STANLEY'S.
4258 S ASHLAND AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
9 of 17 inspections passed, 5 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 62025PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WIPING SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON BAR TOP AND REAR PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT LEAST 50 PPM WHILE NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED PLATES, SOUP BOWLS AND CUPS STORED IMPROPERLY ON SHELVES OF STORAGE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS INSIDE CLOSET IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AROUND COOLING UNITS AND TABLE IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.
INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
JUL 232024PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PROPER SANITIZATION IN THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MACHINE DOES NOT SANITIZE. CHLORINE STRIPS DID NOT CHANGE THE COLOR. THE DISWASHING MACHINE IS TAGGED, AND IT IS NOT TO BE USED UNTIL SERVICED AND FIXED. THE DISHES MUST BE WASHED IN 3 C SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 182023FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. SHELVING HAS COLLASPED IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER TO INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS FROM CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULRTY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS. PRIORITY VOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED IN REAR KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSETS AND AT HALLWAY/STAIRS AT REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 10/25/2022 REPORT #2565905 NOT CORRECTED. #58-FOUND NO VERIFICATION OF MANAGER'S ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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OCT 252022PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK AND MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATELY 1/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF PARKING LOT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING, MAINTAIN.
MUST INVERT DISHES DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM OFF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANING.
FOUND MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S RESTOOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND RETAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
NOV 222021PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF PARKING LOT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL LOWER WALL BASES THROUGHOUT SEATING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SIDE WALK GRATE IN BASEMENT CEILING,DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT SEATING AREA.
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CHEMICAL CLOSET,BASEMENT AND POT & PAN.
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
NOV 152021FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED A EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ENCRUSTED AND SLIMY BLACK,BEIGE AND PINK SUBSTANCE BUILT UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE IN BIN.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP AND ICE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF PARKING LOT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CHEMICAL CLOSET,BASEMENT AND POPT & PAN.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
MUST SEAL LOWER WALL BASES THROUGHOUT SEATING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SIDE WALK GRATE IN BASEMENT CEILING,DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT SEATING AREA.
MAR 42020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED CEILING PEELING IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 192020FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT BAR AREA AND ON WALL BY RESTROOMS AND ON 2-DR BEER COOLER IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM USED BY STAFF.
OBSERVED CEILING PEELING IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2282607 DATED 4/4/2019. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
APR 42019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN THE BAR AREA WITH A SLIMY BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (COOKED SOUP, CUT PRODUCE, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS, STEAK) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
OBSERVED FOAM FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY TORE 6 INCHES OR MORE ABOVE THE FLOOR.
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED CEILING PEELING IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE BAR FOR THE TAP BEER DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING AREA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED LIGHT IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT SHATTER PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN
All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
MAY 252017FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS TOUCHING READY TO EAT BREAD, SLICING AND TOUCHING TOMATOES, LETTUCE AND ONIONS WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING SANDWICHES FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TONGS, UTENSILS, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET AND ON SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINET UNDER BOOK CASE NEAR REFRIGERATOR, 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE UTENSIL STORAGE CABINET IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(CORNED BEEF 158.6F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS AND SHELVES IN PREP,DRY STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS.
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
OBSERVED CUSTOMERS WALKING IN AND OUT KITCHEN. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONS ARE ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREA.
SEP 22016PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1497288, DATED 9/29/2014,(45)(29)FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS MET. NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH STATE FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.
ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AS TO PREVENT SCOOP HANDLE FROM COMING INTO CONTACT WITH ICE.
SEP 292014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING BEHIND THE BAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JAN 102013FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
RESIDENTIAL DISHMACHINE ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND PROVIDE PROPER COMMERCIAL LOW TEMP OR HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE (WITH EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE GAUGES, ABLE TO SANITIZE, ETC) OR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD, GREASE INTERCEPTOR, AND BASINS OF SINK LARGE ENOUGH FOR COMPLETE SUBMERSION OF LARGEST PIECE OF MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT.
PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELD FOR LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER.
IMPROPER VENTILATION ABOVE STOVE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER COMMERCIAL VENTILATION THAT EXTENDS ABOVE ROOF LINE.
PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMTER FOR REFRIGERATOR AND ALSO METAL STEM THERMOMETER.
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