SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

THE ATLANTIC BAR & GRILL.

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5062 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 10, 2026 · passed

12 of 16 inspections passed, with 11 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
12 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
88
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Apr 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 10
2026
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE MENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 19
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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 25
2024
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS (BAR,PREP AREAS).

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON THE TOP OF THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN PREP COOLER,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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 7
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED EXTERIOR LIDS OF FREEZER CHESTS IN THE BASEMENT WITH RUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE LIDS.

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

OBSERVED NO DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

NOV 18
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE (2) BAR.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (COLD) FAUCET AT HANDSINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALLS AROUND MAIN KITCHEN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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 1
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

NOV 23
2021
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS ON ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATELY "1/2" INCH OPENING UNDER BASEMENT REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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.

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

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

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION AND CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF REACH OVER FREEZERS INCLUDING GASKETS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

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

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

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS ON WAY TO BASEMENT STORAGE AREA

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NON WORKING FANS IN BATHROOMS . MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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 23
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 11
2017
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES NOR POSTED AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE WHEN FOOD PRODUCTS ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

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.

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

FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.

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

DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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

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 29
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS AT MAIN KITCHEN SHELVING UNITS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

FOUND CEILING WITH CHIPPING PAINT AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 22
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

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

FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY,

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

STRONG SMELLY URINE ODORS IN MEN BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO ELIMINATE ODORS,

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS NOT PROVIDED BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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

CLUTTER BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS AWAY FROM WALLS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

JUN 24
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINTION BEFORE USE.

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

ICE BINS NOT PROVIDED WITH COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS DURING USE.

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

EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS, PREP COUNTER, AND INSIDE COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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

FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED FOR SEVERAL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

JUN 16
2014
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

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.

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

FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINTION BEFORE USE.

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

ICE BINS NOT PROVIDED WITH COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS DURING USE.

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

EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS, PREP COUNTER, AND INSIDE COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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

FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED FOR SEVERAL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

AUG 29
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON ONE OF TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND RESEAL/REPAINT GREASE TRAP.

APR 12
2011
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN-MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
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 REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND MOP SINK.

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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 CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES; UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INCLUDING BASEMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.

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

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.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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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