THE SEDGWICK STOP.

Chicago Health Dept

1612 N SEDGWICK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

7 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Feb 2022.

Last inspected Feb 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 4

2022

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

SIDE DOOR HAS A GAP OF 1/4" AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR,REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST/ INSECT ENTRY

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTH DEEP FRYERS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

KEEP FLOOR DRY UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEAL HOLES ON WALLS IN PREP BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND BAR AREA BY THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE

JUL 29

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR ON PREP LINE WITH RUST. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE MOPS FROM GREASE TRAP AREA AND HANG MOPS AND BROOMS IN DESIGNATED MOP ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED OR MAINTAINED INCLUDING CHEST FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

OCT 2

2020

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 25

2020

FAIL 27 violations 11 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

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.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

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.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C),CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.PROVIDED RAISED SHLVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR

Minor Sanitation

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

LEAKING CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN BEER / FOOD COOLER, REPAIR CAUSE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT MOP SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA.MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

NO GREASE TRAP PROVIDED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/DISHMACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR KNOW THE LOCATION

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.NEED TO PROVIDED

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDED AT WASHROOM DOORS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,INCLUDED BASEMENT

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

A LOT OF DEBRIS,WEEDS, CIGARETTE BUTTS ETC. UNDER AND AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. REMOVE WEEDS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

TWO FOOD SMOKER UNITS ON OUTSIDE PATIO. MUST REMOVE.

Serious Food Temperature

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 24

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

Serious Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING WALL PANELING/ DRYWALL IN MENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULB IN REFRIGERATOR ADJACENT TO COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL LIGHT BULB IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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SEP 26

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON OP SINK IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

SEP 18

2017

FAIL 14 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

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).

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

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

Serious Sanitation

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

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)

Critical Pest Activity

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

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

Serious Other

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

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON OP SINK IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE SOILED LINENS PROPERLY IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

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