SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

THE CROSS ROADS BAR & GRILL.

BEAT. 23/100

1120-1124 W MADISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 24, 2026 · passed

Failed 6 of 24 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
24
14 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
123
includes 21 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 24
2026
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 17
2026
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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

CRITICALPest Activity
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

MINORSanitation
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

SERIOUSSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION SYSTEM INTERIOR SIDES WITH EXCEESIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

JUL 23
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
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 POPPERS AT 50F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
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 BOTH COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.

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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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALLS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DUST AND SOOT ACCUMULATION.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
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.

JUL 25
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

DEC 15
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN BOTH WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
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.

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SEP 16
2022
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 13
2022
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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 ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
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.

CRITICALPest Activity
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.

CRITICALPest Activity
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. OBSERVED OVER 200 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON WALLS BEHIND MAIN BAR AREA AND IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS BY WATER HEATER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

MINORSanitation
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. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
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.

FEB 17
2021
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Temperature
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

SERIOUSSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

APR 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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

CRITICALSanitation
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 MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINORDocumentation & Training
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 FOUNDATION , PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

JUL 25
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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

CRITICALSanitation
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 ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
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.

JUL 18
2018
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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

CRITICALSanitation
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 ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
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 THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

SERIOUSOther
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.

CRITICALPest Activity
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 FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (A)(C) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 1-COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CRITICALFood Temperature
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-COMP SINK CAN BE USED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS. TWO DAYS ISSUED TO REPAIR GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
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.

OCT 5
2017
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 4
2017
FAILED
13 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
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 CEILING JOIST ,CRAWLING IN MOTOR OF CHEST FREEZeR AND CRAWLING IN BETWEEN DOOR JAM AND DOOR IN BASEMENT.APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND ON WALLS AND PICTURES.ALSO SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. PREP AREA.APPX "3/4-1" gAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND SIDE DOORS.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/4/17.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
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)

SERIOUSSanitation
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.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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 PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICE IN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT AREA THROUGHOUT.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY SINK STOPPERS AND PIPES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUL 5
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

JUN 21
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
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.

MINORSanitation
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).

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPest Activity
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.

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

LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA LOOSE, HANGING FROM CEILING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

MINOROther
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.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS/LOGS.

OCT 13
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

KEEP FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL FOR PACKED ICE CREAM.

MINORSanitation
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.

OCT 2
2015
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

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

PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL FOR PACKED ICE CREAM.

MINORSanitation
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.

SEP 16
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

JUL 15
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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 COMP PREP SINK IN KITCHEN WHERE LOOSE.

AUG 24
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPest Activity
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.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3COMP SINK AT KITCHEN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT ALL REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS AT ALL TIMES.

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

ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 19
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.MUST DEFROST ICE BOX FREEZER AT BASEMENT.

MINORPlumbing & 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 LEAKY TOILET WATER TANK AT MEN'S HANDICAPPED RESTROOM.

MINORSanitation
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 BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA. ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

APR 22
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPest Activity
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. CAP OFF THE OLD MOP SINK DRAIN PIPE. THE BEER DRAIN LINES ARE FULL OF BUILDUP THAT CAN ATTRACT AND FEED THE SMALLFLIES (FRUITFLIES) CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DRAINLINES.

MINORSanitation
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.

AUG 9
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

AUG 6
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 accumulated buildup.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

Install drain lines in the soda gun holders.

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