SHEFFIELD BEER & WINE GARDEN.
3256-3258 N SHEFFIELD AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 23 inspections. 22 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 72026PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HANDSINK FAUCETS IN TOILET ROOMS 100.1F NOT PROPERLY MAINTAIN WITH HOT WATER RUNNING LONGER THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE TIMER OF HOT WATER TO ENSURE FAUCET IS PROVIDING A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: SMOKED BRISKET AT 108.6F AND SMOKED 1/2 CHICKENS AT 111.3F ETC. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL MOUNTED POTATO CUTTER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN UNIT AFTER EACH USE.
OBSERVED A LEAK IN BASMENT CEILING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED IN DISH AREA SPRAYER AND FAUCET LEAKING WATER INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
MAY 72025PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
ALL STORED ITEMS ON FLOOR ON BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RUSTY AND DURY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING. MUST USE NON-TOXIC PAINT.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN REAR BAR AREA NEAR TO SMOKER AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MAY 22024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
DISHMACHINE SPRAYER WATER LINE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
OBSERVED SOME MISSING PREP AREA WALL TILES ABOVE COOLERS ALONG COOKLINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL TILES.
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.
AUG 182023PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDWASHING SIGN IS REQUIRED IN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.MUST PROVIDE
DRY FOOD PRODUCTS MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME
COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPE CONNECTION WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
SMOKER ROOM HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF ENCLOSED,INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLOSING DEVICE FOR SAID DOORS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT SMOKER ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT SMOKER ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT IN/AROUND 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE. MUST REGROUT LOW FLOOR TILES AT SAID LOCATION.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BACK PACK STORED ON TOP THE TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.MUST PROVIDE AN AREA DESIGNATE FOR EMPLOYEE TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS
MAY 222023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
A GAP OF 1/4" AT BOTTOM OF PATIO DOOR BY THE MAIN BAR. REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECT ENTRY
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
NO DRAIN HOSE ATTACHED AT POP GUNS IN ALL BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. HOSE MUST DRAIN AT FLOOR DRAIN
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MAY 172023FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
A GAP OF 1/4" AT BOTTOM OF PATIO DOOR BY THE MAIN BAR. REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECT ENTRY
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
NO DRAIN HOSE ATTACHED AT POP GUNS IN ALL BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. HOSE MUST DRAIN AT FLOOR DRAIN
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
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:7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED
APR 212022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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.
APR 132022FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
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.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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 SMOKEHOUSE, BARS, AND BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PESTS. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS WHERE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
OCT 62020PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN STOPPER NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING STOPPER FOR SAID 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 CORNERS.
MAY 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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 HOUSING KEEPING
MAY 102019FAILED12 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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 ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012
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
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.
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)
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 CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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 FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
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 HOUSING KEEPING.
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 WALLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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 WITH WATER LEAKING FROM THE PIPES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND//OR REPLACE CEILING TILES.
APR 302018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND WALLS NOT FINISHED AT BASEMENT AT BEER STORAGE AREAS. MUST INSTALL MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BY BEER STORAGE.
FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.
FEB 92017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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. #38-MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER OVER THE FROZEN DRINK MACHINE AT THE SMOKE ROOM BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLAION: 7-42-090
MUST CLEAN THE PARTICULATE MATTER FROM THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FRONT WOMEN'S BATHROOM.
MUST CLEAN BROWNISH STAINS FROM WALL UNDER BEER SCHOOL BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
NOTED EMPLOYEE JACKETS STORED ON MULTIPLE DRY GOODS STORAGE SHELVES AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SEPARATELY FROM FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.
FEB 182016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
ALL DRY GOOD FOODS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
RUSTY CEILING OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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 TIME) COLD HANDLE STRIPPED/BROKEN AT THE FRONT BAR WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.(COLD WATER STILL AVAILABLE)
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.
SEP 92015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE THE TORN GASKETS AT THE SALAD PREP COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE SALAD PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
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.
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE BEER WALK IN COOLER.
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 AND WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
AUG 182014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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.
AUG 112014FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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.
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. WATER DAMAGE CEILING IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MIDDLE REAR BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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
FEB 142013PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOUND MOP SINK NOT CLEAN.
SEP 142012FAILED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005 (A).
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 DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED TOTAL POUNDS DISCARDED TO BE 18LBS AND ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $450.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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 THROUGHOUT ALL BARS. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS NOTED THROUGHOUT FLOORS OF ALL BARS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS TO PREVENT FLY BREEDING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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 AND BEER BOTTLES. EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING FROM GREASE WASTE RECEPTACLE ONTO GROUND. GREASE SPLATTER ON WALLS SURROUNDING CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN ALL AREA, REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, GARBAGE AND GREASE. REMOVE POOLING WASTE WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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 FANS FOR THE REAR RESTROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.#38-DRAIN LINE TUBING IS MISSING FROM THE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT ALL BARS. MUST PROVIDE AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
MUST LABEL BULK POTATO CONTAINER.
KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOKS LINE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A CLEANABLE KNIFE HOLDER OR STORE ON CLEAN CUTTING BOARD.
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.
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.
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.
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREP OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS.
MAY 212010PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.
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.
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 SODA GUN HOLDERS AT ALL BARS. MUST PROVIDE AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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