SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

THE CHICAGO THEATER WORKS.

BEAT. 46/100

1113-1115 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 25, 2025 · passed

Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jul 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 25
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 - OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEAK EVEN WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

FEB 13
2025
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES OF BEVERAGES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE/EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE UTILITY SINK CLOSET IN EAST HALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH UPPER COMPARTMENT LID TO BE DAMAGED WITH THE LID HANGING OFF AND BEING HELD IN PLACE WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LID AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SHELVES AND INNER BOTTOM SHELVES IN THE CABINETS IN THE BAR AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH PLASTIC, TRASH, AND LOOSE PIECES OF PAPER AND DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TRASH FROM ALL CABINET INTERIOR SHELVES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEAK EVEN WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND CURTAINS IN "GREEN ROOM" AND CLOSET NEXT TO REAR EXIT TO THE RIGHT OF DOOR TO BE CROWDED WITH TABLES, CHAIRS, AND BOXES STORED, NOT ALLOWING ACCESS TO CLEAN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP SINK TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH BLACK BUILD UP ON INTERNAL SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/18/2019, REPORT #2316078: #47) BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO REACH-IN COOLER DOORS WAS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID GASKET.ALSO NO DUCT TAPE ALLOWED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. #47) PIECE OF WOOD UNDER BAR COUNTER WERE GUN POP HOLDER IS INSTALLED.NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.REPAIR CAUSE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #51) NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #53) NO LIDS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOM AT EAST HALLWAY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE #55) VENT COVER ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESS BLACK DUST BUILD-UP IN PREP AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #55) DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER PIPES AT BAR AREA, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO REACH-IN COOLER DOORS WAS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID GASKET.ALSO NO DUCT TAPE ALLOWED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

RAW WOOD STALL DOORS AND FRAMES IN WASHROOMS AT WEST HALLWAY BY THE PREP AREA,ALSO PIECE OF WOOD UNDER BAR COUNTER WERE GUN POP HOLDER IS INSTALLED.NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.REPAIR CAUSE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LIDS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOM AT EAST HALLWAY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALLS BEHIND BAR NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.(EXPOSED BRICK WITH OPENING BETWEEN THEM). MUST COVER/SEAL. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

VENT COVER ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESS BLACK DUST BUILD-UP IN PREP AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER PIPES AT BAR AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

OCT 11
2019
FAILED
14 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID/ORIGINAL CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED -

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

WE OBSERVED EXCESS MINERAL,BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AT WATER RESERVOIR WERE ICE CUBES ARE MADE ALSO FRONT WHITE PANEL AT ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO REACH-IN COOLER DOORS WAS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID GASKET.ALSO NO DUCT TAPE ALLOWED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

RAW WOOD STALL DOORS AND FRAMES IN WASHROOMS AT WEST HALLWAY BY THE PREP AREA,ALSO PIECE OF WOOD UNDER BAR COUNTER WERE GUN POP HOLDER IS INSTALLED.NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.REPAIR CAUSE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST DEVICE(CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS)PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR BAR AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID STRIPS ACCORDING TO SANITIZER SOLUTION USED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LIDS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOM AT EAST HALLWAY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REAR STORAGE BY EXIT DOOR ITEMS ARE SCATTERED ON FLOOR.REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED,ORGANIZE OTHER ITEMS(BOXES,CONTAINERS,PLASTIC BAGS AND ETC),ELEVATE ITEMS 6"OFF THE FLOOR

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

VENT COVER ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESS BLACK DUST BUILD-UP IN PREP AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER PIPES AT BAR AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALLS BEHIND BAR NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.(EXPOSED BRICK WITH OPENING BETWEEN THEM). MUST COVER/SEAL. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

OCT 11
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST STORE ALL BOXES OF WINE, SODA AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT BAR. MUST REPLACE MISSING COVING BEHIND 2 DOOR COOLER IN DRY STORAGE.

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR FRAME AT ENTRANCE TO DRY STORAGE, WHERE DRYWALL HAS BEEN CUT AND THE INTERIOR OF THE WALL IS EXPOSED.

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

OBSERVED THE RIGHT FAUCET IN THE MEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOM IS LOOSE AT THE BASE. MUST TIGHTEN.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE.

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JUL 28
2015
PASSED
0 violations

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