Chicago
26
BEAT

Sheffield Beer & Wine Garden

3256-3258 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
26/100

Mixed record — 12 of 22 inspections passed

Inspections
22
12 passed
Last Inspected
2025-05-07
Pass Rate
55%
6 failures
Score
26/100
BEAT
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-05-07
Failed 6 inspections (2023, 2022, 2019...)
Sanitation issues found across 47 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 15 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 47×
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Pest Activity critical 15×
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Plumbing & Waste minor 11×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition serious
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Food Temperature critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2025-05-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN ALL BAR AREAS AND INSIDE CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS ON FLOOR ON BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY AND DURY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING. MUST USE NON-TOXIC PAINT.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN REAR BAR AREA NEAR TO SMOKER AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BASE IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREAS AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLERS T...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2024-05-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, SANITIZING AT 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE BETWEEN 50 PPM AND 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACE WITH DARK GROOVES (ABOVE REACH IN COOLER AT COOKLINE). MUST REPLACE/REPAIR CUTTING BOARD, CUTTING BOARD SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISHMACHINE SPRAYER WATER LINE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME MISSING PREP AREA WALL TILES ABOVE COOLERS ALONG COOKLINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL TILES.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BOTH MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS MECHANICAL CEILING FANS NOT WORKING AT 3258 N SHEFFIELD SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID WASHROOMS CEILING MECHANICAL FANS MUST BE REPAIRED.

2023-08-18 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SIGN IS REQUIRED IN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.MUST PROVIDE

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOOD PRODUCTS MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPE CONNECTION WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SMOKER ROOM HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF ENCLOSED,INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLOSING DEVICE FOR SAID DOORS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT SMOKER ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT SMOKER ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT IN/AROUND 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE. MUST REGROUT LOW FLOOR TILES AT SAID LOCATION.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BACK PACK STORED ON TOP THE TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.MUST PROVIDE AN AREA DESIGNATE FOR EMPLOYEE TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS

2023-05-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

A GAP OF 1/4" AT BOTTOM OF PATIO DOOR BY THE MAIN BAR. REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECT ENTRY

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO DRAIN HOSE ATTACHED AT POP GUNS IN ALL BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. HOSE MUST DRAIN AT FLOOR DRAIN

2023-05-17 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF THE BOTH ICE MACHINES WATER RESERVOIR AND PANELS,SLIME SUBSTANCES DRIPPING INTO ICE AT ICE BINS. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE I...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

A GAP OF 1/4" AT BOTTOM OF PATIO DOOR BY THE MAIN BAR. REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECT ENTRY

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED ATBOTH ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, IN THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO DRAIN HOSE ATTACHED AT POP GUNS IN ALL BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. HOSE MUST DRAIN AT FLOOR DRAIN

minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE,UNABLE TO CLOSE LID.INSTRUCTED TO RESOLVE ISSUE. LID MUST BE THIGHT FIT TO CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES. ALSO ADDITIONAL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:...

2022-04-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -THICK GREASE ON THE FLOOR AT THE SMOKER HOUSE, ALONG THE WALL BASE, AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE SMOKEHOUSE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PESTS.

2022-04-13 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-HAMBURGERS48.6F, CHEESE 47.6F, EGGS 44.3F, WHIPPED CREAM 49.6F, POTATOES 46F, COLESLAW 45F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AT THE REAR BAR BY THE SMOKER, BEHIND THE STORAGE UNIT BY THE BAR NEXT TO THE KITCHEN PREP, AND AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED DISPOSABLE CUP INSIDE A CONTAINER OF FOOD (MASHED POTATOES) USED FOR SCOOPING. INSTRUCTED TO TO USE SPOONS WITH HANDLES, TONGS, AND LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -STAINED AND DIRTY WALLS BEHIND THE SMOKER -HOLES AND OPENINGS, ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA -THICK GREASE ON THE FLOOR AT THE SMOKER HOUSE, ALONG THE WALL BASE, AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE SM...

2020-10-06 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED SMOKEHOUSE ROOM MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS RUNNING WATER TIME SET LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RECALIBRATE SAID HANDWASH BOWLS RUNNING WATER TIME TO A MINIMUM 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME.

minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN STOPPER NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING STOPPER FOR SAID 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/LITTER ON FLOOR OF FOOD WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT/ALONG WALLS AND ...

2019-05-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS, EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FO...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE ...

2019-05-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (PORK, CHICKEN, BEEF, SOUPS ETC)OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CERTIFICATES ON SITE (SAFE SERVE ARE EXPIRED). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO ...

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED A THICK PINK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A)

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO C...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS, EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FO...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OVER 75 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRI...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE ...

