Chicago
26
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Smith & Wollensky

318 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654 · River North · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
26/100

Mixed record — 14 of 24 inspections passed

Inspections
24
14 passed
Last Inspected
2025-12-18
Pass Rate
58%
4 failures
Score
26/100
BEAT
Failed 4 inspections (2024, 2024, 2023...)
Food Temperature issues found across 16 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 59×
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Food Temperature critical 16×
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other minor
2025-12-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
7
serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR DISHWASHING ROOM (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...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED IN THE LOWER-LEVEL MAIN KITCHEN PREP COOKING AREA.OBSERVED COOKED SHRIMPS WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49.1F-50.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE LOWER-LEVEL MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE WALK-IN-COOLERS FAN COVERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS AND EXTERIOR TOP WITH DRIED-UP DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE LOCATED IN THE LOWER-LEVEL MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER AND AROUND THE KITCHEN DEEP FRYERS AND IN THE SIDE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO THAT FLOORS ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

2024-11-19 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-08-02 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Chemical Safety

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM JUNE AND JULY 2024 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LA...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED FOUR LARGE ICE MACHINES ON LOWER LEVEL WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE SPOTS ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF ALL FOUR LARGE ICE MACHINE ON LOWER LEVEL TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 153F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE MAY NOT BE LESS T...

minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION # 2593032 DATED 04/18/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR AND DOOR LABELED BU...

2024-04-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR AND DOOR LABELED BUTCHERSHOP & GENERAL STORE LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

minor Sanitation

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

4-904.13: OBSERVED EXPOSED PRESET KNIFE AND FORKS ON TABLES IN DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED.

2024-04-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 95.2-97.9F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH...

critical Chemical Safety

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2024 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.9-48.2F (SLICED TOMATOES 46.9F AND CHEESE 48.2F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD V...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR AND DOOR LABELED BUTCHERSHOP & GENERAL STORE LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED PRESET KNIFE AND FORKS ON TABLES IN DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON COFFEE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE IN BEVERAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 4/18/2024 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED ON COFFEE AND ESPRESSO MACHINES IN BEVERAGE AREA IN BASEME...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM.

2023-10-19 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-10-06 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 12
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESS BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE AT THE WATER RESERVIOR AND PANELS. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATI...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 3 SMALL LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FRONT AND BACK SIDES OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN LOWER LEVEL AND ON CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN AREA LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTRO; SERVICE IS N...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLES IN LOWER LAVEL FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MULTI-USE CLEAN STORED UTENSILS. MUST BE INVERTED IN KITCHEN TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CNTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT DISHES ON SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATRS SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE. PRIORITY F...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BIGOPENING UNTO CEILING AROUND PIPE INSIDE UTILITY ROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST REAPIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN LOWER FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND IN KITCHEN AREA LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEANAND DRY AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2022-07-13 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-07-06 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hand soap provided at bakery station hand wash sink, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Obstructed hand wash sink at main 1st floor bar, found a basket strainer filled with ice placed in hand sink basin. instructed manager not to use hand wash sinks for other than hands washing. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

found 6 live cockroaches behind stand up coolers at main basement cook line, instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).

minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Poor insulation at cooling lines in walk-in cooler. instructed to repair.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inadequate lighting in meat aging walk-in cooler, instructed to install additional lights.

2022-01-25 Pass Canvass
5
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE CHEST AT LOWER LEVEL BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF ICE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER AT ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER INSTALL OR LOCATE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE FEMALE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

2020-09-09 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
4
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS BEING HELD AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON MAIN COOK LINE IN A COLD HOLD UNIT LOCATED IN UPSTAIRS PREP AREA: COLESLAW AT 45.1F, CRAB CAKE SAUCE AT 49.1F, AND BUTTER AT 54.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED...

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEAR MANAGEMENT OFFICES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN MAIN PREP AREA COVERED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 INCH DIAMETER HOLE IN WALL LOCATED IN MEN'S LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2020-01-08 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN LOWER LEVEL MEAT PREP ROOM COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A NUMBER OF CEILING PANELS ABOVE PREP LINE HEAVILY STAINED AND COVERED IN GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN LOWER LEVEL KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.

