SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

THE EDGEWATER.

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5600 N ASHLAND AVE · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 20, 2014 · passed

5 of 8 inspections passed, 3 failed. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Mar 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 20
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR DOOR SURFACE AROUND THE BOTTOM DOOR HINGE TO REPAIR HOLE. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FAN ON TOP OF THE FREEZER TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AT ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS, SPIDER WEBS, AND EXCESSIVE DUST ACUMMULATION.

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

MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT DRY AT ALL TIMES. FOUND STANDING WATER UNDER THE PIPES LOCATED ABOVE THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE IN THE BASEMENT LOCATED ABOVE THE FLOOR DRAIN CAUSING STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT.

OCT 28
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BOTTOM AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IS RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND PAINT THE GREASE TRAP, WHICH IS LOCATED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

GREASE AT BOTTOM PART OF DEEP FRYER,FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT,BEHIND AND UNDER THE BAR COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID FLOOR TILES,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. ALSO MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA.

NOV 9
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SEE REPORT DATED ON 11/02/12

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

SEE REPORT DATED ON 11/02/12

NOV 2
2012
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

SANDWICH PREP REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR AT 70 F, COOLER IS EMPTY AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBINET AIR MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW OR REMOVE/REPLACE COOLER. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED BLACK DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED LIQUOR SPILL INSIDE CABINET AT BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO CAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINET AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STANDING LIQUID ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ADJACENT TO CAGE. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.

AUG 3
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST ON CABINET SHELF STORAGE IN BASEMENT,AND REMOVE DOG FEEDING BOWLS FROM THE RESTAURANT .

MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON THE FOLLOWINGS CABINET UNDER HAND WASH SINK IN BOYS TOILET,TOILET BOWLS INSIDE,FILTERS ON HOOD GREASY AND MOP SINK.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT THROUGHOUT,AND CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS AT CORNERS IN REAR DINING AREA. MUST ELEVATE BEER BOTTLES AND OTHER PRODUCT BOXES IN BASEMENT 6" OFF THE FLOORS AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER 3COMP.SINK IN THE BAR.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM KITCHEN AND STORE ELSEWHERE. ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE, CANNOT BE USED AS A STORAGE DEVICE,CLEAN MAINTAIN LITTER FREE AT ALL TIMES.

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JUL 26
2011
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED UNSANITARY CONDITIONS IN KITCHEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION(SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATIONS NOT CONTROLLED) FOUND FOOD UTENSILS POTS,PANS,FOOD CONTAINER BOWLS,COOKING SPOONS,ETC SOOKED AND WASHED IN MOP SINK AT THE TIME OF COMPLAINT INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a)CRITICAL INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT UTILITY (MOP)SINK IS ONLY USE FOR WASTE WATER AFTER MOPPING FLOORS, NOT FOR SOOKING AND WASHING OF FOOD UTENSILS. ALL FOOD UTENSILS AND FOOD EQUIPMENTS MUST SOOKED, WASHED AND SANITIZED IN 3COMP.SINKS ONLY, AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSPest Activity
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND READY TO EAT FOODS (SERVING ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING SERVICE, AND DISPLAY AT THE TIME OF COMPLAINT INSPECTION.SERVING ICE WAS LEFT OPEN WITH NO LID COVER,WITH ONE HOUSEFLY ON THE ICE,AND SODA PIPES RUN THRU INSIDE ICE BIN. OWNER WAS INFORMED IN MARCH 20011 INSPECTION TO PROVIDE SEPARATE CONTAINER WITH LID COVER FOR SERVING ICE, OR REMOVE SODA PIPES FROM INSIDE ICE BIN AND PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a)INSTRUCTED TO MAKE AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT BY REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK BY REINSPECTION,OR FACE MORE CONCEQUENSE. COURT HEARING WILL BE ON 09-15-11 10:00am AT 400 W.SUPERIOR AVE. ROOM 112.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST ON CABINET SHELF STORAGE IN BASEMENT,AND REMOVE DOG FEEDING BOWLS FROM THESTAURANT .

