Table, Donkey & Stick

Chicago Health Dept

2728 W ARMITAGE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Dec 2025).

19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Dec 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

101

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2025

Inspection history

DEC 15

2025

PASS 10 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-202.16: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED RUSTED, GREASE, AND FOOD ENCRUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN DISH AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.17: **C** Wood, Use Limitation OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES, AND FIXTURES NEAR AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AREA AND IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER BEING HELD UP BY BRICKS IN EXTERIOR REACHING COOLER AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WHEEL CASTERS

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT(STOVE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces 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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED IN REAR OUTDOOR REACH IN COOLER/FREEZER AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17: **C** Walls and Ceilings, Attachments OBSERVED WALL TILE NEXT TO STOVE MISSING TILES, SHEET PAN PLACED TO COVER MISSING TILES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING, DUST, GREASE, AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT BAR AND PREP, AND DISH. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13: **C** Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed OBSERVED UNSEALED DRY WALL WITH WATER DAMAGE BEHIND HANDSINK, 3 COMP SINK, AND ICE MACHINE, AT AND BAR. NOTED MISSING BASEBOARD AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, WALL GAPS IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR WALLS AT BAR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR SECTIONS IN BAR AREA UNDER BEER COOLERS WHERE WOOD HAS BEEN INSTALLED; HOWEVER, NOT SEALED WITH LOTS OF GAPS AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT BAR, REAR PREP, AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 3

2025

FAIL 11 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER BEING HELD UP BY BRICKS IN EXTERIOR REACHING COOLER AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WHEEL CASTERS

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT(STOVE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces 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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17: **C** Walls and Ceilings, Attachments OBSERVED WALL TILE NEXT TO STOVE MISSING TILES, SHEET PAN PLACED TO COVER MISSING TILES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2605011 CONDUCTED ON 10/22/2024. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#55) 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN KITCHEN AREAS. (SMALL HOLES, CHIPPING PAINT, AND CRACK/CREVICES)MUST REPAIR WALLS IN KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED AT REINSPECTION

OCT 27

2025

FAIL 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 25 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN FRONT OF THE DINING ROOM, BAR, AND REAR UTILITY SINK AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT(STOVE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER BEING HELD UP BY BRICKS IN EXTERIOR REACHING COOLER AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WHEEL CASTERS

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES, AND FIXTURES NEAR AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AREA AND IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTED, GREASE, AND FOOD ENCRUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN DISH AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED IN REAR OUTDOOR REACH IN COOLER/FREEZER AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNSEALED DRY WALL WITH WATER DAMAGE BEHIND HANDSINK, 3 COMP SINK, AND ICE MACHINE, AT AND BAR. NOTED MISSING BASEBOARD AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, WALL GAPS IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR WALLS AT BAR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR SECTIONS IN BAR AREA UNDER BEER COOLERS WHERE WOOD HAS BEEN INSTALLED; HOWEVER, NOT SEALED WITH LOTS OF GAPS AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT BAR, REAR PREP, AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING, DUST, GREASE, AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT BAR AND PREP, AND DISH. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL TILE NEXT TO STOVE MISSING TILES, SHEET PAN PLACED TPO CREATE A BARRIER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2605011 CONDUCTED ON 10/22/2024. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#55) 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN KITCHEN AREAS. (SMALL HOLES, CHIPPING PAINT, AND CRACK/CREVICES)MUST REPAIR WALLS IN KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 22

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR AT KITCHEN AREAS.(SMALL HOLES, CHIPPING PAINT, AND CRACK/CREVICES)MUST REPAIR WALLS AT KITCHEN AREAS.

OCT 15

2024

FAIL 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER AREAS NOT CLEAN.DUMPSTER AREAS SURROUNDED BY GARBAGE(MILK CRATES, OLD EQUIPMENT,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR AT KITCHEN AREAS.(SMALL HOLES, CHIPPING PAINT, AND CRACK/CREVICES)MUST REPAIR WALLS AT KITCHEN AREAS.

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MAR 20

2023

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED ONE PREP AREA BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

3-DOOR PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS IN SAID COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE SLICER. MUST CLEAN SLICER AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NORTH WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

NOV 21

2019

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR RACKS OF THE TOASTER OVEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOOR, AND EMPTY THE FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF REPAIR, CLEANING, TO REMOVE THE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAIR.

DEC 11

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE PROVIDED ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOOD ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN WHERE THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK ENTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE WATER DRAINS PROPERLY. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. SEAL GAPS IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL NEXT TO THE BAR COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE NORTH WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

SEP 13

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PTOPERLY LABELED ON FRONT KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROPERLY LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION FANS ON CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING TILES ON WALL NEXT TO DAIRY COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

JUN 28

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

NOTED SHELL FISH (CLAMS) INSIDE SERVICE PREP COOLER WITH NO TAGS ATTACHED AS REQUIRED BY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE ATTACHED TO THE SHELL FISH UNTIL THE LAST BATCH IS CONSUMED AND THEN THE TAGS MUST BE STORED IN A FOLDER ON PREMISES FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $18.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DUSTY WALLS, FANS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUST FREE.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NOTED NO STEM THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS FOR PROPER TEMPERATURE MONITORING.

