Subterranean Cafe & Cabaret
Mostly clean — 9 of 12 passed, one prior failure
2019-04-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 13 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT PREP AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BASEMENT WOMEN'S TOILET STALL DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AND TOOL ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS IN PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA AND TOOL ROOM.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUT PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2018-06-21 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed slight dirt accumulation in the soda gun nozzles at the bars. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed dirt and debris on the floors in various areas: behind the second floor ice machine, at the first floor bar, under the soda boxes at the third floor coat check, and at the first floor dj booth. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed a slight leak at the three compartment sink drain pipe. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
2017-05-09 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN 3RD FLOOR WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPIR AND MAINTAIN.
2016-05-10 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER LINING OF ICE MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES,HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING, CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR.
2015-04-23 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR BAR AREAS. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH BARS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN 3RD FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST R...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORED UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ELEVATE IEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASY OF CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS ON 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED.
2014-05-12 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving in 2nd floor bar area that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/sealed, bsmt storage shelving that had peeling paint/raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors behind heavy equipment in 2nd floor bar area, and bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
2013-05-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2013-05-13 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Found inadequate pest control i.e. 3 live roaches found on the 3 rd floor bar area,15 live fruit flies on and around the bar guns at 1st floor bar area.The front entrance doors and the 3rd floor rear exit door approximately 1/4" mode of entry.Also,t...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Must provide and maintain sink stoppers for all the 3 compartment sinks at bar areas.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
The bar guns and housings attached,bar coolers throughout the premises require a detail cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors behind under around heavy equipments in need for further cleaning including the floor drains throughout the premises.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Must seal openings around plumbing/electrical fixtures throughout the band room and walls/ceilings inside the walk-in-coolers require a detail cleaning.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Detail clean,organize stored articles in the basement rear areas and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage. Must be properly store kept items 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.
2012-05-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2012-04-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE MOLD BUILD...
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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN CHESTER FREEZER INTERIOR DOOR PANEL, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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 CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, INSTR...
2011-04-19 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
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.FOUND GASKETS AT 2 DOOR COOLER AT KITCHEN INPOOR REPAIR,REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS AT KITCHEN AND PROVIDE DRAIN LI...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL IN BETWEEN OF KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,WORKING PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND INTERIORS O...
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.FLOOR BENEATH SYRUP STATION BEHIND 3RD FLOOR COAT ROOM REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING STORAGE CLSET 2ND FLOOR,BASEMENT TOOL ROOMS.
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.FOUND SOME SECTIONS OF EAST WALL IN KITCHEN,UPPER CEILING TRACK AT BAR 2ND FLOOR REMOVE PEELING PAINT-MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTU...
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...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE REAR AREA,HOT WA...
2010-05-10 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
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. MUST PROVIDE LID COVER FOR ICE BINS AT BAR SEVING AREAS. MUST ALSO REPAIR DAMAGED SEAT COVERS IN FIRST FLOOR DIN...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOUND TOILET BOWL IN MALE TOILET AT BASEMENT,HAND WASH SINK IN LADIES ON 3RDFL,AND INSIDE CABINETS AT FIRST FLOO...
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. OBSERVED FLOORS IN MEN'S AND LADIES TOLETS ON 1stFL,BASEMENT AND 3rdFL WITH DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO FOUND FLOORS IN BEER ...
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. VENTS ON CEILING WALLS IN LADIES AND MALE TOILETS IN BASEMENT TO 3rdFL WITH DUSTS MUST BE CLEANED. MUST ALSO REPAIR OR PAINT DAMAGED WALLS AT 3COMP-SINK IN BASEMENT,AND ATT...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING ON LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT BY ICE MACHINE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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. MUST REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE UNNECESSARY CLUTT...
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