STOLEN SADDLE.

Chicago Health Dept

3501-3507 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025), 2 critical violations noted.

21 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Nov 2025 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

102

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 10

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 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 ALL BARS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE 4-DOOR COOLER UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED RAW BURGERS AT 54.4F AND SWISS CHEESE AT 49.3F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 12LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $50. MUST MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED NORTH SIDE DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE PATIO WITH 1/2 OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. LOCATED IN THE BASMENENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE 4-DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA TO HAVE TORN GASKETS ON TOP AND BOTTOM. DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 12

2024

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 5

2024

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK SLIME AND BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINES VOUNTARILY DISCARDED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON PREP AREA FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST KEEP PREP AREA FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT AND ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGH BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA AND PROVIDE A COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DISHMACHINE.

SEP 21

2023

PASS 9 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 MUST LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE, AT BARS AND BASEMENT AREAS.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13 MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE TO REPAIR PREP COOLER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. THROUGHOUT INSIDE THE PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.11(B, C, D, E) MISSING HANDLE AT LID OF PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN ACCROSS LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID HANDLE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR ONE-COMPARTMENT SINK AT TRAYLINE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD INSIDE THE CABINE OF DEEP FRYERS (REAR PART). HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 LIDS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

SEP 12

2023

FAIL 11 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

WE OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. WE OBSERVED TWO PANES OF COOKED MAC AND CHEESE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 49.8F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. POUNDS 12, VALUE 18 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE, AT BARS AND BASEMENT AREAS.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE TO REPAIR PREP COOLER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT

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 INSIDE THE PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MISSING HANDLE AT LID OF PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN ACCROSS LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID HANDLE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR ONE-COMPARTMENT SINK AT TRAYLINE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD INSIDE CABINE OF DEEP FRYERS (REAR PART).HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

LIDS IS NEEDED FOR ALL RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

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MAY 23

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD-GRADE PAINT, AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY 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.

FEB 25

2021

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

NOTICED PIZZA CUTTER BEING STORED BETWEEN TWO POWER OUTLET PIPES AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN,SANITIZE AND STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTICED DUCK TAPE BEING USED TO HOLD WIRE FOR TIME CLOCK IN PLACE. MUST NOT USE DUCK TAPE OR ANY OTHER TAPE ON A SURFACE THAT HAS TO BE EASY TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTICED RUSTY/DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED Rough fire retardant material applied on ceiling ABOVE WASHBOWLS, URINALS, AND TOILETS throughout the basement men and ladies washrooms. Not smooth and easily cleanable ceiling. Must install a smooth, cleanable ceiling above all washroom fixtures.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNUSED COOLERS/EQUIPMENT STORED ON OUTDOOR REAR PATIO AREA MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

MAY 21

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AND SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE TUBE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP BETWEEN NORTH ENTRANCE/EXIT DOUBLE DOORS AND 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP AT OUTDOOR PATIO BAR DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL AND DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACES STAINED AND PITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER CUTTING BOARD SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING NOT COVERED ABOVE MAIN BAR. MUST PROVIDE DROP CEILING ABOVE MAIN BAR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING WATER DAMAGE AT 2ND FLOOR MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ON CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

JUL 9

2019

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN THE KITCHEN

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GROUND UNDER THE WASTE OIL RECEPTACLE WITH OIL SPILLAGE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

JUN 24

2019

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN BY SWINGING DOOR. SOAP PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE IN ALL HANDWASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MECHANICAL WAREWASHING EQUIMENT: LOW TEMP DISHWACHINES AT FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA(WEST SITE) AND SECOND FLOOR NOT ABLE TO DISPENSE SANITIZING SOLUTION,0ppm. PRESENTLY IN USE WASHING GLASSWEAR. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. MUST USE DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

WE OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES (BASEMENT AND SECOND FLOOR). SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ON ICE FROM WATER RESERVOIR; ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED -

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 (CAESAR DRESSING,ETC) MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPE ABOVE BOXES CONTAINING UTENSILS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,WEST SITE OF BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE SAID PIPES OR RELOCATE ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN THE KITCHEN

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GROUND UNDER THE WASTE OIL RECEPTACLE WITH OIL SPILLAGE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 10-29-18, REPORT# 2232389 NOT DISPLAYED TO ALL CUSTOMERS. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-42-010(B)CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 29

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND PREPARED BEEF INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT A SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.MUST PROVIDE

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SOLD AT BUSINESS NOT DISCLOSED ON MENUS(BURGERS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST INCLUDE REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INSIDE MENUS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND 2 HAND SINKS AT KITCHEN WITH LOOSE WATER HANDLES. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 22

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON RIGHT SIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER.

MAR 15

2017

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #37 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1770758 DATED 5/13/16: NO DOORS ON BOTH BASEMENT MENS AND WOMANS WASHROOMS. OBSERVED OPEN ENTRANCES TO BOTH. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DOORS ON BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON RIGHT SIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER.

