SON OF A BUTCHER TAVERN.

Chicago Health Dept

2934 W DIVERSEY AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

10 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2018.

Last inspected Sep 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 14

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-201.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL NECESSARY FOODS TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED (MAXIMUM 7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT STATING THAT CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INSCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

MAY 6

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

The kitchen cooking equipments pipes attached,interiors/exteriors of coolers,shelvings,counters in kitchen areas,fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler require a detail cleaning.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Must replace burnt-out light bulb inside the walk-in-cooler maintain adequate lighting at all times.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS,LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM,REMOVE ANY OR ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREAS.ALL ARTICLES STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.

APR 25

2013

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

The rear exit door to this food establishment is not rodent-proofed approximately 1/4" mode of entry at right bottom corner.Must make door tight fitting all across the bottom. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled. Any open cans of food must be transferred into regular containers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Must replace or repair rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler using a non-toxic finish and provide adequate working sink stoppers for the bar service area.

Minor Sanitation

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

The kitchen cooking equipments pipes attached,interiors/exteriors of coolers,shelvings,counters in kitchen areas,fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler require a detail cleaning.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Must replace burnt-out light bulb inside the walk-in-cooler maintain adequate lighting at all times.

Minor Sanitation

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

OCT 1

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CHESTER FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE, AND RESTRICT USING CARDBOARD BOXES FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREAS

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN/REPAINT WALL SURFACE IN KITCHEN AREA

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE SAME SINK

NOV 16

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE REPORT.

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE REPORT.

Minor Facility Condition

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

VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE REPORT.

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NOV 9

2011

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED 04/13/2011 #580355. 32 All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,REPAINT WOODEN SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH LIGHT IN COLOR. 07/13/2011 33 All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ATTACHED PIPES HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP,HOOD AND FILTERS,SHELVINGS SAME AREA,WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED. 07/13/2011 35 The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS,ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING, REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ALSO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING FANS IN DINING ROOM. 07/13/2011 41 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.REMOVE UNNECESSARRY ARTICLES AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. 07/13/2011 MUST CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 11/16/11.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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. MUST LABEL/DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.

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 REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON SHELVINGS,BENEATH FOOD PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN,PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK BAR AREA.

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.FOUND FLOORS BENEATH BOOTHS AT CUSTOMER DINING AREA ARE DIRTY,DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.FOUND LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SHIELDED- MUST PROVIDE.

APR 19

2011

PASS 4 violations

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.VIOLATION #32 REMAINS.

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.VIOLATION #33 REMAINS.

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.VIOLATION #35 REMAINS.

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.VIOLATION #41 REMAINS.

APR 13

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD INSIDE ICE MACHINE//MUST CLEAN,SANITIZED ICE MAKER AND ICE BIN REMOVAL OF MOLD,LIME BUILD-UP(AUTOMATIC ICE MAKERS).MUST NOT USE,TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 ONCE TAGGED UNIT IS SERVICED AS REQUIRED,FOR TAG REMOVAL.

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 REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,REPAINT WOODEN SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH LIGHT IN COLOR.

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.MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ATTACHED PIPES HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP,HOOD AND FILTERS,SHELVINGS SAME AREA,WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED.

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.WALLS,ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING, REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ALSO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING FANS IN DINING ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEP 7

2010

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON ELECTRICAL BULBS IN MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.

AUG 27

2010

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. NON-COMPLIANCE FROM PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS OF 03-24-09 REPORT #156764 #s 32 & 33. (32)"RUSTED SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER,INSTD.TO REPAIR(PAINT).MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT BAR ON ICE BIN SIDE MUST REMOVE FOIL LININGS ON COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER HOOD AND ON GAS PIPES UNDER HOOD" (33)THE FOLLOWINGS NEEDS CLEANING:CAN OPENNER BLADE IN BASEMENT PREP AERA,STAINLESS STEEL PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT,3COMP.SINK,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AND HAND WASH SINK IN TOILET ALL IN BASEMENT WITH DEBIS AND OR STAINS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH ABOVE PREVIOUS ORDERS BY RE-INSPECTION IN FIVE DAYS.AND ALSO CLEAN EXHAUST FAN COVER ON WALK IN COOLER.

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. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS IN MAIN KITCHEN WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS.MUST REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON INSIDE COVER LID OF CHEF PREP COOL AT MAIN KITCHEN.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BACK OF POTS WITH HEAVY CHAR BUILD UP,CLEAN MOP BUCKET AND TOILET BOWL IN BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS,AND PLASTIC PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER HOOD AND AT N.W CORNER OF ICE MACHINE WITH DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP, AND FLOORS IN TOILET AND AT PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. ALSO MUST SEAL UP HOLES ON FLOORS IN TOILET AT BASEMENT.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AT NW CORNER OF ICE MACHINE,AND WALLS IN BASEMENT AT PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON ELECTRIC BULBS IN MAIN KITCHEN AND AT BASEMENT PREP AREAS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN HANDLING FOODS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED TO RESTRAIN HAIR WHEN FOODS ARE HANDLED.

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