Chicago
54
YOUR CALL

Tarantino'S

1112 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
54/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
18
12 passed
Last Inspected
2024-07-24
Pass Rate
67%
5 failures
Score
54/100
YOUR CALL
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2024-07-24
Failed 5 inspections (2023, 2020, 2016...)
Sanitation issues found across 55 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 10 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 55×
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Employee Hygiene critical 10×
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Other critical
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Temperature serious
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
2024-07-24 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND OVEN IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARAION AREA AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN GOOD REPAIR.

2023-07-26 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

NOTED FOOD HANDLERS DRINKING BEVERAGES FROM OPEN CUPS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. REVIEWED PROPER EATING/DRINKING LOCATIONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALL AT THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN SALAD COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----MOLDY, BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE BASEMENT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.----DAMAGED CEILING WITH CHIPPING PLASTER ABOVE THE BASEMENT DISH MACHINE. M...

2023-04-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
7
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING BULK SPICE ON THE COOKS LINE MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11-- NOTED FOOD PREPARER WITH LARGE BEARD. MUST PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINT.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12-- ICE SCOOPS AT THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF THE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

: 4-601.11(B)--- MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15--- MUST NOT USE DISHES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR PLUMBING UNDER THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK.----LEAK UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR. LEAK UNDER THE BASEMENT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11--- FLOOR BEHIND THE TWO DOOR PASTA FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS.----WALL VENTILATION COVER ABOVE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR DRAIN UNDER THE BASEMENT...

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES INCLUDING SERVERS. MUST PROVIDE.

2023-04-12 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HOT OR COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA HAND WASHING SINK. SINK NOT ATTACHED TO PLUMBING. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE SAID SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED LAMB SHANK IN TWO SEPARATE LARGE METAL CONTAINERS WITH METAL LIDS IN A REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 50.1F AND 48.9F. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING PROCEDURES FOR COOKED FOODS. PRIORITY VIOL...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED ASSORTED PREPARED TCS FOODS IN NUMEROUS COOLERS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT EXPIRATION DATES. SOME FOODS SUCH AS COOKED LAMB SHANK AND PREPARED WHIPPED CREAM WITH NO DATES. OTHERS SUCH AS COOKED SAUSAGE WITH A DAY IE: SUNDAY AND OTHERS...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING BULK SPICE ON THE COOKS LINE MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED FOOD PREPARER WITH LARGE BEARD. MUST PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINT.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS AT THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF THE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST NOT USE DISHES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR PLUMBING UNDER THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK.----LEAK UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR. LEAK UNDER THE BASEMENT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR BEHIND THE TWO DOOR PASTA FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS.----WALL VENTILATION COVER ABOVE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR DRAIN UNDER THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL.-...

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES INCLUDING SERVERS. MUST PROVIDE.

2022-03-16 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

WASTE PIPE(FEW INCHES) BY THE RACK WITH CLEAN UTENSIL. MUST BE ENCASE SAID PIPES OR RELOCATE ITEMS MENTIONED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.NEED TO PROVIDE RAISED SHELF,6" INCH ABOVE THE FLOOR

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING BASE OF WATER SPRYER AT HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE. REPAIR ISSUE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN CEILING WALL ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA, REAPIR WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN CAULKING BETWEEN THE WALL AND HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE.REPAIR ISSUE

2020-03-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11 Inspector Comments: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT HIGH DISHMACHINE/DISH ROOM AREA IN BASEMENT FOR HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER,PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR FILET MIGNON,PORK CHOPS ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

UTENSILS STORED AT BAR COUNTER MUST BE PROPERLY STORED:INVERT THEM.

minor Sanitation

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

BURNED FOOD AND GREASE INSIDE THE OVENS AND UNDER FLAT GRILL IN PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ALL DIRTY BURNED ALUMINUM FOIL UNDER FLAT DRILL AND SHELVES.NO ALUMINUM FOIL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED PREMISES USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUCE READING 180F; HOWEVER NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR,STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.NO ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED BRICKS BEHIND BAR AREA UNABLE TO WASH.WALL BEHIND THE BAR NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE EQUIPMENT IN PIZZA AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2020-03-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING IN FRONT OF MENTIONED SINK 10 BOTTLES OF LIQUOR STORED ON TRAY AT ATTACHED SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE /RELOCATE TRAYS. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT HIGH DISHMACHINE/DISH ROOM AREA IN BASEMENT FOR HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER,PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CI...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR FILET MIGNON,PORK CHOPS ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

UTENSILS STORED AT BAR COUNTER MUST BE PROPERLY STORED:INVERT THEM.

minor Sanitation

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

BURNED FOOD AND GREASE INSIDE THE OVENS AND UNDER FLAT GRILL IN PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ALL DIRTY BURNED ALUMINUM FOIL UNDER FLAT DRILL AND SHELVES.NO ALUMINUM FOIL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.13 OUT PF 12/12/2019 NOTED PREMISES USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUCE READING 180F; HOWEVER NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR,STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDA...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE EQUIPMENT IN PIZZA AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED BRICKS BEHIND BAR AREA UNABLE TO WASH.WALL BEHIND THE BAR NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

2019-01-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED"""

