THE BAR 10 DOORS.

Chicago Health Dept

1251-1259 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Oct 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

16 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2025 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 23

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND LIQUOR ROOM AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DISHWASHING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 REMOVE THE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA INCLUDING NON-WORKING COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND DISHWASHING MACHINE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING AT THE FIXTURES ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2625433 ON 10/16/25 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 16

2025

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE THE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA INCLUDING NON-WORKING COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND DISHWASHING MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM ESPECIALLY AROUND THE TOILETS. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND LIQUOR ROOM AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DISHWASHING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILE UNDER THE URINAL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. SEAL ALL HOLES AND CORNERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING AT THE FIXTURES ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

OCT 18

2024

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 11

2024

FAIL 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLERS OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT BAR HANDSINK AND KITCHEN PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 5LBS OF CHICKEN AT 53.4F AND 3LBS OF COOKED PASTA AT 52.7F. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES:" THESE ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD-BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON THE CDPH WEBSITE -HANDOUT GIVEN TO MANAGER) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 20

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED COOLERS, FRYERS, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

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OCT 12

2023

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP AREA, AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS FULLY SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MAINTAINING IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Serious Food Temperature

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME IN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED COOLERS, FRYERS, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN CEILING ABOVE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

OBSERVED MULTIPLE ASHTRAYS ON PATIO. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ASHTRAYS AND COMPLY WITH CITY CLEAN AIR ORDINANCE. VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 6

2018

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR DOOR GASKETS ON 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER NEXT TO THE FRYER, AND ON THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN HANDEL ON THE ABOVE-MENTIONED 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN WALK KIN COOLER & FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM SODA NOZZLES AND CADDY'S AT BOTH BARS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP, AND IN THE TOILET ROOM IO THE 1259 SIDE OF THE PREMISES. CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND SINK IN MENS ROOM.

FEB 28

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER BASEMENT AREA BY OFFICE, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN,

FEB 21

2017

FAIL 4 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

REAR DOOR BY KITCHEN AREA NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROPERLY SEAL, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

DOOR TO TOP AREA PREP COOLER FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR, HINGES BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

Minor Sanitation

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

VENTS ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER BASEMENT AREA BY OFFICE, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN,

OCT 6

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP, DIRT).

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN WASHROOMS AND FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE STAINS AND DIRT ARE PRESENT. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT DESIGNATED HAND SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE-ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ALL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS WHERE POSSIBLE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN THE BASEMENT IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

OCT 22

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (SUGAR,SALT,ETC)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. (STORE UPSIDE DOWN)

Minor Pest Activity

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND OTHER DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN GLASS DOORS AND WINDOWS THROUGHOUT BAR AND DINING ROOM AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE BAR AREAS AND REMOVE SPILLS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE FIRST HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR IN THE PRIVATE PARTY ROOM. NOTED FOUL ODORS IN WASHROOMS IN THE PRIVATE PARTY ROOM. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR LIQUOR STORAGE AND STORE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

NOV 1

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR WALLS AROUND MOP SINK AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

OCT 31

2013

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS ON SITE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING IN BOTH BAR AREAS,IN PREP AREA,IN HALLWAYS AND IN BASMENT. ALSO, EAST AND WEST TAYLOR STREET EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT AND INSECT PROOF. NOTED 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOMS AND BETWEEN THE EXIT DOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Serious Food Temperature

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

TEMPERATURE GAUGE AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. GAUGE IS NOT REGISTERING AND DOES NOT PROVIDE A TEMPERATURE DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

PROPERLY INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND COOLERS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO REMOVE GRAFFITI FROM WALLS AND WASHROOM STALLS AS NEEDED. MUST REPAIR WALLS AROUND MOP SINK AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY VALVE AT THE HOT WATER SOURCE UNDER THE HAND SINK BEHIND WEST BAR. ALSO, PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE PIPES UNDER HAND SINK OVER THE FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS IN BASEMENT 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.

DEC 14

2011

PASS 5 violations

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. THE WALK IN COOLER HAS A DIRTY COIL. CLEAN THE COOLER COIL.

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. THE DISH MACHINE HAS A LIME BUILDUP INSIDE, THE CAN OPENER AND MICROWAVE OVEN ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD AND NON-FOOD UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.

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. THE KITCHEN FLOOR CORNERS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE HOT WATER HEATER HAS A SMALL LEAK, REPAIR THE LEAK AND CLEAN UP THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH.

Minor Sanitation

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. THE ICE SCOOP HOLDER IN THE BASEMENT IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD AND NON-FOOD UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.

APR 27

2010

PASS · 0 violations

APR 20

2010

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HAS A 175 F FINAL RINSE, ADJUST THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE TO 180 F.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. THE DRAIN LINE NEXT TO THE HOT WATER HEATER HEATER LEAKS AND THE SODA GUNS HAVE NO DRAIN LINES CONNECTED. REPAIR DRAINAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. PESTPROOF THE EAST SIDE FRONT DOOR WHERE THE DOORS MEET.

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. THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS ARE UNSEALED CONCRETE, SEAL SAID FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

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. THE BASEMENT STORAGE WHICH HAS ICE AND SODA MACHINES AND DRY FOOD STORAGE HAS ROUGH, UNSEALED CONCRETE WALLS AND UNFINISHED DRY WALL CEILINGS. SMOOTH OUT THE WALLS AND SEAL THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS ARE INADEQUATELY LIT, INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTING TO AID IN INSPECTING AND CLEANING THE BASEMENT.

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