OCT 10
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SIENA TAVERN.
BEAT. 31/100
51 W KINZIE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 10, 2025 · passed
Failed 2 of 19 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
7 passed · 10 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
87
includes 19 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Jan 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16---OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR (CRUDO COFFEE STATION). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17---OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11---OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING ALONG THE MAIN REAR DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 92025PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 9
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AT THE BAR AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE BAR AREAS AND AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED AT FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE.HAND SINK BEING BLOCKED BY A LARGE GARBAGE CAN AND FOUND STORING A BAKING SPATULA INSIDE SAID HAND SINK WHILE FOOD HANDLERS WERE ACTIVELY COOKING FOODS AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER REMOVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C), CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE REAR CRUDO COFFEE STATION (NOT-IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.THE SAID DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD INSIDE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP LINE COOLER.OBSERVED 1 CONTAINER OF COOKED OCTOPUS WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.7F-51.1F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 4#'S OF FOOD WORTH $100.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR (CRUDO COFFEE STATION). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING ALONG THE MAIN REAR DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 182024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 18
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.3-60.6F(CHICKEN SAUCE 60.6F, LASAGNA 45.7F, BOLONGESE 48.6F, VEAL STOCK 45.3F AND BECHEAMEL, CONTAINS CREAM 46.0F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $777 WEIGHING 310LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12: OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PASTA PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM STORED ON EACH BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES LINED WITH ITEM THAT IS NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY-CLEANABLE: DUCT TAPE ON SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, STRING USED TO TIE CRACKS ON DUNNAGE RACKS AND DRYING RACKS IN DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SURFACES THAT ARE NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE (INTERIOR CAVITY) OF 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER AT THE COFFEE STATION AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRY FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: OBSERVED CEILING VENT AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES ABOVE UTILITY SINK TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILINGS AND CEILING VENTS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-403.11: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES IN SEALED CONTAINERS STORED ABOVE GLASSWARE AT THE SMALL FRONT AREA SERVER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES AND DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR THE STORAGE AND CONSUMPTION OF EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES THAT DOES NOT CONTAMINATE FOOD OR EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 12024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 1
2024
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PASTA PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM STORED ON EACH BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES LINED WITH ITEM THAT IS NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY-CLEANABLE: DUCT TAPE ON SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, STRING USED TO TIE CRACKS ON DUNNAGE RACKS AND DRYING RACKS IN DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SURFACES THAT ARE NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE (INTERIOR CAVITY) OF 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER AT THE COFFEE STATION AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRY FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING VENT AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES ABOVE UTILITY SINK TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILINGS AND CEILING VENTS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES IN SEALED CONTAINERS STORED ABOVE GLASSWARE AT THE SMALL FRONT AREA SERVER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES AND DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR THE STORAGE AND CONSUMPTION OF EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES THAT DOES NOT CONTAMINATE FOOD OR EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 212024FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 21
2024
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED DROP PLATE AND REAR INTEIOR CAVITY OF ICE MACHINE SOILED WITH PINK RESIDUE AND NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USE OF ICE MACHINE, DRAIN AND DISCARD ICE, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR COLD-HOLDING: LASAGNA IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 50.7F, GRILLED ONIONS AT THE MAIN COOK LINE COOLER AT 72.5F, RAW BEEF PATTIES AT THE MAIN COOK LINE COOLER AT 48.7F. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED ALL OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS ON-SITE AND DENATURED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 20.0 LBS. VALUED APPROXIMATELY $115.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PASTA PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM STORED ON EACH BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES LINED WITH ITEM THAT IS NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY-CLEANABLE: DUCT TAPE ON SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, STRING USED TO TIE CRACKS ON DUNNAGE RACKS AND DRYING RACKS IN DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SURFACES THAT ARE NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE (INTERIOR CAVITY) OF 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER AT THE COFFEE STATION AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRY FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING VENT AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES ABOVE UTILITY SINK TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILINGS AND CEILING VENTS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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SEP 252023PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 25
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED GLASS CONTAINER OF WATER STORED IN HANDSINK MAKING IT INACCESSIBLE TO WASH HANDS. MANAGER RELOCATED WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT FRONT PIZZA STATION HAND SINK. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP WHILE ON SITE. SEE ABOVE FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT MAIN BAR AND FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA HAND SNKS. MANAGER PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS WHILE ON SITE. SEE ABOVE FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD IS NOT RECORDED ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. FACILITY MANAGER WENT THROUGH ALL INVOICE RECEIPTS IN HOUSE TO VERIFY WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WERE SOLD PER TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREA AT ROOM TEMPERATURE; 13LBS OF BOLOGNESE MEAT SAUCE MEASURED AT 50.2F, 15LBS OF LASAGNA MEASURED BETWEEN 63-65F, 1LB OF RAW BEEF MEASURED AT 49.3F, 15LBS OF LAMB ROAST MEASURED AT 50.3F. APPROXIMATELY 44LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $155. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN GLUE BOARD STORED IN BOILER ROOM. FACILITY MUST DISCARD.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON ESPRESSO MACHINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 22022PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 2
