APR 24
2025
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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2701 N HALSTED ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 24, 2025 · passed
12 of 17 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
12 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
87
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jul 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS TO NOT HAVE A HAND WASHING SIGN: 2ND FLOOR SINK IN BAR, 1ST FLOOR FRONT BAR, AND HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A HAND SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS INDICATING EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS STORED FOR COOLING IN A COOLER IN THE MAIN PREPARATION AREA ON FIRST FLOOR WITH A LID AND FOIL COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COOL ALL ITEMS AND HOLD UN COVERED TO FACILIATE APPROPRIATE COOLING.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE SCOOPS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN LARGE DRY STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS TO ENSURE HANDLES ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SHELF USED UNDER THE BAR AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA TO BE MADE FROM UNFINISHED WOOD. OBSERVED SHELF UNDER THE MINI FRIDGE IN THE SHELF AT THE FRONT BAR ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPLACE UNFINISHED WOODEN SHELVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE HANDLE OF THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR GLASS COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA TO BE LOOSE AND BROKEN FROM THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE DAMAGED HANDLE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE BUSSER STATION ON THE FIRST FLOOR LOCATED DIRECTLY EAST OF THE BAR TO BE LEAKING HEAVILY FROM FAUCET WHEN IN USE. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET FROM 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MANITAIN ALL LEAKS IN GOOD REPAIR.
JUL 232024PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
JUL 23
2024
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED BOTTOM SHELF OF VARIOUS PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN RUSTED - ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE OR REPLACE. PIC ORDERED REPLACEMENT SHELVES DURING INSPECTION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN ALL PREP AREAS STAINED AND WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED MIDDLE SINK OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BUILT IN SINK STOPPER NOT PROPERLY HOLDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TIGHT SEAL OR PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED EXCESSIVE INCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP UNDERNEATH NORTHEAST FRYERS AND STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEALK AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RELEASE HANDLE AND WHITE PIPE TO FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED BROKEN CEMENT FLOORING IN FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER ON DRYING/STORAGE RACK IN KITCHEN BETWEEN PREP AREAS WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES (CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD STORAGE AND TO-GO CONTAINERS) DISORGANIZED. ALSO NOTED MOPS, BROOMS AND DUST PANS ON THE FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ELEVATED FROM FLOOR.
JUL 212023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 21
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A TIGHT FITTING DOOR ON THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED WALLS TO THE ELECTRICAL BOXES AND METER AREA ON THE NORTH WALL OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL NEWLY INSTALLED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT IN ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, OPEN HOLES AND SEAMS MUST BE CUT/SMOOTHED DOWN TO BE CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL NEW OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES, OPENINGS SURROUNDING PIPING, OPEN SEAMS IN NEWLY INSTALLED WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
JUL 192023FAILED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 19
2023
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
: 8-404.13(B:4)--: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3-24-23 REPORT #2573138 NOT CORRECTED.#55- 6-201.11-- MISSING CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE, REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WHERE FOOD, FOOD CONTACT ITEMS OR WHERE FOOD TRAVELS FOR STORAGE WITHOUT HOLES, OPENINGS, CRACKS OR CREVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
JUN 202023FAILED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 20
2023
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3-24-23 REPORT #2573138 NOT CORRECTED.#55- 6-201.11-- MISSING CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE, REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WHERE FOOD, FOOD CONTACT ITEMS OR WHERE FOOD TRAVELS FOR STORAGE WITHOUT HOLES, OPENINGS, CRACKS OR CREVICE. #58- 2-102.13-- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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MAR 242023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 24
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
: 5-203.11-- NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE TO GO PREP AREA WHERE BREADS AND DESSERTS ARE SLICED AND OTHER FOODS PREPARED FOR CARRY OUT. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR REMOVE ALL PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS/CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B)---RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE ALL RUST. 4-602.13-- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
4-301.16-- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP/SLOP SINK AT THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11-- MISSING CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE, REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WHERE FOOD, FOOD CONTACT ITEMS OR WHERE FOOD TRAVELS FOR STORAGE WITHOUT HOLES, OPENINGS, CRACKS OR CREVICE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
: 2-102.13-- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
MAR 162023FAILED19 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 16
2023
FAILED
19 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
NOTED AN EMPLOYEE EATING ON THE COOKS LINE. REVIEWED EMPLOYEES MUST NOT EAT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. FOOD REMOVED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE TO GO PREP AREA WHERE BREADS AND DESSERTS ARE SLICED AND OTHER FOODS PREPARED FOR CARRY OUT. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR REMOVE ALL PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS/CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT ALL 2ND FLOOR HANDWASHING SINKS IN ALL THREE WASHROOMS AND AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. WATER NOTED AT 95.7F AT BAR, 85.4F, 90.6F AND 95.1F AT WASHROOM WASHBOWLS. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT A MINIMUM OF 100.F AT ALL SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED THE BASEMENT PREP HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BEING BLOCKED BY A PORTABLE HEATER AND PORTABLE AIR COOLER ON RACK SHELVING. MANAGEMENT REMOVED. ALSO OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE. PLASTIC STRAINER NOTED INSIDE THE SINK. SINK BEING USED AS A PREP/SLOP SINK. MANAGER REMOVED STRAINER. REVIEWED HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED DOZENS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN EGGS BEING STORED ON SHELVING INSIDE A WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE CHEESE, TORTILLAS AND OTHER ASSORTED PREPARED FOODS.---ALSO NOTED RAW BEEF KABOBS BEING STORED IN A TALL REACH-IN COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE DIRECTLY ABOVE FRESH SLICED CUCUMBERS AND ASSORTED PREPARED FOODS.