THE GREEN DOOR TAVERN / THE DRIFTER.
676-678 N ORLEANS ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 16 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 302026PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED DOWNSTAIRS IN BASEMENT BAR REFERRED TO AS "THE DRIFTER." INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FEB 42025PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.
OBSERVED BOXES OF NONFOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS IN FACILITY AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
JAN 122024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.12: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND ALONGS BASES OF WALLS UNDERNEATH BARS ON FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOLD HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 92024FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
3-603.11: OBSERVED MENU WITH NO ASTERICK AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE COOKED TO ORDER(HAMBURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERICK AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WHICH ARE COOKED TO ORDER TO MENU(HAMBURGERS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.12: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND ALONGS BASES OF WALLS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN DISHWASHING AREA IN KITCHEN ON FIRST FLOOR, IN BARS ON FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOLD HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 52024FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.4-50.9F. CUT LETTUCE 48.6F, ITALIAN BEEF 48.4F AND SLICED TOMATOES 50.9F INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $19 WEIGHING 5LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED MENU WITH NO ASTERICK AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE COOKED TO ORDER(HAMBURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERICK AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WHICH ARE COOKED TO ORDER TO MENU(HAMBURGERS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54.8F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER THROUGHOUT KITCHEN IN AREAS SUCH AS BASE OF TWO DOOR REFIGERATOR, FLAT TOP GRILL, BASE OF PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND ALONGS BASES OF WALLS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN DISHWASHING AREA IN KITCHEN ON FIRST FLOOR, IN BARS ON FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOLD HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 52022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR BLOCKED WITH BUS PAN AND BEING USED FOR DUMPING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT BAR HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE CHEST IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF ICE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED 4 OUT OF 5 FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 192020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HAMBURGERS ON THE MENU SERVED POTENTIALLY UNDER COOKED WITH NO REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE TO MENU FOR ALL UNDER COOKED ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 DEAD FLIES IN EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN BAR NEAR FRONT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND MAINTAIN THE FACILITY FREE OF PESTS.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES ON THE FLOOR OF THE MAIN COOK LINE BEING USED TO ABSORB GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE ONLY DURABLE MATERIALS IN THE KITCHEN.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT OF SALAD COOLER COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED DOWNSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A SMALL PUDDLE OF STANDING WATER IN POOL ROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF STANDING WATER.
SEP 42019FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
DRAIN BOARD TILTED CAUSING WATER TO POOL ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF DRAIN BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO WATER DOES NOT POOL.
SEE VIOLATION #62
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2240401 DATED ON 11-19-18 VIOLATION # 55:WALLS FOR WALK-IN COOLER INTERIOR SURFACES IN POOR REPAIR, MOLD LIKE ON WOODED SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NON-ABSORBENT DURABLE SURFACE THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
NOV 192018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
WALLS FOR WALK-IN COOLER INTERIOR SURFACES IN POOR REPAIR, MOLD LIKE ON WOODED SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NON-ABSORBENT DURABLE SURFACE THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE
NO LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
AUG 142017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN LIQUOR ROOM MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER FRYERS UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMUALTION. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT NEAR SODA SYRUPS UNCLEAN. CLEAN OUT FLOOR DRAIN TO HELP ELIMINATE FRUIT FLY BREEDING SITE.
OBSERVED WET MOPS NOT HUNG AFTER SUE CONTRIBUTING TO FRUIT FLY INFESTATION. HANG MOP TO DRY AFTER USE TO HELP ELIMINATE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. REMOVEL ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS FROM BASEMENT. STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL SO THAT PEST CONTROL CAN HAVE COMPLETE ACCESS TO ALL AREA. REMOVE ANY CLUTTER LEADING TO PEST HARBORAGE
AUG 32017FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING SQUID, SLICED CORNED BEEF,SLICED TURKEY, AND EGGS AT 50F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING 6LBS OF SLICED CORNED BEEF AT 51.4F VALUED AT $45, 3LBS EGGS VALUED AT $10 AT 52.0F, 5 LBS OF SLICED TURKEY AT 57.2F VALUED AT $20, 5LBS OF SQUID AT 45.7 VALUED AT $30,3LBS GROUND MEAT STUFFED PEPPERS AT 50F VALUED AT $5, 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 50.0F VALUED AT $25, 3 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES VALUED AT $5 AT 50.0F, 3LBS OF RAW BACON AT 50.0F VALUED AT $10. ALL FOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED 5 FRUIT FLIES IN BAR ON MAIN FLOOR AND APPROXIMATLY 20 FRUIT FLIES IN BASEMENT MUST ELIMINATE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 .
ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN LIQUOR ROOM MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.
OBSERVED CABINET AT SERVING STATION NEAR BAR WITH ICE BIN UNCLEAN WITH MOLDY STANDING WATER. CLEAN ALL STANDING WATER AND CLEAN OUT ENTIRE CABINET. OBSERVED COBWEBS INSIDE. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF BEER COOLERS BEHIND BAR WITH STANDING WATER AT BASE OF REFRIGERATORS REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIO FO FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMUALTION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FRYERS.
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER FRYERS UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMUALTION. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT NEAR SODA SYRUPS UNCLEAN. CLEAN OUT FLOOR DRAIN TO HELP ELIMINATE FRUIT FLY BREEDING SITE.
ALL SOILED LINEN NEEDS TO BE STORED IN PROPER LAUNDRY BAG. OBSERVED SOILED LINE STORED ON LFOOR IN MILK CRATE.
OBSERVED WET MOPS NOT HUNG AFTER SUE CONTRIBUTING TO FRUIT FLY INFESTATION. HANG MOP TO DRY AFTER USE TO HELP ELIMINATE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. REMOVEL ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS FROM BASEMENT. STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL SO THAT PEST CONTROL CAN HAVE COMPLETE ACCESS TO ALL AREA. REMOVE ANY CLUTTER LEADING TO PEST HARBORAGE.
JUL 142016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS.
JUL 72016FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BLACK DIRT/PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE/ICE TRAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS.
JUN 152015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT#1512613 DATED 12/4/14 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NEW SUMMARY REPORT ISSUED .
LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA BASEMENT.
MUST SEAL OR PAINT WOODEN SHELVINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST ON THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS ON THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN.
ELEVATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF THE FOOD HANDLER'S CETIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
DEC 42014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE CONTAINERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PRODUCTS WITH PRODUCT NAMES, USE BY OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK ITEM CONTAINERS.
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE....NOTED SHELVES LINED WITH FOIL PAPER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINING CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.
NOTED ICE BUILT UP INSIDE UPRIGHT AND CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NOTED STAIN CEILING TILES AND MISSING TILES ABOVE THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TOO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE
NOTED NO UTILITY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A UTILITY SINK.
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