SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

THE NORTHMAN.

YOUR CALL. 60/100

4337 N LINCOLN AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 15, 2019 · passed

9 of 13 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
70
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 15
2019
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- RICE AT 58.6 F, BEEF PATTIES AT 58.0 , MINCED PEAS AT 58.0, TOFU AT 58.1 F, CHORIZO AT 58.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPEREATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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

FOUND SAUTEE REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 58.0 F, FOUND BEEF BURGERS, RICE, ETC. HELD INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MAY 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

SOME ITEMS MISSING FROM VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING POLICY. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOORS RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FUSE BOX ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

OCT 6
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ON CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE BASEMENT 1 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 29
2017
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE WHICH USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. ALSO,OBSERVED AN EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPE ABOVE THE SAID ICE MACHINE,MUST BE RELOCATED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALPest 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 IN THE FIRST FLOOR/BASEMENT PREP AREAS AND AT THE BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE MENU AND MAINTAIN. ALL PREPARED/COOKED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER HAVE LABEL AND DATE WHEN PRODUCTS ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS.

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS FROM LOWER SHELVINGS AT BASEMENT PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN SURFACES TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF ALL KITCHEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS,POTATO PEELER,SHELVINGS IN COOLERS.

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ON CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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

NSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT BULB AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND AT BASEMENT PREP 1 DOOR COOLER MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED 1 BROKEN SINK STOPPER FOR THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTERED CONDITIONS INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

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SEP 27
2017
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED DONER KABOB(GROUNDED CHICKEN,GROUNDED BEEF,GROUNDED LAMB) AT 45.4F,CARAMELIZED COOKED CARAMALIZED ONION AT 47.7F.ALSO,FOUND COOKED ONION SOUP AT 45.6F STORED INSIDE THE FIRST FLOOR PREP LINE COOLER.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 75 POUNDS OF FOODS WORTH $295.00 AS STATED PER MANAGER AT THIS TIME.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE WHICH USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. ALSO,OBSERVED AN EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPE ABOVE THE SAID ICE MACHINE,MUST BE RELOCATED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALPest 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 IN THE FIRST FLOOR/BASEMENT PREP AREAS AND AT THE BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE MENU AND MAINTAIN. ALL PREPARED/COOKED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER HAVE LABEL AND DATE WHEN PRODUCTS ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS.

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS FROM LOWER SHELVINGS AT BASEMENT PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN SURFACES TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF ALL KITCHEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS,POTATO PEELER,SHELVINGS IN COOLERS.

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ON CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT BULB AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND AT BASEMENT PREP 1 DOOR COOLER MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED 1 BROKEN SINK STOPPER FOR THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTERED CONDITIONS INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

MAY 30
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR GASKETS, DUST BUILD UP ON 1ST FLOOR PREP COOLERS COMPRESSORS AND SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

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

1ST FLOOR PREP AREA FLOOR DRAIN COVER DAMAGED/MISSING PARTS OF COVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE SAID DAMAGED FLOOR DRAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALL/CEILING AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT BASEMENT PREP BY SLICER. MUST CLEAN/PAINT WALL AND CEILING AROUND SLICER.

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

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED OUTSIDE OF BEER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.

JUN 21
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROVIDE A SMALL BOTTLE BRUSH TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE SMALL NECK WATER BOTTLES ON PREMISES.

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

MUST SEAL HOLE AT THE DOOR FRAME NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE STAFF RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR FOR THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL 3-COMP SINK STOPPER FOR THE BASEMENT 3-COMP SINK.ONLY FOUND 2 WORKING SINK STOPPERS. MUST ALWAYS HAVE 3.

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

MUST DECLUTTER/BETTER ORGANIZE THE VENT ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND THE SMALL REAR GARDEN TO PREVENT PEST HARBOURAGE.FOUND ABOVE AREAS EXTREMELY CLUTERRED WITH VARIOUS ITEMS.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD PREP STAFF, SERVERS, BARTENDERS, DISH WASHERS AND ANY OTHER STAFF WHO CLEANS AND SANITIZES FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 20
2013
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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

RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR COOLERS HAS A BUILD-UP OF ENCRUSTED FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE, TOP PART, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. ALSO MAINTAIN/REPAIR INTERIOR OF TOP AND BOTTOM PART OF THE UNIT.

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

FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER PIPE HAS A BUILD-UP OF GREASE,AND FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR BETWEEN THE OFFICE AND WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR,IN BASEMENT AREA. GAP BASEBOARD WALL BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PROVIDE BASEBOARD WALL

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

UNEVEN AND DIRTY WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PEELING PAINT ON WALL BY THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED AND REPAINT.

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

A LOT OF GAPS ON WALLS AND WOOD PANELS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED BAR AREA, PREP AND BASEMENT.ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES MUST BE SEALED.

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

LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA HAS A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND DEAD INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

NO WORKING VENTILATION PROVIDED IN MEN'S WASH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN PREP/DISH ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA.

MAY 15
2012
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT KITCHEN.

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVENS, SLICER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT, AND REMOVE CARDBOARD COVERING FROM BASEMENT PREP TABLE.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT, KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WEST WALL SAME AREA. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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

MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3PART SINKS AND REPAIR FAUCETS FOR EXPOSED SINKS IN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR OF BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

APR 5
2012
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
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. INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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 REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT KITCHEN.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVENS, SLICER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT, AND REMOVE CARDBOARD COVERING FROM BASEMENT PREP TABLE.

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 CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT, KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WEST WALL SAME AREA.

MINORPlumbing & 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 PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3PART SINKS AND REPAIR FAUCETS FOR EXPOSED SINKS IN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR OF BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

APR 26
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR TO PROTECT THE ICE FROM ANY CONTAMINANT,DUST,ETC.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE WAIT STATION AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR CEILING ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT TO PROTECT THE CANNED AND PACKAGED FOODS STORED IN THE SHELVING.

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

NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE CUSTOMER WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

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

LEAKING ON THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER IN ALL CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AND THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND THERMOMETER MUST BE VISIBLE.

JUN 7
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF OVEN 1ST. FLR, EXTERIOR OF THE CHAR GILL INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN BASEMENT UP-RIGHT REACH IN FREEZER.

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.OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND THE CHAR GRILL AND FRYER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & 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.OBSERVED THE 1ST.FLR NOZZLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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