THE ATLANTIC BAR & GRILL.
5062 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
12 of 16 inspections passed, with 11 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 102026PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF WALK-IN BEER COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NEW THERMOMETER THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF COOLER.
MUST REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE MENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 192025PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEAD INSECTS (GNATS, FLIES, ANTS) ON THE FLOOR AND WINDOWSILLS ALONG WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR FRONT AND REAR DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD OR TRAPPED PESTS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP AND DECOMPOSITION OF DEAD INSECTS THAT MAY ATTRACT ADDITIONAL PESTS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS (INTERIOR CAVITY) TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET IN THE BASEMENT AREA (NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) IN POOR REPAIR, FAUCET HANDLES LOOSE BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BASEMENT AREA HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET HANDLES AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
OBSERVED BASE COVING ALONG WALL JUNCTURES IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA AND REAR BASEMENT AREA IN POOR REPAIR OR MISSING IN SOME AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BASE COVING ALONG WALL JUNCTURES AND MAINTAIN WALL JUNCTURES PROPERLY COVED IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS.
MAR 252024PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS (BAR,PREP AREAS).
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON THE TOP OF THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN PREP COOLER,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/BROKEN UNUSED BROKEN FREEZER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
NOV 72023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED EXTERIOR LIDS OF FREEZER CHESTS IN THE BASEMENT WITH RUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE LIDS.
OBSERVED NO DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
NOV 182022PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE (2) BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (COLD) FAUCET AT HANDSINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALLS AROUND MAIN KITCHEN.
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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DEC 12021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-602.13 CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
5-205.15 REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
NOV 232021FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2355866 ON 12/24/19 NOT CORRECTED: 39 - NO SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON ONE SIDE AND PREP COOLER ON ANOTHER SIDE. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD. 58 - NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
DEC 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS ON ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATELY "1/2" INCH OPENING UNDER BASEMENT REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
NO SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON ONE SIDE AND PREP COOLER ON ANOTHER SIDE. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.
OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION AND CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF REACH OVER FREEZERS INCLUDING GASKETS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
OBSERVED USE UNPROTECTED WOOD SHELVING ON FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE NON POROUS MATERIALS FOR FOOD STORAGE RACKS
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS ON WAY TO BASEMENT STORAGE AREA
OBSERVED NON WORKING FANS IN BATHROOMS . MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
AUG 232017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 112017FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BAR AREAS AND DINING AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR DOOR FROM THE REAR PARTY ROOM IS NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE CENTER BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES NOR POSTED AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE WHEN FOOD PRODUCTS ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AND KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND INTERIOR OF UNUSED BAR COOLER STORED AT REAR PARTY ROOM OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED (2) BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 292016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS AT MAIN KITCHEN SHELVING UNITS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND CEILING WITH CHIPPING PAINT AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 222015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN, CABINETS IN WASHROOMS AND MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY,
STRONG SMELLY URINE ODORS IN MEN BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO ELIMINATE ODORS,
THERMOMETERS NOT PROVIDED BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
CLUTTER BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS AWAY FROM WALLS.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
JUN 242014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINTION BEFORE USE.
ICE BINS NOT PROVIDED WITH COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS DURING USE.
EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS, PREP COUNTER, AND INSIDE COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER.
THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED FOR SEVERAL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
JUN 162014FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT CLEAN, MAINTAINED OR RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED ENTIRE TOP LID OF GREASE BOX WITH WASTE GREASE AND ENCRUSTED GREASE ALONG EXTERIOR SIDES AND ON GROUND. ALSO, OBSERVED GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING WITH BOXES AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED THAT DUMPSTER LID MUST BE TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES AND GREASE BOX MUST BE MAINTAINED AND CLEANED TO PREVENT NUISANCE WITH RODENTS AND INSECTS. SERIOUS CIATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINTION BEFORE USE.
ICE BINS NOT PROVIDED WITH COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS DURING USE.
EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS, PREP COUNTER, AND INSIDE COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER.
THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED FOR SEVERAL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
AUG 292013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON ONE OF TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN, CABINETS IN WASHROOMS AND MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, IN THE KITCHEN, BAR AND THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT.
OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR WITH STAINS AND DRIED FOOD AND PEELING PAINT; ALSO MISSING WALL TILES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES, REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING, REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND RESEAL/REPAINT GREASE TRAP.
APR 122011PASSED7 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. CLEAN-MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND MOP SINK.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES; UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INCLUDING BASEMENT.
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 REPAIR FAUCETS AT 3PART SINKS AND EXPOSED SINKS.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR BAR AREA AND STORAGE ROOMS, INCLUDING BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS AWAY FROM WALLS.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOPS AND CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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