THE FRONTIER.
1072 N MILWAUKEE AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 25 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 312025FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE COCKROACHES ON TOP OF AND INSIDE OF THE ELECTRICAL CONTROL BOX ON TOP OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE DEPOSITS INSIDE OF THEM. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INCLUDING ALL HOSES WITH GREASE DEPOSITS. CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOUSING LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
6-501.11 SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
JAN 242025FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 46F, EGGS AT 46F, CUT LETTUCE AT 47F, SOUR CREAM AT 45F, GARLIC TAHINI DRESSING AT 45F, MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 45F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 45F, CHEESE AT 46F, CREAM CHEESE AT 47F, AND 1000 ISLAND DRESSING AT 44F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CAESAR DRESSING AND GARLIC TAHINI DRESSING) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS BEYOND THE 7-DAY MAXIMUM USE-BY DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL TCS FOODS STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS AND INCLUDING THE PREPARATION DATE AS DAY #1. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PICKLED CARROTS AND OTHER VEGETABLES STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER THAT ARE PICKLED ONSITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN BY CDPH IS NEEDED TO PICKLE FOODS ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CDPH-APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES FOR PICKLED CARROTS AND VEGETABLES STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN IS NEEDED TO PICKLE FOODS ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
OBSERVED THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING AND FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED FOODS, SAUCES AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A PEST INFESTATION OF LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 100 LIVE JUVENILE AND ADULT COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR, WALLS, CEILING, AROUND AND INSIDE OF THE WATER HEATER AND CHEST FREEZER, IN THE DUMP SINK NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT SUCH AS CUTTING BOARDS, AND IN STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE DEPOSITS INSIDE OF THEM.
OBSERVED THE 2ND FLOOR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR TO BE SLOW DRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HAND WASHING SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY THE BACK WALL BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND DEEP FRYERS.
OBSERVED CHIPPED AND BUBBLING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AND FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE SMOKE HOUSE PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE COOK'S LINE WITH GOUGES AND CREVICES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE FLOOR MUST BE REPAIRED AND MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED GAPS BETWEEN THE STAINLESS STEEL WALLS IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
JUL 92024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
6-202.14 THE 2ND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM LACKS A WORKING SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
6-501.11 REPAIR THE FLOOR AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
JUN 282024FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROX. 10 LIVE HOUSE FLIES AND 30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES IN THE CORNER OF THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, BLENDERS, AND RICE COOKER IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
REPAIR THE OPEN CRACKS IN THE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE CORNER OF THE WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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OCT 182023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND ORANGE SLIME IN ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE FREE OF SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON WOODEN DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE BEER AND OYSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
AUG 252023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN OUTDOOR BAR, 1ST FLOOR BAR, 2ND FLOOR BAR, AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED TCS ITEMS, FRIED CHICKEN, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 51.8F AND 53.6F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $200. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SAFETY RELEASE BUTTON ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER FALLS OUT WHEN TOUCHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON WOODEN DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE BEER AND OYSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN CEILING OF BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
NOV 162022PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT ALL THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS ON SITE: FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH AREA (LOCATED IN BASEMENT), MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PACKAGED JAR DESSERTS STORED IN THE 2- DOOR COOLER (STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKES, OREO , AND APPLE PIE) NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP, STORAGE AREAS, AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED LEAK AT THE HAND SINK NEAR THE COOK LINE/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN STAFF/PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WHERE THE BREAD IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
NOV 92022FAILED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT ALL THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS ON SITE: FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH AREA (LOCATED IN BASEMENT), MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER OF CHESAPEAKE OYSTERS, MUSSELLS, AND CLAMS LOCATED IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SHELLFISH SHELLSTOCK TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. MANAGER INFORMED TO DISCARD 30LB. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT READS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS." (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON CDPH WEBSITE - LINK BELOW) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED PACKAGED JAR DESSERTS STORED IN THE 2- DOOR COOLER (STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKES, OREO , AND APPLE PIE) NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
OBSERVED CHEF PREPPING AND HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP, STORAGE AREAS, AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED LEAK AT THE HAND SINK NEAR THE COOK LINE/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN STAFF/PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WHERE THE BREAD IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
NOV 122020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE DISHWASHER IN THE BAR AREA WITH A SIGN NOT TO USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE, OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
OCT 82019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOTED GAPS BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE WALL BEHIND THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN, ALSO IN THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER. MUST SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
AUG 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED POISON FOR RODENTS AND INSECTS EXPOSED ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT AND IN BETWEEN THE COOLER AREA BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED THAT BAIT POISON SHOULD BE CONTAINED IN A COVER, TAMPERED RESISTANT BAIT STATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED. VALOR PEST CONTROL SHOWED UP AND REMOVED ALL EXPOSED BAIT.
