THE BEER BISTRO NORTH.

Chicago Health Dept

1415 W FULLERTON AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

14 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2016.

Last inspected Mar 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 4

2016

PASS 10 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM GRILL AND PREP TABLES,RUST FROM SAME AND 2ND FL. WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FANGUARD COVER IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,DOOR HINGE ON CHEST FREEZER ON 2ND FL.,TORN BOOTH AND BAR SEATS

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM OVEN,FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,DISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,INTERIOR PANEL OF IC E MACHINE,CAN OPENER BLADE,BEER WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR UNIT,ROLLING CARTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND FLOOR DRAIN,2ND FL. WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON 2ND FL. PREP AREA AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,BURNT OUT LIGHT IN 2ND FL. PREP AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Inspector Comments: MUST ADJUST SPRING ON 2ND FL. TOILETROOM DOOR TO CLOSE TIGHTER

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT BAR HAND SINK,2ND FL. 3- COMP LEAKY PIPE AT DRAINLINE,LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK,LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,MISSING VENTILATION VENT COVER IN MEN'S TOILETROOM,MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINKS

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ,HALL WAY STORAGE,1ST & 2ND FL STORAGE AREAS

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION

FEB 26

2016

FAIL 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR.OBSERVED DUMPSTER LID SEPERATED FROM GARBAGE CAN LEAVING IT NOT TIGHT FITTING,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE MENUS STORED IN BETWEEN GLASSES AT BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM GRILL AND PREP TABLES,RUST FROM SAME AND 2ND FL. WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FANGUARD COVER IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,DOOR HINGE ON CHEST FREEZER ON 2ND FL.,TORN BOOTH AND BAR SEATS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM OVEN,FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,DISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,CAN OPENER BLADE,BEER WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR UNIT,ROLLING CART.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND FLOOR DRAIN,2ND FL. WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON 2ND FL. PREP AREA AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,BURNTOUT LIGHTS ON 2ND FL. PREP AREA

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST ADJUST SPRING ON 2ND FL. TOILETROOM DOOR TO CLOSE TIGHTER

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT BAR HAND SINK,2ND FL. 3- COMP LEAKY PIPE AT DRAINLINE,LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK,LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,MISSING VENTILATION VENT COVER IN MEN'S TOILETROOM,MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ,HALL WAY STORAGE,1ST & 2ND FL STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION

AUG 31

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNCLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN BEER COOLERS. CLEAN INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BLACK MILDEWY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN UPSTAIRS FOOD PREPARATION AREA UNCLEAN WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FAN COVERS WITHIN BASEMENT WALK IN BEER COOLER UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD MISSING IN UPSTAIRS FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILD.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ON FLOOR. ALL PRODUCT NEEDS TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL AT ALL TIMES SO PEST CONTROL CAN HAVE ACCESS TO AREA.

APR 28

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HAMBURGER, FISH, FRIED CHICKEN,CHICKEN SALAD. ONE CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON SITE, BUT THE SAID PERSON IS NOT ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ALL SMALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH SPICES IN THE PREP AREA MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,TRAYS AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE /DOWN INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER,STOVE, GRILL AND COOLERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN 1ST FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYER,STOVE, GRILL) WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATED. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALL STOCKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN, VENT IN ALL WASHROOM, AND FAN GUARD IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH KEGS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED CEILING IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

SELF CLOSER DEVICE IN THE DOOR OF THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

DEC 20

2013

PASS · 0 violations

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DEC 13

2013

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Facility Condition

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

THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-7-13 NOT CORRECTED. #32-MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.#35-WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOLES. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND PROPERLY REPAIR.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE FRONT STAIRWELL HALLWAY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

BOTH BAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 7

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOLES, DAMAGED AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND PROPERLY REPAIR.

MAR 6

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

BOTH (2) CHEMICAL DISH MACHINES BEHIND BAR NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. FOUND 0PPM CHLORINE AND 0PPM QUATERNARY READINGS AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINES TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOLES, DAMAGED AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND PROPERLY REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.

