NOV 13
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SPORTS CORNER.
BEAT. 26/100
952-956 W ADDISON ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 13, 2025 · passed
Failed 7 of 24 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
24
12 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
108
includes 23 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Mar 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST SEAL OR REPAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNNEECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD COVER ON CEILING ABOVE PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL ON THE EAST SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN WALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
NOV 52025FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 5
2025
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND ON DISHWASHING MACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED I/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM BETWEEN DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST SEAL AND MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST SEAL OR REPAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UN REAR DISHWASHING AREA LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNNEECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD COVER ON CEILING ABOVE PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL ON THE EAST SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN WALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
DEC 62024PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
DEC 6
2024
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS FOR SERVICE STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED ON TOP SHELVES IN MAIN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT OR PROTECT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STAIRWAY AND ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO DISH MACHINE TO BE LEAKING FROM BELOW DRAIN PIPE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HAND SINK STILL FUNCTIONAL WITH HOT AND COLD WATER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK DRAIN PIPES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSEREVED THE WOMENS BATHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR TO NOT HAVE A COVERED TRASH CAN ANYWHERE IN BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CAN IN ANY WOMEN'S AND UNISEX BATHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED TOILET PAPER DISPENER IN MENS BATHROOM ON MIDDLE FLOOR TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AND TAPED TO THE WALL/HANDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TOILET PAPER HOLDER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 FRYERS IN KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE BELOW AS WELL AS FOOD DEBRIS, PAPER PRODUCTS, AND LOOSE TRASH ON THE FLOOR IN CORNERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERED LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRCUTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO WALK IN FREEZER.
OCT 302023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 30
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED A VERY THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER AND LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES INSIDE THE LIQUOR DRY STORAGE ROOM AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOORS AT THE KITCHEN PREP KITCHEN ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, MAINTAIN, AND/OR REPLACE.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
NOTED WASTE WATER FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SYRUP DISPENSER MACHINE ON THE SECOND FLOOR WITH SPILLS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
OCT 182022PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 18
2022
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12 NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE SECOND-FLOOR MEN'S (73.1 F) AND WOMEN'S(77.1 F) TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINKS, THE FIRST-FLOOR HANDWASHING SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA(87.4 F), AND THE SECOND FLOOR BAR HANDWASHING SINK(78.5 F). THE TEMPERATURES OF THE WATER RANGED FROM 73.1-87.4 F AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AND SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED A BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN STORED UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE MOP SINK, NOT LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED TWO DEEP FRYING UNITS WITH GREASE NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT THE DEEP FRYING UNIT BY COVERING THE SAID UNITS WHILE IT'S NOT IN USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WASHING COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FIRST-FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND A LEAK AT THE SECOND-FLOOR BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL SAID LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD ON THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
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JUN 252021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 25
2021
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES AT ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUTLERY DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BAR HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS, ESPECIALLY AT THE DISHWASHING AREA AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF ALL THE EXHAUST HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS
AUG 212020PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 21
2020
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA, BARS AND CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FRONT DOUBLE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOORS. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE 3RD FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN THE ROOFTOP. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND INFORM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FLOUR CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
SIDE EXIT DOOR FROM WASHROOM HALLWAY TO SHEFFIELD ST. WITH AN OPEN ONE INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIP/ TIGHT FITTING SEAL WITH NO OPEN GAPS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
COOK NOTED WITH BEARD, NO BEARD RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING/HANDLING FOODS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
-WALL AT THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL NEXT TO THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND INSIDE THE LINEN STORAGE CLOSET IN POOR REPAIR WITH WATER SEEPAGE, CHIPPING/PEELING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKAGE, WALLS.----FLOORS IN THE SAME LINEN CLOSET WITH MISSING WOOD, WATER DAMAGED WOOD AND OPEN DIRT FLOOR. MUST SEAL ALL OPEN DIRT FLOORING AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
AUG 72019FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 7
2019
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND ICE SHOOT WHERE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS MADE AND DISPENSED INTO THE BIN FOUND WITH BLACK SLIME DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL BLACK SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND INFORM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FLOUR CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
SIDE EXIT DOOR FROM WASHROOM HALLWAY TO SHEFFIELD ST. WITH AN OPEN ONE INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIP/ TIGHT FITTING SEAL WITH NO OPEN GAPS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
COOK NOTED WITH BEARD, NO BEARD RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING/HANDLING FOODS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR HALLWAY CLOSET LOCATED AT THE HANDICAP WASHROOMS AND THE HALLWAY CLOSET AT THE ROOFTOP WASHROOMS MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