NOTED GAPS BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE WALL BEHIND THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN, ALSO IN THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER. MUST SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
SEP 42018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.
NOTED LEAKS AT THE BAR AREA: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND EXPOSED HAND SINKS FAUCETS. NOTED THE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ONE THE HAND SINKS IN THE WOMEN WASH ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED A LEAK AT THE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED GAPS BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE WALL BEHIND THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN, ALSO IN THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER. MUST SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER IN THE BASMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
SEP 62017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS UNDER THE CONDENSER OF THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER AND THE FAN VENTS COVERS TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND THE TOP OF THE STALL BEAMS IN THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 162017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ALONG THE WALL BASE IN CORNERS AT THE FRONT BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 202016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, SEAL THE OPENING IN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 1ST FL. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
APR 222015PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
BROKEN DOOR HANDLE (RIGHT) ON THE COOKS LINE OYSTER COOLER. FOUND WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE/PROPERLY REPAIR.
POOLING WATER ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE INDOOR PATIO BAR AND THE N.W. CORNER OR THE COOKS LINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY. EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKS LINE METAL RACK SHELVING AND WITH MISSING WOODEN SHELVING, OPEN GAPS, CREVICES IN WOOD. MUST CLEAN AND SEAL.
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR WALLS AT THE DISH MACHINE. METAL WALL AT BOTTOM STAIR EXIT OF DISH MACHINE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN GAPS. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE 2ND FLOOR WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER SOURCE ABOVE THE INDOOR PATIO BAR FROZEN DRINK MACHINE FOR WASHING AND SANITIZING. MUST REMOVE PORTABLE GAS STOVE FOR COOKING FROM THE DISH MACHINE/PREP ROOM OR PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION.
ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, TABLES, MILK CRATES AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM BUILDING SIDE WALKWAY AND REAR PATIO TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
APR 142015FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES AT THE FOLLOWING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. NO PAPER TOWELS AT MAIN BAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS. PAPER TOWELS AT COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. TOWELS MOUNTED ON OPPOSITE WALL APPROXIMATELY 5 FT. AWAY. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE SMOKER/COOKER ROOM EXPOSED HAND SINK. EMPTY SOAP CONTAINER AT THE BASEMENT DISH/PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AND TOWELS AT ALL SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 5-8-14 NOT CORRECTED. #34- FOUND THE BASEMENT FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL AND TO MAINTAIN. #41-FOUND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALL, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC MILK CRATES AS SHELVING UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST USE SHELVING OFF THE FLOOR TO ENABLE CLEANING, MONITORING. BROKEN DOOR HANDLE (RIGHT) ON THE COOKS LINE OYSTER COOLER. FOUND WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE/PROPERLY REPAIR.
INTERIOR FAR LEFT ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
POOLING WATER ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE INDOOR PATIO BAR AND THE N.W. CORNER OR THE COOKS LINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY. EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKS LINE METAL RACK SHELVING AND WITH MISSING WOODEN SHELVING, OPEN GAPS, CREVICES IN WOOD. MUST CLEAN AND SEAL. DIRTY FLOOR WITH DEBRIS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT THE SODA DISPENSING CLOSET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR WALLS AT THE DISH MACHINE. METAL WALL AT BOTTOM STAIR EXIT OF DISH MACHINE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN GAPS. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE 2ND FLOOR WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER SOURCE ABOVE THE INDOOR PATIO BAR FROZEN DRINK MACHINE FOR WASHING AND SANITIZING. MUST REMOVE PORTABLE GAS STOVE FOR COOKING FROM THE DISH MACHINE/PREP ROOM OR PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION.
ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, TABLES, MILK CRATES AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM BUILDING SIDE WALKWAY AND REAR PATIO TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
MAY 82014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
FOUND SMALL ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT WITH DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER AND LOWER INTERIOR PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COMPLETELY, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. MACHINE TAGGED, HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE TAG OR USE MACHINE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
FOUND THE BASEMENT FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON CEILING OF WALK IN BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR HAS A FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ENSURE THAT FAUCET REACHES ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALL, AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 212013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Storage shelves and equipment in basement storage room not maintained. Instructed to replace all damaged items.
Dry goods and liquor storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor not maintained in basement storage area and prep area. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove excessive water.
Walls not maintained in basement storage room. Instructed to remove and replace all damaged wall and ceiling material, and reseal surface.
