STAY CAFE/BAD HABIT/SMOKE & MIRRORS.
2043-2051 N MILWAUKEE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 12 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 82026FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
3-601.11 OBSERVED ALL BULK CONTAINERS STORED THROUGHOUT PREP/STORAGE AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHEN INGREDIENTS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
6-501.111 OBSERVED 2 LARGE LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON DISHMACHINE EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT CHEMICAL TUBING UNDER MACHINE GUAGES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS AND ELIMINATE LIVE ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
6-501.112 OBSERVED 45 LARGE DEAD COCKROACHES ON GLURBOARD LOCATED ON PREP/DISWASHING AREA UNDER DRYING TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA.
4-904.11 OBSERVED PRE SET TABLEWARE ON DINING ROOM TABLES UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
4-501.11 OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP WITH TORN GASKETS EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
4-204.18 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL COOKING, MIXING, JUICING EQUIPMENT, SPEED RACKS, UNUSED COOLING UNITS, UNUSED STOVED, OVENS IN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND DEGREASING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11 OBSERVED LARGE CRACKS, DAMAGED SURFACES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE, SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/BASMEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.
2-102.13 INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
APR 32026FAILED15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING POTATOES, SALMON. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SIGNED VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVEW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED IN BAR (64F) AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (68F) WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IN USE BAR HANDSINK WITHOUT HAND DRYING PROVISION DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CAHRGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS.
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED FINAL RINSE AT 150F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPERLY SANITIZING WITH RINSE AT 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ALL BULK CONTAINERS STORED THROUGHOUT PREP/STORAGE AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHEN INGREDIENTS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
OBSERVED 2 LARGE LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON DISHMACHINE EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT CHEMICAL TUBING UNDER MACHINE GUAGES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS AND ELIMINATE LIVE ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 45 LARGE DEAD COCKROACHES ON GLURBOARD LOCATED ON PREP/DISWASHING AREA UNDER DRYING TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA.
OBSERVED PRE SET TABLEWARE ON DINING ROOM TABLES UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP WITH TORN GASKETS EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED ALL COOKING, MIXING, JUICING EQUIPMENT, SPEED RACKS, UNUSED COOLING UNITS, UNUSED STOVED, OVENS IN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND DEGREASING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LARGE CRACKS, DAMAGED SURFACES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE, SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/BASMEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.
INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
JAN 232014PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (E.G. CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, BEEF, FISH ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE WORN-OUT CAULKING BEHIND/AROUND DISH MACHINE AND BEHIND (2) 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BAR AREA (SHELVES, COUNTER SHELVES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND DOOR HANDLES WITH HEAVY DRIED SYRUP ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DISH MACHINE BEHIND BAR AND SIDES OF ALL COOLERS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY DISH MACHINE.---------NOTED WATER POOLING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA COMING FROM UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MUST REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB ABOVE STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE 1 COMPARTMENT OR PREP SINK AT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.---------MUST FIX LEAKY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN. MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
JAN 142014PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND (2) LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE (BEHIND BAR) SANITIZING RINSE AT O PPM CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 PPM FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE OR F FINAL RINSE FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE. ISSUED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG AT THE SAID MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL FIXED. WHEN REPAIRED, MUST FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION AT 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO PROPERLY ENSURE THE THE SAID EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND THE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG CAN BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USE. BAR AND DISH MACHINE NOT OPERATING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO TEMPORARILY USE DISHMACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE WORN-OUT CAULKING BEHIND/AROUND DISH MACHINE AND BEHIND (2) 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BAR AREA (SHELVES, COUNTER SHELVES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND DOOR HANDLES WITH HEAVY DRIED SYRUP ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DISH MACHINE BEHIND BAR AND SIDES OF ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY DISH MACHINE.---------NOTED WATER POOLING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA COMING FROM UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MUST REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB ABOVE STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE 1 COMPARTMENT OR PREP SINK AT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.---------MUST FIX LEAKY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN. MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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APR 122013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Any open cans of food must be transferred into regular containers. Consumer advisory must be posted.All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced throughout the premises.Must provide,maintain ice bin covers for all ice bins throughout the premises.
