MAR 11
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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5688 N MILWAUKEE AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 11, 2025 · passed
11 of 14 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
11 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED WASH AND RINSE CYCLE WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGES ON BAR AREA HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH GAUGE COVERS IN POOR REPAIR, OBSCURED AND DIFFICULT TO READ. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GAUCE COVERS AND MAINTAIN ALL DISH MACHINE WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGES EASILY READABLE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LARGE GAP GREATER THAN 1/4" BETWEEN REAR KITCHEN AREA EXTERIOR DOOR AND DOOR FRAME AND UNPROTECTED FROM ENTRY OF PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR TO ELIMINATE GAP BETWEEN DOORFRAME AND MAINTAIN OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED FROM ENTRY OF PESTS.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED CLEAN LINEN BAGS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR KITCHEN AREA (BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CLEAN LINEN BAGS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN LINENS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET HANDLES IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS TO BE IN POOR REPAIR; HANDLES ARE LOOSE BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LOOSE WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET HANDLES AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
APR 32024PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 3
2024
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SEP 262023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 26
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDER. MUST CLEAN BAR GUN HOLDER AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 292021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 29
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON-SITE AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE INSIDE DISH MACHINE ACCURATELY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CANS IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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APR 232019PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 23
2019
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (BAR,REAR PREP, WASHROOMS).
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOPSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD/COVING INSIDE/AROUND WALK-IN COOLER AND MISSING COVING INSIDE HOT WATER HEATER TANK ROOM (INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOP, BROOM ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAR AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK.
OCT 302017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 30
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND MUST CLEAN UNDERNEATH SHELVING AROUND BAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND BAR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA (BY MOPSINK). USABLE MUST BE STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
MAY 102016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 10
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIVIDER OR SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL BEHIND FRONT BAR.----------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR.---------MUST REPAIR LEAKY (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.---------MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
APR 212016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 21
2016
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING PRODUCTION AND STORAGE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. NOTED INTERIOR SURFACES AND TUBINGS INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED BOTTOM (IN BETWEEN) OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP OR OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 156701 ISSUED ON 09-01-2015). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIVIDER OR SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL BEHIND FRONT BAR.----------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR.---------MUST REPAIR LEAKY (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.---------MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
SEP 12015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 1
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DRAINLINE ON BOTTOM OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK. WATER PRESSURE LOW IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.
APR 12014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 1
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE CORNERS OF THE INNER ICE MACHINE PANEL TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT THE BAR 3-COMP SINK TO PREVENT LEAK.
AUG 82013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 8
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES, SODA GUN HOLDING UNITS AND INNER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MAKER ALL BEHIND FRONT BAR COUNTER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND BAR.
SEP 12010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 1
2010
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Ice in bin not protected during storage. Instructed to provide cover over bin.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Can opener, storage cabinets and interior ice machine panel not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor in corners and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Light covers not cleaned in prep area. Instructewd to detail clean all covers.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light not working in wardrobe room. Instructed to provide light.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored in wardrobe room. Instructed to organize and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher.
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