FEB 17
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE ROOST.
YOUR CALL. 74/100
1467-1469 W IRVING PARK RD · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 17, 2022 · passed
10 of 13 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
10 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
64
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Mar 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
JAN 122021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 12
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND BAR
JAN 272020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 27
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT ONLY HANDWASHING STATION IN COOKING AREA. HOT WATER WAS TURNED OFF UNDERNEATH HAND SINK AND HOT WATER WAS ONLY REGISTERING AT 76.0F. HOT WATER WAS TURNED ON UNDERNEATH DURING INSPECTION AND WAS RESTORED TO 110F DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED PLASTIC TABLEWARE STORED IMPROPERLY. MUST STORE ALL PLASTICWARE WITH HANDLES FACING THE SAME WAY TO PREVENT CONTMAINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WHEN ENTERING DISH ROOM. REPLACE TORN GASKETS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
MAY 92019FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
MAY 9
2019
FAILED
9 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE GLASS DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
ALL STORED BEVERAGES AND OTHER ASSORTED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WEARING INEFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS, NOT COVERING HAIR FOR ALL AREAS. MUST PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS AT THE MOP SINK AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE IN THE ALLEY WITH EXCESSIVE SPILLED GREASE ON THE SURROUNDING GROUND AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SPILLED GREASE AND CLEAN CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP SOILED/DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT NOTED ON OPENINGS SURROUNDING THE HOT WATER TANK ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING PIPING. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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JAN 102019PASS W/ CONDITIONS21 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
21 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
NOTED EMPLOYEES OPEN CUP OF HOT TEA ON A PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL BEVERAGES MUST BE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS OR CONSUMED IN A DESIGNATED NON-FOOD PREP AREA.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. TCS FOODS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE SUCH ITEMS IE: EGGS AND MAKE CONSUMER ADVISORY VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER LOCATED IN THE BAR BOX COOLER WHERE DAIRY PRODUCTS ARE STORED. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS FOUND NOT LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL WITH PRODUCT NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED COOK WITH BEARD/FACIAL HAIR. MUST PROVIDE A BEARD GUARD FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WET WIPING CLOTHES ON COOKS LINE AND IN THE REAR PREP MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOLER AND METAL SHELVING AT THE BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS BETWEEN EACH GLOVE USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TENNIS BALL ATTACHED TO THE METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT AS A MEANS OF A "BUMPER". MUST REMOVE TO MAKE SHELVING SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY METAL DISH RACK AND PLASTIC RACK DISH HOLDER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN COOLERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REAR KITCHEN UTILITY MOP SINK'S BACK FLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN THE REAR KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----CRACKED AND DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE " FAMILY" WASHROOM WASHBOWL. BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE AT BOTH SINKS.----NOTED CARDBOARD AS MATTING ON FLOOR OF THE COOKS LINE. MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD AS FLOOR MATS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOPS STORED IN THE MOP SINK AND CLOSET MUST BE INVERTED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON THE REAR PATIO SUCH AS PILES WOOD, UNUSED FURNITURE MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 52018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 5
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ACCUMULATION OF GRIMES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP,ALSO UNDER SHELVES REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREAS, NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BROKEN,MISSING AND UNSTUCK FROM CEILING PANELS IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,REPLACE REPAINT SAID TILES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
AUG 102017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 10
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL. (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC.)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND FAN GUARD NOT CLEAN INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND BAG IN A BOX. MUST PROVIDE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND HOLE/NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN UNDER RINSE SINK AT BAR. MUST COVER HOLE AT BAR UNDER RINSE SINK.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO DIPPER WELL FOR SCOOPED ICE CREAM AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 112017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 11
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET AND ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 32016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 3
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA UNLABELED. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BASEBOARD AROUND WALLS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER AT THE 2-DOOR MEAT COOLER IN KITCHEN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ITEMS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MAY 182015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 18
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
OCT 172014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 17
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ALONG THE BLADE AND SIDES OF THE MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
RE-APPLY BASEBOARD ALONG THE SIDE WALL NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
MAR 72014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER TO ELIMINATE THE FROST BUILDUP ALONG THE WALLS OF THE FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS NEAR THE FRONT WINDOW OF THE FACILITY TO REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILDUP.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR SLOW LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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