JUN 12

2012

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 6

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52F. THE UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WINGS, FISH AND STEAK. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED PASTA AT 63.5F, CHICKEN WINGS AT 60.2F, ARTICHOKE DIP AT 61.8F, MEATBALLS AT 52.5F, CHICKEN BREASTS AT 61.1F, CALAMARI AT 60.2F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 62.9F, FISH AT 58.8F, STEAK AT 59.9F, AND BUTTERMILK AT 57.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF FOOD WORTH $61. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASH AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

AUG 8

2011

PASS 1 violation

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. AS PER SUPERVISOR TURKALY, DAMAGED/CHIPPED FLOOR TILES NEAR REAR EXIT MUST REPAIR/REPLACE, MUST CORRECT BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (CORRECT BY 11/8/11). NEW VIOLATIONS NOTED TODAY: HOLES IN FLOOR AROUND TOILET AND WALL OF MENS WASHROOM. HOLES IN WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, 2ND FLR., BEHIND WALL POSTER, MUST SEAL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS.

AUG 5

2011

FAIL 9 violations 5 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. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER BAR STORED CLEAN, INVERTED GLASSWARE ON SHELVING FOUND SPLASHING WASTE WATER ONTO SURROUNDING FLOOR AND SPLASHING UP INTO STORED GLASSWARE WHEN WASTE WATER FROM BAR DISH MACHINE IS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT REMOVED GLASSWARE AND INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD FOR DRAIN OR REMOVE ALL SHELVING. UPPER WATER RESERVIOR OF ICE MACHINE FOUND WITH SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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. WASTE WATER SEEPING OUT FROM COVERED/SEALED FLOOR DRAIN IN 1ST FLR. KITCHEN DRAINING OFF INTO OPEN FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED PLUMBER CLEAR OVERFLOWING WASTE LINE AND REPAIR. LICENSE SUSPENDED BY C.D.P.H. AT THIS TIME.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. BOTH (2) EXPOSED HAND SINKS BEHIND BAR NOT MAINTAINED. BOTH SINKS BEING USED AS "SLOP" SINKS FOR WASTE DRINK ICE AND GARNISH. BOTH SINKS WITH INSTALLED SCREENS TO CATCH DEBRIS FROM DRINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE SCREENS.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. UPON COMPLAINT RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED 6 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND BAR, 4 FLIES AT DISH AREA IN 1ST FLR. KITCHEN AND 8 FLIES THROUGHOUT 2ND FLR. KITCHEN AND MOP SINK AREA. ALSO OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLE OF "HOT SHOTS" FLYING INSECT SPRAY ON SHELVING BEHIND BAR NEXT TO BEER TAPPER. NO RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT AVAILABLE DURING RE-INSPECTION. MOST RECENT REPORT PROVIDED DATED 5-10-11. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES AND ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE.MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK DOCUMENTATION.

Serious Other

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION.

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. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS FOR ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED. MUST CLEAN ALL INTERIOR COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Critical Pest Activity

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. REAR EXIT DOOR BOTTOM THRESHOLD NOT RODENT PROOF. OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST SEAL AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING. ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND THROUGHOUT BAR FLOORS. DAMAGED CHIPPED/MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT REAR EXIT MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

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. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT NOZZLE OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL SINKS. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD TO PROP UP PIPING UNDER 2ND.FLR. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

JUL 28

2011

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

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. OBSERVED 15 FRUIT FLIES AND 5 HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN KITCHEN, BAR, AND DINING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL REPORT UPON NEXT VISIT SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED:7-38-020

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. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY

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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT KITCHEN SINK

DEC 3

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS. LABEL ALL BULK FOODS.

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. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BAR ICE BINS.

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 FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING, FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST REMOVED: WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER, DOOR OF ICE MACHINE, TABLE TOP CAN OPENER.

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. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. OPEN CRACK/SEAM ON FLOOR OF COOKS LINE MUST BE SEALED.

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. NOT ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.

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