TAVERNA 750.
750 W CORNELIA AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 18 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 302016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 8-22-16 INSPECTION # 1752251. VIOLATION 19. FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN AND DUMPSTER LIDS OPEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. DUMPSTER AREAS CLEANED DURING INSPECTION.
FOUND FLOORS/FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE KITCHEN FLOORS.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 222016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. DUMPSTER LIDS OPEN. GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020. MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES MILK, WHIPPING CREAM,ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.
FOUND FLOORS/FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE KITCHEN FLOORS.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
APR 212015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE AT THE SOUTH END OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 152015FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE RIGHT AND CENTER COMPARTMENT DIVIDER WITH A LEAK CAUSING WATER TO LEAK OUT OF ONE COMPARTMENT AND INTO THE OTHER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED PLUMBER'S PUTTY INSIDE ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE PLUMBER'S PUTTY AND ANY OTHER TOXIC MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK SO EACH COMPARTMENT CAN BE FILLED WITH WATER AND HOLD WATER WITHOUT LEAKING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER, INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE BAR AREA FLOORS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WITH FOCUS ON AREAS UNDER, AROUND, AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURES.
OBSERVED HOLES IN THE KITCHEN WALL BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 52014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
JUL 242014FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTIAN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.7F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ADJUST COOLER TO 40.0F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE COOLER UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW AND CONTACT FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 3 GALLONS OF WHOLE MILK AT TEMPERATURE OF 49.7F. 31 QUARTS HALF & HALF, AT 48.5F 6 QUARTS BUTTERMILK 48.5F ALSO OBSERVED 6 WHOLE CHICKENS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER AT ROOM TEMPERATURES WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 57.4. MANAGER IMMEDIATELLY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD ITEMS APPROXIMATELY 111LBS VALUE OF $230.50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NOTED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DURING INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDE SOAP. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOTED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ICE MACHINE WAS CLEAN AND SANITIZE DURING INSPECTION.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PORK BELLY, TOMATOE SAUCE, SHRIMP ALFREDO, CHICKEN MARSALA ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/25/14 REPORT# 1092892 33MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. 33.MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FOOD PREP TABLES INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. 34.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVING IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.
RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL.
WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES, SINKS AND SHELVING. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MAR 252014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURE. FOUND COOKED PORK AT 46.2. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURATE FOOD PRODUCT 20LBS WORTH $80 DOLLARS. MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE TEMPERATURE LOGS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FOOD PREP TABLES INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAINT PEELING FLOOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ABOVE UPRIGHT FREEZER.MUST REPLACE. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT THE FRONT BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK MUST PROVIDE. STOPPERS NEEDED AT 3COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 172013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.wooden surfaces need repainting use a non-toxic finish
PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED NOT ON DRY STORAGE SHELVING AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTER.
Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
SEP 62013FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT RODENT-PROOFED WITH APPROX.1/2" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE UPDATED WITH A CURRENT IDPH LICENSE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Consumer advisory must be posted. All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.
Multi-use utensils,food equipments in kitchen must be properly stored,inverted to prevent contamination before use.
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.wooden surfaces need repainting use a non-toxic finish
Fan covers inside walk-in cooler and storage shelves and cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED NOT ON DRY STORAGE SHELVING AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTER.
Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
Ice scoops must be stored in clean dry place.
MAY 242013FAILED1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11-28-12 REPORT # 1198584. CUTTING BOARDS ON BOTH COOKS LINE PREP COOLER IN POOR CONDITION WITH BLACKENED DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 232013FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 54.6F.CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 20 POUNDS RAW CHICKEN AT 52.0F, 17 POUNDS RAW PORK AT 53.6F, 25 POUNDS MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 54.3F, 4 DOZEN RAW EGGS AT 52.1F, 20 POUNDS RAW BEEF AT 52,7F, 7 POUNDS CHEESE SAUCE AT 52.3F, 10 POUNDS PORK BROTH AT 53.8F, AND 2POUNDS YOGURT AT 52.1F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 101 POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED. APPROXIMATE VALUE $450.00.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11-28-12 REPORT # 1198584. CUTTING BOARDS ON BOTH COOKS LINE PREP COOLER IN POOR CONDITION WITH BLACKENED DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY MUST STORE INVERTED.
NOV 282012PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN. COOKED PORK AT 61.7F & 63.1F, MEAT SAUCE AT 62.6F, OXTAIL AT 78.1F, BEANS AT 99.1F, PORK SAUCE AT 72.6F, COOKED PASTAS RANGING BETWEEN 51.3 TO 57.7F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED AMOUNT AND VALUE TO BE. 8LBS AND $200.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A).
AUTOMATIC SOAP DISPENSER AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT OPERATIONAL. DOES NOT DISPENSE SOAP. EMPLOYEES NOT ABLE TO ACCESS SOAP WHILE PREPARING FOODS. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AT INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE THE ABOVE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING IMPROPERLY HELD. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-012.
CUTTING BOARDS ON BOTH COOKS LINE PREP COOLER IN POOR CONDITION WITH BLACKENED DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE.
WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER FOUND DIRTY WITH DRIED, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH AREA WITH DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES, WITH POOLING WATER. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR. FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARDS ANS BEHIND COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL STORED ITEMS IN OUTDOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE SHED MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
WALL BEHIND BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEAMS. MISSING CEILING TILES IN SAME AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE SHED.
ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
APR 92012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK.
MUST INSTALL ATTACHED SELF-DRAINING METAL DRAIN BOARD AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WASTE WATER DRAIN LINES FROM BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS TO FLOOR DRAIN.
APR 62012PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 16 BOTTLES OF MIXER BEVERAGES STORED INSIDE ICE OF BINS BEHIND BAR WITH ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION AND NO SEPARATION BETWEEN ICE AND BOTTLES. ICE DISCARDED AND INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE JUICE MIXER BOTTLES. ALSO OBSERVED BARTENDER SETTING UP BAR WITH ICE, JUICES, GLASSWARE AND OTHER FOOD/BEVERAGE CONTACT ITEMS WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND LIQUOR POURERS BEING STORED INSIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY.
LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE DISHES INSIDE MACHINE BEING WASHED. FOUND TO BE 0PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE TO 100PPM AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED BY FAXED REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED. MANAGER TELEPHONED DURING THE INSPECTION TO ARRIVE AT END OF INSPECTION WITH CERTIFICATE IN HAND.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK.
MUST INSTALL ATTACHED SELF-DRAINING METAL DRAIN BOARD AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WASTE WATER DRAIN LINES FROM BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS TO FLOOR DRAIN.
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR TALL GLASS DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER.
ALL EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREP/STORAGE OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS.
JAN 42012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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.MUST INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT KITCHEN STORAGE AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST RESAND OR REPLACE PREP TABLE COUNTER TOPS AT KITCHEN.
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AT FRONT BAR.
MUST REPAIR/REPAINT CRACKED FLOOR UNDER FRYER AT KITCHEN.
MUST SEAL HOLES AT WALL NEXT TO EXIT DOOR. MUST FINISH WALL AT WINDOW ACROSS FROM FREEZER. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN.
JUL 292010PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STOVE AND THE INTERIOR OF OVEN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAINT THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS AND BASEBOARD IN THE PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA AND RESTROOMS.
OBSERVED DRAIN LINE WATER LEAKS AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAKS.
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 MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE AREA CLEAN OF LITTER AND GARBAGE.
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