THE DRUM & MONKEY.
1435 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 17 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS, (CHILLI, CHEESE BALLS, TOMATO SOUP, CORN BEANS, ETC ON SITE LABELED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL READY TO EAT, TCS REFRIGERATED FOODS ,THAT ARE PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISLOCURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDING ASTERICKING IN MENU PROVIDED FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED GORDONS SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS USED IN ALL REFRIGERATORS IN FACILITY TO HOLD VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE (CHILLI, SOUP, PICO) INSRUCTED TO NOT REUSE THESE SINGLE CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN BASEMENT FOR BEER BOXES AND FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CRATES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTRED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CARDBOARD BOXES WITH UNNECCESARY ITEMS, CRATES,TOOLS ETC AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES POSTED ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
MAR 262018PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed no soap and paper towels, at exposed hand sink at front bar. Also observed small leak underneath sink at drain pipe connection. Instructed site to maintain/repair exposed hand sink and provide soap and paper towels at exposed hand sinks at all times. Site corrected violation during inspection. Critical violation #7-38-030
Observed no certified food service manager on site during inspection while potential hazardous foods chicken, steak and house salads were being prepared and or served. Instructed site that certified food service manager must be on site whenever potentially hazardous prepped or served. Serious violation #7-38-012
MUST REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ALL BAR SODA NOZZLES, EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION PRESENT.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS BEHIND BAR, AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
MUST PAINT UNFINISHED WALL IN DINING AREA, NEAR PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE NON-WORKING SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON (WOMENS) TOILET ROOM DOOR.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS IN PREP AREA. MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IN DESIGNATED AREA OTHER THAN THE PREP AREA
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
MAR 192018FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO INSPECTOR DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
MUST REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ALL BAR SODA NOZZLES, EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION PRESENT.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS BEHIND BAR, AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
MUST PAINT UNFINISHED WALL IN DINING AREA, NEAR PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE NON-WORKING SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON (WOMENS) TOILET ROOM DOOR.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS IN PREP AREA. MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IN DESIGNATED AREA OTHER THAN THE PREP AREA.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
MAY 182017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY, ALSO OBSERVED CIGARETTE BUTTS OUTSIDE BACKDOOR, INSTRUCTED THAT SMOKERS MUST BE 15 FEET FROM FRONT AND BACK EXITS, NOTICE NO ONE SMOKING AT THIS TIME,
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
MAY 92017FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN WATER IS FILLED IN ALL COMPARTMENT AND DRAINED, WATER SEEPS INTO OTHER COMPARTMENT, SINK NOT PROPERLY SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
STILL CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 12/12/2016, REPORT #1976945, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 29 PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 4/12/16 REPORT 1751883 AND SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 12/2/16 REPORT 1976425 NOT CORRECTED: 45 FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY, ALSO OBSERVED CIGARETTE BUTTS OUTSIDE BACKDOOR, INSTRUCTED THAT SMOKERS MUST BE 15 FEET FROM FRONT AND BACK EXITS, NOTICE NO ONE SMOKING AT THIS TIME,
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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DEC 122016PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 4/12/16 REPORT 1751883 AND SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 12/2/16 REPORT 1976425 NOT CORRECTED: 45 FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
DEC 22016FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC). VIOLATION SERIOUS 7-38-012A.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 4/12/16 REPORT 1751883 NOT CORRECTED: 34 WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTY, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. 35 UNFINISHED DRY WALL CEILING (WITH BLACK MOLD SUBSTANCE) IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD TO FINISH SAME. WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING, DOOR HARD TO CLOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. 45 FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
APR 212016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FOIL AND WRAP ON STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND HAVE SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTY, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
UNFINISHED DRY WALL CEILING IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD TO FINISH SAME. WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING, DOOR HARD TO CLOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS AS REQUIRED.
APR 122016FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, CUTTING BOARD WITH KNIFE AND CUT LIMES ON TOP OF HANDSINK COVERING BASIN. ALSO, NO SOAP NOR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND PROVIDE SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
FOIL AND WRAP ON STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND HAVE SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTY, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
UNFINISHED DRY WALL CEILING IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD TO FINISH SAME. WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING, DOOR HARD TO CLOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS AS REQUIRED.
APR 212015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA AND PAINT SURFACE IF RUSTY.
CLEAN CABINET INTERIOR 0F DEEP FRYER IN FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF SODA DISPENSER GUN NEAR FRONT OF BAR, DUST BUILD-UP ON THE INTERIOR (WALLS, DOOR AND CEILING) OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASMENT.
CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS(DEBRIS PRESENT). SEAL HOLES IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR FLOOR DRAIN AND BY WALK-IN COOLER.
WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING. SEAL ALL LARGE HOLES IN WALLS IN BASEMENT.
REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
ATTACH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.
JUN 42014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN. (SALT,FLOUR,ETC)
MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BINS BEHIND THE FRONT BAR.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE SODA GUNS BEHIND THE BAR.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE KITCHEN
MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WOMENS WASHROOM DOOR.
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. MUST EXTEND A PROPER WASTE LINE FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT TO THE FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE GARDEN HOSE. MUST ALSO REPLACE BROKEN DRAIN PIPES AT THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE 1ST TOILET FROM THE ENTRANCE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM.
MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE SCOOPS BEHIND BAR.
MAR 152013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SERVICE AND PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS IN KITCHEN.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
APR 182012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AMIN GRILL TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB AT REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
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 INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
MAY 172011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT HAVE GAPS AND OPENINGS WERE PESTS CAN HARBOR. Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.
APR 132011FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE REAR BASEMENT AND OFFICE AREA, REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND HARBORAGE. RODENT BURROWS WERE FOUND ALONG THE WEST OUTER WALL AND BEHIND THE PLUMBING STACK, SEAL UP ALL POSSIBLE ENTRY AND HARBORAGE POINTS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE ICE MACHINE HAS A LITTLE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR LIP, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE INTERIOR.
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 AROUND THE SINK AREA AND THE BASEMENT FLOORS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN UP THE FLOORS AND REMOVE ANY STANDING WATER AS THAT IS A WATER SOURCE FOR THE RATS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT HAVE GAPS AND OPENINGS WERE PESTS CAN HARBOR. Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. THE ICE SCOOP HOLDER IS DIRTY INSIDE, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE HOLDER AND MAINTAIN IT CLEAN.
APR 142010FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OVER 1OO RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE FRONT AND REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND HOLES WERE FOUND IN THE WEST WALL OF THE BUILDING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. CLEAN UP ALL EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND FILL IN ALL POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS. ANDERSON PEST CONTROL DOCUMENTED DROPPINGS IN SAID AREAS ON 4/9/10
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND THE KITCHEN FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTALL A WORKING THERMOMETER IN THE PREP COOLER.
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