----LIQUID EGG YOLK IN A CONTAINER DIRECTLY NEXT TO GRATED CHEESE, READY TO EAT SLICED SAUSAGE IN THE COOKS LINE SERVICE PREP TWO DOOR COOLER. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION OF STORED FOODS. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. BUSINESSES IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR READING A MAXIMUM INTERNAL TEMPERATURE AT THE FINAL RINSE OF 118.5F AND GAUGE ON THE MACHINE NOT OPERATIONAL. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, SANITIZES AT ADEQUATE HOT TEMPERATURE OF A MINIMUM OF 160F WITH WORKING GAUGES AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL AND RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND ICE FOR CONSUMPTION CONTACT SURFACE IN THE UPPER PORTION WITH A PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AND ON THE PLASTIC SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SLIME SUBSTANCE, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 30 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL ANY OPENINGS NOTED DURING CLEANING AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NOTED NUMEROUS FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS OR STORAGE AREAS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS.---- MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR ALL METAL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE MAIN KITCHEN 1ST FLOOR.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING INSIDE THE 2ND FLOOR UTILITY SERVICE SINK CLOSET MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE DIRTY.----RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE ALL RUST.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP/SLOP SINK AT THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE COED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ADJACENT TO THE MAIN KITCHEN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD TILE AT THE BASEMENT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE, REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WHERE FOOD, FOOD CONTACT ITEMS OR WHERE FOOD TRAVELS FOR STORAGE WITHOUT HOLES, OPENINGS, CRACKS OR CREVICE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.
SEP 202022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 20
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LEAKING PIPE AND ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. REPAIR ISSUE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING WALL( EXPOSED INSULATION) BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA .REPAIR WALL OR RELOCATE UNIT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
DEC 172021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 17
2021
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARD IN FOOR PREP AREA. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA FLOOR WITH EXCESS MOISTURE. MUST CLEAN AND DRY BAR FLOOR. OBSERVED FLOOR VERY DIRTY BEHIND COOLER. PULL OUT COOLER AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALL COVING IN DISREPAIR ON WALL SECOND FLOOR BAR BEHIND COOLER. REPLACE WALL COVING BEHIND COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WOOD UNDER ICE BIN AT SECOND FLOOR BAR NEEDS TO BE CLEANED, SEALED AND MAINTAINED.
MAY 82020PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 8
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT DINING AREA HANDLING AND PACKING READY TO EAT FOOD: LETTUCE FOR SALADS, NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK OR RELOCATE PREP AREA AT SECOND FLOOR KITCHENETTE WERE HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASHING SINK BY PREP/DISHROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING; INSIDE THE SAID SINK WAS STORED AN USED METAL CUP WITH SPOON. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER REMOVED CUP. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND 10 BAGS OF 5 POUND EACH OF SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT TEMP OF 46.4F TO 48.7F STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA. PARTIALLY COOKED SLICED ZUCCHINI AT TEMP OF 58.6F STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 60,VALUE 160 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA . REPAIR/REPLACE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXPOSED BRICKS AT SECOND FLOOR FRONT BAR, NOT EASILY CLEANABLE AND UNEVEN WITH ROUGH SURFACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. REPAIR ISSUED
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
AUG 292019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 29
2019
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN HANDEL ON WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND-SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE ADA TOILET ROOM ON MAIN LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FEB 262019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 26
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST STAINS AND CHIPPED PAINT ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE CHEST/S IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA AND REPLACE UNIT/S AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD/RACK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL DRAIN BOARD/RACK, IN SAID AREA TO ENSURE SELF DRAINING OF DISHES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM, EXPOSING STUDS, JOIST AND RAFTERS, IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/REPAIR AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 52018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 5
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE BEER KEG COOLER IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION IF ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERBED ELECTRICAL OUTLET OPENING BY ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN 2ND FLOR BAR AREA. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 102017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 10
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED FRYER CABINET GREASY UNDER FRYER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FRYER CABINET.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED FLOORS AT WALLBASE NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT NEEDS CLEANING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT LIGHT UNDER HOT LINE IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO TO REPLACE LIGHT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED CONDENSER UNIT DRIPPING IN EMPTY PANS INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR COMDENSER UNIT.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN SLEEVE OR CHEMICAL SANITIZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP.
JUL 292016PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
JUL 29
2016
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BAR REACH IN COOLER,3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,ALL PREP TABLES AND DISH STORAGE SHELVES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON1ST FL. WAIT STATION AREA
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,DISH RACKS AND CARTS,MEAT SLICER,ALL PREP & REACH IN COOLERS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP TABLES,COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS,COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE IN 1ST FL.PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND WHERE EVER ELSE NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST FINISH WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES NEAR BASEMENT 2- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP,DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREAS ON 1ST & 2ND FL.,PREP AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 92015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 9
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR BUS STATION NEEDS CLEANING OR REPAINTING AND MAINTAIN. MUST RESEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR BUS STATION AND THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE ON THE WALLS CLOSE TO THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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