232017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, CABBAGE ROLLS, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH MISSING/DETACHED FROM THE WALL BASEBOARD COVING IN THE KITCHEN, ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AT FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTIONS IN THE KITCHEN AND ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THE BASEBOARD COVING AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
OBSERVED CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE FRONT BAR. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE FRONT BAR.
FEB 32017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN MEATBALLS, SOUP, COOKED POTATOES, HUMMUS, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED UNLABELED FOOD INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD.
OBSERVED SERVING UTENSILS IN BOWLS OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SERVING UTENSILS ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR AT THE FLOOR-WALL JUNCTION AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR WALL JUNCTION AND CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE AND THE WASTE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
APR 282016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
food debris noted along wall base in prep area, instructed to clean and maintain.
damaged section of wall base in front prep area, instructed to repair.
SEP 182015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TRAYS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING OF THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR RISING, CREATING A LARGE GAP WHERE DEBRIS IS ACCUMULATING AT THE COLUMN ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR-WALL JUNCTURE BEHIND THE COOKLINE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PLUMBING UNDER THE REAR PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED THE DRAIN PLUGS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT THE REAR PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DRAIN PLUGS.
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
AUG 192014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
AUG 142014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT EMPLOYEES TOILET HAND SINK FAUCET, ONLY COLD WATER LINE IS RUNNING. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1092749 DATED 12-16-13 FOR VIOLATION #(34)FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN TILE IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-90.
BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
DEC 162013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN TILE IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE
MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND INTO CEILING IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM CEILING IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. PEELING WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIT.
BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISWASHING AREA MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DUST AND DIRT. LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMPRTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
JAN 102013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED A DEEP STAINLESS STEEL PAN HOLDING 10LBS OF CHICKEN CROQUETS AT 79.1F AN 58.6F AND 62.1F RESPECTIVELY. ALSO FOUND ANOTH PAN HOLDING 10 LBS OF BAKED PUMKIN AND ONION PIROSHKY AT 58.9F AND 49.7 RESPECTIVELY AT A 2DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN. UNIT MAINTAINING A TEMP OF 37.4F. ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGEMENT.CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-005(A).
MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS (I.E. FORKS, SPOONS AND KNIVES) AT DINING ROOM TABLES TO BE PROTECTED UNTIL USE AT ALL TIMES.DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TABLES PRE-SET WITH KNIVES, SPOONS AND FORKS NOT COVERED. THESE ITEMS MUST BE COVERED WITH THE HANDLES EXPOSED OR CUSTOMERS MUST BE PROVIDED NEW SILVERWARE ONCE THEY ARE SEATED.
MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AND FAUCET HANDLES AT BAR 3COMP SINK TO PREVENT LEAKS.
MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED CHAIRS IN THE DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM AT THE BASEMENT OR ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
APR 272012PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE BEING STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLERS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED, REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING, REPACKAGED, ETC.
MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLERS-REMOVE RUST AND FOOD PARTICLES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER ATLEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
WALLS IN POOR REPAIR BY/AROUND MOP SINK-HOLES NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGE WALLBASE BY COOLERS IN GRILL AND BAR AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO THE WALK IN COOLER.
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKS AT THE BASE AND AT THE PIPE UNDER THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT. MUST EITHER FIX ATTACHED STOPPER ON 3-COMP SINK (SANITIZING COMPARTMENT) OR REPLACE-PLASTIC BEING USED AS A STOPPER TO CONCEAL WATER.
MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND AREA BEHIND WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER.
AUG 232011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON VENTILATION HOOD INTERIOR SURFACES AND FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL BASE COVERING ARE LOOSE CREATING CREVICES AND FOOD DEBRIS BEING TRAPPED BETWEEN WALL AND COVERINGS, FRP WALL SHEET NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY BEHIND 3 COMP SINK, MISSING WALL BASE COVERINGS AT BAR AREA
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 3 COMP SINK STOPPERS NOT HOLDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
AUG 122010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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 AT PREP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPLACE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL BEHIND 3COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PANEL IS COMING OUT, ALSO WALL NEXT TO PREP TABLE DAMAGED, EXPOSED DRY WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →