JUN 4
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE BATON SHOW LOUNGE.
EAT. 82/100
4703-4713 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 4, 2025 · passed
6 of 9 inspections passed, with 14 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
44
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Feb 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 202024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 20
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK (BEHIND THE LOWER LEVEL BAR). INSTRUCTED PROVIDE KNIFE RACK OR MAGNETIC STRIP FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR (LOWER LEVEL) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE/TRASH BIN MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER INSIDE MAIN WOMEN'S WASHROOM (LOWER LEVEL) AND IN PERFORMER'S WASHROOM IN REAR AREA.
APR 292024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 29
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
FEB 132024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 13
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA WITH UNUSED ITEMS (CHAIRS, TABLES, WOOD ETC) AND CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
FEB 52024FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 5
2024
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP IN REAR ROOM.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND OVER 30 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, OVER 15 DROPPINGS IN ELECTRICAL, OVER 2O DROPPINGS IN REAR MECHANICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR MECHANICAL ROOM AND IN REAR ELECTRICAL ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA WITH UNUSED ITEMS (CHAIRS, TABLES, WOOD ETC) AND CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE, MECHANICAL ROOM, AND ELECTRICAL ROOM. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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APR 172023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 17
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK, LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTENANCE ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE ROOMS AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.
APR 182022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 18
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRACE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP AT 4703 N BROADWAY ADDRESS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FUSE BOX ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
MAR 82021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 8
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION# 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 MUST ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPE ABOVE THE LIQUOR SHELVES AT REAR STORAGE BY THE KITCHEN AT LOWER LEVEL OR RELOCATE BOTTLE OF LIQUORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.12 NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT UTILITY SERVICE SIN WITH MOP HEAD PILED ON FLOOR. MOPS HEAD MUST BE STORED, INVERTED, OR HANGED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 WALLS, FLOOR, AND CEILING NOT EASILY CLEANABLE(ROUGH SURFACE)AT LIQUOR STORAGE AT LOWER LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.WALLS, FLOOR, AND CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE. ALSO MUST REPAIR FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREAS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER.
FEB 182021FAILED17 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 18
2021
FAILED
17 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATESUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION# 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
IF THE LITTLE BAR AT LOWER LEVEL IS USED FOR DRINKS AND OPENED FOOD MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT MAIN BAR AT LOWER LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID SINK AT MENTIONED AREA FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. ALSO MUST INSTALL AN HANDWASHING SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN DUE TO PRESENT HANDWASHING SINK IS NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEE(COOK, ETC) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C) -
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" AT BOTTOM INSTRUCTED TO RODENT SAID DOORS,TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPE ABOVE THE LIQUOR SHELVES AT REAR STORAGE BY THE KITCHEN AT LOWER LEVEL OR RELOCATE BOTTLE OF LIQUORS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT FIRST FLOOR BAR. REPAIR REPLACE SAID GASKET
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN HOSES ATTACHED TO POP GUNS DISPENSERS AT BAR AREA. HOSES MUST DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL BARS.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020(B), NO CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT UTILITY SERVICE SIN WITH MOP HEAD PILED ON FLOOR. MOPS HEAD MUST BE STORED, INVERTED, OR HANGED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS, FLOOR, AND CEILING NOT EASILY CLEANABLE(ROUGH SURFACE)AT LIQUOR STORAGE AT LOWER LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.WALLS, FLOOR, AND CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE. ALSO MUST REPAIR FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEEDED AT DISHROOM BY THE LOWER LEVEL BY THE MAIN BAR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER.
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