SPORTS CORNER.

Chicago Health Dept

952-956 W ADDISON ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

24 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2025 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

108

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 13

2025

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNNEECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 5

2025

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNNEECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 6

2024

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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 30

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SYRUP DISPENSER MACHINE ON THE SECOND FLOOR WITH SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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 18

2022

PASS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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 25

2021

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BAR HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS, ESPECIALLY AT THE DISHWASHING AREA AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY.

Minor Sanitation

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 21

2020

PASS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN THE ROOFTOP. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 14

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FLOUR CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

COOK NOTED WITH BEARD, NO BEARD RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING/HANDLING FOODS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 7

2019

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FLOUR CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

COOK NOTED WITH BEARD, NO BEARD RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING/HANDLING FOODS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 18

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

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 -

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Serious Chemical Safety

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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. -

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

SEP 7

2018

FAIL 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

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 -

Critical Employee Hygiene

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 -

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Serious Sanitation

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 -

Serious Chemical Safety

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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. -

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

APR 5

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 53.4F. CRITICAL VIOLATION . 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

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 27

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 31

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

AUG 13

2014

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 6

2014

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 16

2013

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 9

2013

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 10

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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).

Critical Food Temperature

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SODA GUN HOLDER MUST HAVE PROPER DRAINAGE TUBING.

Minor Sanitation

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 10

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

SEP 7

2011

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 25

2011

FAIL 4 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

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.

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. 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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

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. 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.

APR 1

2010

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 25

2010

FAIL 2 violations

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 IN MEN'S WASHROOM NOT FINISHED,INSTRUCTED TO FINISH.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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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