MAY 13

2016

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH THREE DOOR COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

NO DOORS ON BOTH BASEMENT MENS AND WOMANS WASHROOMS. OBSERVED OPEN ENTRANCES TO BOTH. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DOORS ON BOTH WASHROOMS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK HOT AND COLD HANDLES SWITCHED. HOT HANDLES MUST REPRESENT HOT WATER, COLD HANDLE COLD WATER.

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND PILED WOOD MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR PATIO AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

MAY 6

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HELD IN THE COOKS LINE STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS EACH OF COOKED PORK AT 135.7F, MAC N' CHEESE AT 135.4F, GRILLED ONIONS AT 74.6F, CHILI AT 118.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $25.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

INADEQUATE SANITIZING AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. FOUND 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED AND REPAIRED DURING THE INSPECTION. 2ND FLOOR BAR CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. ONE OF THE TWO BASEMENT ICE MACHINES FOUND WITH BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.

Serious Food Temperature

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE THE ABOVE MENTIONED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. BOTH CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH THREE DOOR COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

NO DOORS ON BOTH BASEMENT MENS AND WOMANS WASHROOMS. OBSERVED OPEN ENTRANCES TO BOTH. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DOORS ON BOTH WASHROOMS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK HOT AND COLD HANDLES SWITCHED. HOT HANDLES MUST REPRESENT HOT WATER, COLD HANDLE COLD WATER.

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND PILED WOOD MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR PATIO AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

OCT 20

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

BEER BOTTLE BOXES AND PACKED WATER BOTTLES ARE STORED UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ITEMS OR WRAP SAID PIPES SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL, POROUS LINER USED ON SHELVES IN LIQUOR ROOM NEED TO BE REPLACED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOILS WRAPPED ON PIPE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE DEEP FRYERS BOTTOM PART INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO FIND THE SOURCE AND KEEP FLOOR DRY

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE WASH BOWLS IN MEN'S WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PAINT

AUG 20

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER THE MAIN SEWER LINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER RELOCATE FOOD ITEMS OR PROVIDE A BARRIER (I.E. TROUGH, PROTECTIVE WRAP) BETWEEN THE PIPE AND FOOD ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR LOCATED OUTSIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED A CRACK BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE WALLLS ALONG THE PERIMETER OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BASEBOARD OR TRIM ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

SEP 10

2013

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 3

2013

FAIL 6 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

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MOP SINK AND THE BAR AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE NORTH DOUBLE- DOOR 1ST FLOOR FROM THE MAIN BAR IS NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE CENTER BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.ALSO,THE DUG OUT BAR DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED,Consumer advisory must be posted.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN MULTI-USE POTS/PANS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENTION CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.REPAIR/REPLACE GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR FREEZER NEAR THE KITCHEN DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF ICE BINS AT BARS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOOD AND FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING. VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS ARE NOT WORKING.

JUL 1

2011

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 30

2011

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. SOME OF COOLERS IN KITCHEN ARE NOT TURNED ON ,INSTRUCTED TO TURN IT ON AND MAINTAIN TEMP.OF 40F AND BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION: NO CITATION ISSUED, NOT OPERATING.

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. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED DOORS (FRONT, SIDE AND BACK) NOT RODENT /INSECT PROOFED.INSTRUCTED TO FIX IT.ALSO ONLY A SERVICE AGREEMENT IS PROVIDED,NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR NOR SERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION: NO CITATION ISSUED, NOT OPERATING.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEANED OBSERVED A LOT OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND OTHER ITEMS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ,KEEP AREA FREE AND CLEAN OF ITMES MENTIONED.SERIOUS VIOLATION:NO CITATION ISSUED.NOT OPERATING

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE ICE SCOOP CONTAINERS FOR ALL ICE BINS AND ICE MACHINE. NEED TO PAINT RUSTY BEAM USED FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE MAIN BAR ,1ST FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED IN EXPOSED HAND SINK, IN BOTH EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN KITCHEN.SHELVES IS NEEDED FOR ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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.BASEBOARD WALLS IS NEEDED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES THE WALL AT EAST SIDE OF PREMISES NEXT TO EXIT DOOR SURFACE IS NOT SMOOTH,CLEANEBLE AND WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL.RUSTY LOOKING MATERIAL(BARN SIDING)METAL SHEETS.INSTRUCTED THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS.

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. NEED TO PROVIDE A CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE,IN BASEMENT AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.ALL STAINLESS STEEL WALL MUST BE SEALED,INCLUDED BEHIND THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. NEED TO PROVIDE A STALL DOOR IN MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS,2ND FLOOR.

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.ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM AT 2ND FLOOR.WATER PIPE IS LEAKING UNDER THE DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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