THE BAR ON BUENA.

Chicago Health Dept

910 W BUENA AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

26 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 6 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

139

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 17

2026

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11 REPLACE THE MOLDY AND BUCKLED WOODEN LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT WALLS, FLOOR, CEILING AND FOUNDATION TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

APR 8

2026

FAIL 14 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (COOKED MUSHROOMS AT 150F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SOUP IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 50F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (PORK, HUMMUS AND GUACAMOLE) STORED BEYOND THE 7-DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE IN THE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE OR DISCARD ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS AFTER 7 DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS (HAMBURGERS). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT WITH AN ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED BOTH METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY CALIBRATED. THE THERMOMETERS WERE STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN A CONTAINER ON THE SHELF IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REGISTERED 20F AND 0F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL PROBE THERMOMETERS PROPERLY CALIBRATED TO ENSURE ACCURACY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED APPROX. 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE CAGE AND 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OUTSIDE THE LIQUOR STORAGE CAGE. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 10 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE DOOR TO THE BASEMENT NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE DOOR TO THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT INSIDE OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE CAGE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD RODENTS FROM THE PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE MOLDY AND BUCKLED WOODEN LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A FAUCET THAT DOES NOT EXTEND TO THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A FAUCET WHICH EXTENDS TO ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS SO THAT WATER CAN BE FILLED IN EACH BASIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT SO THAT ALL MATERIALS ARE STORED OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND DRYWALL TAPE HANGING FROM THE CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT CEILING AND REMOVE HANGING DRYWALL TAPE. SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT WALLS, FLOOR, CEILING AND FOUNDATION TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILDUP OF GREASE AND SOOT ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2625391 ON 10/15/25 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 15

2025

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED BAR EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM A GLASS WITHOUT A LID IN THE BAR AREA AND STORING THE BEVERAGE ON TOP OF COOLER. EMPLOYEES MUST CONSUME BEVERAGES/FOOD IN DESIGNATED AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, ETC.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN WHITE SOIL ACCUMULATION FROM FAN GUARDS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

OCT 24

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREPARATION TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL IN USE WIPING CLOTHS IN BUCKET OF SANITIZER AT APPROPRIATE CONCENTRATION IN BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PANS AND POTS STORED ON THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA SHELF WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT OR PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF HARD WATER/MINERAL DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REGULARLY MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO ELIMINATE EXCESSIVE HARD WATER BUILD UP.

AUG 15

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER: GUACAMOLE 47.3F, MAYONNAISE 46.8F, HUMMUS 45.7F, SALSA 44.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 48F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED CONDIMENT DISPOSABLE CUP WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA AND ALONG WALLS OF THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

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OCT 5

2022

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE UNIT BEHIND THE BAR/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS IN AN APPROPRIATE STORAGE UNIT AND MAINTAIN THEM.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH SEVERE RUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SO THAT THE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE IS RUST-FREE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT NOT PROPERLY CLOSING AND STAYING CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID DOOR SO THAT WHEN THE UNIT DOOR IS CLOSED, IT STAYS CLOSED.

Serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED THE FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURES OF 100-120 F THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE FACILITY MAINTAINED TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 85.1-86.5 F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT WATER REACHING AND MAINTAINING AT LEAST 100 F FOR ALL HANDWASHING SINKS TO WASH HANDS ADEQUATELY, AND ALL THREE-COMPARTMENT SINKS MUST REACH AT LEAST 110 F TO WASH PROPERLY, RINSE, AND SAINITZE DISHWARE. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TO RETAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 21

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS AROUND DOORS/DOOR HINDGES ALSO OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR/ALONG WALLS BEHIND COOLERS. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 22

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED ROUGH FLOOR AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, CRACKED FLOOR INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 19

2021

FAIL 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED SERVING DISHES INSIDE CONTAINER AT WATER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRY AND PROPERLY STORE ALL EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED SLIGHT DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON POTATO SLICER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ATTACHED TO THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES WERE AS FOLLOWS:-HAND WASH SINKS 66.2F/54.7F, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 70.3F/56.4F, BATHROOM HAND WASH SINKS 53.6F/55.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER OF ABOUT 100F MINIMUM FOR HAND WASH SINKS AND 110F FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED ROUGH FLOOR AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, CRACKED FLOOR INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

JUN 8

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA INADEQUATE MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. MUST MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. PIC PUSHED GARBAGE INTO DUMPSTER VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b)NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 31

2019

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED GREASE TRAP AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTED AND LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM SEAM ONTO THE SURROUNDING FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT FLOOR CEMENT AREAS AT COOLER ENTRANCES WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED CEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE.

