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49 E ONTARIO ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Failed 14 of 41 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 182026FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MOP SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
OBSERVED WASTE WATER/SEWAGE BACKING UP IN MENS WASHROOM URNIAL AND COMING UP INSIDE MOP SINK WHICH IS IN ADJACENT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL WASTE WATER/SEWAGE FROM SAID LOCATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
MAR 172026FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
MOP SINK PIPE LEAKING ALSO BAR HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
OBSERVED WASTE WATER/SEWAGE BACKING UP IN MENS WASHROOM URNIAL AND COMING UP INSIDE MOP SINK WHICH IS IN ADJACENT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL WASTE WATER/SEWAGE FROM SAID LOCATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED.
MAR 272025PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-101.11:OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
3-305.11: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND BASMENT WALK-IN COOLER PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
4-501.12: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
4-502.11(A;C): OBSERVED BASE COOLER IN REAR PREP AND REACH IN COOLER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE UNDER 41F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.
6-501.11: OBSERVED IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM TILES MISSING FROM HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
4-202.18: OBSERVED IN REAR PREP HOOD FILTERS MISSING FROM VENTILATION UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
4-204.11: OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM DRIPPING GREASE ON TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO ELIMINATE RISK OF CONTAMINATION FROM DRIP AND MAINTAIN.
6-303.11: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN HOOD SYSTEM INSTRCUTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
MAR 182025FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3LIVE ROACHES 1 DEAD ROACH IN DINING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACH. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND BASMENT WALK-IN COOLER PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NOTED OBSERVED BASE COOLER IN REAR PREP AND REACH IN COOLER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE UNDER 41F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.
OBSERVED IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM TILES MISSING FROM HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED IN REAR PREP HOOD FILTERS MISSING FROM VENTILATION UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM DRIPPING GREASE ON TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO ELIMINATE RISK OF CONTAMINATION FROM DRIP AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN HOOD SYSTEM INSTRCUTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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FEB 112025PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND BASMENT WALK-IN COOLER PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED BASE COOLER IN REAR PREP AND REACH IN COOLER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE UNDER 41F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.
OBSERVED RUSTED AND ENCRUSTED IN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM TILES MISSING FROM HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED IN REAR PREP HOOD FILTERS MISSING FROM VENTILATION UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM DRIPPING GREASE ON TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO ELIMINATE RISK OF CONTAMINATION FROM DRIP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN HOOD SYSTEM INSTRCUTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
FEB 42025FAILED10 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND BASMENT WALK-IN COOLER PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED BASE COOLER IN REAR PREP AND REACH IN COOLER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE UNDER 41F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.
OBSERVED RUSTED AND ENCRUSTED IN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
SEE VIOLATION#60
OBSERVED IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM TILES MISSING FROM HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED IN REAR PREP HOOD FILTERS MISSING FROM VENTILATION UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM DRIPPING GREASE ON TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO ELIMINATE RISK OF CONTAMINATION FROM DRIP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN HOOD SYSTEM INSTRCUTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2588614 CONDUCTED ON 1/25/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#55)6-201.11: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN COOKLINE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES. (55)6-501.12: OBSERVED SOILED FLOORS (WITH FOOD, GREASE AND BOTTLE CAPS) UNDER THE COOKLINE AND BAR AREA FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 12024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Ice maker located in basement under a ceiling with many pipes and conduits that might leak on ice maker, instructed to install a barrier to prevent ice contamination.
JAN 252024FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED TWO ICE MACHINE INTERIOR DRIP PLATE HEAVILY SOILED WITH PINK AND BLACK SLIME, LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR (OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA). FACILITY MUST DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED OVER APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT AND 1 IN THE MAIN COOKLINE AREA. OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN THE 2ND FLOOR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE ALL DEAD/ALIVE ROACHES IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDAITON VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED COOKING POTS WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACE FACING UPWARDS IN DIRECTION OF CEILING. FACILITY MUST INVERT POTS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST REPLACE LINER WITH MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
EQUIPMENT (LARGE POTS) USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
OBSERVED CASTER WHEELS AND EXTERIOR COOKLINE EQUIPMENT/IN BETWEEN UNITS ARE SOILED WITH FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOILED FLOORS (WITH FOOD, GREASE AND BOTTLE CAPS) UNDER THE COOKLINE AND BAR AREA FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR (OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA). THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
OBSERVED LEAKING CEILING AND BROKEN TILES IN DINING SEATING AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR LEAK AND REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILES.