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERRTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS PASTA AND CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH AREA AND BAR BLOCKED WITH CANS AND CONTAINERS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPXOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BAR AND PIZZA OVEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR TURNS OFF WHEN PLUGGED INTO ELECTRICAL OUTLET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY A DOZEN FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2373719 DATED 6/15/2020. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 152020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 15
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY ITEMS BEING HELD AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN ROLL TOP COOLERS ALONG THE MAIN PREP LINE IN REAR KITCHEN: GARLIC AIOLI AT 68.7F, GARLIC AIOLI AT 62.6F, AND LOBSTER SAUCE AT 58.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $7. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS ALONG THE MAIN PREP LINE IN REAR KITCHEN AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SOUTHERN MOST WASH BOWL SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 86.7 WHILE ALL OTHER WASH BOWL SINKS WERE AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT ALL WASHBOWLS ARE CAPABLE OF DELIVERING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT A MINIMUM OF 100F.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 22019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE NOT HOLDING A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND 30 LBS OF COOKED LARGE PIECES OF PORK ROAST AND 30 LBS OF BEEF BASE SAUCE STORED AT 53.4-54.1F IN WALK-IN COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 41F OR LOWER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOOD CONTAINERS NOT ARRANGED IN AWAY TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM HEAT TRANSFER, INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE FOR PROPER COOLING.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
SODA GUN HOLDERS AT BAR NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 192018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 19
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, BROKEN COOLER TOP COVERS WITH EXPOSED INSULATION , LEAKY PIPE UNDER REAR ONE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 312017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 31
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the prep cooler: 3lbs of shrimp @ 60.4F; 2.5lbs of calamari @ 46.4F; and 3lbs of sausage @ 72.3F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods, totaling in value @ $53. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed standing water and dirt build up in the gaps in between tiles in the floor of the rear prep room, behind crudo bar/pizza bar and also in employee restroom in kitchen. Must regrout to make floors smooth and easily cleanable. Must keep floors clean and dry. Must maintain same Observed standing water on floor at front, main bar and in dish area. Must keep all floors clean and dry to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Found excessive dust build up on vent cover in ceiling above the employee dressing area (where lockers are). Must clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Found slow draining sinks in the crudo bar and in the main bar in dining room. Must repair all plumbing. Found pipe under hand sink in main bar leaking onto floor. Must repair and maintain same.
OCT 312016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 31
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REACH IN COOLERS #2 AND #6 DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED LIQUID INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF BAR GUN HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR LITTERED AT COAT ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE LEMON/LIME PREP AREA NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER CEILING LIGHT COVERS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
MAR 182016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 18
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED ONE BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED AT PIZZA PREP. MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS, FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS AROUND HANDLES, ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE POTATO CUTTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT MAIN BAR ENTRANCE AREA, PIZZA PREP AREA AND UNDER DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. MUST REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 212015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 21
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CAULK WORN OUT IN BOTH CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS WASHBOWL SINKS. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR ALL SYRUP CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. CHEF ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO ELEVATE OFF THE FLOOR ALL SYRUP CONTAINERS DURING INSPECTION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CHEF ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CELAN THE VENT COVER DURING INSPECTION.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ONE OUT OF TWO EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE CRUDO BAR IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. ALSO SLOW DRAINING OF THE WASHBOWL SINKS IN BOTH CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
DEC 122014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 12
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
NOTED EMPLOYEES NOT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. NOTED EMPLOYEES MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER AND BACK WITH GLOVES ON, GOING TO THE WALK IN COOLER AND BACK WITH GLOVES ON, NOT CHANGING GLOVES AND NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES WHEN MOVING FROM ONE STATION TO ANOTHER AND TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS WHEN EVER GLOVES ARE CHANGED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NOTED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE BACK CRUDO PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION DUE TO WORN OUT KNOBS ON BOTH FAUCETS AND WATER IS TURN ON BUT FROM THE MIXING VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HAND WASH SINKS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SEAFOOD,CHICKEN,SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC)ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA.
MAY 52014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 5
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH SANITIZER READING 0PPM (QUARTZ). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED ECO LAB FOR MAINTENANCE. REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED AT ABOUT 3:00 PM AND REPAIRED THE DISH WASHER.SANITIZER IS NOW READING 200 PPM. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC)ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LIDS OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE LIDS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INSIDE COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE KITCHEN WITH SLIGHT DIRT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED SLOW DRAINS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
DEC 22013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 2
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER ON FINAL RINSE, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IS OBTAINED, MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN RESTAURANT WITHOUT DEPT APPROVAL, MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR MACHINE USE APPROVAL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING GROUT AT BAR FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT.
JAN 82013FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 8
2013
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
NO SNEEZE GUARD AT PIZZA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAND SINKS NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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