TGI FRIDAY'S.

Chicago Health Dept

153 E ERIE ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Dec 2025), 2 critical violations noted.

23 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Dec 2025 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

100

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 9

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO SOAP AT THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 2 HAND WASHING SINKS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE OF SINKS WAS 88.2F AND 66.3F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 27

2024

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR COOLER AND 1 DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON AND IN DEEP FRYER & COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURROUNDING FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING, DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DINING ROOM NEAR BAR AND NEAR ICE MACHINE. NOTED FLOOR GROUT THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, IN DISH ROOM AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN FEMALE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

DEC 19

2024

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. "

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR COOLER AND 1 DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON AND IN DEEP FRYER & COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURROUNDING FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SEE VIOLATION#60

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, IN DISH ROOM AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN FEMALE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION#60

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2591417 CONDUCTED ON 03/21/2024. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#51) 5-203.13: Mop sink is sealed with wood covering, instructed to provide good working mop sink. (#58) 2-102.13 No allergen training for food service manager. Instructed to obtain. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 18

2024

FAIL 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

"OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. "

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT PREP HANDSINK (86.4F), INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. MANAGER SERVICED HANDSINK NOW SINK IS NOW BETWEEN 100F - 101F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR COOLER AND 1 DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON AND IN DEEP FRYER & COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURROUNDING FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, IN DISH ROOM AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN FEMALE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

MAR 21

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hand soap provided for bar hand wash sink at the bar. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (C).

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Food debris noted in drawer cooler at rear cook line. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Mop sink is sealed with wood covering, instructed to provide good working mop sink.

Minor Other

52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Pealing paint noted at ceiling of walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove pealing paint and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Broken and missing tiles throughout bar area floor and in dishwashing area. Instructed to repair and replace.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Found utility lines running on the floor directly at the bar area. Instructed to elevate for proper cleaning of the floor.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

No allergen training for food service manager. Instructed to obtain.

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JUN 12

2023

PASS 5 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET NECK (RIGHT HAND SIDE) ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT BAR ON (NORTH SIDE FACING FRONT OF ESTABLISHEMENT AS WELL AS ENTIRE SIDE WITH MISSING/BROKEN WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND ENCLOSE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT BAR ON (NORTH SIDE FACING FRONT OF ESTABLISHEMENT AS WELL AS ENTIRE SIDE WITH MISSING/BROKEN WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATION ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

JUN 8

2023

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACITIVITY DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 7 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND SODA GUN AND FLOOR DRAINS LOCATED IN BAR PREP AREA, NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/OFFICE AND DISHWASHING AREA NEAR MOP SINK ON WALLS, AND ON TOP OF MOP HEADS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. # 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET NECK (RIGHT HAND SIDE) ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT BAR ON (NORTH SIDE FACING FRONT OF ESTABLISHEMENT AS WELL AS ENTIRE SIDE WITH MISSING/BROKEN WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND ENCLOSE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS STORED INCORRECTLY IN REAR PREP INSIDE MOP BUCKET, ON FLOOR AND INSIDE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPRIGHT TO DRY PROPERLY AND NOT POTENTIALLY HARBOR PEST ON SITE

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATION ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 5

2023

FAIL 10 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN BAR PREP DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING WHILE OPERATING. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN BAR PREP AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET NECK (RIGHT HAND SIDE) ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WATER IN WASH BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACK UP INTO THE RINSE AND SANITIZE BASIN ONCE RELEASED. NOTED SEWAGE POOLING ONTO FLOOR FROM BASE OF GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA FLOOR DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FOR PROPER DRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT BAR ON (NORTH SIDE FACING FRONT OF ESTABLISHEMENT AS WELL AS ENTIRE SIDE WITH MISSING/BROKEN WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND ENCLOSE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS STORED INCORRECTLY IN REAR PREP INSIDE MOP BUCKET, ON FLOOR AND INSIDE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPRIGHT TO DRY PROPERLY AND NOT POTENTIALLY HARBOR PEST ON SITE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATION ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 27

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Damaged gaskets at prep cooler door at main kitchen, instructed to replace.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Drawer coolers not clean at bottom shelves, instructed to clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Peeling paint noted at main kitchen and walk-in cooler ceiling, instructed to remove and maintain.

DEC 21

2021

FAIL 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 12/14/21 REPORT #2545588: VIOLATION #54 (5-501.110) FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND TRASH, PLASTIC, FOOD WASTE, AND GREASE ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTER, AS WELL AS WASTE WATER POOLING ON THE CEMENT NEXT TO THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 14

2021

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND TRASH, PLASTIC, FOOD WASTE, AND GREASE ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTER, AS WELL AS WASTE WATER POOLING ON THE CEMENT NEXT TO THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOOR DRAINS WITH HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP NEAR THE EXPO LINE AND UNDERNEATH THE BAR EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

58 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).

MAY 7

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SPRAY BOTTLES IN KITCHEN AREA NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL

FEB 10

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE BIN AT FRONT SODA STATION, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF CUBES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

MAR 25

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

- OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE BURGERS ARE BEING PREPARED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST PROVIDE THEIR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ANY THAT TIME TCS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

- OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM/CENTER OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BAR, PREP, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

- OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

SEP 4

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

AUG 28

2018

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AND FLOOR AT DRY STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

MAY 22

2018

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 14

2018

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLEAR WATER BACKING UP INTO DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP/ROD OUT DRAIN PIPE AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/GRIME BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT BAR AND INSIDE PREP AREA/DISHWASH AREA FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/ALONG WALLS ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND CEILING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE DISHMACHINE ALSO OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVER AND ALL WALLS AROUND MOP SINK.

DEC 22

2017

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 17

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Food Temperature

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

POOR INSULATION AROUND COOLING LINES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO PREVENT CONDENSATION. MUST INSTALL A LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR ACROSS FROM CUSTOMERS SEATING AREA.

OCT 16

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITIZING, FOUND LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE. 0 PPM AT TEST STRIPS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT FINAL RINSE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. MACHINE TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED FOR A TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION.

Serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( CHICKEN, BEEF, PASTA....) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Minor Food Temperature

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

POOR INSULATION AROUND COOLING LINES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO PREVENT CONDENSATION. MUST INSTALL A LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR ACROSS FROM CUSTOMERS SEATING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

HEAVY WATER STANDING AT BOTTOM OF PREP DRAWER COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 27

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Inside of soda gun dispenser not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

cracks noted on kitchen wall next to ice maker, instructed to seal.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Hand wash sink next to dish washing area not pitched properly causing water to pool at corner of , instructed to repair.

MAR 1

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PREP AREA GREASE TRAP EXTERIOR WITH RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT OR REPLACE SAID GREASE TRAP.

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