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4953 N ELSTON AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
13 of 17 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 122025PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 212024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING UNUSED ITEMS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE FACILITY: UNUSED PIG ROASTING EQUIPMENT IN BACKYARD AND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN BASEMENT: UNUSED BAG-IN-A-BOX SOFT DRINK SYSTEM, UNUSED ICE MACHINE, UNUSED CASH REGISTERS, UNUSED REFRIGERATORS, UNUSED WORKOUT EQUIPMENT, AND UNUSED VIDEO GAME EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
MAY 142024FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BAR AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTURCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR ICE MACHINE AT BAR USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 1 FOOD EMPLOYYE IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING UNUSED ITEMS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE FACILITY: UNUSED PIG ROASTING EQUIPMENT IN BACKYARD AND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN BASEMENT: UNUSED BAG-IN-A-BOX SOFT DRINK SYSTEM, UNUSED ICE MACHINE, UNUSED CASH REGISTERS, UNUSED REFRIGERATORS, UNUSED WORKOUT EQUIPMENT, AND UNUSED VIDEO GAME EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
OBSERVED COOK AND BARTENDER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2579978 DATED 8/11/2023: #47 "OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN, BASEMENT...INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE." #58 " OBSERVED CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 112023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON MICROWAVE INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN, BASEMENT AND BEER STORAGE AREA IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT USED FOR BEER STORAGE IN FRONT BAR AREA AND SUPPORT BEAM FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BAR AREA AND SUPPORT BEAM FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOR NONABSORBENCY.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON WALLS IN REAR SITTING/DINING AREA NEAR WOMENS WASHROOM AND SMALL STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BEHIND BEER STORAGE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING IN REAR DINING SITTING AREA NEAR POOL TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT CEILING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN ABOVE ONE DOOR COOLER NEAR BASEMENT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE ON STAIR LEADING TO DINING/SITTING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
JUL 182022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.
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JAN 192021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT (MISSING ITEM APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) AND NO DISPOSABLE MOP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE SPILL KIT AND PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INFRONT BAR AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE (LIQUOR) REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR DINING AREA.
JAN 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES READ AND SIGN THE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
NO DIARRHEA OR VOMIT CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN POLICY AND CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (COS - MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK BEHIND BAR). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO LABELING FOR FOOD STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL IDENTIFYING THE FOOD PRODUCT AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD TO THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK INDICATING THE RISK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
NO STEM THERMOMETER TO MEASURE TEMPERATURE OF FOOD OR AMBIENT AIR IN SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED POTS, PANS, MICROWAVE, FRYERS, GRILLS, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER OF OLD EQUIPMENT, STORAGE CONTAINERS, OLD CARPETING, PAINT CANS, BROKEN BAR STOOLS, BROKEN ICE MACHINE, ETC IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL BROKEN EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE
AUG 82017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET AROUND CHEST FREEZER (PREPACKAGED ICE STORAGE) DOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND BAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR INOPERABLE CEILING VENTILATION INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING IN BAR AREA.
JUN 292016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Observed dirt and grease on the floor along the wall in the kitchen under and around equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
SEP 12015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES EXPIRED ON 1-12-15 INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)
DEBRIS INSIDE BOTTOM PART OF THE DEEP FRYER ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DUST BUILD-UP ON PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
BURNED LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AT WEST SIDE BY THE WALL,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
JUN 52014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.
NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BAR AREA.
NO THEROMETER INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER BY COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE THEROMETER IN SAID COOLER.
OCT 92013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
JUN 262013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER AND DRAIN LINE WITH BUILD-UP BEHIND BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OCT 32012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, prep table lower shelving not clean, need cleaning.
Floors in front counter area, bar areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
Light shield in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
OCT 242011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, coolers, must date and label food items in coolers, reach in freezer.
Bsmt. sorage counter shelving had exposed raw wood, shall be reapaired/sealed and or replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving, bsmt. storage shelving, counter shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
Floors in kitchen prep area, and bar areas behind cooler need cleaning, floors in bsmt. storage areas, boiler room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Ceiling in rear dining area that had exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed. exposed wallboard in bsmt. storage area shall be repaired/sealed.
Exhaust canopy not clean had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.
FEB 282011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, door tracks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
Floor under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and bsmt. storage areas need detailed cleaning(corners). The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
Damaged, stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repair/replaced. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.
Light shields in prep area not clean need cleaning. 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.
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, coolers not clean need detailed cleaning.
JAN 222010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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 FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR TO PROTECT THE ICE FROM ANY DUST, CONTAMINANTS.
GAP AND CREVICES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE BASEMENT,AND BY THE STAIR GOING TO THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP AND CREVICES.
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