THE WRAP BAR.
8154 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
6 of 10 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 112025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE ON HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .
OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
MAR 62024PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD/IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN AND FRYERS WITH GREASE, CHARD MATERIALS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. ALSO, MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE SPILLS, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS.
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.
OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR THE EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR THE FOOD HANDLERS.
JUL 242023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
4-201.11 OBSERVED THE COLD-WATER KNOB ON THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISWASHING AREA NOT ABLE TO TURN COLD WATER ON AND OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID KNOB.
6-501.19 OBSERVED THE DOOR ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES WITH STANDING WATER, ON THE SIDE OF DEEP-FRYING UNIT CLOSEST TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID FLOOR TILE AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT CLOSEST TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
6-202.11 OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE TWO LIGHT BULBS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 262023FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE COLD-WATER KNOB ON THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISWASHING AREA NOT ABLE TO TURN COLD WATER ON AND OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID KNOB.
OBSERVED THE DOOR ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES WITH STANDING WATER, ON THE SIDE OF DEEP-FRYING UNIT CLOSEST TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID FLOOR TILE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT CLOSEST TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE TWO LIGHT BULBS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 04/21/2022, REPORT #2554668 #47 OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REACH FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #51 OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER OR CLEANING PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST 1 SERVICE SINK OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH A FLOOR DRAIN AND SHALL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER OR SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE. #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
APR 212022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SECONDARY THERMOMETERS IN REACH COOLERS. THERMOMETERS MUST BE VISIBLE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REACH FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FAUCET FIXTURE IN TOILET ROOM LOOSE AND IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER OR CLEANING PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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MAR 162022PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS CHICKEN, TOMATOES, EGGS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FRIED CHICKEN PIECES ON A NAPKIN ALONG WITH DIPPING SAUCE ON COUNTER USED TO PREPARE FOOD FOR CONSUMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO HAVE LUNCH/SNACKS.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH BAKING RACK OF COOKIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO SECONDARY THERMOMETERS IN REACH COOLERS. THERMOMETERS MUST BE VISIBLE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH TAILBONE LENGTH LOCKS UNRESTRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. COS
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REACH FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FAUCET FIXTURE IN TOILET ROOM LOOSE AND IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER OR CLEANING PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRTY CEILING VENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED AND DRIPPING GREASE FROM VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
MAY 272021PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE DEEP FRYERS LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE RODENT AND INSECT HARBORING.
OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA NEXT TO CONVECTION OVEN WITH BROKEN HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR SHELVING RUSTED IN NEED OF CLEANING AND OR REPAIR AND BOTTOM LINED WITH CARBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FAUCET IN TOILET ROOM LOOSE AND IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPOSED RAW WOOD BEING USED TO COVER AREA THAT USE TO HAVE A/C UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN AS A WAY OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.
OBSERVED FLOORS IN FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING AND FOOD PREP STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SODA CRATES STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA NEAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CRATES AND ANY OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM AREA AS A MEANS OF MAINTAINING, CLEANING AND SANITIZING AREA.
OBSERVED TAPE WRAPPED AROUND BOTTOM OF DRAIN PIPE UNDER ONE COOMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF PREPARED FOODS.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
DEC 292020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BULK DRY STORAGE FOOD (FLOUR, WHITE SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR ETC.) NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MISSING LABELING. MUST INSTALL LABELS ON BULK CONTAINERS AND DRY STORAGE ITEMS.
OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (COOKIES, CAKE SLICES AND BANANA PUDDING)NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 FROM 8/1/2019 REPORT #2303996 NOT CORRECTED. ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE. PERSON IN CHARGE INFORMED THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NON-PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN (TCS) FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,( MAKING WRAP SANDWICHES, COOKING SALMON,CHICKEN,ETC). INSTRUCTED THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLED, PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLCY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED 4-LBS OF CREAM CHEESE PACKAGES AND 4- EGGS IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF 73.F ON FOOD RACK UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN (TCS) COLD FOODS AT 41.F OR BELOW. FOODS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-COS AT COST APPROX $ 10.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.MUST INSTALL LABELS.
OBSERVED PACKAGED COOKIES AND SLICED CAKES NOT LABELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NAME, ADDRESS OF ESTABLISHMENT ,AND INGREDIENTS OF FOOD ITEM ON PACKAGE/ CONTAINER.
OBSERVED FLOOR AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS UNDER HEAVY EQUIMENT,1-COMP SINK,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAY 152018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR EXPOSED SINK AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA. PROPERLY COVER FURNACE IN CEILING ABOVE SINKS IN PREP AREA.
INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.
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