TAVERNA 750.

Chicago Health Dept

750 W CORNELIA AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2016.

Last inspected Aug 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 30

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS/FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE KITCHEN FLOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 22

2016

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

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.

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS/FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE KITCHEN FLOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 21

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE AT THE SOUTH END OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 29

2015

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 15

2015

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Chemical Safety

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER, INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOLES IN THE KITCHEN WALL BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

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AUG 5

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

JUL 24

2014

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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).

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

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

Serious Sanitation

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

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.

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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

Serious Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVING IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

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 25

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ABOVE UPRIGHT FREEZER.MUST REPLACE. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

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 17

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.wooden surfaces need repainting use a non-toxic finish

Minor Sanitation

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

PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED NOT ON DRY STORAGE SHELVING AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.

SEP 6

2013

FAIL 9 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

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Consumer advisory must be posted. All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.

Minor Sanitation

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

Multi-use utensils,food equipments in kitchen must be properly stored,inverted to prevent contamination before use.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.wooden surfaces need repainting use a non-toxic finish

Minor Sanitation

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

Fan covers inside walk-in cooler and storage shelves and cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

Minor Sanitation

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

PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED NOT ON DRY STORAGE SHELVING AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoops must be stored in clean dry place.

JUN 4

2013

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 24

2013

FAIL 1 violation

Serious Other

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

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 23

2013

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 54.6F.CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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.

Serious Other

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

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY MUST STORE INVERTED.

NOV 28

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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).

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

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.

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS ON BOTH COOKS LINE PREP COOLER IN POOR CONDITION WITH BLACKENED DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER FOUND DIRTY WITH DRIED, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL BEHIND BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEAMS. MISSING CEILING TILES IN SAME AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE SHED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

APR 9

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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 6

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

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.

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

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.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR TALL GLASS DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREP/STORAGE OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS.

JAN 4

2012

PASS 5 violations

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.MUST INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT KITCHEN STORAGE AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

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 RESAND OR REPLACE PREP TABLE COUNTER TOPS AT KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AT FRONT BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR/REPAINT CRACKED FLOOR UNDER FRYER AT KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

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 29

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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.

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 TOP OF THE STOVE AND THE INTERIOR OF OVEN.

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. MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

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 REPAINT THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS AND BASEBOARD IN THE PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA AND RESTROOMS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE AREA CLEAN OF LITTER AND GARBAGE.

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