THE PURPLE PIG.
500 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 23 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOODS ON THE COUNTER IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 1# OF GOAT CHEESE(68.7F), #1 OF FETA CHEESE(57.0F), 1# OF ROASTED EGGPLANT IN TOMATO SAUCE (64.6F). FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING ALL OF THE FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. THE REPORTED TOTAL VALUE OF THE FOOD IS $30. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED KIMCHI IN THE BASEMENT REAR PREP WALK IN COOLER. FACILITY STATES KIMCHI IS MADE IN HOUSE. A VARIANCE IS REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL FROM THE CDPH FOR KIMCHI PRODUCTION. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE KIMCHI. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
SEE VIOLATION 29. NO VARIANCE OR HAACP PLAN ON SITE FOR KIMCHI. MUST CONTACT CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR VARIANCE APPROVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BASEMENT REAR PREP AREA STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE BOX WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE TOP OF THE BOX AND DRIPPING ONTO THE GROUND/ACCUMULATING IN PUDDLES. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY REMOVING ALL EXCESS GREASE AND DETAIL CLEANING THE BOX AND SURROUNDING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED STAINED AND PEELING CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPLACE.
OCT 232018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N)OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLEWARE NOT PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION WITH THE MOUTH PARTS OF THE TABLEWARE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT TABLEWARE FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.
2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 162018FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS (SALAD, BREAD) BY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NEVER ALLOW BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTEAD USE TONGS SPOONS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES AND ALWAYS WASH HANDS BETWEEN GLOVE USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, BONE MARROW AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER; 30 LBS OF BONE MARROW AT 63F-64.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TABLEWARE NOT PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION WITH THE MOUTH PARTS OF THE TABLEWARE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT TABLEWARE FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DISH MACHINE IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 142018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT AT 1ST FLOOR PRE AREA AND AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT SAID AREAS.
CEILING TILES PAINT PEELING ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING TILES/REPLACE CEILING TILES.
DISHMACHINE DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR PIPE.
NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.
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NOV 132017FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE, FOUND 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP DRAWER COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 50.1F , INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLER AT 40F OR LOWER, COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLES. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 5LBS OF COOKED BEEF STEAKS AT 49.4, 6 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES AT 48.9.3, 5 LBS OF COOKED SQUID AT 50.1F STORED IN FRONT DRAWER COOLER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOODS AT 40F OF LOWER.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD DISCARD VALUED AT $200.
OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH FACILITIES, THE ONLY HAND WASH SINK AT REAR PREP AREA OBSTRUCTED WITH RACKS OF GLASS HOLDER, STRAINER IN SINK BOWL. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL HAND WASH SINK ALWAYS ACCESSIBLE DURING FOOD PREPARATION . CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.
PREPVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2050921 DATED ON 5-23-17 FOR VIOLATION 32: (NO SNEEZE GUARD AT KITCHEN PREP COUNTER NEXT TO CUSTOMERS SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL), 35: (CEILING ABOVE PREP STATION IN BASEMENT NEXT TO ROLLING DOOR AND 1ST FLOOR STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER CEILING TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION). 40 (SEVERAL COOLER MISSING THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND KEEP IN WARMEST PART) INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
KITCHEN FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT MISSING GROUT, INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT.
FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
MAY 232017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING G PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE, FOUND PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 52.4F , INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLER AT 40F OR LOWER, COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLES. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 50LBS OF COOKED PORK COVERS TIGHTLY IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 49.5F, 5 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES AT 51.3, 5 LBS OF COOKED SQUID AT 51.1 STORED IN SAID COOLER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOODS AT 40F OF LOWER. FOOD DISCARD VALUED AT $50.
NO SNEEZE GUARD AT KITCHEN PREP COUNTER NEXT TO CUSTOMERS SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
CEILING ABOVE PREP STATION IN BASEMENT NEXT TO ROLLING DOOR AND 1ST FLOOR STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER CEILING TO PREVENT ANY CONTAMINATION.
SEVERAL COOLER MISSING THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND KEEP IN WARMEST PART.
NOV 182016PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT PREP UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 57F BY MY THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: 8 TRAYS OF TURKEY CONFIT AT 55.6F, 7 TRAYS OF COOKED MEATBALLS AT 54.9F, 10 CONTAINERS OF CALAMARI AT 54.6F, 12 CONTAINERS OF SAUSAGES AT 53.8F, SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF DUCK AT 55.9F AND VARIOUS CONTAINERS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SAUCES AND CREAMS AT 53-58F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 100# OF FOOD WORTH $1,000. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA PREPARING READY TO EAT BEETS WITH BARE HAND CONTACT. INSTRUCTED STAFF ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS MUST WEAR GLOVES AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS PRIOR TO PUTTING ON A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES OR CHANGING GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER THAT WAS TAGGED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE DISHROOM TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 232016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARMTENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION: THE HOT WATER CONNECTION WAS TURNED OFF, WITH COLD RUNNING WATER ONLY AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED HAND SINK. MANAGER CONTACTED A REPAIRMAN WHO WAS ONSITE AND ABLE TO PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PRIOR TO THE END OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
DETAIL CLEAN THE REACH-IN DESSERT COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL, FLOORS OF COOLER, GASKETS, AND FOOD STORAGE RACKS TO REMOVE FOOD BUILDUP--MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN THE SMALL SPACE BEHIND THE COFFEE STATION IN BETWEEN THE WALL ALONG THE FLOORS AND WINDOW SILL TO REMOVE HEAVY GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP--MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER AND RUST DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE ICE MACHINES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 272015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BEHIND BAR. MUST PROVIDE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN BASEMENT.