AUG 18

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST REPLACE BROKEN CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR OF FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON REFRIGEARTION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORRKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

AUG 6

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS VACUUM PACKED INSIDE 2 LARGE DEEP FREEZERS 1 REACH IN FREEZER AND A COOLER. PREMISES HAS NO APPROVAL OR HACCP PLAN FOR THIS PROCEDURE. FOUND 5LBS OF BACON,10LBS OF CHICKEN, 3LBS OF RABBIT LIVER, 8LBS OF CORN,2LBS OF BEANS,4LBS OF SQUASH,1LBS OF PASTA DOUGH, 6LBS OF PICKLED CUCUMBER, 3LBS CAULIFLOWER AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS.CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A). THE VACUUM PACKING MACHINE AND FOOD ITEMS ARE TAGGED.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED A FEW HOLES AND OPENING BEHIND THE BAR IN THE WALLS. MUST SEAL ALL OPENING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.

OCT 21

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE EXHAUST HOOD IS GREASY, CLEAN OUT THE HOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER AND BEHIND THE RACKS, COOLERS AND RANGE, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE WALLS NEXT TO THE RANGE ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE WALLS AND PAINT AS NEEDED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ONE OF THE FOOD HANDLERS HAS NO HAIR RESTRAINTS, FOOD HANDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A HAT OR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.

MAR 16

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

SEP 2

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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.DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.

AUG 26

2011

FAIL 4 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

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.OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AREAS.ALSO RODENT PROOF SLIDING DOOR AT REAR NEW PATIO ENCLOSURE 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Documentation & Training

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.MUST PROVIDE CONSUMARY SIGNAGE POSTING.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR TOILET ROOM,EXHAUST VENT ON WALL IN KITCHEN REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.

MAY 9

2011

PASS 5 violations

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.RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,REMOVE PEELING CAULK MATERIAL ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK.

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.FLOOR INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET IS DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

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.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING OVER KITCHEN AREAS,REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND MULTI-USE UTENSILS,EQUIPMENT STORAGE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Pest Activity

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.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN AREAS,BENEATH,AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER DUE TO POTENTAIL PEST HARBORAGE.

JUN 16

2010

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS WITHOUT DATE,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE PREPARED FOODS LABELED WITH DATES

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DISH RACKS STORED ON BARE FLOOR AT COFFEE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.ALSO MUST ELEVATE PRODUCTS AND FOOD EQUIPMENTS IN THE MOBILE STORAGE ROOM AT OUT DOOR PATIO IN REAR 6" OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR PEELING PAINTS ON HOOD WALLS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN COFFEE PREP AREA AND INSIDE HOOD WALLS WITH DUST AND GREASE NEEDS CLEANING.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPAIR DAMAGED BRICK WALL IN DINING LOWER PARTS FALLING APART.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPLACE MISSING FAUCET ON 3COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN,HOSE SPRAYER MUST NOT REPLACE FAUCET;MUST PROVIDE TO EXTEND ALL 3 SINKS

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST ORGANIZE AND OR REMOVE CLUTTERS IN MOBLE ROOM STORAGE AND AT DUMPSTER AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

JUN 8

2010

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

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. OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICE OF FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEE UES WASH CLOTH FROM KITCHEN AFTER CLEANING TOILET BROUGHT WIPE CLOTH BACK TO KITCHEN WITHOUT WASHING HANDS STARTED TOUCHING AND HANDLING CLEAN PLATES FOR FOOD.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030a CRITICAL INSTRUCTED TO HAVE WASH HANDS AFTER EACH CONTAMINANTS AND ALSO TO CLEANING CLOTHS FOR TOILET IN TOILET NOT IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED ALSO TO RE-WASH AND SANITIZE ALL THE TOUCHED UTENSILS.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS OF 06-17-09 REPORT#159499,#S 31,33,& 42 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. (31)"FOUND CLEANED MULTI-USE UTESILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES THROUGH-OUT FACILITY NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT,KEEP SILVER WARES WITH HANDLES UP AND FOOD CONTACT SIDES IN CONTAINER. (33)"THE FOLLOWINGS NEEDS CLEANING:EXTERIOR WALLS OF HOT WATER TANK,AND EDGES OF HOOD WALL (42)"OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOODS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON WHEN FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.CITION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH ABOVE PREVIOUS ORDERS,WILL BE BACK FOR RE-INSPECTION ON 06-15-10.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS WITHOUT DATE,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE PREPARED FOODS LABELED WITH DATES

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. FOUND DISH RACKS STORED ON BARE FLOOR AT COFFEE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.ALSO MUST ELEVATE PRODUCTS AND FOOD EQUIPMENTS IN THE MOBILE STORAGE ROOM AT OUT DOOR PATIO IN REAR 6" OFF 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. REPAIR PEELING PAINTS ON HOOD WALLS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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. EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN COFFEE PREP AREA AND INSIDE HOOD WALLS WITH DUST AND GREASE NEEDS CLEANING.

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. REPAIR DAMAGED BRICK WALL IN DINING LOWER PARTS FALLING APART

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. REPLACE MISSING FAUCET ON 3COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN,HOSE SPRAYER MUST NOT REPLACE FAUCET;MUST PROVIDE TO EXTEND ALL 3 SINKS.

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. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMTER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Critical Pest Activity

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 ORGANIZE AND OR REMOVE CLUTTERS IN MOBLE ROOM STORAGE AND AT DUMPSTER AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

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