The Village Tap, Inc.
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2025-03-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
2025-03-19 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 07/23/2024 INSPECTION, REPORT #2597934 NOT CORRECTED: #47-NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FO...
2024-07-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 13 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NOTED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN SANDWICHES ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHI...
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED TO HOOK THE POPATOE CUTTER TO THE WALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. NSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES AND INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED MISSING LIGHT AND BULB AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING WITH SHATTER PROOF BULB.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2023-01-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-01-11 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGER, BEEF, SOUPS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL IN THE BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC) IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE BASEMENT MAIN WALK-IN COOLER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
2021-10-25 Pass w/ Conditions Suspected Food Poisoning CRITICAL 4 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AND FULLY STOCKED WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS IN BAR STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE ICE CHESTS. INSTRUCTED ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED OUTSIDE OF ICE CHESTS.
2021-09-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTIO. INSTRUCTED MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT AL...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2020-08-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 7 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR, BETWEEN THE SINK AND STORED CLEAN GLASSWARE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
EXTREMELY RUSTED CHEMICAL CONTAINER UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----- LID OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTED, BROKEN WITH EXPOSED EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR.-----MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE BAR ICE BIN...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT IE: SLICER, MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES OR STORED CLEAN.---HOLE IN THE METAL WALL BEHIND THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH NON-CLEANABLE, NON-SMOOTH MATERIAL. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABL...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
2020-08-17 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 18 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD COLD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. A CONTAINER OF COLD SLAW HELD IN A BUS PAN INSIDE AN ICE BATH, WITH MOST ICE MELTED, AT 52.3F, SOUR CREAM AT 55.4F, CREAM BASE SALAD DRESSING AT 64.7F, ALL IN SAME BUS PAN. ALSO OBS...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. COLE SLAW WITH A PREPARATION DATE ONLY OF 8-15-20, OTHER ASSORTED DAIRY BASED SAUCES WITH PREPARATION DATES OF 8-13-20, COOKED BEEF WITH A DATE O...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
ON-LINE VIRTUAL MENU WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS AND BURGER ADDITIONS SUCH AS FRIED EGG. 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 PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR, BETWEEN THE SINK AND STORED CLEAN GLASSWARE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LID OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTED, BROKEN WITH EXPOSED EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR.-----MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE BAR ICE BINS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
EXTREMELY RUSTED CHEMICAL CONTAINER UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR SANITIZING LEVELS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS FOR THE QUATERNARY SANITIZER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED SEALED.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.----HOLE IN THE METAL WALL BEHIND THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH NON-CLEANABLE, NON-SMOOTH MATERIAL. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----RAW BRICK WALLS T...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT IE: SLICER, MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES OR STORED CLEAN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED THE BARTENDER/CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOT WEARING A MASK OR FACIAL COVERING AT INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING DRINKS FOR CUSTOMERS AT THE BAR, PREPARING DRINKS AND SERVING THEM TO CUSTOMERS DINING ON THE REAR PATIO.
2019-05-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES-COLESLAW AT 49.0 F, SOUR CREAM AT 49.1 F, CHEESE AT 49.2 F, ANCHOVIES AT 49.0 F, EGGS AT 49.2 F, BUTTERMILK AT 49.2 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F IF HELD COLD. ALL O...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
FOUND REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPAPRED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND FOOD WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 49.0 F. FOUND CHEESE, EGGS, MILK, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOOD WALK IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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.
2017-04-10 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE FOOD WALK IN COOLER- CHILI AT 49.0 F AND CHEESE AT 46.5 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. FOUND AMBIENT AI...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED LIQUID BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BAR GUN HOLDERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL/CEILING AROUND PREP AREA VENTILATION HOOD ALSO OBSERVED PAINT CHIPPING ON PIPE ABOVE/NEXT TO DISH WASH 3-COMPARMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL PAINT CHIPS/MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN ALSO MUST CLEAN/PAINT WALL/CEILING...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) MISSING END CAPS ALONG COOKLINE. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS/LIGHT COVER FOR SAID LIGHT BULBS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR BAR COOLERS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
2016-07-07 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL SMALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING COOKED PREPARED FOODS AND HOME SAUCES IN THE SMALL 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHENUNDER THE CEILING FAN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR WINDOW IN POOR REPAIR IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF BOTH DEEP FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION.
2014-08-06 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON KITCHEN SHELVES, MUST INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ELEMENT,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CABINET OF COOKING FRYERS FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, AND CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS BEHIND THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, WITH PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA,
2013-08-05 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARDS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CART WHERE THE MEAT SLICER MACHINE IS STORED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING COVER ON THE SUM PUMP IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS BEHIND THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT,WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD, WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON THE LIGHT BULB ON TOP OF THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
2012-09-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON ONE DOOR OF TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, AND EQUIPMENT, COUNTERS AT BAR AREA, AND CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT, MULTI-USE UTENSILS, TABLES, CHAIRS, COUNTERS, SINKS, ETC...THRU-OUT PREMISES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT THE BAR AREA AND BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED, TO SEAL OPENINGS/CRACKS, CREVICES, GAPS AT WALL JUNCTION AND AROUND UTILITY LINES THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT AND BEER GARDEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER ONE OF TWO 3PART SINK AT BAR AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVER CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
2012-09-13 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
WE OBSERVED SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. AREAS OF BLACK, SLIMEY MOLD LIKE DEPOSITS INSIDE UPPER AREA OF MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE UNIT, AND DISCARD ICE. MUST OBTAIN BAGGED ICE FROM AN APPROVED VENDOR. HELD FOR INSPEC...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT IN THE KITCHEN AND AT BAR AREA, OVER 15 LIVE COCKROACHES NOTED ON FLOOR AND INSICE OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS, SEAL OPENINGS/CRACKS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON ONE DOOR OF TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, AND EQUIPMENT, COUNTERS AT BAR AREA, AND CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT THE BAR AREA AND BASEMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER ONE OF TWO 3PART SINK AT BAR AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVER CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
2011-07-01 Pass Canvass 8 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL/DATE.
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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED...
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 REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COUNTERS, SHELVES AND SINKS IN BAR AREA.
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 REPAIR AND SEAL FLOOR IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INCLUDING B...
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 WALLS IN KITCHEN.
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...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
2010-09-07 Pass Short Form Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2010-06-25 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
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.CLEAN AND SANITIZE BAR GUN HOLDERS.
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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be prov...
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