FAN COVERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS,SHELVING BEHIND BAR COUNTERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER,HOUSING ATTACHED LOCATED IN KITCHEN,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BARS,HOOD/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner including the floor drains throughout the premises.
The light fixture at rear dry storage area must be shielded.
REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
AUG 172012PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED OR VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS, AND NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-010 (B)
MUST WRAP OR COVER PRE-SET FLATWARE ON TABLES
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
MUST REMOVE WHAT APPEARS TO BE BLACK MOLD ON WALL BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL AND REPLACE OLD SEALANT
SMELLY SEWER ODORS IN LADIES BATHROOM NEEDS TO BE REMOVED
FEB 222011PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONNECT BAR GUN LINES AND INSTALL DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAINS AS REQUIRED,PROVIDE MISSING LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BARS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS (FAN COVERS),ICE MACHINES,CUTTING BOARDS,SHELVING BEHIND BAR COUNTERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER,HOUSING ATTACHED LOCATED IN KITCHEN,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BARS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN KITCHEN,BAR AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.EXPOSED BRICK ON WALLS BEHIND BAR LOCATED IN BASEMENT MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.ALL TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT BACKFLOW PIPE ABOVE UTILITY MOP SINK LOCATED IN CLOSET NEXT TO KITCHEN AND MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN LADIES TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING-MUST REPAIR,CLEAN ALL VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ALSO REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY GREASE TRAP BENEATH 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREAS MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE REMOVE CLUTTER,PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED AT REAR DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS.
JUN 252010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS,WITH FOOD NAME &DATE,ALSO ON DRY FOOD CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED CLEANED MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED, MANAGER TO INVERT INCLUDING FRYING PANS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED TRADITONAL STONE WARE MORTA AND PISTLE UTENSILS(MECJITO STONE) USED FOR FOOD PREPATION AND GRINDING WHICH IS NOT ACCEPTABLE BY HEALTH DEPT. FOR FOOD PREPARATION,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FROM FACILITY. MANAGER WAS INFORMED OF SUCH ON LAST INSPECTION OF 01-21-10 REPORT #134269. MUST ALSO PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BINS IN BARS.
THE FOLLOWING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENTS WITH DEBRIS AND STAINS NEEDS CLEANING:INSIDE COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER,1COMP.SINK BY DOUGH MIXER BOWL,COUNTERS BY ICE BINS IN BAR BY KITCHEN ,EXPOSE HAND WAS SINK IN SAME AREA,MOP SINK IN BASEMENT,TOILET BOWLS IN MALE & FEMALE TOILETS,AND SINKS IN MAIN BAR.
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER HOODS IN KITCHEN,FLOORS AT PREP AERA BY DOUGH MIXER BOWL,FLOORS IN STORAGE AREA ON 1STFL. UNDER SHELVES,AND FLOORS IN BOTH BAR AREAS WITH DEBRIS AND WATER NEEDS CLEANING AND MAINTAINING SAME. MUST ELEVATE PRODUCTS 6" OFF FLOORS.
REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER BLASTER SINK USE FOR COOLING FOOD,AND IN BASEMENT ROOM BY WALK IN COOLER.
JUN 172010FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels. OBSERVED MOLLUSCAN SHELL STOCK IN WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH OUT TAG OR LABEL,MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE SOURCE OR SUPPLIER. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005b CRITICAL INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID SHELL STOCK 3PDS OF SAID FOOD WAS DENATURED WITH SANITIZER AND DISCARDED & $9.00PER POUND. INSTRUCTED ALSO TO OBTAIN SHELL FISH AND ETC FROM APPROVED SOURCES AND KEEP TAGS INTACT.CDI.
