THE DAVIS THEATER; SOJOURN.
4614-4626 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
7 of 13 inspections passed, 3 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 182025PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SOME UPPER PORTIONS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST NOT STORE UTENSILS ON THE CONCESSIONS HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD.
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE LOCKERS PROVIDED IN THE BASEMENT.
THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS REQUIRED TO HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE.
OCT 42024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP-LINE COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE PIZZA OVEN IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
6-303.11--OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 272024FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED,SANITIZED, AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BAR AREA AND DINING ROOM.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP-LINE COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE PIZZA OVEN IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS IN BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 212023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN FREEZER CHEST IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST
OBSERVED SOILAGE BUILD UP ON GASKETS IN FREEZER CHEST IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER. HOT WATER WOULD REACH A TEMPERATURE OF 111 F BEFORE RAPIDLY DROPPING DOWN TO 94 F IN ALL DISH MACHINES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER IN DISH MACHINES REACH AND MAINTAIN A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120 F ( MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS). THAT HOT WATER REACHES AND MAINTAINS A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED 1 OF THE 2 HOT WATER HEATERS WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE TECHNICIAN REPAIRED THE HOT WATER HEATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SOILAGE ON FLOOR IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
NOV 162022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE BASEMENT LIQUOR WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE BOILER ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
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NOV 222021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-101.19 MUST PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS.
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AT THE COOK'S LINE.
NOV 152021FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST ADD A SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT THAT "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
MUST PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AT THE COOK'S LINE.
MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS SO THAT THE DUMPSTER LIDS COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE DUMPSTER LIDS CAN BE CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 192020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN WAITERS STATION AREA.SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES
BSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (TOMATO SAUCE, HAM, BLUE CHEESE DRESSING,IN HOUSE MADE MAYO) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
OBSERVED SEVERAL SPRAY CLEANING CONTAINERS WITH BLUE CHEMICAL INSIDE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST ALWAYS LABELED CONTAINERS WITH CHEMICALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-015 NO CITATION ISSUED
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA DUE TO BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP
JUN 102019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED NOT TO BE COMPLETE. MISSING SANITIZING SOLUTION AND DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (TOMATO SAUCE, HAM, BLUE CHEESE DRESSING,IN HOUSE MADE MAYO) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON MENU BUT NO REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT SOME AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT BASEMENT, AROUND WALLS USED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING
MUST PROVIDE EASY CLEANABLE WALLS AROUND BASEMENT ICE MACHINE
NOTED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE ALL TOILETS
APR 22018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE CABINET BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT AND UNDERNEATH THE MOP SINK IN THE THEATER AREA AND MAINTAIN.
INSTALL A DIPPER WELL BY THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 32017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST HAVE LABEL/DATE WHEN FOOD PRODUCTS ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT LEFT SIDE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE TOP LOADING FROZEN DESSERT MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 292017FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED.WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN RIGHT SIDE OF THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,FOUL ODOR DARK WASTE WATERS BACKING UP FROM LEFT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP BOX AND DRAIN LINES TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER.AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UTILIZE THE WORKING LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AND THE OTHER DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN TO WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENTS,MULTI-USE UTENSILS ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT THE 1ST FLOOR THEATRE CONCESSION PREP AREA.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE WHICH USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOUND THE MAIN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS TO THE THEATRE AND THE KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOORS THAT LEAD OUT TO THE DUMPSTERS ARE NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOMS/CENTERS OF THE DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AT BOTTOMS/CENTERS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1976313,DATED:12/01/2016. 35 Observed the basement employee washroom to have an exposed brick wall directly next to the toilet. Instructed facility to seal and maintain smooth and easily cleanable. 03/01/2017. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 10/6/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST HAVE LABEL/DATE WHEN FOOD PRODUCTS ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT LEFT SIDE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THESE WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AT HOOD ABOVE THE POPCORN PREP AREA AT THEATRE CONCESSION STAND AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A DIM LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE TOP LOADING FROZEN DESSERT MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.
STOCK ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS/LIQUOR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6” INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 12016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Observed the basement employee washroom to have an exposed brick wall directly next to the toilet. Instructed facility to seal and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.
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