THE SEDGWICK STOP.
1612 N SEDGWICK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
3 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 20 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 42022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SIDE DOOR HAS A GAP OF 1/4" AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR,REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST/ INSECT ENTRY
GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTH DEEP FRYERS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
KEEP FLOOR DRY UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE
SEAL HOLES ON WALLS IN PREP BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND BAR AREA BY THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE
JUL 292021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ADDITIONAL SERVICE BAR LOCATED IN BACK ROOM. ALL BAR AREAS MUST HAVE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTALL SINK OR REMOVE SERVICE BAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR ON PREP LINE WITH RUST. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE MOPS FROM GREASE TRAP AREA AND HANG MOPS AND BROOMS IN DESIGNATED MOP ROOM.
OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED OR MAINTAINED INCLUDING CHEST FREEZER.
OBSERVED DISH MACHINE REMOVED AND SINK FOR SPRAYER SINK RESTING ON MILK CRATES. MILK CRATES ARE NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED FOR THIS PURPOSE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND PROPERLY DESIGNED CONDITION.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
SEP 252020FAILED27 violations11 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED: CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES, MILK ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK INSTALLED IN BASEMENT RESTROOM, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK AT BASEMENT RESTROOM OR REMOVE TOILET AND CAP PLUMBING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR COMPLETELY CLOGGED,UNABLE TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND BAR AREA,PRESENTLY BAR IN USE,BARTENDER MAKING DRINKS. SOAP PROVIDED AFTER MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND BAR AREA.AFTER MY REQUEST BARTENDER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C).CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WATER RESERVOIR. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
FOUND HOT FOOD STORED ON TOP THE STOVE:COOKED MASHED POTATOES AT TEMP OF 68F; COOKED BROWN GRAVY AT TEMP OF 76.3F; COOKED BROCCOLI AT TEMP OF 105.1F; MELTED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 89F TO 119.5F.ALL MENTIONED FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE COOK. POUNDS 6,VALUE 20. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
TCS COLD FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: RAW CHICKEN IN CONTAINERS ON TOP PREP TABLE AND ON TOP CUTTING BOARD AT TEMP OF 61F; 62.6F; 63F.FOUND OPENED/USED JAR OF MAYONNAISE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 58.8F(LABEL STATED REFRIGERATOR AFTER OPENED); TWO FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 59F; AND ONE SLICE OF CHEESE AT TEMP OF 59.7F.FOUND TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER: SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 46.6F; A BAG OF SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 46.6F;A BLOCK OF CREAM CHEESE AT TEMP OF 50.8F; A PIECE OF ASIAGO CHEESE AT TEMP OF 44.7F; COOKED MEAT AT TEMP OF 44.6F; 14 EACH EGGS AT TEMP OF 46F; COLD FOOD MUST BE MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. A BAG OF GREEN LEAF AT TEMP OF 60F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE COOK. POUNDS 50,VALUE 100. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005 CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND TWO PREP COOLERS AT TEMP OF 60.5F, PREP COOLER ACCROSS THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE HAD TCS FOOD INSIDE: EGGS,CHEESE, ETC. WHITE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 48.6F,TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE SAID COOLER: MILK. NO WORKING REFRIGERATION IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST HAVE ADEQUEATE REFRIGERATION TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LESS.
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C),CITATION ISSUED
WE OBSERVED OVER 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON SITE ON WALLS IN KITCHEN, BAR AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT FOOD/LIQUOR STORAGE AREA MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OR REMOVE ALL FOOD/BEVERAGES FROM UNDER SAID PIPES.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.PROVIDED RAISED SHLVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR
LEAKING CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN BEER / FOOD COOLER, REPAIR CAUSE
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT MOP SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA.MUST PROVIDE.
MIDDLE COMPARTMENT LEAKING AT SEAMS SEAMS IN BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ISSUE. DRAIN PIPE IS LEAKING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ,REPAIR CAUSE
NO GREASE TRAP PROVIDED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/DISHMACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR KNOW THE LOCATION
NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.NEED TO PROVIDED
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDED AT WASHROOM DOORS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,INCLUDED BASEMENT
A LOT OF DEBRIS,WEEDS, CIGARETTE BUTTS ETC. UNDER AND AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. REMOVE WEEDS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
GRIME ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT,BAR AREA KITCHEN ETC. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS UNDER BAR AREA.GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
TWO FOOD SMOKER UNITS ON OUTSIDE PATIO. MUST REMOVE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 01/24/2019 INSPECTION (REPORT #2253042) NOT CORRECTED: #10: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #49: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK BUILDUP ON DISH RACKS, STORED AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND/OR DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #55: OBSERVED CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED, ABOVE HAND SINK AT COOK LINE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #57: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK INSTALLED IN BASEMENT RESTROOM, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK AT BASEMENT RESTROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE MOP SINK INSTALLED IN SAID AREA OR ENSURE MOP SINK AND HAND SINK ARE NOT INSTALLED DIRECTLY NEXT TO EACH OTHER.
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, SALSA, SLICES CHEESE, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK BUILDUP ON DISH RACKS, STORED AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND/OR DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MISSING WALL PANELING/ DRYWALL IN MENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED, ABOVE HAND SINK AT COOK LINE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULB IN REFRIGERATOR ADJACENT TO COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL LIGHT BULB IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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SEP 262017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS. ALSO, DEFROST UPRIGHT AND DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.
MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOORS.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON OP SINK IN BASEMENT.
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, AND ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND OFFICE IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BEHIND THE VIDEO GAME IN REAR SEATING AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
SEP 182017FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVE EMPLOYEE NOT EXHIBITING GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES. HE ENTERED THE PREP AREA AND BEGAN HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. HE PREPARED HAMBURGER BUNS, AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING FOODS, AND NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS, USE TONGS, GLOVES, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A).
OBSERVED NO SOAP, PAPER TOWELS OR DRYING DEVICE AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA OR BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND DRYING DEVICES CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVE A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES; IN PREP AREA, INSIDE SMALL CLOSET ADJACENT TO PREP AREA WHERE GREASE TRAP IS LOCATED; MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, AND BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREP ARE OF SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS. ALSO, DEFROST UPRIGHT AND DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE FOLLOWING; STOVE, GRILL, FRYER, WHEEL CASTERS, SLICER, STORAGE RACKS AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN INSIDE THE MICROWAVE,INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF PREP COOLERS AND 1-DOOR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER, AND CONTACT SURFACES AT WAIT STATION ADJACENT TO PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP AREA, FRONT AND REAR CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS, OFFICE AND ALL STORAGE ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT, BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND BEHIND THE BAR.
MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOORS.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON OP SINK IN BASEMENT.
MUST STORE SOILED LINENS PROPERLY IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, AND ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND OFFICE IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BEHIND THE VIDEO GAME IN REAR SEATING AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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