FEB 4
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE GRILL ON THE ALLEY.
BEAT. 18/100
909 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 4, 2020 · passed
Failed 6 of 22 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
22
11 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
95
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
HORIZONTAL UTILITY LINES RUNNING ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE AND BAR SERVICE COUNTER PREVENTING PROPER FLOOR CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ELEVATE.
JAN 272020FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 27
2020
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND ABOUT 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN DISH ROOM AND KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, GRAY FILM BUILD UP ON INTERIOR SURFACES AROUND CHUTE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
HORIZONTAL UTILITY LINES RUNNING ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE AND BAR SERVICE COUNTER PREVENTING PROPER FLOOR CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ELEVATE 6"
FEB 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-204.11:MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E):OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17:MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12: OBSERVED DEEP BLACK GROVES/STAINS ON THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE FRYER CABINET. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP IN ALL THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 282019FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 28
2019
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED FOOD INSIDE A REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 5# OF MAYO BASED SALAD DRESSING(50.4F) AND 2# OF CUT LEAFY GREENS(44.1F). FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE OUT OF TEMPERATURE ITEMS WITH A REPORTED TOTAL VALUE OF $10. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPERATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TWO LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALL BY THE DISHWASH MACHINE & APPROX 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DEEP BLACK GROVES/STAINS ON THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED AN EXTREME ACCUMULATION OF DUST/DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND UNDERSIDE OF THE DISHWASH MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE FRYER CABINET. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE DRY TABLE. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AREA, AND MAINTAIN THE AREA TO BE CLEAN OF CARDBOARD AND DEBRIS AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP IN ALL THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 232018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
PANTRY LOW BOY PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 50.9 F, FOUND LOBSTER, SHRIMP, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER. AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- CUT GREENS AT 49.9 F, SHRIMP AT 48.4, LOBSTER AT 48.8 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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AUG 222017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 22
2017
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SUGAR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN GASKETS AT SEVERAL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
BOTTOM OF DRAWER COOLERS WITH STANDING WATER, ICE SCOOP HOLDER POOLING WATER AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEVERAL SECTIONS AT MAIN KITCHEN AND BAR WITH MISSING FLOOR TILES AND GROUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DAMAGED INSULATION AT WALK-IN COOLER COOLING LINES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN DRAWER COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
SEP 162016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 16
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ONSITE FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. CHEMICAL TEST KITS MUST BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND SANITIZING CONCENTRATIONS SHOULD BE TESTED DAILY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL THE RAW WOOD AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE MAIN BAR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE HOODVENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP, DEFROST THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP, AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SODA GUN AND PROPERLY REPAIR EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREAS IN THE KITCHEN AND ALSO DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NEXT TO THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE PREP AREA AND ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
DEC 82015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 8
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLER, (3)9OZ PORTIONED RAW BEEF USED FOR FILET STEAK SLIDERS AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.4F-48.1F. MANAGER VOLUTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. APROX. WT. 2LBS AND VALUE $24. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE OR DISCARD.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP AT THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREAS, IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA,UNDER THE LARGE DISH MACHINE, IN THE BAR AREA AND UNDER THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER, GREASE, FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE, UNDER THE LARGE DISH MACHINE, IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET, AND UNDER THE BAR. MUST ALSO REPLACE ALL SMOKE DAMAGED AND SOILED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE COFFEE STATION IN THE PREP KITCHEN. MUST MINIMIZE RECYCLING MATERIALS AND OTHER DEBRIS IN THE DOCK AREA.
NOV 52015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 5
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE OR DISCARD.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP AT THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREAS, IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA,UNDER THE LARGE DISH MACHINE, IN THE BAR AREA AND UNDER THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER, GREASE, FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE, UNDER THE LARGE DISH MACHINE, IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET, AND UNDER THE BAR. MUST ALSO REPLACE ALL SMOKE DAMAGED AND SOILED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE COFFEE STATION IN THE PREP KITCHEN. MUST MINIMIZE RECYCLING MATERIALS AND OTHER DEBRIS IN THE DOCK AREA.
OCT 232015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 23
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE OR DISCARD.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP AT THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREAS, IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA,UNDER THE LARGE DISH MACHINE, IN THE BAR AREA AND UNDER THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER, GREASE, FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE, UNDER THE LARGE DISH MACHINE, IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET, AND UNDER THE BAR. MUST ALSO REPLACE ALL SMOKE DAMAGED AND SOILED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE COFFEE STATION IN THE PREP KITCHEN. MUST MINIMIZE RECYCLING MATERIALS AND OTHER DEBRIS IN THE DOCK AREA.
OCT 162015FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 16
2015
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
THE DISH MACHINE AT THE BAR IS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI-USE ITEMS DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. NOTED 0-10PPM REGISTERING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE BAR AREA, 15 IN THE SERVICE AREAS AND DINING AREA AND 5 IN THE KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE OR DISCARD.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP AT THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREAS, IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA,UNDER THE LARGE DISH MACHINE, IN THE BAR AREA AND UNDER THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER, GREASE, FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE, UNDER THE LARGE DISH MACHINE, IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET, AND UNDER THE BAR. MUST ALSO REPLACE ALL SMOKE DAMAGED AND SOILED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE COFFEE STATION IN THE PREP KITCHEN. MUST MINIMIZE RECYCLING MATERIALS AND OTHER DEBRIS IN THE DOCK AREA.
