THE DIME.
2263 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 11 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 222025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-202.14--OBSERVED MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOORS.
2-102.13--NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
OCT 152025FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED SANITIZER LEVEL READING AT 0 PPM INSIDE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. CHEMICAL SANITIZER MUST READ AT LEAST 100 PPM INSIDE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR. MUST REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOORS.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 2/16/2022, REPORT #2549900. MUST POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 162022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HOLES ON THE BOTTOM OF THE ROLLED UP WINDOW.SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,STORAGES AND BAR.ALSO GREASE ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
BROKEN LIGHT PROTECTIVE IN THE KITCHEN AT NORTH AREA,REPLACE
SEP 212020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH RUNNING HOT/COLD WATER.PROVIDE SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED
HANDWASHING SINK UNDER THE COUNTER TOP AT BAR AREA NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE. MUST BRING HANDWASHING SINK FORWARD FOR EASY ACCESS TO HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR HAMBURGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
DEBRIS AND GREASE ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK EXTREMELY TIGHT ,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR /REPLACE FOR EASY MOBILITY
OUTSIDE REFUSAL AREA/ALLEY WITH EXCESS OF ALL KIND OF DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND RECEPTACLES.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ACTIVITIES
DEBRIS AND GRIMES ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO AT BAR AREA,UNDER COUNTER COUNTER TOP(CORNERS AND UNDER PIPES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
SEP 182020FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH RUNNING HOT/COLD WATER.PROVIDE SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED
HANDWASHING SINK UNDER THE COUNTER TOP AT BAR AREA NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE. MUST BRING HANDWASHING SINK FORWARD FOR EASY ACCESS TO HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR HAMBURGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ACCORDING TO SANITIZER SOLUTION PROVIDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
DEBRIS AND GREASE ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK EXTREMELY TIGHT ,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR /REPLACE FOR EASY MOBILITY
OUTSIDE REFUSAL AREA/ALLEY WITH EXCESS OF ALL KIND OF DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND RECEPTACLES.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ACTIVITIES
DEBRIS AND GRIMES ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO AT BAR AREA,UNDER COUNTER COUNTER TOP(CORNERS AND UNDER PIPES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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SEP 112020FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDWASHING SINK UNDER THE COUNTER TOP AT BAR AREA NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE. MUST BRING HANDWASHING SINK FORWARD FOR EASY ACCESS TO HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH RUNNING HOT/COLD WATER.PROVIDE SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED
LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AT REAR PREP AREA,NOT ABLE TO DISPENSE SANITIZER SOLUTION,Oppm. UNIT PRESENTLY NOT IN USE HOWEVER WAS USED THE NIGHT BEFORE.CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSIL ON TOP ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK: WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR HAMBURGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ACCORDING TO SANITIZER SOLUTION PROVIDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
DEBRIS AND GREASE ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK EXTREMELY TIGHT ,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR /REPLACE FOR EASY MOBILITY
OUTSIDE REFUSAL AREA/ALLEY WITH EXCESS OF ALL KIND OF DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND RECEPTACLES.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ACTIVITIES
DEBRIS AND GRIMES ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO AT BAR AREA,UNDER COUNTER COUNTER TOP(CORNERS AND UNDER PIPES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JAN 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT -HAND SINK BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK INSTALLED: -ADJACENT TO DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CRACKS AND HOLES IN FLOOR TILE IN BEER COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/RESURFACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 162019FAILED11 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ATTACHED TO WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND ATTACH TO WALL ABOVE HAND SINK. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK INSTALLED: -ADJACENT TO DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK AT BAR AREA, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. BAR IS USED FOR COCKTAIL AND BEVERAGE PREPARATION AND SERVICE. MANAGEMENT STATED THAT HAND SINK WAS REMOVED BUT NEVER RE INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE INSTALL SINK AT BAR AREA BY RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT -HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. -CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE SHARED RESTROOMS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED."
OBSERVED WHITE SUBSTANCE STORED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, WITH NO LABEL-COMMON NAME. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FOODS STORED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CRACKS AND HOLES IN FLOOR TILE IN BEER COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/RESURFACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY, FROM 12/14/16, #1977174, NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 142016PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATES POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES AND POST AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK AND PREP COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DIVIDERS AND INTERIOR BASIN OF BEER COOLERS IN BAR AREA AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,MEAT SLICER,DISH RACKS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVER,CAN OPENER BLADE,LOWER SHELVES OF STORAGE SHELVES.
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND POP CADDY STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER GRILL TABLE UNDER HOOD AND IN BEER WALK IN COOLER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,MISSING WALL BASE UNDER PREP AREA 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN DEBRI BUILD UP IN LIGHT SHIELDS AND WALLS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD AND FILTERS.
MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA,BROKEN SEAMS AROUND RIM OF FAR LEFT AND MIDDLE 3- COMP SINK BASINS.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
MAY 32013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST MOVE WALL MOUNTED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER CLOSER TO KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK.
MUST PROVIDE A DOOR FOR MENS WASHROOM INCLUDING A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE DRAINAGE LINES FOR BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS.
MAY 202010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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 AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. CHIPS CONTAINER FOUND DIRTY, MUST CLEAN. EXTREMELY DIRTY GARBAGE CAN, MUST REPLACE.
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. GUN HOLDERS FOR BAR SODA DISPENSING MUST DRAIN TO WASTE WATER DRAIN. LEAK AT NOZZLE ON BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR. LOOSE NOZZLE ON EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST REPAIR.
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