SEDGWICK'S.
1935 N SEDGWICK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 13 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 292017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER, 1-DOOR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR, 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL, AND ON THE 5-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN PREP AREA. REPLACED BROKEN AIR CURTAINS IN WALK IN COOLER. REPAIR TORN SEAT COVERS IN ROOM WITH POOL TABLE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AND DRIED FOOD FROM THE STOVE, FRYER, AND GRILL. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ALL COOLERS IN PREP AREA. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM MOUNTED KNIFE RACK IN PREP AREA. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE SODA CADDY AND NOZZLES AT BAR. SO, CLEAN CALCIUM BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA, AND FROM BEHIND THE BAR.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. REPAIR STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN MENS TOILET ROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALL IN MENS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR LEAK FROM AIR CONDITIONING DUCT ABOVE THE ENTRANCE DOOR INSIDE PREP AREA.
MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM GANGWAY OUTSIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
SEP 222017FAILED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES COVERING BUCKETS BEING USED FOR ASHTRAYS WITH WATER AND CIGARETTE BUTTS INSIDE, AND ON WALLS IN THE BASEMENT SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, HAMBURGER, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE TO TEST LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE OR 3-COMP SINK, TO DETERMINE IF SANITIZER MEETS CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TEST KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1751483, DATED 4/6/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR & INTERIOR WALK IN COOLER DOOR,RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE AND GRILL TABLE,RUSTY GREASE TRAPS AT 3- COMP AND DISH MACHINE. #34; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES & FLOOR TRIM IN TRANSITION FLOORING TO DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, MEN'S 1ST FL. TOILETROOM. #38; LEAKY FAUCET & PIPE AT BAR 3- COMP SINK. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER, 1-DOOR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR, 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL, AND ON THE 5-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN PREP AREA. REPLACED BROKEN AIR CURTAINS IN WALK IN COOLER. REPAIR TORN SEAT COVERS IN ROOM WITH POOL TABLE.
MUST DERAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AND DRIED FOOD FROM THE STOVE, FRYER, AND GRILL. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ALL COOLERS IN PREP AREA. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM MOUNTED KNIFE RACK IN PREP AREA. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE SODA CADDY AND NOZZLES AT BAR. SO, CLEAN CALCIUM BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA, AND FROM BEHIND THE BAR.
MUST DETAIL DRIED FOOD FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. REPAIR STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN MENS TOILET ROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALL IN MENS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR LEAK FROM AIR CONDITIONING DUCT ABOVE THE ENTRANCE DOOR INSIDE PREP AREA.
MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM GANGWAY OUTSIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
OBSERVED VIOLATION OF THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE; TWO BUCKETS BEING USED FOR ASHTRAYS WITH WATER AND CIGARETTE BUTTS INSIDE, IN THE BASEMENT SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD BUTTS, AND THAT SMOKING IS PROHIBITED INSIDE RETAIL FOOD BUSINESSES AND MUST BE 15 FEET AWAY FROM FRONT ENTRANCE IF SMOKING OUTSIDE. VIOLATION 7-32-020 (C).