2019-01-11 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FLY TRAPS INSTALLED TOO CLOSE TO FOOD PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WAY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PEELING PAINT NOTED ON CEILING OF BASEMENT POT WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

2018-01-23 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BAR INGREDIENTS AND EQUIPMENT STORED DIRECTLY BESIDE THE 1ST FLOOR BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HAND SINK AND TO RELOCATE BOTTLED BEVERAGES STORED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE SINK SO THEY ARE AT LE...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS AND PAPER WASTE ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STAIRWELL GLASS STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRACKED WALL TILES AT WALL POST NEAR LOWER LEVEL COOK LINE BROILER. OBSERVED HOLES IN FRP WALL COVERING UNDER LOWER LEVEL CONVEYOR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS TO ELIMINATE HOLES AND MAINTAIN THEM TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABL...

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER (BOXES, BAGS, ETC) IN REAR STORAGE CORNER AT EMPLOYEE LOCKERS, SUCH THAT THERE IS NO PATH TO THE END OF THE CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, TO ORGANIZE REMAINDER AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND TO PROVIDE A PATHWA...

2017-05-25 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TALL GLASS BOTTLES USED FOR SERVING CUSTOMERS WATER AT THE TABLES AND NO BOTTLE BRUSHER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE BOTTLES.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE A BOTTLE BRUSHER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE TALL GLASS WATER BOTTLES...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND YELLOWISH BUILD-UP AT THE INNER PANEL OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE ON THE LOWER LEVEL LOCATED ON THE MOST RIGHT HAND SIDE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND LARGE PUDDLES OF WATER AT THE 3-DR REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR ...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS WITH POORLY MAINTAIN GROUT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SAUCE PREP STATION AREA IN THE LOWER LEVEL KITCHEN, MEAT PREP/COLD CUTTING ROOM WALK-IN COOLER AREA, RECEIVING DOCK AREA IN LOWER LEVEL AND IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA UNDER THE COOKIN...

2016-08-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE COOKLINE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED BEEF CUPS AT 45.7F, PORK AT 47.8F, SALAD DRESSINGS AT 45-52F, PASTA AT 45.7F, CRAB CAKES AT 46.9F,SLICED POTATOES AT 50.8F,SAURKRAUT 46.9F,LOBST...

serious Sanitation

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SA...

serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUPS,STEAKS,PASTAS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT AL...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SILVERWARE ON TABLE SETTINGS ARE NOT WRAPPED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH DARK GROOVES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. FOUND CAULK ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS BLACK/WORNED OUT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE .

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE UNIT,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE COOLERS,STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALLS AND HOLES BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL AND SEAL HOLES.ALSO,SECTION OF CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE UNIT ARE MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TIL...

minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND SMALL WATER LEAK AT THE MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

2015-06-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

NOTED SHELL FISH (CLAMS AND OYSTERS) WITH NO TAGS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE ATTACHED TO SHELL FISH UNTIL THE LAST BATCH IS CONSUMED AND THEN THE TAGS MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER.MANAG...

critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: COLE SLAW 54.1F, FRITO MISTY VEGIE 47.4F, ANCHO CHILI BUTTER 45.6F, STEAK MAYONNAISE 45.7F,MAC & CHEESE 98.1F AND P...

minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED ICE BIN AT THE BAR WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LIDS FOR ALL ICE BINS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE ICE SCOOP HOLDERS FOR ALL ICE MACHINES AND BARS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT ICE MACHINE BY THE BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE.

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 MAIN PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FANS INSIDE ALL WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS REGISTERED AND HAVE THEIR CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2014-09-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASH AREA. CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASH AREA.

2014-09-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR SALAD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F, THE MULTI-DRAWER SALAD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52, AND THE MEAT COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60F. ALL COOLERS W...

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED MANGO SALSA AT 44.6F, CAESAR DRESSING AT 46.5F, HOUSE SALAD DRESSING AT 47.1F, BLUE CHEESE DRESSING AT 49.1F, TUNA AT 48.7F, SHRIMP AT 50.9F, AND VARI...

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASH AREA. CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASH AREA.

