THE RED LION LINCOLN SQUARE.

Chicago Health Dept

4749-4753 N ROCKWELL ST · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2018.

Last inspected Nov 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
VIOLATIONS
44
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 9
2018
PASS 2 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12- BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICE AND MAINTAINED.

NOV 1
2018
FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
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.

Critical Sanitation
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.

Serious Sanitation
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 CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
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 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12- BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICE AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation
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.

SEP 13
2017
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

OCT 7
2016
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF BAR COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
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.

JUL 23
2015
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.

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

NO END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

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

LEAKING FAUCET AT NECK OF THREE COMPARTMENT, IN KITCHEN AREA,

Minor Documentation & Training
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,

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AUG 5
2014
PASS 5 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

JUL 25
2014
FAIL 6 violations
Serious Sanitation
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, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PARTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

Minor Chemical Safety
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

SEP 4
2013
PASS 4 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Pest Activity
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 INSIDE THE WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

JUN 9
2011
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

DEC 14
2010
PASS · 0 violations
DEC 6
2010
FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
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 DOOR AT 4753 N ROCKWELL ST, NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR MEASURED AT 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR./NO EXTERMINATION LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME.

Minor Sanitation
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

Minor Sanitation
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 & COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation
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

Minor Sanitation
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)

Minor Sanitation
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 SHIELD ON LIGHTS OVER FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
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)

Minor Plumbing & Waste
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 EXPOSED HAND BOWL,SOAP PAPPER TOWLES AT (4753)REAR AREA

Minor Sanitation
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

DEC 2
2010
FAIL 0 violations

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