SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

THE GRAYSTONE TAVERN.

BEAT. 23/100

3441 N SHEFFIELD AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 19, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed 6 of 15 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
78
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Dec 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 19
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE An ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL WITH SAID CERTIFICATE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION CURRENTLY HAS A MANAGER TRAINING CLASS, BUT NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED ONE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER FRONT PREP AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 49.4F. MANAGER WAS AWARE OF ISSUE AND COOLER WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. AWAITING REPAIRS. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BINS IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO NOT BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF CONTENTS IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL STORAGE BINS WITH NAMES OF CONTENTS.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THE SCOOPS STORED IN REAR PREP AREA TO BE STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SCOOPS AND TONGS TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MANAGER INVERTED ALL AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR BELOW THE FRYERS AND BELOW THE OVENS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND BUILT UP WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON A DRY STORAGE SHELF IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN BACK CORNER AWAY FROM 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS ARE STORED AWAY AND IN DESIGNATED AREAS.

APR 1
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALK IN BEER KEG COOLER FLOOR LITTERED UNDERNEATH SHELVES AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN BEER KEG WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.

MAR 25
2024
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK SLIME AND BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS/FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL PREP AREA COOLERS/FREEZERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALK IN BEER KEG COOLER FLOOR LITTERED UNDERNEATH SHELVES AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN BEER KEG WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.

MAY 3
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(CINSTRUCTED TO DETAIL ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER, RAILS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH THICK GREASE, OLD FOOD PARTICLES, AND DIRT.

SERIOUSPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17NOTED HOLES ON WALL UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

APR 26
2022
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE, BAR, AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER, RAILS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH THICK GREASE, OLD FOOD PARTICLES, AND DIRT.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HOLES ON WALL UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA WITH THICK GREASE AND GRIM, STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR AND DIRT, MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS WHERE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND, FLOORS INSIDE THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER. RECOMMENDED TO UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING ON THE FIRST FLOOR.

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JUL 21
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

CONSUMER ADVISORY MISSING DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ADD CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE TO MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED OR NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, COOLERS DOOR GASKETS MUST TIGHT FIT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH BOWL MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANANGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR/AWAY FROM WALLS OR REMOVE.

SEP 18
2019
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN BEER COOLERS AT THE THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN BEER COOLER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE WITH BEER SPILLS AND DIRT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY CEILING WALLS STAINED WITH FOOD PARTICLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND AT BOTH MEN AND WOMEN BATHROOMS AT THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MAR 2
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS AT BASEMENT AND DEEP FRYER AREAS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

FOUND WALLS AT MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN(EXPOSED BRICK). MUST SEAL

FEB 23
2018
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND EVIDENCE OF RATS AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 15 RAT DROPPINGS AT BASEMENT ALONG WALLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020. MUST REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS FROM BASEMENT. CLEAN ALL AFFFECTED AREAS. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

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

FOUND HOLES AT BASEMENT AT REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES TO PREVENT RAT HARBORAGE. FOUND FLOOR DRAINS AT BASEMENT NOT COVERED. MUST COVER WITH DRAIN COVERS. FOUND FLOORS AT BASEMENT AND DEEP FRYER AREAS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

FOUND WALLS AT MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN(EXPOSED BRICK). MUST SEAL.

SEP 22
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN OILY RESIDUE FROM INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND SIDE OF FLAT TOP GRILL.

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN/MISSING COVING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN DARK BLACK STAINS ON FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA.

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

OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL KITCHEN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF REPAIR: NOTED PLASTIC WALL COVERING DETACHING FROM WALLS AND CEILING, CORNER GUARDS MISSING AND EXPOSING DRYWALL, UNSEALED DRYWALL PANELING AT REAR KITCHEN EXIT, EXPOSED DRYWALL AND FRAMING AROUND REAR KITCHEN SERVICE WINDOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND FREE OF POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN FOOD RESIDUE FROM WALLS SURROUNDING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN BASEMENT WHERE COOLERS ARE LOCATED.

SEP 15
2017
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED SMALL BLACK MINI-FRIDGE AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51 DEGREES F. OBSERVED SMALL SILVER MINI-FRIDGE AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 56 DEGREES F. NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN EACH OF THESE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST HOLD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE UNITS WERE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE UNITS ARE HOLDING 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AND THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAGS. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. IN THE STEAM TABLE, NOTED 2 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $15: CHICKEN, 88 DEGREES F; AU JUS, 118 DEGREES F; COOKED ONIONS, 91 DEGREES F; COOKED PEPPERS, 93 DEGREES F. IN THE SMALL BLACK MINI FRIDGE, NOTED 4 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $10: SOUR CREAM, 51 DEGREES F; CHEESE, 47 DEGREES F. IN THE SILVER MINI FRIDGE, NOTED 40 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $85: FISH, 58 DEGREES F; SAUSAGE, 54 DEGREES F; BEEF, 56 DEGREES F; SHRIMP, 50 DEGREES F; CHICKEN, 51 DEGREES F; CHEESE, 48 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED THESE PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE AND ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREP, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE IN BASEMENT. NOTED APPROX. 15 DROPPINGS IN FURNACE ROOM IN BACK LEFT CORNER AND APPROX. 6 DROPPINGS NEAR WALL UNDER AND TO RIGHT OF MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE BOTTOM OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DEFROST ICE ACCUMULATION IN SMALL GRAY AND BLACK REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REPAIR LEFT SIDE OF BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER LID WHERE INSULATION IS EXPOSED. MUST PAINT OR SEAL THE FOLLOWING SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE: THE WOODEN BASE OF THE ANGRY ORCHARD TAP AND THE SHELVES ON THE GRAY METAL-FRAMED SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.

