JUL 17
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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158 W ONTARIO ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 17, 2018 · passed with conditions
8 of 15 inspections passed, 1 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
8 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jan 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A MAJORITY OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 102017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 10
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARD UNDER STANDING MIXER IN COOKING AREA. PAINT OR SEAL BOARD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED 2 LIGHTS OUT ABOVE GRILL. REPLACE BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. OBSERVED 1 LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE GRILL. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE MISSING AT MOP SINK. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MOPS NOT HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE. HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT SMALL FLY BREEDING SITE.
JUL 132016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 13
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
JAN 112016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 11
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER CONDENSER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DISHMACHINE.
MAY 82015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 8
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE(HOT AND COLD) OF THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 192015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 19
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE(HOT AND COLD) OF THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 122015FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 12
2015
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1501526 DATED 11/5/14. #38-MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE THE BAR TAYLOR BRAND FROZEN DRINK TO ENABLE ADEQUATE WASHING AND SANITIZING. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE/LOCKER ROOM FOR THE EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOOD/CANOPY WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE(HOT AND COLD) OF THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE ICE SCOOP ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
NOV 52014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 5
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS PLATFORM/BASE FOR STAND MIXER IN THE KITCHEN. WOOD OBSERVED WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE THE BAR TAYLOR BRAND FROZEN DRINK MACHINE TO ENABLE ADEQUATE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING.
OCT 282014PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 28
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION OF READY TO EAT ICE. A BOTTLE OF TEQUILA WAS BEING STORED INSIDE OF ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT REMOVED AND DISCARDED ALL ICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE FROM UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE. SAME BLACK SUBSTANCE ON SURFACES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR ICE MACHINE. ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AND ARRIVED FROM ANOTHER LOCATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
TO GO CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS PLATFORM/BASE FOR STAND MIXER IN THE KITCHEN. WOOD OBSERVED WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLER STORED IN FRONT BAR SERVER AREA DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST STORE CLEAN. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS DIRTY. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER DIRTY.MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE THE BAR TAYLOR BRAND FROZEN DRINK MACHINE TO ENABLE ADEQUATE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
APR 92014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 9
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 44.0F TO 46.0F. BEEF 46.0F,PORK 44.6F, CHICKEN 44.2F, DUCK 44.8F, BEANS 44.8F,SALSA CEVICHE 44.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 92LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $181.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. WALK COOLER HAS AN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 38.7F. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH SANITIZER READING 0PPM (LOW TEMPERATURE) AT THE REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE DISH WASHER UNTIL PROPERLY SANITIZING. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CALLED REPAIR PERSON FOR MAINTENANCE. REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED AT ABOUT 3:00 PM AND BY END OF INSPECTION DISH WASHER SANITIZER WAS 100 PPM. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NOTED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF HOT LINE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PREMISES HAS ANOTHER HAND WASH SINK BY THE HOT LINE WITH 25 FEET THAT EMPLOYEES CAN USE TO WASH HANDS. UPON RETURN TO COMPLETE INSPECTION TODAY 4/10/2014 HAND WASH SINK NOW HAS COLD RUNNING WATER. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED HEAVY SLIM, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND MOLD AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE DISH WASHER ROOM. ALSO NOTED DIRTY STANDING WATER, GRIME,DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND ALONG WALL BASE TO SAME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AT THE REAR DISH WASHER ROOM, MOLD ALONG WALL WITH SILICON OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH WASHER AREA INCLUDING THE WALL OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED THE FOLLOWING: SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR DISH WASHER ROOM AND LEAKAGE AT BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NOTED A NON WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE ACCURATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS AND PLACED IN VIEW FOR PROPER TEMPERATURE MONITORING.
DEC 102013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 10
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND 20 LB OF COOKED BEANS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 56.3F. BEANS STORED IN WALKING COOLER IN A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH A TIGHT FITTING COVER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD ITEM DISCARDED VALUED AT $20.
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING ANY CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT FINAL RINSE, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION, NO TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION FOR ALL DISH MACHINES. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED FOR TAG REMAOVAL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOOD DEBRIS FOUND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LOOSE FAUCET KNOB AT BUSSING/ CHIPS STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JUN 272013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE. FOUND PREP COOLER INTERNAL TEMPRATURE AT 51.6F AT MAIN FRONT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AT 40.0 OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED, NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST REQUEST TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION WHEN REPAIRED.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS STORED TEMPERATURE DANGER ZONE. 8 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 51.7F, 5 LBS OF RAW FISH AT 52.6F AND 4 LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 53.5F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE SUCH FOOD ITEMS AT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $60.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
COOLING UNIT IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT BUILD-UP ON EDGES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING THERMOMETER AT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
MAR 182013PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 18
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 5 LBS OF COOKED SHREDED CHICKEN AT 57.4F, 3 LB OF COOKED BEEF AT 48.7F AND COOKED BEANS AT 48.5F. ALL ITEMS WERE STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER FOR A DAY OR MORE. INSTRUCTED TO COOL DOWN HOT FOODS PREOPERLY AND MAINTAIN AT 40F OR LOWER. LISTED ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $40.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WOODEN BOARD USED AS A SPLASH GUARD NEXT TO SPRAYER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBANT MATERIAL THATS EASY TO CLEAN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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