THE ROOKERY.

Chicago Health Dept

2109 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

17 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2019.

Last inspected Jul 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

110

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 31

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMER THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORE ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORE ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW LEAK ON PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN.

JUL 18

2019

FAIL 15 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING ICE MACHINE UNTIL SERVICE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMER THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORE ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITAZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORE ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW LEAK ON PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN.

FEB 28

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED THE HOT WATER FIXTURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE 1st FLOOR BAR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 31

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

AUG 22

2017

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE TOP OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE LID AND SURFACE. GREASE MUST BE MAINTAINED INSIDE OF THE RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A BROWN BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, NOT IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ICE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE FAN VENT COVER ON THE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM CEILING VENT TO PROVIDE ADQEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

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SEP 10

2015

PASS 9 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS: COFFEE CUPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER. NOT ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CUPS WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AND PUT IN A CLEAN AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, WALK IN COOLERSM,AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNERS, AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FREE FROM POOLING WATER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHEILD IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING SHEILD IS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

SEWAR COVER IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOUL ODOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN, SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPOLYEES

SEP 1

2015

FAIL 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND 3 HANDSINK WITH EITHER NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS, 1 SINK IN WAIT STATION WITH NO HOT WATER. MANAGER FILL SOAP AND TOWELS AND TURNED HOT WATER ON AT BOTTOM OF SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP SOAP AND TOWELS FILLED AT ALL TIMES AND TO INSTRUCT STAFF NOT TURN OFF HOT WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Sanitation

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

ICE MACHINE HAS A LARGE AMOUNT OF PINK SLIMMY SUBSTANCE AT THE ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. ALL ICE MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. CONTAINER OPEN AND OVER FLOWING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLOSE AND REMOVE GARBAGE AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, WALK IN COOLERSM,AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHEILD IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING SHEILD IS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

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

SEWAR COVER IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOUL ODOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN, SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPOLYEES

MAR 13

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR REAR REACH-IN COOLER DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BAR AND BEVERAGE AREAS.

SEP 12

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN FREEZERS IN REAR OF PREMISES ALSO CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND ALL PREP COOLERS AT THE REAR PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AREA

NOV 2

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: LIGHTS IN PREP KITCHEN AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEAN AND REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS SAME AREA.

OCT 26

2012

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Other

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

Found No certified food manager on premises during this inspection while potentially hazardous foods (sandwiches etc)are being served and prepared to customers. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Violations still pending see report #: 1286076 dated:10/23/12.

Minor Sanitation

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

Violations still pending see report #: 1286076 dated:10/23/12.

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation #35 now corrected.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Violations still pending see report #: 1286076 dated:10/23/12.

OCT 23

2012

FAIL 12 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Facility Condition

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

OBSERVED (1) CONTAINER OF PORTION SIZED MUSSELS HELD INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN LACKING THE REQUIRED SHELLFISH TAG. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID SHELLFISH-APPROX:6 LBS,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$13.50 PER MANAGER DURING THIS INSPECTION. "THIS TAG IS REQUIRED TO BE ATTACHED UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY AND THEREAFTER KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS". CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B).

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND THE DISPLAY REFRIGERATION UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA AIR TEMPERATURE 46.9F. INST CAN NOT USE UNTIL REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT DISPLAY REFRIGERATION UNIT AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE INTERNAL OF 45.F-55.9F. SLICE TOMATOS 1 1/2 POUNDS,SLICE MUSHROOMS 2 LBS CONTAINER,JARKY PASTROMI 2LBS, 5 COOKED EGGS, MANGER HAD DENATURAL.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

NOTED ICE BIN WITH SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON WALL OF ICE BIN ANDLEAKING RAIN WATER AS OPEN HOLES.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4 INCH GAP.

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (soup,bacon,mashed potatoes ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORECTED FROM 5-23-30 INSPECTION # 1202288 AS NOTED; 30,LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA. 32 PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE. 33 CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS AND CABINETS BELOW AND THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP. 08/23/2012 34 CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP AND IN REAR STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP. 35 THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORE ROOM AND AROUND THE DOOR JAM NEEDS TO CLEANED AND PAINTED. 08/23/2012 2012

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE. CUTTING BOARDS MARRED NEED TO BE REPLACED

Critical Pest Activity

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

REAR DOOR NEEDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT ENTRY OF RODENT PROOF 1/4 INCH OPENING.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHTS IN PREP KITCHEN AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEAN,ALSO IN DISHMACHINE AREA MISSING LIGHTS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3 COMPARTMENT AT THE BAR AREA KNOBS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, HOT AND COLD WATER NOT WORKING NEEDS TO BE REPAIR.

MAY 23

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS AND CABINETS BELOW AND THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP AND IN REAR STORE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORE ROOM AND AROUND THE DOOR JAM NEEDS TO CLEANED AND PAINTED.

APR 6

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Minor Facility Condition

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

MAR 30

2011

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. KITCHEN BACK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF DOOR SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

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. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL PREP AREA, BY PREP TABLE

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 INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS SURFACES, DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,INCLUDING INTERIOR CABINETS, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING

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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS PREP AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP FROM BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT

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 CLEAN/REPAIR WALL SURFACES REAR PREP AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD REAR PREP AREA

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGING ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION TO STOVE REAR PREP AREA, ON REMOVE FROM PREMISES

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 AND BETTER ORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR OFFICE/STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED AT PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE SHELVES TO BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS

MAR 24

2010

PASS 1 violation

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.RAW WOOD SURFACES BEHIND BARS MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,ICE BIN COVERS ARE MISSING SAME AREA.

MAR 11

2010

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE DURING THIS INSPECTION DISPENSING (0)PPM.SERVICE TECHNICIAN CALLED OUT,ARRIVED AT 4:00P.M. REPAIRED SAID MACHINE,NOW MEASURED 100PPM. MAY CONTINUE TO USE AS REQUIRED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED A NOTICEABLE CONDENSATION WATER DRIPPAGE FROM PIPING AT CEILING OVER EAST SECTION OF FOOD PREP TABLE/COOLER MUST REPAIR SAID PLUMBING AS NOTED THEREFORE SAID EAST SECTION,FOOD EQUIPMENTS ARE NOW HELD FOR INSPECTION.

Serious Food Temperature

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED COOK LINE COOKING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ON GRILL DURING INSPECTION,OTHER FOODS ARE HOT HOLDING.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers,PREVIOUS HEALTH INSPECTION REPORT NOT AVAILABLE.

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.ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP,BARS MUST BE INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.SECTION OF FLOOR ALONG REAR DOOR THRESHHOLD NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED WERE NOTED.

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. 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.FOUND OUTSIDE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WITH AN ACCESS WATER LINE CONNECTION MUST REMOVE THEREFORE SERVICE COUNTER AREA IS HELD FOR INSPECTION DURING THIS INSPECTION.

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