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

MUST CLEAN OILY RESIDUE FROM INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND SIDE OF FLAT TOP GRILL. MUST CLEAN SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF SMALL BLACK AND SILVER REACH IN COOLERS.

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

MUST CLEAN PARTICULATE MATTER FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PERIMETER OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR BROKEN/MISSING COVING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN DARK BLACK STAINS ON FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA.

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

OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL KITCHEN PREP AREAS IN NEED OF REPAIR: NOTED PLASTIC WALL COVERING DETACHING FROM WALLS AND CEILING, CORNER GUARDS MISSING AND EXPOSING DRYWALL, UNSEALED DRYWALL PANELING AT REAR KITCHEN EXIT, EXPOSED DRYWALL AND FRAMING AROUND REAR KITCHEN SERVICE WINDOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND FREE OF POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN FOOD RESIDUE FROM WALLS SURROUNDING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN BASEMENT WHERE COOLERS ARE LOCATED.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. IN BETWEEN LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES, NOTED BOXES, BINS AND OTHER UNUSED/EXCESS MATERIALS. NOTED ITEMS CLUTTERING FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, INCLUDING CHRISTMAS SUPPLIES, MAINTENANCE MATERIALS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE UNUSED MATERIALS FROM PREMISES AND ORGANIZE REMAINING MATERIALS TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (BAG, JACKET) ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE LOCKERS OR STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD SERVICE MATERIALS. MUST STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

SEP 13
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL FOOD ITEMS NEEDS LABLES INSIDE WALK IN AND REACH IN UNITS IN KITCHEN AREA,IN BAR AREA.STORAGE CONTAINERS

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER(WITH DUST BUILD-UP) IN THE B.ASEMENT AND MAINTAIN

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

Comments: FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN,BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BY DISH MACHINE, IN THE DRY STORAGE, BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND THE FOOD AREA,THE BATHROOMS MEN AND WOMEN,BAR FRONT AREA NEED DETAIL CLEANING. ALL ARTICLES/ITEMS THRU-OUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE COOK LINE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN

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

MEN AND WOMEN VENTILATION NOT WORKING, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA UNDER THE PIPES. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOODHANDLER ON SITE INSTRUCTED NEED TO PROVIDE THIS FOR THE NEXT INSPECTION.

AUG 12
2016
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND COOKED STEAK CUT IN SLICES 12 LBS, 60.0F,AND COOKED SHRIMP 5LBS, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.6F. THIS WAS LOCATED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER (TEMP OF THE COOLER IS 40.0F)BY THE GRILL AREA. OWNER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT, COST $63.00, TOTAL 17 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 A.

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

ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE PREP KITCHEN AREA HAS BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE TO THE WATER TRAY, THIS IS WHERE THE ICE IS BING MADE, ALSO OBSERVED BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE OUTSIDE TRAY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 A.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED MORE THAN 10 HOUSE FLIES IN THE FRONT BAR AREA,10 IN THE BASEMENT AREA BY THE MOP SINK,IN STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT,FRUIT FLIES IN THE BAR AREA 7-8,AND IN THE KITCHEN 7 TOTAL. OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF DOOR, OBSERVED FLY GLUE STRIP IN THE BAR AREA BY THE DISHES INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLY GLUE STRIP, ELIMINATE HOUSE FLIES AND RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER PRESENT ON SITE NOR ARE CERTIFICATES POSTED.INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED AS WELL AS ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 A.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL FOOD ITEMS NEEDS LABLES INSIDE WALK IN AND REACH IN UNITS IN KITCHEN AREA,IN BAR AREA.STORAGE CONTAINERS

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER(WITH DUST BUILD-UP) IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN,BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BY DISH MACHINE, IN THE DRY STORAGE, BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND THE FOOD AREA,THE BATHROOMS MEN AND WOMEN,BAR FRONT AREA NEED DETAIL CLEANING. ALL ARTICLES/ITEMS THRU-OUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

HOOD /FILTER WITH DUST/GREASE BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN/REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE COOK LINE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.

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

MEN AND WOMEN VENTILATION NOT WORKING, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA UNDER THE PIPES. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOODHANDLER ON SITE INSTRUCTED NEED TO PROVIDE THIS FOR THE NEXT INSPECTION

DEC 4
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE BASEMENT CEILING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL A MOP SINK ON SITE AND TO MAINTAIN.

DEC 1
2015
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND NO COLD WATER AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, UNDER CITY PRESSURE, ARE PRESENT AT ALL SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE SIDE PREP AREA AND DISH AREA WITHOUT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK THAT IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO BOTH PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED THE KITCHEN WITH THE BAR ENTRY WAY AND THE HALLWAY ENTRYWAY WITHOUT ADEQUATE BARRIERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL A BARRIER AT BOTH ENTRYWAYS TO HELP PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER PRESENT ON SITE NOR ARE CERTIFICATES POSTED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND/OR SERVED AS WELL AS ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

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

OBSERVED THE REAR WALL IN THE KITCHEN UNFINISHED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO WALL IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE BASEMENT CEILING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL A MOP SINK ON SITE AND TO MAINTAIN.

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