Chicago
43
BEAT

The Promontory

5307-5319 S Lake Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60615 · Hyde Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
43/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
8
2 passed
Last Inspected
2020-02-05
Pass Rate
25%
2 failures
Score
43/100
BEAT
6 consecutive passes, most recently 2020-02-05
Failed 2 inspections (2014, 2014)
Sanitation issues found across 24 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 24×
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Other serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training serious
2020-02-05 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM BETWEEN DOUBLE EXIT DOORS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SUGAR PACKETS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE CABINET IN COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL SURFACES AND BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED OPENING IN FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED TWO MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2019-05-31 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, BARS AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (CHOPPED GREENS, COOKED CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH ...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL FOODS THAT CAN BE ORDERED OR SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (CHICKEN LIVER MOUSSE). INSTRUCTED TO ADD A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38...

minor Other

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

4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLEWARE NOT BEING INVERTED STORED BY THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TABLEWARE IN ORDER TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED COLD WATER NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY ON ONE OF TWO HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE MEN'S 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOM. OBSERVED A FAUCET IS MISSING ON THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2017-10-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
13
serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED RAW OYSTERS STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED MUSHROOMS, RAW PORK STORED ABOVE COOKED SAUSAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER AND RAW BEEF STORED ON TOP OF COOKED BEEF IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE PRODUCE, COOKED, AND READY TO EAT FOOD A...

serious Documentation & Training

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

ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 8-23-16 NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B

minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL TABLEWARE MUST BE INVERTED, COVERED, OR RESET UPON CUSTOMER SEATING.

minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST INTERIOR OF SMALL REGRIGERATOR IN COFFEE PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND BAR AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN HALLWAY NEAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. REMOVOE PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND UTENSIL STORAGE RACK NEAR DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP...

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE ON REAR EXPOSED SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Pest Activity

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

2016-08-23 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AT FRONT HOT LINE WITH HAND TO MOUTH CONTACT (DRINKING FROM A OPENED CUP)WHILE PREPARING/HANDLING FOODS. INSTRUCTED NO HAND TO MOUTH CONTACT AT OPEN FOOD LINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL INTERIOR GASKETS OF 2-DR REFRIGERATOR AT REAR.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACK OF DUST BUILD-UP. CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS OF MEAT JUICES AND FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS AT WALK-IN COOLER, AND THROUGHOUT REAR AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON WALLS OUTSIDE OF DISHROOM. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND DISH STORAGE RACK.

2015-05-28 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 6- DRAWER PREP COOLER AT 50.5F WITH READY TO EAT AND COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDINH UNIT AT 40....

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED 6- DRAWER PREP COOLER SUCH AS HUMMUS 48.8F 5/27 1LB.,ASPARAGUS 47.2F 5/27 1LB.,SAUSAGE 47.0F 5/27 6OZ.,GREEN BEANS 48.7F-49.0F 1LB. 5/27/CAULIFLOWER 47.2F -47.6F 1LB,FAVA BEANS 48.9...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN FRONT PREP AREA AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,SHELVING UNITS ,INTERIOR OF OVENS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING AREA,ELECTRICAL CLOSETS,FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND NEAR DISH MACHINE,FILTERS AT HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR ICE MACHINE,MOLD ON WALL OVER DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THRESHOLD AT FRONT,SIDE AND 2ND FL. DOORS.MISSING WALL BASE LE...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT DISH MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OF OF FLOOR IN 2ND FL. LIQUOR WALK IN COOLER.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

2014-06-23 Pass License Re-Inspection
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN FOR UNDERCOOKED MENU ITEMS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SECOND FLOOR DRAINLINE IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY ROUTED TO A DRAIN LINE. MUST ROUTE TO A DRAIN LINE OR PROVIDE A DRIP PAN. (EQUIPMENT ON SITE TODAY (JUNE 23) TO MAKE CORRECTION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL GAPS/CRACKS AND UNEVEN SPOTS IN FLOORS ON FIRST/SECOND FLOOR DINING AREA, WALK-IN BEER COOLER. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE THROUGH-OUT. MUST FINISH RAW WOOD STAIRS LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR BOILER ROOM.

2014-06-13 Fail License
CRITICAL 12
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 DOORS LEADING TO PATIO DECK NOT RODENT PROOFED; TWO 1/4 INCH GAPS AT BOTTOM CORNER AND CENTER OF DOOR; MUST SEAL AREAS TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE METAL CONTAINER WITH LID FOR GARBAGE DISPOSAL; MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

serious Food Temperature

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

GLASSWASHER BEHIND SECOND FLOOR BAR NOT WORKING PROPERLY; UNIT MUST BE WORKING PROPERLY TO OBTAIN AN ACCURATE READING OF THE WASH WATER TEMPERATURE AND SANITIZING AGENT STRENGTH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN FOR UNDERCOOKED MENU ITEMS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SECOND FLOOR DRAIN LINE IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY ROUTED TO A DRAIN LINE; MUST ROUTE TO A DRAIN LINE OR PROVIDE A DRIP PAN. UNEVEN WOOD SURROUNDS AT SECOND FLOOR BAR SERVICE AREAS. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL GAPS/CRACKS AND UNEVEN SPOTS IN FLOORS ON FIRST/SECOND FLOOR BEHIND BARS, DINING AREA FLOOR (INCLUDING PERIMETER), ICE MACHINE ROOM AND IN WALK-IN BEER COOLER. ALSO IN WAIT STATION AREA. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE THROUGH-O...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED BOTH SETS OF DOUBLE DOORS ON SECOND FLOOR WITH GAPS UNDERNEATH; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEPS AND/OR SEAL DOORS TO SEAL GAPS UNDERNEATH TO PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY FROM NEIGHBORING BUSINESS. ALSO SEAL DOOR AT BOTTOM BY THE FIRST FL...

minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR WALK-IN COOLER ON FIRST FLOOR IN KITCHEN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE OBSERVED ON WASHROOM DOOR ON SECOND FLOOR IN ENTERTAINMENT AREA; PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM SINKS DO NOT RUN FOR A LEAST FIFTEEN SECONDS WHEN IN OPERATION; MUST ADJUST TIMERS TO RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF FIFTEEN SECONDS WHILE WASHING HANDS. NO HOT RUNNINNG WATER AT SINKS IN SECOND FLOOR ENTERTAINMENT AREAS. MUST RESTORE HOT...

minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER AND DEBRIS AT SECOND FLOOR BOILER (WATER HEATER) ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

minor Facility Condition

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

MUST PROVIDE A 'NO SMOKING' SIGN AT DOORS AND OTHER AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED.

2014-06-05 Fail License

No violations found.

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