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN COOKLINE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES.
OBSERVED ONLY 1 FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
APR 192023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Inaccurate refrigerator thermometer in walk-in cooler, instructed to use good working ones.
FEB 162022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVER NOT CLEAN, DUST BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 212021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
GASKETS ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR ARE PEELING OFF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND ARE BROKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS SO THAT THE DOOR SEALS PROPERLY.
FOUND BUILDUP OF OLD CHIP CRUMBS ON SHELVING NEAR CHIP CONTAINER. FOUND OLD FOOD BUILDUP ON INTERIOR RACKS AND MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON GASKETS OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP BEHIND FRYERS ON WALL AND FLOOR, AND ON LIGHTBULB SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE 2ND FL STORAGE BY THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT/ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES; STORING THEM ON SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
SEP 202019FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN NOT CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND DIRT NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS INFESTATION NOTED IN MAIN KITCHEN, FOUND OVER 40 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING BEHIND PREP TABLES, ON WALL BEHIND DEEP FRYER, COOK LINE AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.MUST HAVE LICENSE PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020.
CARD BOARD BOX USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS FOR CORN CHIPS STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD CONTAINER.
BROKEN DRAIN LINES AT BAR 3-COMP SINK, WASTE WATER DRAINING ON BAR FLOOR, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-30(C) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED INSIDE AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP NOTED ON GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF RAIN WATER THAT IS DRIPPING FROM CEILING AND PIPE ABOVE STAIR CASE . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN, POOLING WATER IN BASEMENT FLOOR NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER AND ICE MAKER, STAIR CASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN.
CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED THROUGH KITCHEN AREA, METAL PLATES WALL COVERING NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO FIX WALLS.
JUL 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 4-602.11(B-E). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A SIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B). Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS THAT ARE EASILY READABLE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Violation Codes: 6-501.111. Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED INSIDE AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 5-205.15. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK FROM UNDER THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE BAR, THE PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 2ND FL, FROM THE PIPE ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT, AND FROM UNDERNEATH THE WASHING MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 6-501.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE 2ND FL STORAGE BY THE ICE MACHINE, IN THE HALL BETWEEN THE REAR ENTRANCE AND THE BASEMENT, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FL STORAGE AREAS, AND THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FL ICE MACHINE STORAGE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 6-501.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT THE FLOOR, WALLS, AND CEILING OF THE 2ND FL STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REPAIR ALL CRACKS AND HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 6-501.114. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FL. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT THAT IS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION. DETAIL CLEAN AREA. ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES AND STORE THEM ON SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
Violation Codes: 6-501.14. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN EXCESS ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 8-404.13 (B:3). Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2300535 DATED 7/1/19. THE VIOLATION STATES:OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT, 1 LIVE ROACH OF THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN BY THE COOK LINE, APPROX 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FL STORAGE ROOMS, AND APPROX 25 FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED ON SITE. THE FACILITY'S PEST CONTROL PROVIDER, ECOLAB, IS ON SITE AT THIS TIME TO ELIMINATE ALL REMAINING LIVE ROACHES AND FLIES. FACILITY REMOVED THE RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEANED THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 12019FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
- OBSERVED A SIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN. -
- MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS THAT ARE EASILY READABLE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -
- OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT, 1 LIVE ROACH OF THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN BY THE COOK LINE, APPROX 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FL STORAGE ROOMS, AND APPROX 25 FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED. -
- OBSERVED A 2" HOLE AT THE DOOR HANDLE OPENING OF THE 2ND FL STORAGE ROOM ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. -
- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED INSIDE AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. -
- OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK FROM UNDER THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE BAR, THE PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 2ND FL, FROM THE PIPE ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT, AND FROM UNDERNEATH THE WASHING MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FL. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT THAT IS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION. DETAIL CLEAN AREA. ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES AND STORE THEM ON SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. -
- OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE 2ND FL STORAGE BY THE ICE MACHINE, IN THE HALL BETWEEN THE REAR ENTRANCE AND THE BASEMENT, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FL STORAGE AREAS, AND THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FL ICE MACHINE STORAGE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
- OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT THE FLOOR, WALLS, AND CEILING OF THE 2ND FL STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REPAIR ALL CRACKS AND HOLES AND MAINTAIN. -
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
JUL 62018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACES STAINED AND PITTED, REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED REACH IN PREP COOLER (UNDER GRILL) CONDENSER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT ALSO MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATD FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES, FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS AND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ON CEILING LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
JAN 112018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT HANDWASH BOWLS, FOUND WATER TEMPERATURE AT 75.5 F AT ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST REACH A MINIMAL OF 110.0 F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACE STAINED AND PITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER CUTTING BOARD SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
ICE MACHINE ICE SCOOP NOT CLEAN(STAINED). MUST CLEAN ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.
SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTICATES MUST BE CURRENT AND ON PREMISES.
AUG 102017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
UNFINISHED WOODEN SHELVES FOR BAR GALSSES, INSTRUCTED TO FINISH OR REPLACE.
PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN AROUND COVER HINGES AND GASKETS, SODA GUN DISPENSER HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
STANDING WATER AT BASEMENT'S FLOOR BEHIND DISH WASHING MACHINES, SAME AT CORNER OF BAR UNDER ICE BINS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY TO PREVENT INSECTS BREEDING.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER NOT KEPT IN WARMEST PART, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WHERE IT COULD BE MONITORED.
COOKS AT FOOD LINE WITH BEARD NOT WERARING BEARD RESTRAINRTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES IN BAR ICE BINS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF IN A CLEAN UTENSILS.
JUN 302017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
FOUND TORTILLA CHIPS BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER INSIDE A CARD BOARD BOX. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND THE LOWER STAINLESS STEEL SHEET METAL PANEL OF THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR LOOSE AT CORNERS.MUST REPAIR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING,AS WELL AS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOUND THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE LIQUOR ROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT BROKEN AND WITH HOLES AT THE LOWER LEFT HAND SIDE AND IN POOR REPAIR. ALSO FOUND THE EXTERIOR BOTTOM PORTION OF THE WALK-IN COOLER CRACKED AND RUSTED WITH ROUGH SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ABOVE STATED AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO HAVE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AT ALL TIMES.
FOUND EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION AROUND THE EXTERIOR PIPE OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX AT THE FLOOR AS WELL AS THE FLOOR UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND EXCESSIVE BURNT GREASE ACCUMULATION AT THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND CRUMBLING/LOOSE BRICKS WITH GAPS AND HOLES WHILE VISUALLY INSPECTING THE EXTERIOR PORTION OF THE RESTAURANT BUILDING WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CRUMBLING BRICKS AND HOLES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.MUST MAINTAIN.
FOUND A DAMAGED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BAR 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ABOVE STATED LIGHT SHIELD.
JUN 272017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FOUND TORTILLA CHIPS BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER INSIDE A CARD BOARD BOX. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND THE LOWER STAINLESS STEEL SHEET METAL PANEL OF THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR LOOSE AT CORNERS.MUST REPAIR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING,AS WELL AS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOUND EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION AROUND THE EXTERIOR PIPE OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX AT THE FLOOR AS WELL AS THE FLOOR UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND EXCESSIVE BURNT GREASE ACCUMULATION AT THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND A DAMAGED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BAR 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ABOVE STATED LIGHT SHIELD.
OCT 112016FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND A LARGE CONTAINER OF CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 118.6F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF CHICKEN WORTH $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: FOUND 4 LIVE ROACHES ALONG THE WALL IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET, 1 LIVE ROACH IN THE "AVOCADO ALLEY", AND 2 ROACHES OUTSIDE OF THE KITCHEN AREA NEAR THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED FOOD STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD THAT IS WORN AND CHIPPING AWAY IN LOCATIONS UNDER THE LIQUOR STORAGE BEHIND THE BAR AND SERVER STATION OUTSIDE OF THE BAR UNDER THE ICE BIN. MUST RESURFACE WOOD OR PROVIDE A NON ABSORBENT LINER TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FRONT, SIDES AND BACK OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE ACCUMULATION.
