STATE RESTAURANT & CAFE.
935 W WEBSTER AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 10 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 202018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PESRSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY/TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTHH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED DIRTH AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH THE CITY OD CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
JUL 132018FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PESRSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY/TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTHH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FRONT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS CEILING AND SHELVING IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA BY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND WHEREVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
OVSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE TWO ICE MACHINES AND COFFEE MACHINES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DIRTH AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH THE CITY OD CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
MAY 82017PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1609499, DATED 1/8/2017. VIOLATION INCLUDES, #45; IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MUST DEFROST DEEP FREEZERS IN PREP AREA AND FREEZERS UPSTAIRS, ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE FRYER, AND REMOVE RUST OFF RACKS FROM SAID PREP COOLERS. ALSO, REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN ALL WHEEL CASTERS ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE PRESENT. CLEAN MOUNTED CAN OPENER, DRIED FOOD PRESENT. ALSO, CLEAN EXTERIOR COVER OF GREASE TRAP IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET, PREP AREA UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, BEHIND THE BAR, AND IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS, DUST AND GREASE PRESENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, DUST PRESENT. REPAIR WALL BASE IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. REPAIR LOWER CORNER OF DOOR FRAME NEAR SERVER BEVERAGE STATION, WALL TILE MISSING, AND THE WALL CORNER IS DAMAGED NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO, REPAIR/SEAL HOLE IN WALL ON STAIRCASE LEADING UPSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN ALL.
MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, UNKNOWN DEBRIS AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 2-COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
JAN 82016PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER ON 2ND FL.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM CHEST FREEZERS ON 2ND FL.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINKS IN BAR AREA.
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM DISH RACKS,INTERIOR PARTS OF REAR ICE MACHINE,FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR BASIN OF ICE BINS IN BAR AREA,WINDOW SILL NEAR FRONT WINDOW.
MUST CLEAN DEBRI AND FOOD FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND 2ND FL. STORAGE AREA& CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA,DINING AND BAR AREA AND FRONT ENTRY DOOR AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES AT EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER,THRESHOLD AT HANDICAPP DOOR.MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS ON 2ND FL.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 32015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
LABEL (NAME OF THE PRODUCT) ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZERS(X3) WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP,LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF ONE OUT OF THREE CHEST FREEZER, RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM, WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. BIG HOLE ON THE WALLS BESIDE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL/REPAIR THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 212014FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1198954 DATED 7/10/13. #32-MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN NEWLY INSTALLED TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN.#34-MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER VARIOUS SINKS BEHIND BAR. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DISH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090
MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON THE DISH MACHINE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER (WITH GREASE BUILD-UP)AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR.
FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND CEILING ON THE SAME AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 102013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN NEWLY INSTALLED TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN.
INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES DIRTY IN UPPER PANELS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER VARIOUS SINKS BEHIND BAR. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DISH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE BICYCLES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.
SEP 72011PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEANED AND LABELED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS DURING SERVICE. MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD AS SPLASH GUARDS AT BAR SINKS. RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON TWO DOOR SANDWICH PREP COOLER TORN, IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE. LID FOR BOX FREEZER AND HANDLE ON TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER BAR WITH DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MOLDY AND MISSING WALL CAULKING AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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. NOZZLE AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO USE ATTACHED SPRAY ARM ON SINK UNTIL PROPER NOZZLE IS PROVIDED.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED FOR ALL UNITS DURING INSPECTION.
FEB 22010PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR NEXT TO BAG IN BOX DISPENSER MUST CLEAN.
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.KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DETACHED FROM WALL MUST REPAIR. NO HOT WATER AT MIDDLE WASHBOWL IN LADIES WASHROOM MUST PROVIDE AND INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER TWO WASHBOWLS WITH HOT WATER IN LADIES ROOM. BRICKS BEING USED TO PROP UP PIPING UNDER DISH MACHINES SPRAY ARM SINK, MUST REMOVE.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE FOR FRONT BLOODY MARY BAR PREP COOLER AND SERVER STATION DAIRY COOLER.
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.MILK AND BREAD CRATES ON REAR PATIO TO BE RETURNED DAILY MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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