2014-06-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURES OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AND SERVICE COOLER AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN TO BE IMPROPER AT 47.3F AND 48.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 40F AND BELOW ARE MAINTAINED.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTEN...

critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-CRAB MEAT 46F, GUACAMOLE 46.5F, COLE SLAW 44.3F,LOBSTER 45.2F, TOMATOES 46.7F,BOLOGNAS SAUCE 116.5F,CORN SALSA ...

serious Food Temperature

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

NOTED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER AT THE MAIN KITCHEN ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH FAULTY GAGE READING. TEMPERATURE OF FINAL RINSE SANITIZER AT DISH WASTER WAS 180F USING THE STRIP HOWEVER THE TEMPERATURE AT THE GAGE WAS READING 160F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,GLASSES,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AND STORAGE THROUGH OUT NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS AT THE MAIN KITCHEN OF THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN....ALSO NOTED LOOSE LID WITH MISSING KNOBS AT THE SERVICE COOLER BY T...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND SLIM INSIDE GASKET LINING OF SERVICE COOLERS THROUGH OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT, ALSO NOTED DIRT ACCUMULATION AROUND ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED BLACK, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALLS BY THE DISH WASHER ESPECIALLY AT THE FIRST FLOOR, NOTED FOOD SPILLS ON CEILING OF SAME AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS BEHIND ICE MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...

2013-08-12 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND/OR REMOVE RUST FROM SHEVLING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN SERVICE COOLERS (LL), ALSO MUST CLEAN FAN COVER TO REMOVE DUST.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK IN COOLER 1st FL, PREP AREAS AROUND EQUIPMENT BOTH FLOORS. ALSO FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING IN THE DRY STORAGE IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER, AT THE DISH WASHING AREAS AND 1st FL BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS IN EMPLOYEE'S BATHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST.

2012-05-31 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

ALL CUTIING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. SPLAHGUARDS NEEDED AT THE WOLLENSKY GRILL (LOWER LEVEL) BAR SINK, (FACING EAST). RUSTY SHELVINGS IN DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE RE-SEALED. SPLASHGUARDS NEEDED AT BOTH ENDS OF THE DISHMACH...

minor Sanitation

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

FAN GUARDS OF MOST SMALL COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST BUILD-UP. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN FLOOR TILES ALONG THE SERVICE ELEVATOR DOORS (TO THE TRASH AREA), MUST BE RE-SURFACED TO PREVENT FOOD/WATER/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

minor Sanitation

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

SOME PEELING PAINT ON A COUPLE OF CEILING PANELS INSIDE THE WALK-IN 'AGING' COOLER MUST BE REMOVED. MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE UPRIGHT COOLER MSUT BE REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAKS UNDER THE WOLLENSKY BAR DUMP SINK, UNDER THE SINK OF THE WATER DISPENSER AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA. FAUCET FIXTURE AT FIRST FLOOR BAR HANDSINK IS SUPPORTED BY A RUBBER STOPPER-MUST REPLACE. PIPE LE...

2011-11-08 Pass Complaint-Fire
5
minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. COOKS LINE UTENSILS MUST NOT BE STORED BETWEEN COOL...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT PASTRY/PANTRY EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BAR ICE BINS. DIRTY BAKERY EXPOSED...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: FLOOR DRAINS AT 1ST FLR. BAR AND BAKERY PREP. FLOORS OF SODA STORAGE WITH BROKEN GLASS. MAINTENANCE R...

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MOLDY WALLS AND WALL CAULKING AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BASEMENT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, BASEMENT DISH MACHINE, BAKERY MARBLE PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN ALL.

minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD...

2010-05-28 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. The following not clean- observed food build up on lower side of dishamchine drainboards, slight lime build up insid...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must detail clean floor throughout dry storage room.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Metal ceiling cover and ceiling tile paint peeling above shelf racks at pot wash 3-compartment sink room. Must repair/peel all peeling paint also must clean ceiling tiles (dust bui...

minor Employee Hygiene

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. Must provide working themometers for all coolers alon...

100
Keefer'S Kaffe
100
Keefer'S Restaurant
69
Rosati'S Pizza & California Style Deli
62
Tortoise Club
18
Beatrix

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