SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SCHOOLYARD TAVERN & GRILL.

YOUR CALL. 54/100

3258 N SOUTHPORT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 17, 2019 · passed with conditions

7 of 10 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Nov 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND THE POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD ( EGGS,CAESAR DRESSING ) MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS IN WRITTEN FORM ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MISSING LIDS AT ICE BIN UNITS BEHIND BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

WE OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT AND PIPES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER DRIPPING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED PREMISES USING HIGH DISH MACHINE.HOWEVER NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR,STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN WALL AT SIDE OF ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. WE OBSERVED PILE OF(USED INSTEAD OF COVING/BASEBOARD WALL) CEMENT ON FLOOR BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,FROM ONE END TO THE OTHER.SURFACE IS POROUS,UNEVEN, NOT SMOOTH, NOT A CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. REMOVE,SMOOTH IT OR REPLACE SAID CEMENT AT MENTIONED AREA.

OCT 4
2019
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND THE POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD ( EGGS,CAESAR DRESSING ) MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS IN WRITTEN FORM ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

WE OBSERVED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS AT BAR AREA,PREP AREA ON WALLS, AND DISH ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLYING. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MISSING LIDS AT ICE BIN UNITS BEHIND BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE -

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

WE OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT AND PIPES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER DRIPPING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. -

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED PREMISES USING HIGH DISH MACHINE.HOWEVER NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR,STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED -

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE ON TOP THE UNIT DRIPPING ON SURROUNDING GROUND AND GREASE ALSO SPLATTERED ON WALL BEHIND THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNIT,GROUND AND WALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B)

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN WALL AT SIDE OF ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. WE OBSERVED PILE OF(USED INSTEAD OF COVING/BASEBOARD WALL) CEMENT ON FLOOR BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,FROM ONE END TO THE OTHER.SURFACE IS POROUS,UNEVEN, NOT SMOOTH, NOT A CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. REMOVE,SMOOTH IT OR REPLACE SAID CEMENT AT MENTIONED AREA.

DEC 10
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FOOD AND DRY GOODS STORED UNDER WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN: 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREAS, BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, AND BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE. MUST COVER ALL WALLS AND CEILING WHERE DRY GOODS AND FOOD ARE STORED.

SEP 27
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FOOD AND DRY GOODS STORED UNDER WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN: 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREAS, BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, AND BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE. MUST COVER ALL WALLS AND CEILING WHERE DRY GOODS AND FOOD ARE STORED.

AUG 31
2017
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DARK DEEP GROOVES AND CUTS IN BOTH CUTTING BOARDS, AT COOK LINE. OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULKING ALONG 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, LOCATED IN DISH AREA. OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOK LINE AREA WITH CRACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP DESIGNATED FOR ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, WITH JAGGED, UNSMOOTH EDGES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SCOOP.

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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOK LINE AREA, WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP LOCATED ALONG THE WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTION, IN THE HALL WAY BETWEEN THE COOK LINE AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN, SAID AREA.

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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED CAULKING IN POOR REPAIR, ALONG INTERIOR OF KITCHEN HOODS, ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL.

MINORPest Activity
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED STANDING WATER LOCATED UNDER ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE AND MAINTAIN, TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT REAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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SEP 27
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.

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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BAR AREAS BEHIND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 21
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AS NEEDED AND TO MAINTAIN.

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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE BACK OF THE WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER UNIT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 1
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING COOLER ON THE FOOD LINE: GROUND BEEF AT 52.3F, SHRIMP AT 51.7, CHICKEN AT 52.0F, AND DELI MEAT AT 50.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

RE-ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREA AND DISCARD CLUTTER ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

OCT 18
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

NOV 1
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MISSING BASEBOARD ON NORTH WALL OF MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN RECENTLY CREATED GARAGE FOOD PREP AREA OR REMOVE ALL PREP EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MANAGEMENT PROVIDED AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER.

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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

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