THE GWEN.

Chicago Health Dept

520 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).

25 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

112

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 15

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AT DISHMACHINE ROOM. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT DISHWASH ROOM.

JAN 15

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. ECLOB TECHNICIAN ON SITE LOW TWMP DISH MACHINE NOW READING 50 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FLY RIBBON TRAP MOUNTED ABOVE PREP AREA, IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN WALK IN IN MUST PREP.AND IN MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED MELTED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP BY GRILL AREA AND CEILING TILES WITH RUST THORUGHOUT PREP AND DISH AREA. NOTED CEILING TILES FULL OF DUST IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE DAMAGED PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH AND PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 22

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Several food containers not labeled ( salt, sugar...) instructed to label and maintain.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Fly ribbon trap mounted above clean utensils at dish room, instructed to remove.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all muti-use utensils after washing.

Minor Sanitation

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

Using deli cups as a scoop for bulk food containers, Also plastic disposable spoons used in food preparation, Instructed to use proper utensils.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

No sanitizer test strips on site for low temp dish washing machine( chlorine ) instructed manager to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. By the end of inspection manager purchased CL test strips.

JAN 10

2023

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Slow drainage at bar hand wash sink, instructed to repair plumbing and maintain.

Minor Other

11. FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Missing thermometer in several prep coolers, instructed to provide.

MAY 31

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Obstructed hand wash sink at main bar, hand wash sink used as a dump sink, a strainer basket placed in sink with food debris and straws in sink, instructed to use hand wash sink only for hands washing. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Several cooler with missing and inaccurate thermometers, instructed to provide good working ones to all coolers.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Meat slicer behind blade not clean, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

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NOV 9

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST/REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE COOKS LINE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 5TH FLOOR KITCHEN IS LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.

NOV 2

2021

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING. QUATS SANITIZER READING 0 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. SANITIZER REPLACED AT TIME OF INSPECTION; DISH MACHINE IS NOW SANITIZING AND QUATS CONCENTRATION READS 200 PPM.

Serious Facility Condition

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE AND REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED TCS FOODS ON SITE WITHOUT PROPER REGULATORY APPROVAL (NO HACCP OR VARIANCE LETTER ON SITE). MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND APPROVAL. TAGGED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS: COOKED CHICKEN AND SMOKED SALMON IN THE 5TH FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TAGGED TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD FOR INSPECTION AND NOT SERVED. MUST OBTAIN CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH APPROVAL OF REDUCED OXYGENT PACKAGING PROCESS AND/OR HACCP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING. ALL ITEMS AND MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 FRUIT FLIES ON THE 5TH FLOOR SERVICE SINK, 10 IN THE 5TH FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA, AND 15 IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES AND TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND MULTIPLE BAGS OF BREAST MILK INSIDE A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG STORED IN THE 5TH FLOOR KITCHEN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE FOOD FROM PATRONS IN A DESIGNATED GUEST FREEZER/COOLER THAT IS COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE FACILITY'S FOOD (IF PROVIDING THAT SERVICE FOR GUESTS).

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST/REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE COOKS LINE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 5TH FLOOR KITCHEN IS LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 22

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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 SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE MIDDLE AUTOMATIC HANDWASHING SINK IN THE LOWER LEVEL EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM DOES NOT TURN ON. THE COLD SERVICE STATION 2-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK HAS A LEAK AT THE FAUCET. THE OVERFLOW HOLE IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFE PREP SINK IS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR ALL PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED LARGE HOLE IN THE TILE WALL LOCATED NEAR THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND BUILDUP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE 1-DOOR REACH IN DRINK COOLER IS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE BROKEN EQUIPMENT FROM PREMESIS.

JAN 10

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 1 LB OF DICED HAM AT 65.2F, 1 LB OF CRAB MEAT AT 55.8, 2 LBS OF DICED TOMATOES AT 60.2F AND 1 LB OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 64.4F. ALL FOOD STORED IN PREP COOLER AT MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH FOODS STORED AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $20.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND PREP COOLER AT MAIN PREP COOK LINE AT 55.3F AIR TEMPERATURE. COOLER IS USED FOR PERISHABLE STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

DELI CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY BEFORE STACKING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOOD SHIELD TOO SHORT AT EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA SELF SERVICE SALAD LINE, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEES CLOTHING STORED ON CLEAN UTENSILS RACK AND DRY FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

FEB 14

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED EXPOSED PRESET UTENSILS AND GLASSES ON THE DINING ROOM TABLE. MUST INVERT, COVER, OR REMOVE TO PREVENT THE POTENTIAL FOR CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH STAINS AND DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CENTER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST INSTALL A SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION IN THE IN-ROOM DINING, FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE EMPLOYEE MEN'S TOILET ROOM EXHAUST FAN VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 26

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

DATED REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST HAVE BOTH MADE ON DATE AND USE BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY/MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS STOPPERS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MIDDLE AND RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENTS MUST BE REPAIRED/HOLD WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

BANQUET 2-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SINK CABINET AT 6TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQIUPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD ON WALLS BY DESSERT COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

MAR 30

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTICATE POSTED. WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SUAGR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE SCOOP HOLDER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DUSTY FAN ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ADN MAINTAIN

Minor Employee Hygiene

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SEVERAL COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

