The Cross Roads Bar & Grill
Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record
2026-02-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2026-02-17 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF RUST AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 GAP AT LEFT LOWER PORTION. INSTD TO HAVE TIGHT FITTING AND PROTECT OUTER OPENINGS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LEAK UNDERNEATH FRYER CAUSING EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MISSING TESTING DEVICES FOR SANITIZERS ON SITE (CHLORINE AND QUATERNARY AMMONIUM). INSTD TO PROVIDE TESTING DEVICES FOR CHLORINE AND QUATERNARY AMMONIUM AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXCESSIVE DUST, DIRT, AND DISCOLORATION ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DUST, DIRT AND DISCOLORATION
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
VENTILATION SYSTEM INTERIOR SIDES WITH EXCEESIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
2025-07-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR AND 3-DOOR PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 48F, HAMBURGERS AT 44F, CHEESE AT 47F, STEAK AT 51F, CHICKEN AT 46F, CRAB CAKES AT 51F, VEGGIE BURGERS AT 48F, AND JALAPENO POPPE...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE AT 50F INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND AT 48F INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE COOK'S LINE. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A CUSTOMER SITTING AT A TABLE DRINKING A BEER WITH HIS PET DOG ON A LEASH NEXT TO HIM. A WATER BOWL WAS PLACED ON THE FLOOR WHERE THE DOG WAS SITTING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ONLY SERVICE ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT....
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION AND WIRING BENEATH THE LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CHEST FREEZER TO COVER THE EXPOSED INSULATION AND WIRING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE WALLS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DUST AND SOOT ACCUMULATION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2024-07-25 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, FRENCH, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLES ON TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
2023-12-15 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN BOTH WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL MOUNTED POTATO SLICER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
2022-09-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2022-09-13 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISS...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 155.0F AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 180.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 100 DEAD COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. DEAD COCKROACHES WERE FOUND UNDER PREP SINK, MOP SINK, ON PREP TABLE COUNTER AND BEHIND CHEST FREEZER ON GLUEBOARD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD COCKROACHES FROM PREMISES.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TABLES IN KITCHEN, IN BETWEEN CRACKS IN PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN, IN GASKET AT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT AND MOP SINK...
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WATER NOT DRAINING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. WATER MUST PROPERLY DRAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/17/2021, REPORT #2484818. #56- OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION...
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM 2/17/2021, REPORT #2484818. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
2021-02-17 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PLATES PLACED ON TABLES AND IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PRE-WRAPPED EATING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE AND DEEP FRYER) IN KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN STALLS OF WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2019-04-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTE...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LARGE REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF LID REPAIR. EXPOSED INSULATION SHOWING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS, WALL AND CEILINGS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DUST BUILD UP. BASEMENT FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT THIS TIME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS COR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 18, 2018 REPORT #2184750 VIOLATION #58 MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY ...
2018-07-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT OR PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION , NO CITATION ISSUED.
2018-07-18 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT OR PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. CLEAN AND SANITIZE UTENSILS BEFORE USE, THAT WAS OBSERVED STORED BETWEEN THE PREP AREA WALL AND PIPE. ALSO,CLEAN DEBRIS FROM SODA NOZZLES BEHIND TH...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS HELD IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO, 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES WHERE OBSERVED ON THE LARGE WALL BEHIND THE BAR, WHERE THE LIQUOR IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND LIVE FLIE...
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, BEING STORED BETWEEN A WALL AND PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 1-COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED A LIQUID SUBSTANCE SEEPING FROM THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP (LOCATED UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK) WHEN THE HOT OR COLD WATER IS RUNNING OR DRAINING IN THE 3-COMP SINK. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AVAILABLE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES. 1-C...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND BEHIND BAR. ALSO CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION , NO CITATION ISSUED.
2017-10-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-10-04 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 13 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH INFESTATION APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE CRAWLING ON WHEEL BASES OF 3- PREP COOLERS AND ON FREEZER,IN CRACK OF 2- DOOR SALAD PREP COOLER,CRAWL INTO MOTOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN 1ST F. PREP AREA,APPX. 15 OR MORE IN CRACKS BETWEEN...
