SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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YOUR CALL. 68/100

1645 W CORTLAND ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 10, 2025 · passed

13 of 20 inspections passed, 4 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
13 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
102
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 10
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT WRAPPED BY ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL.

JUN 7
2024
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

MAR 2
2023
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 15
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. FOUND SHELVES AND RACK LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH FUZZY WHITE AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CEILING TILES LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 12
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. FOUND SHELVES AND RACK LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH FUZZY WHITE AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CEILING TILES LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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NOV 10
2021
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND 2 OUT OF 2 WOMENS EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINKS AT 60F. ALSO NOTED MENS WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK AT 63F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VRIETY OF CHEESE 20 LBS, MILK AND CREAM 30 HALF GALLONS, VARIETY OF SAUCES 20 GALLONS, CHICKEN 5 LBS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESRANGING FROM 48F - 50F. LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION; INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A COL HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED BURGERS, AND EGGS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005

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

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 49F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. WALK IN COOLER SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROX 50 - 60 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY( FRONT BAR, FOOD PREPARATION AREA). SMALL FLY ACTIVITY MUST BE SIGNIFICANTLY MINIMIZED. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOUND HOLE IN FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN FRONT OF FREEZER DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND SHELVES AND RACK LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH FUZZY WHITE AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CEILING TILES LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS IN THE ORIGIAL CONTAIERS.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALKIN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT BAR AREA IN FRONT OF ICE BIN. MUST REPAIR/REPALCE AND MAINTIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

SEP 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED A LEAKY FAUCET AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FLOORS DIRTY BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE CELIING AND WALLS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN BEER COOLER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO NOTED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM(1). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

MAR 28
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER TOPPING A PLATE WITH CHEESE AND TOPPINGS USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. OBSERVED A SEPARATE FOOD HANDLER TALKING ON HIS CELL PHONE WITH GLOVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, THEN AFTER THE CONVERSATION GOING TO PREPARE FOOD WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES, WASHING HANDS, AND APPLYING A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES. INFORMED STAFF THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES. ALSO ALL AEMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER EACH ACTIVITY* BEFORE HANDLING FOOD. *ACTIVITY IS DEFINED AS THE FOLLOWING: TAKING OUT THE TRASH, TOUCHING THEIR FACE, TALKING ON CELLPHONE, TOUCHING CASH, GOING TO THE BATHROOM, OR OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT RESULT IN HAND CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010

CRITICALFood Temperature
WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE

NO HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION: THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE REACHED A TEMPERATURE OF 79.8F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANUAL WASHING OF ALL TABLEWARE AND DRINKING UTENSILS SHOULD BE ACCOMPLISHED BY THE USE OF WARM WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110F. MANAGER WAS ABLE TO TURN UP THE TEMPERATURE OF THE HOT WATER HEATER AND PROVIDE A FINAL TEMP OF 112F BEFORE END OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

OBSERVED RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AROUND THE DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BINS BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED BUILDUP ON THE NOZZLES OF ALL SODA GUNS AT THE MAIN AND SIDE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED BLACK TAPE AROUND THE HVAC SYSTEM ABOVE THE BAR MENTIONED IN THE COMPLAINT. HVAC WAS NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION BUT MANAGER MENTIONED THAT IT WAS DRIPPING ON THE CHAIRS AND FLOOR NEAR THE BAR A FEW DAYS AGO. MUST CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL TO PROPERLY REPAIR THE TAPE AROUND THE HVAC TO PREVENT DRIPPAGE IN THE FUTURE.

SEP 26
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT SMALL BAR AT PRIVATE PARTY ROOM.ROOM IS SECLUDED AND WITH DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE.ALSO MUST PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL OR ANY KIND OF HAND DRYING DEVICE.

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

HAIR RESTRAINT IS NEEDED BY EVERONE ENTERING PREP AREA.

SEP 19
2016
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED BARTENDER HANDLING COMPUTER/ORDERS WIPING DOWN AREA,CASH AND ETC., AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS WITH BARE HANDS PICK-UP METAL GLASS/SHAKER AND SERVED ICE TO CUSTOMERS DRINKS.NO ICE SCOOP ON SITE BEHIND THE BAR AREA MANAGER PROVIDED A WATER PITCHER WITH HANDLE FOR TODAY TO SERVE ICE HAND WASHING IS REQUIRED EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MENTIONED TASK.MANAGER CORRECTED PROBLEM CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

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

WE OBSERVED CONDENSATION LEAKING FROM PIPE BEHIND THE CONDENSER UNIT ONTO WHOLE PEELED ONIONS OTHER PRODUCE, WHICH IS STORED ON SHELVES BELOW THE CONDENSER UNIT,INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD AND REMOVE FOOD FROM UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT AND REPAIR CAUSE.PRODUCE REMOVED AND RELOCATED TO ANOTHER SHELF. ALSO NO ICE SCOOP PROVIDED AT ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR,BARTENDER USES METAL GLASS/SHAKER TO SERVE ICE WITH DRINKS TO CUSTOMERS.OBSERVED DISCHARGE POP DISPENSER INSTALLED UNDER THE COUNTER PARTIALLY ABOVE UNCOVERED ICE BIN, NO DISCHARGE HOSE PROVIDED AT POP DISPENSER SO DISCHARGE WATER LEAKS ONTO ICE CUBES WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTIONS.NEED TO RELOCATE MENTIONED POP GUN TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH ENCRUSTED GRIMES ON TOP THE CONTAINER,AND GROUND SOAKED WITH WASTE OIL UNDER AND AROUND WASTE OIL CONTAINER.EXCESS FLIES,INSECT,BEES ON THE MENTIONED AREA.ALSO EXCESS WATER ON GROUND FROM REFRIGERATION UNITS.MUST CLEAN WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND GROUND TO MINIMIZE INSECT AND RODENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE MIDDLE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. BROKEN DISCHARGE WATER PIPE FROM CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. BROKEN WALK-IN COOLER DOOR ON BOTH SIDE,UNABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. GRAY DUCT TAPE USED ON PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR CAUSE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE METAL FOOD RACK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA BY THE DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT,WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS

