The Red Lion Lincoln Square
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2018-11-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE PREP SINK DUE TO LOCATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12- BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICE AND MAINTAINED.
2018-11-01 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11- NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-601.11(A)-FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEAN...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111-FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS OVER 40 TOTAL ON THE CABINET WITH WINE ON THE WINE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307,11- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE PREP SINK DUE TO LOCATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12- BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICE AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-210.11- WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE ADA WASHROOM, FURNACE ROOM AND ABOVE THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2017-09-13 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE STAND UP BEER REACH IN COOLER AT SERVICE AREA. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTICED BAD ODOR COMING FROM DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.
2016-10-07 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF BAR COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBDSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL ABOVE THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR WALL TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENT COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE ICE MACHINE/DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
2015-07-23 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILE DAMAGED IN SEVERAL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NO END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING FAUCET AT NECK OF THREE COMPARTMENT, IN KITCHEN AREA,
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT,
2014-08-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ICE BIN NOT PROVIDED WITH COVER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR BIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILE DAMAGED IN SEVERAL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STOCK NOT PROPERLY ELEVATE IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
2014-07-25 Fail Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY OR SERVICE. OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL AND UPPER PARTS OF ICE MACHINE COMING INTO CONTACT WITH FRESH ICE BEING MADE AND STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSAL OF ICE, DET...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ICE BIN NOT PROVIDED WITH COVER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR BIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILE DAMAGED IN SEVERAL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STOCK NOT PROPERLY ELEVATE IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
2013-09-04 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE BOTH FURNACE ROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES NEAR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN, SERVICE BAR AND FURNACE ROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO DAMAGED CEILING PANELS SAME AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE PANELS. DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS INSI...
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
2011-06-09 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, BAR AREA AND PARTY ROOM SHELVES.
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 AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALL AT BAR AREA, PARTY ROOM, AND CLOSETS.
2010-12-14 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2010-12-06 Fail License CRITICAL 9 ▾
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.//REAR...
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.//MUST INVERT ALL POTS ,PANS PLATES IN STORAGE
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.//NEED LIDES ON ALL GARBAGE CANS ON PREMISES WHEN NOT IN USE/NEED SPLASH GUARED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND BOWL , SHELVES & COU...
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.//MUST CLEAN VENTILATION COVER IN WOMEN RESTROOM
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 SEAL ALL HOLES IN CEILING IN FURNACE ROOM AT 4749 N ROCKWELL ST./REPLACE STAIN CEILING TILE AT (4753)
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.//NEED TO REPLACE LIGHTS OUT ON PREMISES IN DINNING AREA/INSTALL LIGHT SHI...
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.//NEED SELF-CLOSEING DOOR ON REST ROOM DOOR AT (4753)
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.//MUST REMOVE THREADS OFF FAUCET ON MOP SINK IN REAR NO BACK SIPHONAGE DEVICE ON SYSTEM./MUST INSTALL VENTILATION IN RESTROOM/MUST INSTALL EXPOS...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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.//MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES
2010-12-02 Fail License ▾
No violations found.
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