THE KERRYMAN.

Chicago Health Dept

661 N CLARK ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Oct 2025).

23 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 16

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12---OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11---OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13---OBSERVED (3) THREE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

OCT 14

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT 2ND FLOOR BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 3-DOOR PREP LINE-COOLER.OBSERVED FISH AT 51.1F,CHICKEN AT 48.6F,CUT TOMATOES AT 45.5F,BLACK BEANS AT 46.1,FETA CHEESE AT 47.7 AND CUT LEAFY GREENS AT 48F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 6#'S OF FOOD WORTH $50.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE KITCHEN 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS)CUT TOMATOES,CUT LEAFY GREENS,CHICKEN ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THE COOK WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED (2) TWO MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED (3) THREE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

SEP 24

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND DRAINS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GRIME AND DEBRIS AND ON THE WALL. OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH A BEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

DEC 20

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GARBAGE/DEBRIS/DIRT UNDER THE BAR AREA ON GROUND FLOOR. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 28

2022

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 1 OF 2 SOAP DISPENSERS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WORKING IN KITCHEN WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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JUL 28

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON COUNTERTOPS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING WATER BETWEEN USES, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED & DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT, UNDER DISH MACHINE, AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 18

2020

PASS 3 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 1 OF 2 WASHBOWL SINKS LOCATED IN BASEMENT MEN'S TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 80.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT ALL HAND WASH SINKS MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OF 100F.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED AND DIRTY CAULK ABOVE AND BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, AND RE-CAULK.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENT IN WALK IN COOLER COVERED IN DUST AND MISSING SEVERAL SCREWS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR.

MAY 13

2019

PASS 5 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MISSING A DISCLAIMER TO THE FOOT NOTE ( FOOD ITEMS ARE COOK TO ORDER ) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK-FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABEL ( SUGAR) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS STORED FACING UP, INSTRUCTED TO STORE FACE DOWN TO PREVENT DUST COLLECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

BOTTOM SHELVES OF DRAWER COOLERS NOT CLEAN, STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SEP 19

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(F) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION

Critical Documentation & Training

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

: 2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11(a) NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS,( HAMBURGERS,STEAKS,ETC) SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT DISCLOSURE WIH REMINDER MUST BE ON MENUS FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY STAIR LOCATED BY KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING AT NEXT INSPECTION

SEP 11

2018

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(F) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION

Critical Documentation & Training

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

3-502.12(B) OSERVED ESTABLISHMENT MUST IMPLEMENT A HACCP PROCESS PLAN FOR THE FOOD,( HAMBURGERS) TO BE PACKAGED USING A REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING METHOD VACUUM PACKAGING ON PREMISES. HACCP PLAN NOT AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Minor Other

32. VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY STAIR LOCATED BY KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING AT NEXT INSPECTION

OCT 23

2017

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 19

2017

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 14

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED CACLCIUM BUILD UP ON BARS 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SINKS AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MAIN BAR FLOOR WITH FOOD BUILD UP/STANDING WATER ALSO PREP AREA COOKLINE SOME FLOOR TILES CRACKED/MISSING PIECES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT MAIN BAR AND REPLACE/REPAIR ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ALONG PREP COOKLINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON ONE LIGHT COVER ABOVE PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA CEILIING TILES PAPER PEELING. MUST CLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVER AND REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

MAY 5

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS DAMAGED/RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL AS COVER FOR SHELF AT PREP BY COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND REMOVE ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELF.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. MUST CLEAN LOWER SIDE OF DRAINBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN.

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 DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 29

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN GLASSES AND BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR DIRTY DISHES AND THE DRAIN BOARD FOR THE CLEAN GLASSES IN BOTH BARS FIRST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR. RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF THE STOVE(ONE OUT OF TWO) WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN I DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE STAIR GOING TO THE BASEMENT, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,INSIDE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZER AND UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS,ANDUNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST SHOW PROOF OF THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

NOV 4

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS, BOWLS)ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER UTENSILS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....ALSO NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENTS SINKS OF KITCHEN PREP AREA AT THE BASEMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENTS SINKS OF THE BAR AT 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 22

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED PREMISES WASHING DISHES AT THE DISH MACHINE WITHOUT PROPERLY SANITIZING.STRENGTH OF CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS 0PPM.(NORMAL RANGE BETWEEN 50-100PPM). INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPERLY SANITIZING. MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CALLED REPAIR COMPANY FOR REPAIRS.BY END OF INSPECTION REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED AND FIXED THE DISH WASHER. DISH WASHER IS NOW READING 50PPM. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPLACE OR REPAINT WITH A FOOD GRADE NON TOXIC PAINT AND MAINTAIN... ALSO NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISH WASHER AREA AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 25

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

USING EMPTY TIN CANS AS A MULTI-USE UTENSIL. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEEP FRYER CABINET NOT CLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 28

2011

PASS 2 violations

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Pest Activity

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DISHMACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND WALLS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND BACK STAIRWELL. CAULK ANY OPENINGS IN THE WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

SEP 21

2011

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE OF WALK-IN COOLER AT 48F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS, POULTRY, CHEESES AND DAIRY PRODUCTS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMEPRATURES. OBSERVED HAM AT 45F, EGGS AT 46F, CHEESE AT 46F, CREAM CHEESE AT 46F, HAMBURGERS AT 44F, CHICKEN AT 44F, BLUE CHEESE AT 44F, FETA CHEESE AT 44F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED 90# OF FOOD WORTH $336. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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. OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND THE BACK STAIRWELL ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN. 4 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE SOILED BUS RACKS USED TO STORE DISHES.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING IN THE PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS. REGROUT THE FLOOR BEHIND THE MAIN BAR.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPAIR THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE HALLWAY NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER.

APR 5

2011

PASS 2 violations

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE BAR.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE COOLER BELOW THE GRILL.

JAN 25

2011

PASS 3 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. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE DISHMACHINE.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE BAR.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MAY 24

2010

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical 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. Must label bulk containers in prep area.

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 poor repair (pits in surface of boards) and reach in prep cooler rubber door gaskets ripped (cooler at end of cookline). Must replace damaged cutting boards and gaskets.

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. The following not clean- observed food build up on lower side of dishmachine drain board, on exterior of dishmachine and food build up inside reach in coolers door rubber gaskets. Must clean and maintain all unclean equipment.

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. Observed standin water on floor under pot wash 3-compartment sink and by cookline. Must keep floor dry throughout.

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. Must detail clean walls throughout dishmachine area and maintain.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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. Bottom bar handwash bowl pipe leaking and Womens washroom left side handwash bowl water pressure low. Must repair and maintain sinks.

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