JUN 202014FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 20
2014
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NEW VIOLATION OBSERVED TODAY UPON RE-INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 40 LIVE ROACHES, ADULT AND BABY, THROUGHOUT DISH MACHINE AREA ALONG FLOOR AND BASEBOARD. OBSERVED SEVERAL OPEN HOLES AND CREVICES ALONG BASEBOARD WITH ROACH ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CO. SERVICE AREA FOR ROACHES, SEAL ALL HOLES, OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES IN DISH AREA AND ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE ROACH ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 # H000090535.
MAY 302014FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 30
2014
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED FRONT DOORS WITH 1/4-1 INCH OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM IN BETWEEN THE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN RODENT PROOF EXTERIOR DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS IN THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOODS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISH ROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE BAR AND THE COOK LINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE COOKLINE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHTS ON THE COOKLINE AND BLOWN LIGHTS UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SHIELDED LIGHTING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FACILITY SCOOPING ICE CREAM WITH NO DIPPER WELL ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DIPPER WELL OR DISCONTINUE SCOOPING ICE CREAM.
AUG 62013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 6
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT LIQUOR STORAGE AND SMALL FOOD DRY STORAGE AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURES AT MAIN KITCHEN AND MALFUNCTIONING LIGHT FIXTURE AT SMALL FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
OCT 122012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 12
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MISSING LABELED ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: ICE MAKER UPPER PANEL, ICE SCOOP HOLDER, MEAT SLICER ADN KITCHEN SHELVES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND ICE MAKER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN. STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTICED IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CELAN FLOORS AND MAITANITAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING VENTS I DISH WASHING AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 22011PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 2
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
(7-42-090) NON-COMPLIANCE FROM PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION DATED 10/25/11. VIOLATION #29, REGARDING #34-FOR POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT COOK'S LINE & WAIT STAFF STATIONS, ESPECIALLY AROUND DRAINS (FROM 4/5/11 VISIT) NOT CORRECTED. A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ICE BIN LIDS MUST BE PROVIDED AT THE BAR AREA. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
OCT 252011FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 25
2011
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
(7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. NOTED 17-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AROUND THE BAR'S WAIT STAFF AREA; 12-ON WALLS AT EAST WAIT STAFF STATION OF MAIN DINING AREA; AROUND12-HOVERING INSIDE HANDSINK DRAIN AT SAME STATION; 11-ON WALLS & CEILING OF THE DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
(7-42-090) PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 4/5/11 (REPORT #569275) CANVASS VISIT, NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. (#32-SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDSINK IN THE BAR AREA; #34-POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT COOK'S LINE & WAIT STAFF STATIONS ESPECIALLY AROUND DRAINS MUST BE FIXED; #35-WALLS UNDER DISHMACHINE & AT WAIT STAFF STATIONS, PLUS DUSTY CEILING TILES AROUND VENTS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN; #33-INTERIOR OF FRYERS, INTERIOR OF HANDSINK AT WAIT STAFF AREAS & INTERIOR VENTS AT BOTH ENDS OF DISHMACHINE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.) A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ICE BIN LIDS MUST BE PROVIDED AT THE BAR AREA. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AT BAR MUST BE DE-LIMED;. INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN & ALL CABINETS AT WAIT SAFF STATIONS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
ALL WALLS/CEILING AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED. MISSING TILES IN DISHROOM MUST BE REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CRACKED/MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT COOK'S LINE & IN WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HANDSINK AT EAST WAIT STAFF AREA IS SLOW DRAINING-MUST FIX. 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.
APR 52011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 5
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT RIGHT SIDE OF BAR HANDSINK-MUST PROVIDE. MISSING STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK-MUST PROVIDE ALSO. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR OF VENTS AT BOTH SIDES OF DISHMACHINE, INTERIOR OF HANDSINK AT 'WAIT 'STATION, FAN GUARDS/COMPRESSORS OF COOLERS AT THE BAR, LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN, INTERIOR FLOOR OF BAR COOLER & FRYERS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT COOK'S LINE & AT WAIT STAFF STATION, ESPECIALLY AROUND FLOOR DRAINS-MUST BE FIXED. FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES AT DRY STORAGE ROOM, IN WALK-IN COOLER & UNDER SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS UNDER DISHMACHINE & AT WAIT STAFF STATION; DUSTY CEILING TILES AROUND VENTS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
JUN 162010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 16
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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 IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP, MUST KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN BAR AREA IN NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. ALL SODA GUNS IN NEED OF DRAIN LINES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 242010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 24
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. MUST REPLACE
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 THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. Use dustless cleaning methods. DUST AT AIR VENTS IN NEED OF REMOVING. MUST CLEAN AMD MAINTAIN.
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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT FIXTURE NEEDED AT BREAD ROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. AIR VENT IN WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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