TARANTINO'S.
1112 W ARMITAGE AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
12 of 18 inspections passed, 5 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 242024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND OVEN IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.
MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARAION AREA AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN GOOD REPAIR.
JUL 262023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED FOOD HANDLERS DRINKING BEVERAGES FROM OPEN CUPS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. REVIEWED PROPER EATING/DRINKING LOCATIONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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. MUST REPAIR.
APR 142023PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING BULK SPICE ON THE COOKS LINE MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
2-402.11-- NOTED FOOD PREPARER WITH LARGE BEARD. MUST PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINT.
3-304.12-- ICE SCOOPS AT THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF THE MACHINE.
: 4-601.11(B)--- MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 STAIRWELL.----PAINTED BRICK WALLS IN BOTH MENS AND WOMANS WASHROOMS DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE TOILETS WITH OPEN HOLES, CREVICES AND RAW BRICK AT THE WOMANS. MUST SEAL. NO OPENS CREVICES, HOLES, NO RAW BRICK. MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES INCLUDING SERVERS. MUST PROVIDE.
APR 122023FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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 VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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 WITH PREP DATES ONLY. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING OF PREPARED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING BULK SPICE ON THE COOKS LINE MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
NOTED FOOD PREPARER WITH LARGE BEARD. MUST PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINT.
ICE SCOOPS AT THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF THE MACHINE.
MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.----PAINTED BRICK WALLS IN BOTH MENS AND WOMANS WASHROOMS DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE TOILETS WITH OPEN HOLES, CREVICES AND RAW BRICK AT THE WOMANS. MUST SEAL. NO OPENS CREVICES, HOLES, NO RAW BRICK. MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES INCLUDING SERVERS. MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 162022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.NEED TO PROVIDE RAISED SHELF,6" INCH ABOVE THE FLOOR
LEAKING BASE OF WATER SPRYER AT HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE. REPAIR ISSUE
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
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MAR 112020PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR FILET MIGNON,PORK CHOPS ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
UTENSILS STORED AT BAR COUNTER MUST BE PROPERLY STORED:INVERT THEM.
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
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 CITATION ISSUED -
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
GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE EQUIPMENT IN PIZZA AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MAR 42020FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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 CITATION ISSUED
MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR FILET MIGNON,PORK CHOPS ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
UTENSILS STORED AT BAR COUNTER MUST BE PROPERLY STORED:INVERT THEM.
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
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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED -
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
GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE EQUIPMENT IN PIZZA AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JAN 112019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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"""
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.
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.
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 OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
6-501.11- OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED COOLER GASKETS ON BAR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 12018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE FURNANCE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
JUL 262017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM DOOR GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN DEAD BUGS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM AND SUN PUMP ROOM IN BASEMENT . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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. SEAL CONCRETE WALLS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS ADJACENT TO DINING ROOM, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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.
SEP 192016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments:.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AND HOOD IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT AND MISSING LIGHTS IN BASEMENT DISH MACHINE AREA.
JUL 62016FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
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 AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.OBSERVED FLOOR OF BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR IN CERTAIN AREAS MUST BE LEVELED,SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.FLOOR IN BAR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST PAINT OR SEAL.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA
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.
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
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR OF COOED FOODS WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN 1ST & BASEMENT AND DISH WASHING AREA
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
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT AND MISSING LIGHTS IN BASEMENT DISH MACHINE AREA,PREP AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA
JUN 242016FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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 AND MAINTAINED.OBSERVED FLOOR OF BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR IN CERTAIN AREAS MUST BE LEVELED,SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.FLOOR IN BAR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST PAINT OR SEAL.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT AND MISSING LIGHTS IN BASEMENT DISH MACHINE AREA,PREP AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA
MAR 242015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED LARGE STANDING MIXER WITH UNDERSIDE WITH PEELING CHIPPING METAL/PAINT. MUST RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED VENTILATION IN STAFF WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT.
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 AREAS FLOOR MUST BE LEVEL, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT INSECT AND FLY BREEDING. OBSERVED FLOOR OR BAR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MUST PAINT OR SEAL. OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN BEER WINE COOLER MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT IN NEED OF CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
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.
OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
FEB 52014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
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.
JUN 192013FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON BOTTOM OF FRONT DOORS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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 PLASTER MUST REPAIR.
BULK BROWN SUGAR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
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.
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN BASEMENT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FOOD PREP TABLE. ALSO BETWEEN BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE BIN.
DIRTY WALL VENT AT DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS WITHOUT WASTE WATER DRAINAGE LINES. MUST PROVIDE.
MUST REPLACE INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN MEAT/FISH WALK-IN COOLER.
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
SEP 232010PASSED6 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 LIDS FOR BAR ICE BINS.
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.
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.
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. MUST REPAIR/SEAL ALL.
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 REPLACE REMOVED VENTILATION IN LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. LEAK UNDER RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP.
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