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. EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. OBSERVED ABOUT 15-30 FRUIT FLIES IN THE BARS ON 1ST FLOOR RESTAURANT2-3 HOUSE FLIES IN DINING AND IN DISH MACHING AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET RID OF ABOVE SAID INSECTS,WILL BE BACK FOR RE-INSPECTION ON 06-24-10
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS,WITH FOOD NAME &DATE,ALSO ON DRY FOOD CONTAINERS.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT INCLUDING FRYING PANS,AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED TRADITONAL STONE WARE MORTA AND PISTLE UTENSILS(MECJITO STONE) USED FOR FOOD PREPATION AND GRINDING WHICH IS NOT ACCEPTABLE BY HEALTH DEPT. FOR FOOD PREPARATION,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FROM FACILITY. MANAGER WAS INFORMED OF SUCH ON LAST INSPECTION OF 01-21-10 REPORT #134269. MUST ALSO PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BINS IN BARS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING UTENSILS AND OR EQUIPMENTS WITH DEBRIS AND STAINS NEEDS CLEANING:INSIDE COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER,1COMP.SINK BY DOUGH MIXER BOWL,COUNTERS BY ICE BINS IN BAR BY KITCHEN ,EXPOSE HAND WAS SINK IN SAME AREA,MOP SINK IN BASEMENT,TOILET BOWLS IN MALE & FEMALE TOILETS,AND SINKS IN MAIN BAR.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER HOODS IN KITCHEN,FLOORS AT PREP AERA BY DOUGH MIXER BOWL,FLOORS IN STORAGE AREA ON 1STFL. UNDER SHELVES,AND FLOORS IN BOTH BAR AREAS WITH DEBRIS AND WATER NEEDS CLEANING AND MAINTAINING SAME. MUST ELEVATE PRODUCTS 6" OFF FLOORS.
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. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER BLASTER SINK USE FOR FOOD COOLING, AND IN BASEMENT ROOM BY WALK IN COOLER.
JAN 212010FAILED10 violationsDETAILS
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOUND POSTED ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT HAD COUNTERFIT COPIES OF CERTIFICATES WITH VOIDS ON THEM. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE LAGITIMATE SANITATION CERTIFICATES WITHOUY VOIDS.
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. 3COMP.SINKS IN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED. SAID SINK IS LEAKING WATER ON FLOORS AND DRAINING OVER TO ANOTHER ONE, AND BACKING UP AT THE SAME TIME.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REFRAIN USING SAID SINK FOR WASHING AND SNITISIZING OF UTENSILS UNTIL REPAIRED. MEAN-WHILE UTENSILS HAS TO WASHED AT THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. WILL BACK FOR REINSPECTION ON 01-28-10.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREPARED AND COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED PROPERLY WITH DATES AND FOOD NAMES.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. FOUND CLEAN UTENSILS[PAN,POTS,ETC]AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS THRU-OUT FACILITY NOT NOT PROPERLY STORED INCLUDING DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE TRADITIONAL STONE UTENSILS[MECOJITOS STONE POTS] FROME PREMISES. PROVIDE LID COVER FOR ICE-BIN AT N.W. BAR SECTION.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXPOSE HAND WASH SINKS THROUGHOUT BAR AREAS AND 1COMP.SINK AT FRONT CORNER DINING COFFEE SERVING AREA NEEDS CLEANING.TOP OF DISHMACHINE AND SINK COUNTER TOPS AT BAR BY KITCHEN AND IN BASEMENT BAR AERA NEEDS CLEANING.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS BEHIND AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER HOODS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND THRU-OUT BAR AREAS BY KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING.ALSO FLOORS AT CARRY-OUT SECTION NEEDS CLEANING.FLOORS AT 3COMP. SINK BY DISH-MACHINE AT MAIN KITCHEN WITH STANDING WATER DUE TO SERIOUS LEAKAGE MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED DRY AT ALL TIMES.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE ALL OUT LIGHTS AT CARRY-OUT SECTION.
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. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AND FAUCET LEAKING AT EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT N.W. BAR AREA.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR ICE-SCOOPS AT ALL ICE SERVING AREAS.
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