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON THE FOLLOWINGS CABINET UNDER HAND WASH SINK IN BOYS TOILET,TOILET BOWLS INSIDE,FILTERS ON HOOD GREASY AND MOP SINK.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT THROUGHOUT,AND CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS AT CORNERS IN REAR DINING AREA. MUST ELEVATE BEER BOTTLES AND OTHER PRODUCT BOXES IN BASEMENT 6" OFF THE FLOORS AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORS IN THE 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER 3COMP.SINK IN THE BAR.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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 REMOVE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM KITCHEN,AND STORE ELSEWHERE. ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER ON THE TOP OF ICE MACHINE,CANNOT BE USED AS A STORAGE DEVICE,CLEAN AND LITER FREE AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 10
2011
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 3
2011
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE KITCHEN AREA THE 4 DOOR UNIT NOT MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMPERATURE 51.8F.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)INST NEEDS TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGEING FROM 49.8F-50.8F-.OF COOKED BEEF, RAW CHICKEN,CHILIE, HAMBER,HUMMUS, TOTAL POUND DENATURAL 60LBS TOTAL AMOUNT. $700.00

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. FOUND RODENT DROPPING THUR OUT THE PREMISE MORE THAN 500 PLUS, MOUSE AND RAT DROPPING.IN THE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S BATHROOM, BEHINE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, BEHIND THE SHELVES IN KITCHEN,ON TOP OF GREASE BOX IN KITCHEN,AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE FRONT DOOR,IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE,WALK IN COOLER, DRY STORAGE AREA, REAR STORAGE FOOD AREA, BAR AREA UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO FRONT,SIDE EXIT DOOR,NOT RODENT PROOFED HAS 1 1/2 INCH GAP OF THE BOTTOM OF DOOR, AND THE REAR EXIT DOOR SIDE AND BOTTOM NOT RODENT PROOFED. NEEDS TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE PAN OF THE ICE IS BEING MADE DRIPPING INTO ICE. THE OUTER DOOR OF ICE MACHINE HAS RUSTY ALONE THE DOOR OF ICE MACHINE,WITH BLACK MODLE ALONE ICE MACHINE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (a)

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT BEING MAINTAIN WHEN WATER IS RUNNING WATER IS BACKING UP IN THE OTHER 2 COMPARTMENTS WITH OIL,AND FOOD DEB-RI.SLOWLY DRAINING SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL CLEAN UTENSILS NEEDS TO BE INVERTED, AND THE CLEAN UTENSILS PLATES NEEDS TO BE AWAY FROM THE WALL.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEEDS TO REPLACE RUSY SHELVES IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS,WALK IN COOLER, OR DETAIL CLEAN. IN BAR AREA REMOVE SODA LINES FROM THE ICE BIN, NEEDS TO BE CONNECT AWAY FROM THE ICE BIN. ICE BINS NEEDS LIDS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT IN THE KICHEN,BAR AREA, BSMT COOLER FRYERS STOVES, CANOPY HOOD ON THE SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. THUR OUT THE PREMISES.

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. FLOORS THUR OUT THE KITCHEN,BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA, BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT FILLED WITH ENBEDED OIL AND GREASE, BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, RERIGERATION UNIT, BAR AREA UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THUR OUT THE PREMISES, BATHROOMS, THUR OUT. BASEBOARDS NEEDS TO BE REPLACE THUR OUT, FLOOR TILES NEEDS TO BE REPLACE. SEAL OPENING OF FLOOR TILES.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT HAS MOLD,1ST FLOOR WALLS IN KITCHEN BY 3 COMPARTMENT PEELING PAINT,OPEN HOLE, ON THE BOTTOM OF WALL OPEN HOLD HAS WIRE INSIDE NEEDS TO BE FIX.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT SHIELD ARE NEEDED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN WALK IN UNIT. REFRIGERATION UNIT BY BAR AREA.

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. LEAKING PIPE IN THE WOMENS BATHROOM,BEHIND THE THE TOLITE TANK, FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK IS LEAKING

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. REFRIGERATION UNITS NEEDS THERMOMETERS THUR OUT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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