AUG 12

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE BAR ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST ON WALLS AT EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA SERVICE AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 28

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

SAUTE REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 52.0 F. FOUND CHEESE, FISH, ETC. HELD INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- FISH AT 47.0 F, CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 54.1 F, RIB EYE STEAK AT 47.0 F, DRESSING AT 48.0 F, CHEESE AT 49.6 F, CHICKEN BREAST AT 47.0 F, TUNA AT 54.1 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 FOR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE BAR ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST ON WALLS AT EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA SERVICE AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 19

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS AND IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING IN 6TH FLOOR BAKERY AREA NEEDS DUST REMOVED AND ON 5TH FLOOR CEILING TILES NEED REPLACEMENT IN BANQUET PREP ROOM.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT NEEDED IN UTILITY CLOSET. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 5

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER AND THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE COLD PREP LINE PREP SINK ON THE 5TH FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTS AT THE MAIN COOK LINE AND THE CEILING VENTS IN THE PASTRY DISH WASHING AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING LEAKS: 5TH FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BOTH FAUCET BASES AND THE PLUMBING UNDER THE LEFT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

JUL 25

2014

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE MAIN COOK LINE WITH NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. EQUIPMENT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT CAFETERIA IN USE SANITIZING AT 0PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 50PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. 2 FRUIT FLIES FLYING ALONG THE MAIN COOK LINE, 1 FLYING IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM ON THE 5TH FLOOR, 1 FLYING IN THE PASTRY PREP AREA, 2 FLYING IN THE BASEMENT CAFETERIA PREP AREA AND 4 ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON THE MAIN COOK LINE WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Food Temperature

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTS AT THE MAIN COOK LINE AND THE CEILING VENTS IN THE PASTRY DISH WASHING AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE 5TH FLOOR AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE PASTRY PREP AREA UNDER THE HOOD AND INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING LEAKS: 5TH FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BOTH FAUCET BASES AND THE PLUMBING UNDER THE LEFT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IN BOWLS OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON CLEAN SURFACE.

OCT 17

2013

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 8

2013

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 5TH FLOOR DISHROOM, BEHIND THE 5TH FLOOR BAR, ROOM SERVICE STATION, 6TH FLOOR DISHWASH AND EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ALONG THE COOK'S LINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AT THE DESSERT PREP STATION, STORAGE RACKS IN THE 6TH FLOOR BAKERY, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Pest Activity

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN THE DISHWASH AREAS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

JUL 5

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

SPICES AND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

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

DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS ARE USED AS A BULK-FOOD SCOOPS AT PASTRY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE SCOOPS ARE TETHERED WITH A CHAIN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UNTETHERED FOR EASY WASH.

Minor Sanitation

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

NO COVERS FOR ICE BIN AT BAR AREA WHERE THERE IS A CUSTOMERS SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL COVERS AND PROTECT ICE CUBES FROM CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

STANDING WATER ALONG WALL BASE IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE STANDING WATER AS POSSIBLE.

DEC 27

2011

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 20

2011

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

(7-38-020) PEST ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISES. IN THE EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA, WE FOUND 7-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES UNDER THE DISHMACHINE,5-ON WALLS OF THE DISHROOM, 18-ON CEILING & WALLS OF THE CAFETERIA DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN 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.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT THE EMPLOYEE CAFE AREA & AT THE BAR AREA NEED DETAILED CLEANING (ORGANIC MATTER BUILD-UP OBSERVED), The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ALL WALLS/CEILINGS AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED & SANITIZED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAK AT BOTTOM RIGHT PIPE OF 3-COMP (CAFETERIA DISHROOM); LEAK ON THE LEFT, BOTTOM PANEL OF THE MAIN KITCHEN DISHMACHINE; LEAK AT BOTTOM 'RINSE AID' CONTAINER OF THE CAFETERIA DISHMACHINE. 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.

FEB 22

2011

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 14

2011

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

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. OBERVED 20-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON CEILING AT NORTH WALL OF CAFETERIA DISHROOM; 12-ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMP SINK AT SAME ROOM; 10-AT CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SELF-SERVE SODA MACHINE; 8-HOVERING ON THE DRAIN COVER UNDER THE SAME DISHMACHINE. MUST ELIMINATE SOURCE, CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS & CONTACT P.C.O.

Minor Sanitation

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. FLOOR DRAINS IN CAFETERIA DISHROOM NEED DETAILED CLEANING, TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ORGANIC BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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. DUSTY CEILING VENTS & AREAS AROUND THEM MUST BE CLEANED; MISSING CEILING TILES BY ABOVE DISHMACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN. & ANY OPENINGS AROUND PIPES MUST BE SEALED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST FIX LEAK ON PIPE UNDER MIDDLE OF 3-COMP SINK IN MAIN DISHROOM.

Minor Pest Activity

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. ALL SOILED LINEN MUST BE DOUBLE-BAGGED & REMOVED DAILY, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

AUG 17

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING AND MAINTAINING.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. EQUIPMENT IN EMPLOYEE CAFE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILKD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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 OUTSIDE PATIO IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP. FLOORS STICKY. FLOORS IN EMPLOYEE CAFE IN NEED OF CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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 EMPLOYEE CAFE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. CEILING TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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. FAUCET AT HANDSINK IN MAIN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CORRECTING. LEAKS AT NECK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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