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE GAUGE COCK NOT WORKING NO MOVEMENT ON DIAL.MUST REPAIR DISH MACHINE GAUGE COCK TO REGISTER AT 180.0F FOR FINAL RINSE.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WASTE WATER AND GREASE SEEPING OUT FROM TOP OF GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK AND POOLING ON LID.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND WASTE WATER FROM LID,SEAL AND MAINTAIN....
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS ON DISH STORAGE RACK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTEROR DOOR FRAME OF ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GAURD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA AND A LID FOR ICE BIN IN BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,STOVE,OVEN,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER,POTATO PEELER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,STEAM TABLE,STORAGE SHELVES,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS,BAR COOLERS,ROLLING CART.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER,STORAGE AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE UNLEVELED CONCRETE FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER .MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEE...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER,HALL WAY BEHIND ROLLING CARTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES IN BAR AREA,DOOR FRAMES IN REAR AREA,HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT AREA THROUGHOUT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY SINK STOPPERS AND PIPES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AREAS AND STORAGE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
2016-07-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH RUST AROUND FRAME. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MISSING ICE BIN COVER IN BAR.
2016-06-21 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND SIDE OF DOOR. LEFT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MULTI USE UTENSILS (SPOONS) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EXTERIOR OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH RUST AROUND FRAME. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MISSING ICE BIN COVER IN BAR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN, DEAD INSECTS/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA LOOSE, HANGING FROM CEILING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
EXTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO PROVIDE EITHER EXTERNAL OR INTERNAL WORKING THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS/LOGS.
2015-10-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS BEHIND BOTH BARS, AND INTERIORS OF BEER/WINE COOLERS BEHIND MAIN BAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
KEEP FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL FOR PACKED ICE CREAM.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE CONSUMABLE ICE BIN AT THE END OF THE MAIN BAR. SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
2015-10-02 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE WASTE AND GREASE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. GREASE AND DEBRIS STUCK TO TOP OF LID. 3 OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS HAVE LARGE OPENINGS IN THE LIDS, MUST HAVE RECEPTACLES REPLACED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-02O
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS BEHIND BOTH BARS, AND INTERIORS OF BEER/WINE COOLERS BEHIND MAIN BAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
KITCHEN FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, NEED TO RE-PAINT. KEEP FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CEILING TILES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE KITCHEN AREA, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL FOR PACKED ICE CREAM.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE CONSUMABLE ICE BIN AT THE END OF THE MAIN BAR. SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
2014-09-16 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2013-07-15 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS BEHIND BAR. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN ALL WASHROOMS. SOME MOLD OBSERVED ON WALL OF LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT; REMOVE MOLD AND REPAIR LOWER WALL WHERE NEEDED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A LONGER FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN SO THAT IT REACHES ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS FOR PROPER SET UP OF WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING. ( A HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IS ON PREMISES AND WORKING AT THIS TIME). REPAIR PIPE UNDER ONE CO...
2012-08-24 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT BASEMENT NEXT TO THE CO2 TANK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL WALL OPENING AT EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AT THE CORNER AND AT EXTERIOR REAR WALL. MUST SEAL HOLE AT WALL IN THE LIQOUR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3COMP SINK AT KITCHEN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT ALL REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS AT ALL TIMES.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
2012-03-19 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
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 DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF FREEZER SHELVES.MU...
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...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER DOWNSTAIRS BASEMEN...
2011-04-22 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
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 CAN OPENER IS DIRTY AND THE KITCHEN TONGS ARE HANGING NEAR A GARBAGE CAN; CLEAN, RINSE, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN EQ...
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 FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE EQUIPMENT IS GREASY AND NEEDS TO CLEANED IN DETAIL.
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...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
THE OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA IS FULL OF UNORGANIZED EQUIPMENT, REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT ARD MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
2010-08-09 Pass Consultation 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Wash, rinse and sanitize the ice machine interior, cooking equipment casters and shelves and the beer tap drains of accumulated buildup.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The kitchen floors are dirty and the dish area is rough and unsanitary, clean and reseal the floors.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The kitchen floors are dirty and the dish area is rough and unsanitary, clean and reseal the floors.
2010-08-06 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
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. Wash, rinse and sanitize the ice machine interior, cooking equipment casters and shelves and the beer tap drains of ...
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 floors are dirty and the dish area is rough and unsanitary, clean and reseal the floors.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Install drain lines in the soda gun holders.
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