SIDE CAR LR.

Chicago Health Dept

1614 W IRVING PARK RD · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).

20 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

109

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 15

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND 1-DOOR FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

APR 8

2026

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX. 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND IN THE HVAC CLOSET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND 1-DOOR FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AREA AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

APR 22

2025

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZNG SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAY 3

2024

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E)-- SOME INTERIOR UPPER PORTIONS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

: 6-202.15--- NOTED A TORN MESH SCREEN WITH LARGE OPENINGS/HOLES ON THE REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST/FLY ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11-- NOTED BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN NEAR WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE AND ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED HOLES/OPENINGS IN THE REAR KITCHEN CEILING AT EXIT DOOR SURROUNDING PIPING AND LIGHTING. MUST SEAL.

APR 26

2024

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

SOME INTERIOR UPPER PORTIONS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEANAND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED A TORN MESH SCREEN WITH LARGE OPENINGS/HOLES ON THE REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST/FLY ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN NEAR WALK-IN COOLER ENTRANCE AND ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED HOLES/OPENINGS IN THE REAR KITCHEN CEILING AT EXIT DOOR SURROUNDING PIPING AND LIGHTING. MUST SEAL.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS IE: MILK CRATES, WOOD, BBQ GRILL PILED IN THE REAR WALKWAY MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4-3-23 REPORT #2573609 NOT CORRECTED #47-: NOTED DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIRS WITH RUSTY, DIRTY AND TORN PANEL LINING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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APR 3

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIRS WITH RUSTY, DIRTY AND TORN PANEL LINING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

MAR 24

2023

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (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 VIOLATION#7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY.

JUL 26

2022

PASS 8 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AND THE REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAID CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS' WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED KITCHENWARE (CLEAN SILVERWARE, PLATIC FLAT EDGE SPATULAS, BOWLS, POTS) NOT INVERTED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID ITEMS TO AVOID CONTAMINATING SAID KITCHENWARE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYING UNIT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SAID UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS(DUNKIN DONUTS COFFEE CUPS) NEAR THE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOUR AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE MIXING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER RETAKE COURSE AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 21

2022

PASS 8 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AND THE REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAID CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS ' WERE ON HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-904.11 OBSERVED KITCHENWARE (CLEAN SILVERWARE, PLATIC FLAT EDGE SPATULAS, BOWLS, POTS) NOT INVERTED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID ITEMS TO AVOID CONTAMINATING SAID KITCHENWARE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-202.16 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYING UNIT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SAID UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.19 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS(DUNKIN DONUTS COFFEE CUPS) NEAR THE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOUR AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE MIXING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER RETAKE COURSE AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 13

2022

FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SAUSAGE) WAS PREPARED AND SERVED. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS NOT ON SITE UNTIL APPROXIMATELY 9:25 AM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON PHYSICAL AND ONLINE MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK(*) NEXT TO ALL EGG ITEMS ON BOTH MENUS BECAUSE EGGS ARE MADE TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAID CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE ON HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED KITCHENWARE (CLEAN SILVERWARE, PLATIC FLAT EDGE SPATULAS,BOWLS, POTS) NOT INVERTED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THORUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID ITEMS TO AVOID CONTAMINATING SAID KITCHENWARE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYING UNIT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SAID UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMALTION OF DEBRIS(DUNKIN DONUTS COFFEE CUPS) NEAR THE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOUR AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE MIXING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER RETAKE COURSE AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE(S) VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2500885 ISSUED ON 05/06/2021. #47 OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES FOR CHEMICALS AND DRY STORAGE. MUST PAINT OR SEAL SHELVES, SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #47 NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT, AND/OR REPLACE. #55 NOTED FLOOR OF THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER WAS MADE OF RAW WOOD. THE FLOOR NEEDS TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED, SO IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH BLACK DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. #55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE, ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR BY THE ICE MACHINE AND UTILITY SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 6

2021

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES FOR CHEMICALS AND DRY STORAGE. MUST PAINT OR SEAL SHELVES SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED FLOOR OF BEER WALK-IN COOLER MADE OF RAW WOOD. THE FLOOR NEEDS TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH BLACK DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE, ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR BY THE ICE MACHINE AND UTILITY SINK.

APR 29

2021

FAIL 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES FOR CHEMICALS AND DRY STORAGE. MUST PAINT OR SEAL SHELVES SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. (MANAGER PRESENTED THE QUATZE SANITIZING TEST STRIP WITH CHLORINE SANITIZER). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE RIGHT TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK ((ONLY HAND WASH SINK)FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO TURN ON)). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CAN WITH LID AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOM AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR BY THE ICE MACHINE AND UTILITY SINK.

OCT 6

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Facility Condition

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE PRINTED ON MENU. MUST MAKE SURE ALL CORRECT ITEMS ARE DISCLOSED AND ADD ADDITIONAL STATEMENT TO BURGERS THAT THEY ARE "COOKED TO ORDER". WHEN INDOOR DINING RESUMES MAKE SURE REMINDER STATEMENTS, DISCLOSURE AND COOKED TO ORDER STATEMENTS ARE ATTTACHED TO MENU BOARD. PRIORIOTY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED BEHIND BAR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HANDSINK IN BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE ICE BIN TO PROTECT THE ICE FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES FOR CHEMICALS AND DRY STORAGE. MUST PAINT OR SEAL SHELVES SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE SLIHTLY UNCLEAN WHERE ICE IS MADE AND STORED. CLEAN AND SANTIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMEENT BEHIND BAR INCLUDING COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN. ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS NEED TO BE CLEANED, SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR OF BEER WALK IN COOLER NOT MADE OF RAW WOOD. FLOOR NEEDS TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH BLACK DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP SINK AND CLEANING AREA UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP AREA AND HANG MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE.

JAN 24

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MOUNTED HAND SOAP AT THE BAR MUST BE MOVED CLOSER TO THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK TO PROVIDE EASIER ACCESS.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED OR AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMER REVIEW. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD SUCH AS EGGS AND BURGERS. MUST PROVIDE ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN THE TWO DOOR AND ONE DOOR COOLERS ON COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

CLEAN DISHES STORED ON SHELVING BEYOND THE SPLASH GUARDS AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE MOVED OR EXTEND THE SPLASH GUARD TO PROTECT CLEAN STORED DISHES.-----MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK AND THE ICE BIN.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE COOKS LINE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER OR STORE ON CLEAN PREP SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. DIRTY FLOOR WITH DEBRIS UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND THE STAND MIXER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---HOLES IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE, TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS AND ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER DOOR HANDLE. BROKEN LID/HANDLE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALL HANDLES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 5

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. WE OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING, RINSING AND STORING DISHES AND POTS. NO HAND WASHING BETWEEN HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND CLEAN DISHES.EMPLOYEE RINSED HANDS AT SANITIZER COMPARTMENT. AFTER MY INFORMATION ON HAND WASHING MANAGERS CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT MIDDLE AND RIGHT REACH-IN COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS,SHELVES AND BESIDE WORK TABLE NORTH SIDE OF PREP AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

INSIDE BY THE REAR DOOR WITH EXCESS ITEMS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OUTSIDE GANG WAY BY THE REAR DOOR WITH EXCESS DEBRIS,CIGARETTE BUTTS ETC,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 26

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STOREED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MOP SINK AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

DEC 20

2016

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 13

2016

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 13

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES AND USE APPROVED SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

APR 13

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP EXPOSED HANDWASHBOWL AND SLICER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HANDWASH BOWL.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WASHROOM DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT STOPPER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR STOPPER.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

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