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

GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

METAL FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNEVEN, OPENED DUE TO WATER ON FLOOR FROM BOKEN WASTE WATER PIPE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.NEED TO CLEAN DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

EXCESS FOOD SPLATTERED ON WALL UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN WITH EXCESS FOOD SPILLAGE,ALSO DUCT TAPE ON THEM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID TILES AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE,MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NO-ABSORBENT SURFACE.WATER SEEPING FROM FLOOR/TO UNDER THE EAST WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER OUTSIDE,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AREA MENTIONED

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

LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE PREP COOLERS, BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT SMALL BAR AT PRIVATE PARTY ROOM.ROOM IS SECLUDED AND WITH DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE.ALSO MUST PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL OR ANY KIND OF HAND DRYING DEVICE.

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

HAIR RESTRAINT IS NEEDED BY EVERONE ENTERING PREP AREA.

FEB 17
2015
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 5
2015
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH 0 PPM SANITIZER AT RINSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT SERVICE COMPANY TO REPAIR MACHINE. MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. MACHINE IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO SANITIZING RINSE.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH NO PAPER TOWELS, FRONT BAR HANDSINK WITH NO SOAP REAR PREP AREA SINK OBSTRUCTED FROM USE AS WELL AS WATER TURNED OFF AT THE BOTTOM SHUT OFF VALVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED

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

ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE AT THE INTERIOR WHERE ICE IS MADE AND STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FOUND CONDIMENTS STORED IN SERVICE ICE FOR DRINKS. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE AND DISCARD ICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) FOOD NOT PROTECTED

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

NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IE..CHICKEN, SOUP, TACOS. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST CERTIFICATE AND HAVE PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZASRDOUS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED PREPED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ON SITE.

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

NEW RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLERS. GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REOMVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, FRONT AND REAR BAR, AND THROUGH OUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN AT ALL TIMES.

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

CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED SOF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN AT ALL TIMES.

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

LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHEILING WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

LEAK AT HANDSINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. LEAK AT FAUCET IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF ORGANIZING AND OR REMOVING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 2
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF EXPOSED SINK IN BAR.

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

SEAL OUTLET COVER IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

APR 25
2014
FAILED
9 violations1 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

OBSERVED 90-100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LIQUOR AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES, ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

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

LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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

INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF EXPOSED SINK IN BAR.

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT.

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

SEAL OUTLET COVER IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

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

EXTEND ICE MACHINE WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT.

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE ALL STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS AND OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

JUN 27
2013
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

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

Exposed raw wooden in basement storage area. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Instructed to install separation or swing door for both areas.

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

Fan covers in walk-in unit, interior panel of ice machine and prep table surface not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor tile missing in areas. Instructed to replace missing floor tile.

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

Exposed brick walls not maintained. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

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

Light bulb not shielded inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to shield bulb or install shater-proof bulb.

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

Bottom left side of three compartment sink drainline leaking. Instructed to repair leak.

MAY 8
2013
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

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

Exposed raw wooden in basement storage area. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Instructed to install separation or swing door for both areas.

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

Fan covers in walk-in unit, interior panel of ice machine and prep table surface not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor tile missing in areas. Instructed to replace missing floor tile.

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

Exposed brick walls not maintained. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

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

Light bulb not shielded inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to shield bulb or install shater-proof bulb.

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

Bottom left side of three compartment sink drainline leaking. Instructed to repair leak.

JUL 3
2012
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.

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

All clean multi-use kitchen utensils must be stored properly and inverted to prevent contamination before use.

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

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced also found gaskets at the 2 door cooler,walk-in-cooler in poor repair must repair,maintain at all times.

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

Found interior bottom compartments of the deep fryers dirty,clean deep fryers in detail.

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

Repair water leak at pipe beneath the 3 compartment sink kitchen area,detail clean ventilation covers throughout the premises.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Provide,maintain working thermometers inside all refrigeration units.

NOV 4
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL BEHIND BAR AREA BETWEEN SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT, AND REMOVE ICE BUILT-UP AT WALK-IN FREEZER OUT SIDE AREA

MINORSanitation
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. MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT BOTTOM OF DOOR REAR AREA

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEEDS BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN

AUG 16
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED,DATED.

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MULTI-USE DISHWARE IN KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STRORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

MINORSanitation
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.FOUND NO ICE BIN COVERS AT BAR,FOUND RUSTY SHELVING IN COOLERS BEHIND BAR.

MINORSanitation
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.FOUND SOME BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN,ALL ITEMS STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
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.SECTION OF CEILING OVER SPICE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

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