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT: -COOK LINE -EMPLOYEE RESTROOM -BAR AREA -CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17- OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ROASTED POTATOES,VEAL SAMBUCA SAUCE, ETC. STORED IN 2 DOOR COOLER AT COOK LINE, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS AND DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL/DATE ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE O...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED O...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED COOLER GASKETS ON BAR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2018-05-01 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE FURNANCE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL INSIDE FURNANCE ROOM IN BASEMNT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2017-07-26 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES IN WALK IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER STORAGE RISERS. REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS ON BEER/LIQUOR COOLER BEHIND BAR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CONTACT SURFACE AROUND ESPRESSO AND COFFEE MACHINES. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES AND FROM STORAGE RACKS ALONG THE WALL IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK IN BASEMENT. CLEAN ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM AND SUN PUMP ROOM IN BASEMENT . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR/PAINT CEILING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DUST FROM HOOD AND FILTERS IN KITCHEN. INSTALL MISSING WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. SEAL TRANSITION WALL JOINT IN MENS TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO DINING ROOM. SE...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LOOSE OR LEAKY FAUCETS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN; 2-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT; 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT, AND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR.

2016-09-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments:.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AND HOOD IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA

minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT AND MISSING LIGHTS IN BASEMENT DISH MACHINE AREA.

2016-07-06 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
7
serious Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1532228 3/24/15 NOT CORRECTED #34-OBSERVED FLOOR IN KITCHEN BEHIND COOKING LINE AND IN AND AROUND KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR FLOOR THAT IT IS SMOOTH A...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLER ON 1ST FL. ON COOKING LINE FAR RIGHT,BASEMENT PREP TABLES ARE RUSTY,WALK IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN BEER/WINE WALK IN COOLER...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM MICROWAVE,PASTA COOKING CABINET,FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF OVEN,FAN GUARDS COVERS IN BEER/WINE WALK IN COOLER

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR OF COOED FOODS WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN 1ST & BASEMENT AND DISH WASHING AREA

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING VENTS NEAR DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AND HOOD IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND BASEMENT WALL IN PREP AREA

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT AND MISSING LIGHTS IN BASEMENT DISH MACHINE AREA,PREP AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA

2016-06-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED FRONT DOUBLE DOOR WITH A APPX. "3/4" OPENING ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER OF DOOR AND SIDE PATIO DOUBLE DOOR SWEEPS BROKEN LEAVING A APPX."1" OPENING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1532228 3/24/15 NOT CORRECTED #34-OBSERVED FLOOR IN KITCHEN BEHIND COOKING LINE AND IN AND AROUND KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR FLOOR THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLER ON 1ST FL. ON COOKING LINE FAR RIGHT,BASEMENT PREP TABLES ARE RUSTY,WALK IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN BEER/WINE WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM MICROWAVE,PASTA COOKING CABINET,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF OVEN,FAN GUARD COVERS IN BEER/WINE WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR OF COOKED FOODS WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN 1ST & BASEMENT PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL & CEILING VENTS NEAR DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AND HOOD IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND BASEMENT WALL IN PREP AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT AND MISSING LIGHTS IN BASEMENT DISH MACHINE AREA,PREP AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA

2015-03-24 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LARGE STANDING MIXER WITH UNDERSIDE WITH PEELING CHIPPING METAL/PAINT. MUST RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED VENTILATION IN STAFF WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN KITCHEN BEHIND COOKING LINE AND IN AND AROUND KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR FOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR OF BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR IN CERTAIN ARE...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE WITH PEELING CHIPPING PAINT. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED CEILING IN ROOM WITH GREASE TRAP IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.

2014-02-05 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND AREA AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRCASE FROM THE KITCHEN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED IN WITH THE ICE IN THE ICE BIN IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST STORE THE ICE OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

2013-06-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-06-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. THREE OPEN HOLES IN WALL BASEBOARDS IN SAME AREA AND FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. OPEN 1/2 GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUS...

serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9-23-10 NOT CORRECTED. #32-MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BAR ICE BINS.#33-WALL MOUNTED POTATO SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#35- WALL AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH CHIPPING, PEELING PL...

minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK BROWN SUGAR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.

minor Sanitation

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

KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED ON COOKS LINE BETWEEN WALL AND PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER. MUST NOT RE-USE LIVE OYSTER SHELLS FOR FOOD SERVICE. SHELLS ARE UNABLE TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN BASEMENT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FOOD PREP TABLE. ALSO BETWEEN BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE BIN.

minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY WALL VENT AT DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS WITHOUT WASTE WATER DRAINAGE LINES. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST REPLACE INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN MEAT/FISH WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2010-09-23 Pass Canvass
6
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. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BAR ICE BINS.

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. WALL MOUNTED POTATO SLICER AND TABLE MOUNTED CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.MISSING FLOOR COVING ALONG WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE, MUST REPLACE.

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. WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH PEELING PAINT, CHIPPING PLASTER, HOLES: AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK, AT SALAD PREP COOLER, AT PIZZA OVEN PREP TABLE, IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM....

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...

minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP.

100
Cafe Brauer
100
Cafe Brauer
67
Caminito
56
Boka
43
Amatos Pizza

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