SIENA TAVERN.

Chicago Health Dept

51 W KINZIE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Oct 2025); 3 critical violations across the last 12 months.

19 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Oct 2025 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 10

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 9

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING ALONG THE MAIN REAR DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 18

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Food Temperature

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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 1

2024

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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 21

2024

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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SEP 25

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Other

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN GLUE BOARD STORED IN BOILER ROOM. FACILITY MUST DISCARD.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON ESPRESSO MACHINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 2

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Other

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 15

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 2

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE NOT HOLDING A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

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

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

SODA GUN HOLDERS AT BAR NOT DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 19

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

Minor Sanitation

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 31

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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).

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 31

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR LITTERED AT COAT ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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 18

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED ONE BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED AT PIZZA PREP. MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 21

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 12

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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 5

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 2

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING GROUT AT BAR FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT.

JAN 8

2013

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

NO SNEEZE GUARD AT PIZZA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAND SINKS NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JAN 8

2013

PASS · 0 violations

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