APR 132016PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN DISH WASHING AREA STORAGE SHELVES.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR & INTERIOR WALK IN COOLER DOOR,RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE AND GRILL TABLE,CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS AND SURFACES OF SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT,RUSTY GREASE TRAPS AT 3- COMP AND DISH MACHINE.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD DOOR ON BASEMENT MEN'S TOILETROOM DOOR,WOOD SHELF IN WALK IN COOLER.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM MEAT SLICER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNIT,FAN GUARD COVERS,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS AND DOOR GASKETS,OVEN,STOVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,DISH RACKS,,ICE BINS AT BAR AREA,DELIME DISH MACHINE,ALL SHELVING UNITS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS & DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP,BAR,WALK IN COOLER AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES & FLOOR TRIM IN TRANSITION FLOORING TO DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,BASEMENT FLOOR OUTSIDE OF BEER WALK IN COOLER,MEN'S 1ST FL. TOILETROOM.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN BAR AREA
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS IN PREP AREA,MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,DAMAGED CEILING OVER VENTILATION HOOD,HOLES IN BRICK WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS,DAMAGED WALL AT 3- COMP SINK,DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT ,LOOSE WALL PANELING IN BASEMENT DINING AREA,BASEMENT & 1ST FL. MEN'S & WOMEN'S DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES,CEILING AND WALLS,GAPS AT WALL BASES IN BAR AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI,DUST AND MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP,DISH WASHING,WALK IN COOLER,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE PLASTIC BAG FROM OVER HEAD PIPE IN BASEMENT WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY SPRAYER AT DISH MACHINE,1ST FL. MEN'S LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK,LEAKY FAUCET & PIPE AT BAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND OUTSIDE OF TOILETROOMS.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY AND WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
APR 62016FAILED13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 2- LIVE WATER BUGS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE AND IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER TABLES.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN DINING AREA BEHIND COUCH NEAR WINDOW AND WALLS,BEHIND STEREO EQUIPMENT STAND BEHIND BAR.FRONT ENTRY AND KITCHEN REAR DOOR HAS A APPX. "3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOORS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/6/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED.OBSERVED FAUCET AT SINK TOO SHORT TO REACH THE FAR RIGHT AND LEFT COMPARTMENTS TO FILL UP SINKS WITH WATER TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS.MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET LONG ENOUGH TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS OF SINK AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1559265 6/18/15 NOT CORRECTED #33-EXTERIOR OF DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNCLEAN,INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE,EXTERIOR OF STOVE AND FRYERS,INTERIOR OF ALL BEER COOLERS WITH STANDING WATER AND BEER SPILLS.#34-BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED /REPLACED,FLOOR IN BAR AREA NEEDS GROUTING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS .
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN DISH WASHING AREA STORAGE SHELVES.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR & INTERIOR WALK IN COOLER DOOR,RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE AND GRILL TABLE,CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS AND SURFACES OF SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT,RUSTY GREASE TRAPS AT 3- COMP AND DISH MACHINE.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD DOOR ON BASEMENT MEN'S TOILETROOM DOOR,WOOD SHELF IN WALK IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM MEAT SLICER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNIT,FAN GUARD COVERS,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS AND DOOR GASKETS,OVEN,STOVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,DISH RACKS,,ICE BINS AT BAR AREA,DELIME DISH MACHINE,ALL SHELVING UNITS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS & DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP,BAR,WALK IN COOLER AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES & FLOOR TRIM IN TRANSITION FLOORING TO DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,BASEMENT FLOOR OUTSIDE OF BEER WALK IN COOLER,MEN'S 1ST FL. TOILETROOM.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS IN PREP AREA,MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,DAMAGED CEILING OVER VENTILATION HOOD,HOLES IN BRICK WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS,DAMAGED WALL AT 3- COMP SINK,DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT ,LOOSE WALL PANELING IN BASEMENT DINING AREA,BASEMENT & 1ST FL. MEN'S & WOMEN'S DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES,CEILING AND WALLS,GAPS AT WALL BASES IN BAR AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI,DUST AND MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP,DISH WASHING,WALK IN COOLER,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
MUST REMOVE PLASTIC BAG FROM OVER HEAD PIPE IN BASEMENT WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY SPRAYER AT DISH MACHINE,1ST FL. MEN'S LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK,LEAKY FAUCET & PIPE AT BAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND OUTSIDE OF TOILETROOMS.
MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
MUST STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY AND WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JUN 182015PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SPOONS NEED TO BE INVERTED SO THAT HANDLES ARE FACING UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF WALK IN DOOR WITH PEELING PAINT. INTERIOR DOORMSUT BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER.
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF STOVE AND FRYERS UNCLEAN WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ALL BEER COOLERS WITH STANDING WATER AND BEER SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL BEER COOLERS.
OBSERVED FLOORS OF DRY STORAGE IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS WITH DIRT, DUST , DEBRSI. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BASEBOARDS/ COVING THROUGHOUT KITHCEN NEED TO BE REPAIRED / REPLACED TO HELP PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OR GROUT AT BAR AREA TO PREVENT STANDING WATER AND SMALL FLY BREEDING ACTIVITY. GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOORS
OBSERVED WALL UNDER PHONE IN BARE AREA UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL.
OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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MAR 32015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR WITH FOOD RACKS WITH PEELING PAINT AND RUST. MUST RESTORE ALL RACKS WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY INTERIOR OF SAME REFRIGERATOR. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL CRACKED FLOOR TILES.