DETAIL CLEAN THE CONDENSER OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILDUP.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE WASHER AND DRYER. WATER BUILDUP MUST BE CONTAINED AND PROPERLY DRAINED OR REMOVED FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.
DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS ON THE CEILING IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RE-ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND DISCARD UNECCESSARY ITEMS FROM THE BASEMENT, 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND THE CRAWLSPACE BEHIND THE WALL OF THE KITCHEN TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
FEB 192016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND RUBBISH AND FOOD DEBRIS ITEMS SCATTERED AROUND THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND TO MAINTAIN GREASE INSIDE OF RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES, AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DUMPSTERS AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
EMPTY THE GREASE CATCHER UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED FRYERS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS DRAINS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE BLOCKAGE AND DEBRIS.
JUN 182015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT FREEZER IN KICHEN OF FOOD DEBRIS.
CLEAN FLOORS OF 2ND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OF DEBRIS.
ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN 2ND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
JUL 302014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BAR WITHOUT AN EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR.
OBSERVED PREP AREA 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE AND THE PLUMBING UNDER THE RIGHT BASIN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED THE PREP AREA 2 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
MAY 212014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED BAR WITHOUT AN EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR.
MAY 192014FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER IN USE AND FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 159.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180.0F. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED GREEN BACK DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE RODENT PROOF EXTERIOR DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE FRYERS.
OBSERVED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
JUL 232013FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND A LIVE COCKROACH ON THE PREMISES. 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS OF THE DINING ROOM, BEHIND THE BAR AND ON THE EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. 1 LIVE COCKROACH WAS OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE WASHROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
APR 292013FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND LITTER OUTSIDE THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS IN THE ALLEY. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES PILED UP ON THE GROUND AND EMPTY CANS OF FOOD ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ALLEY AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 157.4F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA WITH LITTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
OCT 302012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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OCT 152012FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #569793 DATED ON 12-28-11 FOR VIOLATION (32) MUST INSTALL LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VILATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SIDES OF 3-COM SINK WALLS. MUST CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT ABOVE ICE BIN.
WALLS AT SECOND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE WALLS.
NO VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE BIN, INSTUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES ON A CLEAN SURFACE
DEC 282011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
LIDS MISSING AT ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA, MUST PROVIDE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FLOORS AT DISHROOM & BAR AREA MUST BE KEPT DRY; DRAIN BY THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT AT ALL TIMES. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
NOV 302011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA NEED CLEANING (WATER STAINS/DIRT OBSERVED). All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT PREMISES & UNDER SHELVINGS AT 2nd FLOOR STORAGE ROOM NEED CLEANING; FLOORS AT THE BAR & DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
THE WALLS UNDER THE DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD & AROUND THE FAUCET FIXTURES HAVE EVIDENCE OF MILDEW-MUST CLEAN & MAINTAIN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAK AT WATER LINE UNDER THE DISHMACHINE SCRAPER SINK; AT THE FAUCET BASE OF THE SAME SINK; & AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE STEAMTABLE. 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.
JUL 12011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 212011FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE COOK CHANGING TASKS (I.E.-HANDLING A WIPING CLOTH THEN PLATING AN ORDER) WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS BETWEEN JOB CHANGES (7-38-010-A). INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT EVERY CHANGE IN TASKS. All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.
2-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN IS SLOWLY BACKING-UP WASTE WATER ON SINK DRAINS-MUST FIX/CLEAN GREASE TRAP (7-39-030). 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.
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FAN GUARDS OF ALL COOLERS THRU-OUT, INTERIOR OF FRYERS & STOVE/OVEN-DUE TO GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS/DUST. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND, AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN & IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/CLUTTER/DIRT & KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. FLOOR IN BACK HALLWAY (BETWEEN THE 2-RESTAURANTS) MUST BE RE-SURFACED & SMOOTH-OUT TO PREVENT POOLING WATER & PEST BREEDING SITES. CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN MUST BE FIXED ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE, FAN GUARDS OF MOST COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST/GREASE BUILD-UP. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY/COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. 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.
FEB 32010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MUST BE KEPT DRY. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. ALL LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST SHEILD AND MAINTAIN.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER.
JAN 252010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INNEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MUST BE KEPT DRY.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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