SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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1463 N PULASKI RD · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 25, 2025 · passed

3 of 4 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
3 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
19
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Nov 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 25
2025
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE DISPLAY COOLERS IN/NEAR THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF CASES OF BEER STACKED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF SINGLE USE SMALL PLATES ON SHELF IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS ONLY.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TRASH/LITTER (LARGE CARDBOARD BOX AND PIECES OF STYROFOAM) ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE REFUSE/DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN A BUCKET IN THE DISHWASING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST.

SEP 12
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND CONTAINERS OF PREPARED FOOD IN THE 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER MISSING ADEQUATE FOOD LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD FOR ALL DRY FOOD AND PREPARED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IMPROPERLY INSTALLED (HOT WATER DIAL UNABLE TO FULLY TURN/BLOCKED BY FAUCET), BUT FUNCTIONAL WITH ADEQUATE HOT WATER SUPPLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET OR HOT WATER DIAL AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FACILITIES PROPERLY INSTALLED AND IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL DEBRIS (LEAVES, BRANCHES, LOOSE ROCKS) IN THE OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE ENCLOSURE AND MAINTAIN REUFSE AREA(S) FREE OF DEBRIS AND ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING TO ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 28
2023
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 17
2023
FAILED
8 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY CLEAN UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASH SINK AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH SINK WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER IN PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS ARE OFF AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST TURN ON ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. COOLERS AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW AND FREEZERS ARE FROZEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES FROM A LICENSED ILLINOIS. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT MEASURES UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.

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