OCT 29

2019

FAIL 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED GREASE TRAP AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTED AND LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM SEAM ONTO THE SURROUNDING FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

-BASEMENT FLOOR CEMENT AREAS AT COOLER ENTRANCES WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED CEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-21-19 #2320289. . #51- MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTOR ON THE ICE MACHINE. NOT LOCATED. MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE.#55 WALL/DOOR ARCHWAY TO ENTRANCE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH UNEVEN EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #56- BROKEN/INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.#58- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 21

2019

FAIL 19 violations 8 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT POSSESS A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PERSONS IN CHARGE DURING A HEALTH INSPECTION MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE BAR/DISH WASHING HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. FOUND SINK WITH A METAL FOOD/BEVERAGE STRAINER INSIDE SINK. REVIEWED THE PROPER USE OF HAND WASHING SINKS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE BAR/DISH WASHING HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE FOOD PREP AND BAR/DISH WASHING HAND WASHING SINKS WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. COOKED CHICKEN, STEAK, CHORIZO, PORK AND CHEESE SAUCE ALL FOUND IN TWO DOOR COOLER WITH NO DATES. COOKED VEGETABLES NOTED WITH A DATE OF 10/18. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED 20 POUNDS DISCARDED WITH A VALUE OF $100.00. REVIEWED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU ITEMS NOT PROPERLY DISCLOSED OR REMINDED FOR THE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOUND FOR THE BRUNCH MENU. MUST DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD AND PROVIDE AN ADVISORY FOR THE BRUNCH MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IE: BULK TORTILLA CHIPS, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CEILING WASTE WATER PIPING OVER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST ENCASE LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS OR REMOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES FROM UNDER LINES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED CLEAN DISHES BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF THE KITCHEN GARBAGE CAN AND DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEAN DISHES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM CLOSET STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN BLOCKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR LEG EXTENSIONS FOR THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE NON-POROUS LEGS FOR SHELVING.----MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR SHELVING.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND SET WITH QUATERNARY SANITIZER DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED GREASE TRAP AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTED AND LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM SEAM ONTO THE SURROUNDING FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEMENT FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, UNDER ALL SHELVING, SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER TOGO CONTAINER STORAGE IS RAW DIRT AND OTHER CEMENT AREAS AT COOLER ENTRANCES WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED CEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM #2244096 ON 1-4-19 NOT CORRECTED. #51- MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTOR ON THE ICE MACHINE. NOT LOCATED. MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE.#55- WALL BACK SPLASH / WINDOW AT KITCHEN PREP NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. WALL WITH PRESSED WOOD, EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.----CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT TE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.----WALL/DOOR ARCHWAY TO ENTRANCE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH UNEVEN EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.#55- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.#56- BROKEN/INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.#58- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 4

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH A DISCLOSURE FOR ALL FOODS PERTAINING TO THE ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FAN GUARDS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST.----RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BROKEN COLD HANDLE ON THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTOR ON THE ICE MACHINE. NOT LOCATED. MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL BACK SPLASH / WINDOW AT KITCHEN PREP NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. WALL WITH PRESSED WOOD, EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.----CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT TE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.---- WALL MOUNTING FOR FRY SLICER IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING WOOD AND PAINT. MUST REPAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ALL WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT, BLACK MOLD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WALL/DOOR ARCHWAY TO ENTRANCE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH UNEVEN EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BROKEN/INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

DEC 13

2018

FAIL 13 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH A DISCLOSURE FOR ALL FOODS PERTAINING TO THE ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 200 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WHERE THE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED AND FOOD WALK-IN COOLER, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS ACROSS FROM COOLER AND AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FAN GUARDS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST.----RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTOR ON THE ICE MACHINE. NOT LOCATED. MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BROKEN COLD HANDLE ON THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS ABOVE THE COOKS GRILL.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BROKEN/INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 26

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: ICE MACHINE AT BASEMENT, COFFEE MACHINE, AND SODA MACHINE(BAG IN A BOX). MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 19

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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

Minor Pest Activity

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

FOUND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA FLOORS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.FOUND HOLES AT BASEMENT UNDER STAIRS THAT MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST SEAL HOLES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: ICE MACHINE AT BASEMENT, COFFEE MACHINE, AND SODA MACHINE(BAG IN A BOX). MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT THAT MUST BE REMOVED/DISPOSED. OLD EQUIPMENT, BOXES, WOOD, ETC. MUST CLEAN AND DECLUTTER BASEMENT.

MAY 12

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT NEXT TO BEER WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DATAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE COOLERS IN OUTSIDE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT NEXT TO BEER WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAN. EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SINK.