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT,RAT DROPPINGS ETC. ALSO NOTED THICK GREASE AND GRIME ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SMOKER AT THE SMOKER ROOM -CRACKS ON THE WA...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE THE KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -NOTED CEILING WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIRS WITH MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS, ROTTEN AND STAINED WOOD TILES...

2018-04-30 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND WALLS NOT FINISHED AT BASEMENT AT BEER STORAGE AREAS. MUST INSTALL MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BY BEER STORAGE.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.

2017-03-21 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2017-02-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-02-09 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROX. 20 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE GREASE TRAP. NOTED APPROX. 15 DROPPINGS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER WIRE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY...

serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1631864 DATED 2/18/16 NOT CORRECTED: #34-ALL DRY GOOD FOODS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. #35-RUSTY CEILING OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. #3...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE PARTICULATE MATTER FROM THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FRONT WOMEN'S BATHROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN BROWNISH STAINS FROM WALL UNDER BEER SCHOOL BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED EMPLOYEE JACKETS STORED ON MULTIPLE DRY GOODS STORAGE SHELVES AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SEPARATELY FROM FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.

2016-02-18 Pass Complaint
5
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL DRY GOOD FOODS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY CEILING OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER OVER THE FROZEN DRINK MACHINE AT THE SMOKE ROOM BAR. LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE SMOKE ROOM BAR. MUST REPAIR. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE OUT DOOR BAR (CLOSED FOR THE SEASON AT THIS T...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN THE CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. ICE SCOOPS AT THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINES MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2015-09-09 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE THE TORN GASKETS AT THE SALAD PREP COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE SALAD PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN BOTH.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS WITH FOCUS ON FLOORS IN THE REAR MEN'S BATHROOM, BEHIND ALL BARS, UNDER THE SMOKER, AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE BEER WALK IN COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE SMOKER ROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE OUTSIDE BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ...

2014-08-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN BEER COOLER 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

2014-08-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT FRONT BAR ON WALLS, SINKS AND INSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLAT...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN BEER COOLER 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. WATER DAMAGE CEILING IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MIDDLE REAR BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS AT THE FRONT AND REAR BARS. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

2013-02-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMIISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. HANDLES BBQ PORK, HAMBURGERS, AND CHICKEN. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER POSTED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MOP SINK NOT CLEAN.

2012-09-24 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-09-14 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 13
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 59.7F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 59.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H. CO...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. COLE SLAW AT 52.6F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 59.6F, STUFFED PEPPERS AT 50.9F AND ASSORTED CHEESE, DRESSINGS AND SAUCES RANGING BETWEEN 56.5F TO 59.7F. ALL FOODS DISCAR...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 TO 70 DRAIN FLIES THROUGHOUT ALL BARS (4) ON PREMISES WITH THE MOST CONCENTRATION SIGHTED AT REAR, SOUTHWEST BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR DRAIN FLIES AND REMOVE ALL MOIST ORGANIC MATERIALS FOUND THROU...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED POOLING DIRTY LIQUID IN ALLEY AT ESTABLISHMENTS GARBAGE AREA DRAINING OUT INTO THE STREET. ALL OTHER AREAS OF THE ALLEY WERE DRY. THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS WERE DRY. OBSERVED GARBAGE ON GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINERS. CARDBOARD, EMPTY FOOD CAN A...

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-21-10. #32-MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND ALL BARS.#33-DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. #34-RE-GROUT THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.#37- VENTILATION...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK POTATO CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOKS LINE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A CLEANABLE KNIFE HOLDER OR STORE ON CLEAN CUTTING BOARD.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND CLEAN GLASSWARE. RUSTY WIRE RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT OR RE-SEAL.

minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. INSIDE BIN OF ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY WITH SLIME SUBSTANCE. DISH RACKS WITH STAINS AND ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WASHBOWL IN LADIES WASHROOM (FRONT) NOT DRAINING. MUST REPAIR. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SMOKER PREP ROOM REPAIRED WITH PUTTY. MUST BE REPAIRED WITH A METAL WELD.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREP OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS.

2010-05-21 Pass Canvass
7
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND ALL BARS.

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE ICE BIN AT THE SOUTHWEST BAR.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REGROUT THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DOORS FOR THE FRONT RESTROOMS. VENTILATION FANS FOR THE REAR RESTROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE NORTHWEST BAR IS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED SO THAT THE WATER DOES NOT FULLY DRAIN. MUST REPAIR. THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA IS LEAKING WATER AT THE DRAIN LINE. MUST REPAIR. DRAIN LINE TUBING IS MISSING FROM THE S...

100
Chilam Balam
100
Country Club
59
Bun Mi Express
53
The Chicago Diner Inc
21
Mk Noodle

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