CLEAN FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP AREA AND DISH ROOM. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND PREP AREA.
ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT, REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
MAY 122014PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF FOOD BEING PREPARED IN AN UNAPPROVED AREA, 264 LBS OF VARIOUS MEATS CURING IN A CURING ROOM MADE FROM A WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITHOUT A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES. ALSO, FOUND 568 LBS OF FROZEN MEAT AND VEGETABLES VACUUM PACKAGED IN THE BASEMENT PREP FREEZERS WITHOUT A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES. ALL FOOD THAT WAS FOUND CURING AND VACUUM PACKAGED HAS BEEN TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CDPH HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES AND TO PREPARE FOOD IN AN APPROVED PREP AREA OR PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR THE FLOORS AND CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
APR 82014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED LOCATION. ALL PRE-SET UTENSILS ON TABLES MUST BE INVERTED INTO THE NAPKIN OR REMOVED FROM THE TABLE COMPLETELY. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 262013PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOODS FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. FOOD SUCH AS NECK BONE GRAVY, HAM AND VEAL NECK BONES ARE BEING VACUUMED PACKAGED ON THE PREMISES WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM ONSITE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A HACCP PROGRAM MUST BE SUBMITTED TO CDPH AND APPROVED BEFORE PREMISES CAN VACUUM PACKAGE FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER AND THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN SALAD AT 50.3F, SAUSAGE AT 45.1-50.1F, PULLED PORK AT 49.8F, EGGPLANT CAPONATA AT 54.3F, PORK TRIPE AT 52.1F, COOKEDN BEANS AT 48.3F, MEATBALLS AT 45.3F, TURKEY AT 63.5F, PORK SHOULDER AT 46.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 225# OF FOOD WORTH $750. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED UNHYGIENIC FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ON THE COOK'S LINE USE A COMMON TOWEL FOR DRYING THEIR HANDS AFTER WASHING THEM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO DRY THEIR HANDS AFTER WASHING THEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
OBSERVED TWO EXPOSED HANDSINKS WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR ALONG THE COOK'S LINE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED A WADDED UP PIECE OF PLASTIC WRAP USED TO PLUG THE DRAIN AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND USE PROPER SINK STOPPERS AT ALL SINKS. REPAIR THE SINK STOPPERS AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
DEC 42012PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HIGHT TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE TEMP AT 140F. MACHINE BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE 180F WATER TEMP OR HIGHER FOR FINAL RINSE. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.
MISSING LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
CONDENSATION PIPE DRAINING IN 3-COMP SINK IN LL KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUT PIPE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
CLUTTER NOTED IN LOWER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MOVE FIXTURE AWAY FROM WALLS.
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
DEC 42012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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AUG 162012FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQUATE INSECT CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN FRONT KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
STANDING WATER UNDER BAR SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY TO PREVENT INSECTS BREEING.
JUN 62012PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1138308 DATED ON 5-29-12 FOR VIOL # 26 (NO HAND WASH SINK AVAILABLE AT THE EXTENDED BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL) INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. PREP TABLES ARE TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE THE EXTENDED PART OF THE LOWER LEVEL KITCHN. MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN VIOLATION IS CORRECTED.
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MAY 292012FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
NO HAND WASH SINK AVAILABLE AT THE EXTENDED BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
SEVERAL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
TWO SMALL PREP COOLER WITH ICE BUILD-UP, DOORS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED MGR TO DEFROST COOLERS AND REPAIR DOORS.
WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, DRIPPING DUCTS, ROUGH SURFACES, PIPES AND DUCTS RUNNING ALL OVER CEILING AREA, DIRT AND HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON A DOOR BEHIND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS AND CREATE WALLS BETWEEN LOCKER/ FURNITURE STORAGE ROOM AND PREP AREA.
MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERLA PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
CLUTTER AND UNORGANIZED BASEMEMENT PREP/ LOCKER ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE CLUTTER.
NOV 152011FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
(7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 11-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON A WALL PILLAR BY THE BAR AREA; 9-ON WALLS & BOXES AT BASEMENT ENTRY DOOR; 5-HOVERING INSIDE A DIRTY LINEN BIN IN BASEMENT DOORWAY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
ALL STOCK MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE COLD STORAGE ROOM/COOLER & ALONG THE REAR COFFEE STATION STORAGE CORNER. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED. CEILING WITH MILDEW STAINS IN BASEMENT DISHROOM MUST BE REPLACED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD & BULB THAT IS OUT AT BASEMENT DISHROOM MUST BE FIXED/ REPLACED. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN MOST COOLERS MUST BE REPLACED. 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.
APR 262011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. RINSE GAUGE OF HIGH TEMP. DISHMACHINE NOT WORKING-MUST FIX. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
DUSTY FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, & INTERIOR OF HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEED CLEANING. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
ALL STOCK MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR AT DRY OR COLD STORAGE AREAS. FLOOR AROUND CORNERS OF WALK-IN COOLERS OR PREP TABLES NEED DETAILED CLEANING. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT DISHROOM-MUST PROVIDE. DUSTY HOOD VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE NEED CLEANING. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
WATER LEAKING AT ELBOW PIPE OF HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHROOM AREA-MUST FIX. 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.
JUN 172010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, AND LARGE CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP, UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIOPMENT AND IN CORNERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AT FRON PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. AIR VENTS ABOVE FRONT PREP LINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. LEAK AT 3-COMP SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR AT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CORRECT. HAND SINK NEEDED AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.
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. ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF ORGANIZING AND MAINTAINING. MUST CORRECT.
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