S2 City Grill and Bar
Troubled record — failed 4 of 10 inspections for pest activity, food temperature
2025-05-09 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. LIGHT AVAILABLE AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ALL IN-USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN UTENSIL HOLDER NOT BETWEEN CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING AT BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT WALL BASES
2024-08-08 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VAID CERTIFICATE POSTED A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS DOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FISH, BEEF AND TURKEY IMPROPERLY THAWING IN STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD UNDER COLD RUNNNING WATER, REFRIGERATION, OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTILCES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.
2024-05-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2024-04-25 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA, DAMAGED WALL SURFACES AND FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUTING IN PREP AREA, DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2024-04-18 Fail Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MAANGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR REA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MIANTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE IN WOMEN WASHROOM, DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA, DAMAGED WALL SURFACES AND FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUTING IN PREP AREA, DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2023-12-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 7 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL & PREP TABLES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST GROUT THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP DISH WASHING AREAS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND THRESHOLD AT WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT TO BE SM...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE WATER AND KEEP DRY
2023-12-05 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 19 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12 (A) : STILL OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN CUSTOMERS WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AT 57.9F & MEN'S AT 57.4F-57.9F. MUST BE 100.0F . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-204.11 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP & TOWELS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 : OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.200 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON DISH MACHINE SCRAPE SINK,ON FLOOR UNDER SAME,ALONG WALL BASES.ON FLOOR BEHIND FRYERS,COOLERS,ON AND UNDER PREP TABLES.STORAGE /LOCKER ROOM-ALONG WALL BASE.LIQUOR STORAGE AR...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN MAIN FRONT PREP AREA.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCT FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
: 3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH HOT HOLDING CABINETS FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK INS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL & PREP TABLES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH SINK IN CUSTOMERS WOMEN TOILET ROOM.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.15 : OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD ENCRUSTED & BUILD UP ON LID AND ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER MUST REMOVE GREASE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST GROUT THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP DISH WASHING AREAS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND THRESHOLD AT WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING FROM WALLS THROUGHO...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE WATER AND KEEP DRY
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-301.14 : MUST PLACE OVEN UNDER VENTILATION HOOD
2023-12-01 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 20 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP & TOWELS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN CUSTOMERS WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AT 57.9F & MEN'S AT 57.4F-57.9F. MUST BE 100.0F . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. FRENCH TOAST BATTER 57.2F1LB.POOLED EGGS 49.2F.9- SHELLED EGGS 55.4F IN A PAN ON PREP TABLE.3LBS. COOKED CORN 66.2F IN A PAN ON REAR PREP TABLE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD ...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.200 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON DISH MACHINE SCRAPE SINK,ON FLOOR UNDER SAME,ALONG WALL BASES.ON FLOOR BEHIND FRYERS,COOLERS,ON AND UNDER PREP TABLES.STORAGE /LOCKER ROOM-ALONG WALL BASE.LIQUOR STORAGE AREA-ALONG WAL...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN MAIN FRONT PREP AREA.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCT FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH HOT HOLDING CABINETS FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK INS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL & PREP TABLES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH SINK IN CUSTOMERS WOMEN TOILET ROOM.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD ENCRUSTED & BUILD UP ON LID AND ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER MUST REMOVE GREASE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST GROUT THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP DISH WASHING AREAS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND THRESHOLD AT WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT TO BE SM...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE WATER AND KEEP DRY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PLACE OVEN UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
2022-11-14 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 6 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE NAMES ON THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER(WORN OFF).
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE 1 COMP SINK AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT SIDE PREP AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS AND FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2531325 DATE 9-14-21. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR MORE CITATION WILL FOLLOW. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TR...
2021-09-14 Pass License CRITICAL 3 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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