SCHOOLYARD TAVERN & GRILL.
3258 N SOUTHPORT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
7 of 10 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
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.
MISSING LIDS AT ICE BIN UNITS BEHIND BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
WE OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT AND PIPES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER DRIPPING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
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
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 42019FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
MISSING LIDS AT ICE BIN UNITS BEHIND BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE -
WE OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT AND PIPES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER DRIPPING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. -
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 -
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)
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 102018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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 272018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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 312017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOK LINE AREA, WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED CAULKING IN POOR REPAIR, ALONG INTERIOR OF KITCHEN HOODS, ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER LOCATED UNDER ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE AND MAINTAIN, TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
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 272016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BAR AREAS BEHIND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 212015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AS NEEDED AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE BACK OF THE WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER UNIT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 12014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
REPLACE STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
RE-ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREA AND DISCARD CLUTTER ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
OCT 182013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
NOV 12012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MISSING BASEBOARD ON NORTH WALL OF MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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.
MANAGEMENT PROVIDED AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER.
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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