MAY 242013PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
Can opener attached to prep table, exhaust hood and filters, and cutting boards not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
Floor in beverage room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Exposed brick through-out dining rooms not sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
Several light bulbs not working in prep area. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs.
Ventilation not provided in toilet room first floor. Instructed to install ventilation fan. Drainline in adjacent bar going to exposed handsink. Instructed to reroute drainline from draining inside basin.
Thermometer not provided in coolers in prep area. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
Unnecessary articles stored in basement storage room. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher or away from wall.
Employees in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provided hair restraints for all employees in prep areas.
JUN 122012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
EXPOSED BRICK WALL ABOVE A 3 COMP SINK AT 2ND FLOOR BAR,WALLS/CEILING IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM,DRY STORAGE ROOM ALL MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING 1ST,2ND FLOOR.
VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOMS THROUGHOUT NOT WORKING ,3 COMP SINK FAUCET AT 2ND FLOOR BAR MUST EXTEND EVENLY TO ALL COMPARTMENTS.
DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS,LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM,REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS,CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREAS.ALL ARTICLES STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
JUN 12012FAILED18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED (1) CONTAINER OF PORTION SIZED OYSTERS HELD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN LACKING THE REQUIRED SHELLFISH TAG. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID SHELLFISH- TOTAL COUNT 60 OYSTERS,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$80.00 PER MANAGER DURING THIS INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B).
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPS,(NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED FOR VERIFICATION)SEVERAL PANS OF COOKED PORK ,COOKED CABBAGE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN (85.4F-112.9F) .MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS.APPROXIMATELY 200 POUNDS.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $3200 PER MANAGER DURING THIS INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A).
FOUND NO SOAP AND NO HAND TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT FRONT SERVICE BAR AREA,OUTSIDE ENCLOSED PATIO BAR ALSO MISSING HANDTOWELS AT 1 EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-030.
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED BLACK/MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THREE (3) ICE MACHINES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.ALL ( 3) ICE MACHINES NOW TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE CLUTTERED NORTH WALL AROUND THE WATER MAIN PIPING IN BASEMENT, REAR DRY STORAGE ROOMS ALSO AT BAR AREAS 1ST,2ND FLOOR .ALSO REAR SIDE DOOR TO PREMISES,DOOR TO OUTSIDE PATIO,TO THE SMOKER ROOM NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOF 1/2" MODE OF ENTRY ALSO WINDOW FRAME ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR HAS OPENING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY,INSECT/RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS WINDOW FRAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED I.E. OVERFLOWING TRASH DURING THIS INSPECTION.MUST NOTIFY THE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN LIDS CLOSE AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS,BASEMENT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
GASKET AT 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN NEEDS REPLACEMENT. SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR BASEMENT 3 COMP SINK. ICE BIN COVERS ARE NEEDED AT ICE BINS BEHIND BAR AREAS. Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,DEEP FRYERS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE STOVE,BAR COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT ALL BARS ETC.
FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS,INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALLS/CEILING AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND EXPOSED BRICK WALL ABOVE A 3 COMP SINK AT 2ND FLOOR BAR,WALLS/CEILING IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM,DRY STORAGE ROOM ALL MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.ALSO REPAIR SECTION OF CEILING OVER ICE MACHINE FAR RIGHT EAST WALL IN BASEMENT.
REPAIR LIGHT FIXTURE OVER THE DISHMACHINE AREA NOT WORKING AND DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING 1ST,2ND FLOOR.
WATER LEAK AT MAIN WATER PIPING LOCATED AT REAR NORTH BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOMS THROUGHOUT NOT WORKING ALSO ELECTRIC DEEP FRYER IN KITCHEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS,3 COMP SINK FAUCET AT 2ND FLOOR BAR MUST EXTEND EVENLY TO ALL COMPARTMENTS.
THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED AND MAINTAINED INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS,LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM,REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS,CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREAS.ALL ARTICLES STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
Ice scoops must be stored in clean dry place. Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution.
OCT 272011PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BY EXPOSED HAND BOWL BEHIND FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE FIRST FLOOR COOKING AREA
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA ABOVE ICE MACHINE
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT AREA
MUST PROVIDE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORE NICE AND NEATLY
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 SLOW DRAINING FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA
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 CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEM
MAR 92011PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BY EXPOSED HAND BOWL BEHIND FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE FIRST FLOOR COOKING AREA
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR FIRST PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS
MUST PROVIDE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORE NICE AND NEATLY
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 PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASEMENT PREP AREA
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 CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA
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