FEB 5
2020
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE PROMONTORY.
BEAT. 43/100
5307-5319 S LAKE PARK AVE · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 5, 2020 · passed
Failed 2 of 8 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
2 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jun 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED TWO MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 312019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 31
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 DISCARD DATES FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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 7-38-005.
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.
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.
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.
OCT 192017PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violationsDETAILS
OCT 19
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violationsDETAILS
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 ABOVE RAW SHELLFISH, MEAT, AND POULTRY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
* 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
* 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
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DEFROST INTERIOR OF SMALL REGRIGERATOR IN COFFEE PREP AREA.
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.
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.
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 AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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.
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.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
AUG 232016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 23
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEAL INTERIOR GASKETS OF 2-DR REFRIGERATOR AT REAR.
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.
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.
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.
MAY 282015PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 28
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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 48.9F 1LB. 5/27,PEAS 47.7F 1LB. 5/27,TOMATOE SAUCE 48.2F 2LBS. 5/27,CHEESE SAUCE 4LBS.48.8F 5/27,PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 12.6 LBS.$52.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,SHELVING UNITS ,INTERIOR OF OVENS.
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.
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 LEADING TO 2ND FL.STAIR CASE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR ICE MACHINE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT DISH MACHINE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OF OF FLOOR IN 2ND FL. LIQUOR WALK IN COOLER.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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JUN 232014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 23
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN FOR UNDERCOOKED MENU ITEMS.
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.
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.
JUN 132014FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2014
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN FOR UNDERCOOKED MENU ITEMS.
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.
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-OUT. MUST FINISH RAW WOOD STAIRS LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR BOILER ROOM.
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 FLOOR WASHROOMS (EQUIPMENT ROOM DOOR) BELONGING TO UNIVERSITY. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPES AND CONDUIT LINES. PROVIDE A COVER FOR SPRINKLER PIPE OPENING ON CEILING OF DISHWASHING ROOM. OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT COVING AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE 4 INCH WALL COVING AROUND EQUIPMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR WALK-IN COOLER ON FIRST FLOOR IN KITCHEN.
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.
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 RUNNING WATER TO ALL SINKS IN SAID AREA.
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.
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
MUST PROVIDE A 'NO SMOKING' SIGN AT DOORS AND OTHER AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED.
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