OBSERVED CEILING TO RIGHT OF BOTTOM OF STAIRS IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR DUE TO SEVERE LEAKING CONDITION. MUST ABATE LEAKING CONDITON AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING IN A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AT ALL TIMES
OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED IN BASEMENT KEG WALK IN COOLER. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NEW PURCHASED LIGHT SHEILDS FOR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA ILL FITTING. MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHEILDS THAT FIT AND PROTECT ALL LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.
OBSERVED LARGE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN BETWEEN WALK IN COOLER AND GRILL NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE COOLER. OBSERVED REACH NIN FREEZER IN DRY STORAGE THAT IS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE REACH IN FREEZER IN DRY STORAGE.
OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ADDTIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
FEB 202015FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EXIT DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTERS NEAR PATRON BATHROOMS NOT RODENTPROOF WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT BASE. MUST RODENTPROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 2/20/14 #1401384 #35 REPLACE WALL PLASTER ON THE WALLS OF THE DISH AREA UNDER THE STAINLESS STEEL COUNTEROP. REPLACE THE CEILING DRYWALL ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE AREA. #36 REPLACE ANY CRACKED LIGHT SHEILDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE DISHWASH AREA. #38 MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR. MUST REPAIR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SO THE WATER DOES NOT OVER FLOW WHEN DRAINING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR WITH FOOD RACKS WITH PEELING PAINT AND RUST. MUST RESTORE ALL RACKS WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY INTERIOR OF SAME REFRIGERATOR. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL CRACKED FLOOR TILES.
OBSERVED CEILING TO RIGHT OF BOTTOM OF STAIRS IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR DUE TO SEVERE LEAKING CONDITION. MUST ABATE LEAKING CONDITON AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING IN A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED IN BASEMENT KEG WALK IN COOLER. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LARGE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN BETWEEN WALK IN COOLER AND GRILL NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE COOLER. OBSERVED REACH NIN FREEZER IN DRY STORAGE THAT IS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE REACH IN FREEZER IN DRY STORAGE.
OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ADDTIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
FEB 202014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PREMISES SERVES CHICKEN WINGS, SANDWICHES AND PIZZAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER.
REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND WASHROOMS. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR.
REPAIR THE WALL PLASTER ON THE WALL OF THE DISHWASH AREA UNDER THE STAINLESS STEEL COUNTERTOP. REPLACE THE CEILING DRYWALL ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
REPLACE ANY CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE DISHWASH AREA.
MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR. MUST REPAIR. REPAIR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SO THAT WATER DOES NOT OVERFLOW WHEN DRAINING.
JUL 12013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FLOOR UNDER COOKS LINE WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 292013PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. LARGE TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND AT TEMPERATURE OF 49.9F. COOLER NOT BEING USED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO FOODS. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER AND FIVE DOOR REACH-IN GASKETS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. LIDS OF METAL BOX FREEZER BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. GLASS DOOR LID OF BOX FREEZER CRACKED/BROKEN. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL. RAW WOODEN SHELVING ON COOKS EXPEDITOR'S LINE MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED, EASILY CLEANABLE.
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR DISH MACHINE DIRTY WITH SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR DEEP FRYER AND BROILER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR PAPER AS LINER FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND IN WALK-IN COOLER. FLOOR UNDER COOKS LINE WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SPILLED DRY BLACK BEANS ON BASEMENT FLOOR MUST BE REMOVED.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE.
SELF-CLOSING DEVICE MISSING ON BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST REPLACE.
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
APR 22012FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND LIVE INSECTS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 3 LIVE ORIENTAL ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAPS BELOW THE DISHMACHINE AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE DISHMACHINE INCLUDING ALL SURROUNDING PIPES WHICH ARE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR, AROUND THE WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA, IN THE BASEMENT THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REMOVE CARDBOARD USED AS FLOORING.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS OF THE PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY AROUND THE GREASE TRAPS AND DISHMACHINE. REPLACE ANY MISSING BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT AND PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE BASEMENT WASHROOM.
JAN 52010PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED BULK SPICES MUST BE LABLED.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT STORED CLEAN POTS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST SEAL RAW WOODEN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND KEEP DRY. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AND AT DISH AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES/OPEN CREVICES, MUST SEAL. ALL HOLES IN CEILING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST SEAL.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS ABOVE DISH AREA MUST BE SHIELDED.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK CLOGGED, MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED OR STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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