PERFUMED GRAVEL ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WASHBOWLS IN THE BASEMENT MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE.----WALL AT THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL NEXT TO THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND INSIDE THE LINEN STORAGE CLOSET IN POOR REPAIR WITH WATER SEEPAGE, CHIPPING/PEELING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKAGE, WALLS.----FLOORS IN THE SAME LINEN CLOSET WITH MISSING WOOD, WATER DAMAGED WOOD AND OPEN DIRT FLOOR. MUST SEAL ALL OPEN DIRT FLOORING AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 182018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 18
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-204.11 (A) BEVERAGE PREPARATION STATION(BY THE FRONT WINDOW ), INCLUDED ICE BIN AND SODA DISPENSER WITH POP GUN. ICE IS SCOOPED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALLED AN HAND WASHING SINK OR RELOCATED BEVERAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030 (C);NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 (B)(1) OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS NOT STORED IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER BETWEEN USES. MUST HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AND PROPER CONCENTRATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) ACCUMULATION FOOD DEBRIS AND DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES, IN PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREA THROUGHOUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. -
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
SEP 72018FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 7
2018
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
2-301.15 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK AT SOUTH END OF PREP AREA. EMPLOYEE MUST WASH HANDS ONLY AT HAND WASHING SINK. HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BY THE MOP SINK, AWKWARD TO REACH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED -
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-204.11 (A) BEVERAGE PREPARATION STATION(BY THE FRONT WINDOW ), INCLUDED ICE BIN AND SODA DISPENSER WITH POP GUN. ICE IS SCOOPED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALLED AN HAND WASHING SINK OR RELOCATED BEVERAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030 (C);NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-601.11(A) TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED -
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 (B)(1) OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS NOT STORED IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER BETWEEN USES. MUST HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AND PROPER CONCENTRATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) ACCUMULATION FOOD DEBRIS AND DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES, IN PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREA THROUGHOUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. -
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
APR 52017PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 5
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 53.4F. CRITICAL VIOLATION . 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 7 POUNDS CHOPPED ONION AND TOMATOES AT 52.1F, 3 POUNDS GUACAMOLE AT 54.7F, 10 POUNDS BEEF AT 53.1F, AND 10 POUNDS PORK AT 53.2F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 30 POUNDS OF FOOD VALUE AT 100 DOLLARS.
MAY 272016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 27
2016
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVER IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
MAR 312015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 31
2015
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
1ST FLOOR PREP AREA SAUTEE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-ATTACH/REPAIR DOOR GASKET.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS ALSO OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON 2ND FLOOR VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DOOR GASKETS AND FILTERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
2ND FLOOR DISHWASH AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
AUG 62014FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 6
2014
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED A PINK SLIMY DISCOLORATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR ICE SHOOT DRIPPING DIRECTLY ONTO THE ICE IN ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY UNPLUGGED MACHINE TO MELT/DRAIN THE ICE CURRENTLY IN THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE OTHER ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MACHINE OR REMOVE ANY DISCOLORATIONS FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND CLEAN PLATES AND BOWLS STORED ON THE TOP SHELF RIGHT SIDE UP. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN PLATES, BOWLS, ETC. TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES DURING STORAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND GREASE BUILDUP IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND ALSO ALONG THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED MEAT BLOOD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 92013FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 9
2013
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. NOTED A SLIME BLACKISH AND BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE UPPER INTERIOR OF WATER RESERVIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). PREMISES HAS ANOTHER ICE MACHINE TO SUPPLY ICE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION FAN INSIDE DOUBLE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FIRST FLOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IN FIRST FLOOR.
AUG 102012PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 10
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 51.4F TO 53.2F WITH FOODS SUCH AS TURKEY AT 53.7F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED BY FAX REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
APPROXIMATELY 12 LBS TURKEY FOUND IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT 53.7F. 1 QT. DAIRY BASED SALAD DRESSING AT 49.1F. ALL DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A).
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENT ON COOKS LINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR RIGHT SIDE LOWER PANEL, INSIDE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE BLACK AND MOLDY. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SODA GUN HOLDER MUST HAVE PROPER DRAINAGE TUBING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
AUG 102012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 10
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE BLACK AND MOLDY. MUST REPLACE
AUG 252011FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 25
2011
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AND STAIRCASE TO THE BASEMENT, 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA AND INDOOR GARBAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS, INTERIOR OF COOLER AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE INDOOR GARBAGE AREA. GROUT THE FLOORS ALONG THE OPEN SEAMS BEHIND THE BARS TO PREVENT FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE INDOOR GARBAGE AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND THE GRILL AND STOVE IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
MAR 252010FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 25
2010
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
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 IN MEN'S WASHROOM NOT FINISHED,INSTRUCTED TO FINISH.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT INSTALLED BEHIND THE BAR AREA AT SECOND FLOOR, OR ROOFTOP(BEER GARDEN),ALSO EXPOSED HAND SINK IS NEEDED AT SECOND PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.NEED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK(PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS) ,AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA,(ROOFTOP).ALSO MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM AT ROOFTOP,MUST BE COMPLETED.
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