OCT 13

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

BAR GUN HOLDERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BAR GUN HOLDERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR/ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES ON WALL ADJACENT TO PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL UNDER COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROD OUT DRAIN PIPE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR WALK IN COOLERS.

AUG 1

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN VENTS COVERS TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND THE POTATO SLICER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWL SINK IN THE BATHROOM OF THE FOOD STORAGE ROOM AT 916 W. BUENA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 3

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE UNEVEN NOT ABLE TO CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH SURFACE, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

SEP 26

2013

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-27-2012,REPORT#1198582 # 32-MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. RAW WOOD USE TO MOUNT FRY SLICER MUST BE SEALED. MUST INSTALL SNEEZE GUARD BETWEEN CLEAN STORED DISHES AND CUSTOMERS AT BAR. #34-OPEN FLOOR UNDER PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPEN GAPS, POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE ALL OPEN HOLES, GAPS, SEAMS SEALED. FLOOR BEHIND BASEMENT BOX FREEZER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35- WOODEN BLINDS AT FOOD PREP WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST REPLACE WITH SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. #36-MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS SAME VIOLATIONS WERE OBSERVED TODAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN LID AND EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE WHITE CHEST FREEZER STORED AT BASEMENT AREA ,INSIDE THE EAST STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NO OPENED FOOD, FOODS IS PROTECTED WIT LIDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE UNEVEN NOT ABLE TO CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH SURFACE, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

SEP 23

2013

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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

WASTE WATER ON FLOOR NORTH SIDE OF THE BASEMENT UNDER WOOD, CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL, BY THE SUMP PUMP, AND BY THE BOXES. WATER IS BLACK WITH SURFACE OF WHITE AND BLACK SOLID MOLD. ALSO WATER IS SEEPING FROM WEST WALLS BY WASTE DRAIN PIPE. STRONG FOUL ODOR OF SEWAGE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ELVATE ALL WOOD AND BOXES 6"OFF THE FLOOR. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. CRITICAL VIOLATION: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

OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA,UNDER AND ON TOP THE WOOD( TWO BY FOUR) AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS,NORTH SIDE OF THE BASEMENT.UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREA. ELEVATED ITEMS NEED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN LID AND EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE WHITE CHEST FREEZER STORED AT BASEMENT AREA ,INSIDE THE EAST STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NO OPENED FOOD, FOODS IS PROTECTED WIT LIDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT, ARE STORED UNDER THE WASTE PIPE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE UNEVEN NOT ABLE TO CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH SURFACE, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

NOV 27

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO VISIBLE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AND NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. RAW WOOD USE TO MOUNT FRY SLICER MUST BE PAINTED, SEALED. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET IN COOLER ACROSS FROM PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPLACE. MUST INSTALL SNEEZE GUARD BETWEEN CLEAN STORED DISHES AND CUSTOMERS AT BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OPEN FLOOR UNDER PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPEN GAPS, POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE ALL OPEN HOLES, GAPS, SEAMS SEALED. LID FOR BAR ICE BIN MUST NOT BE STORED ON FLOOR WHEN NOT IN USE. FLOOR BEHIND BASEMENT BOX FREEZER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WOODEN BLINDS AT FOOD PREP WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST REPLACE WITH SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS AND AT BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

NOZZLE ON EXPOSED HAND SINK EXTENDS TOO FAR IN VARIOUS POSITIONS SPLASHING WATER ONTO FLOOR AROUND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NOZZLE WITH PROPER LENGTH OF NOZZLE SO NOT TO CAUSE CROSS-CONTAMINATION.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE TWO DOOR LINE COOLER ACROSS FROM PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

JUL 22

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 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.ADDITIONAL THRESHOLD IS NEEDED AT BACK DOOR

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.REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT AREA,KEEP AREA DRY.REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER DEEP FRYER,AND BAR AREA

Minor Plumbing & 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 ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS NEEDED ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND BAR AREA.FAUCET AT 3COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOOSE FROM WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

Minor Sanitation

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.ADDITIONAL CLEANING IS NEEDED UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINERS,OUTSIDE

JUL 20

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING WHERE WATER IS MADE.EXCESS RUST ON SURFACE OF INTERIOR WALL PANELS(BOTTOM PART OF ICE MACHINE).TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION"DO NOT USE ICE.BUY ICE BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE,KEEP A RECEIPTS.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS FIXED(FAX #312-7464240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO62501-16

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.ADDITIONAL THRESHOLD IS NEEDED AT BACK DOOR

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & 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.ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS NEEDED ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND BAR AREA.FAUCET AT 3COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOOSE FROM WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.ADDITIONAL CLEANING IS NEEDED UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINERS,OUTSIDE.

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