TRADER TODD'S RESTAURANT & BAR.

Chicago Health Dept

3216 N SHEFFIELD AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Oct 2025), 2 critical violations noted.

20 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2025 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 16

2025

PASS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS 1/2 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN FREEZER.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESS OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL ON REAR NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MAY 6

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORING BELOW THE ICE BIN AND NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA TO BE SOILED WITH BUILD UP IN THE BACK AND IN THE CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRASH BUILD UP.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT MISSING IN STORAGE CLOSET IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT/PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL STORAGE PREP AREAS.

MAR 20

2024

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTH FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF BOTH ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REAR BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SOME FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES MISSING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

APR 18

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE DEEP FRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. REPAIR ISSUE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOT EASILY CLEABLE BROKEN BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE BEER TAPS AT BAR AREA. REPAIR ISSUE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

NOV 9

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE AUTOMATIC DISHWASHING MACHINE UNABLE TO DISPENSE CHEMICALS FOR THE WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE CYCLES AUTOMATICALLY. MUST MANUALLY DISPENSE CHEMICALS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE TO DISPENSE ALL CHEMICALS AUTOMATICALLY PROPERLY. NO DISHES ARE BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED TWO WALL-MOUNTED FRY SLICERS IN TWO PREP AREAS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST STORE CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE MAIN KITCHEN CUTTING BOARD IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR BADLY STAINED WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL BACKSPLASH OF THE REAR BAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPAIR.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HOLES IN WALLS AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK, SURROUNDING FIRE SUPPRESSION ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE HAND SINK WITH MISSING COVING TILES AND OPEN GAPS. MISSING WALL TILES AT THE GARBAGE CABINET AT THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND REPLACE MISSING TILES.----MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE KITCHEN AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. NOTED CEMENT FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER CRACKED/DAMAGED WITH BROKEN, CRUMBLING CEMENT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOOR BEHIND THE REAR BAR ICE MACHINE WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A CREVICE SEALAND IN THE BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE CLEAN STORED DISHWARE. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----LARGE A-HOLE NOTED IN THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE HALLWAY. MUST SEAL.----NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT CLOSET CLUTTERED, ON THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND STORE ALL OTHER ITEMS ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

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NOV 26

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OUT PF 06/10/2019 NOTED THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE, HOWEVER NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER, DOOR AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.

Minor Other

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.

AUG 29

2018

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 14

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, DRY BEANS, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND WALLS AT MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOMS NEXT TO WASHBOWLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.(EXPOSED BRICK). MUST SEAL/COVER EXPOSED BRICK WALLS AT CUSTOMER RESTROOMS. FOUND WALL BEHIND DISHWASHER WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST SEAL.

OCT 4

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST WHITE FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD RESIDUE ON POTATO SLICER AND MANDOLIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR, APPROX. THE SIZE OF A TENNIS BALL, NEAR THE LIQUOR ROOM. MUST FILL IN HOLE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING NEAR ICE MACHINE.

SEP 27

2017

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 SMALL FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROX. 40 SMALL FLIES IN MEN'S BATHROOM AND APPROX. 30 SMALL FLIES IN THE WINE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST WHITE FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD RESIDUE ON POTATO SLICER AND MANDOLIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR, APPROX. THE SIZE OF A TENNIS BALL, NEAR THE LIQUOR ROOM. MUST FILL IN HOLE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING NEAR ICE MACHINE.

AUG 16

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW MISSING FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 9

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE REAR BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WESTERN FAUCET OF THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 29

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE SHELVING UNITS OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND A GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RUBBER COVING, TRIM, OR BASEBOARD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE WITH NO GAPS OR HOLES.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND A CEILING CUTOUT IN THE BASEMENT WITH EXPOSED WIRES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE IN THE BASEMENT CEILING.

AUG 22

2014

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 A 1 INCH GAP AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITHOUT A DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL DOOR TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT INTRUSION.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE SHELVING UNITS OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND A GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RUBBER COVING, TRIM, OR BASEBOARD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE WITH NO GAPS OR HOLES.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND A CEILING CUTOUT IN THE BASEMENT WITH EXPOSED WIRES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE IN THE BASEMENT CEILING.

OCT 25

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA STAND UP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

OCT 18

2013

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND OVER 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN MENS WASHROOM AND FOUND 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN SOUTH AND NORTH EXIT DOORS AND WALLS, DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION, RODENT PROOF ALL EXTERIOR DOORS ALSO MUST SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS IN WASHROOM/HOT WATER TANK ROOM (ALL WALLS, CEILING, ETC.). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA 2-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/DAMAGED AND NOT COVERS FOR ICE BINS (X2) AT BAR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER GASKETS AND PROVIDE COVERS/PROTECTIVE BARRIERS FOR ICE BINS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SODA SYRUP SPILL ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED MOLD/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS/CEILING IN DISHMACHINE ROOM AND WALLS IN MENS WASHROOM NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS IN MENS WASHROOM AND THROUGHOUT DISHMACHINE ROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MENS WASHROOM URINAL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

MAY 16

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT ALL RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(STORAGES AND PATIO BAR.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE,ARE BROKEN AND NOT SEALED.SEAL PLASTIC BASEBOARD WALL THROUGHOUT

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

A SELF CLOSED DOOR IS NEEDED AT EMPLOYEES' WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA,BUILD-UP OF DUST.PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

MAY 13

2011

FAIL 0 violations

MAY 6

2011

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.ALSO FRONT INTERIOR PANEL IS BROKEN AND RE-ATTECHED WITH WIRES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FRONT PANEL. TAGGED ICE MACHINE"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD, MUST PROVIDE INVOICE OF PURCHASE.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)H000072160-18

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. OBSERVED SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN(GREASE),IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER.PLUMBER ON PREMISES,UNABLE TO ABLE TO FIX THE.TAGGED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO USE DISHMACHINE,AND USE DISPOSAL UTENSIL, AND FAX LETTER WHEN SINK IS FIXED.(FAX #312-746-4240)PROBLEM.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000072160-18

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTEDD FROM 5-6-2010,REPORT #233603 # 35- DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES OF THE PREP AREA. # 38-DRAIN LINE TUBING IS MISSING FOR THE SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 H000072161-10

Minor Sanitation

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. PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT ALL RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(STORAGES AND PATIO BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS(GREASE BUILD-UP),INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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. REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.UNDER THE GRILL,BEHIND AND UNDER THE ICE MACHINE ,AND PATIO STORAGE.REGROUT FLOOR WHERE IS NEEDED(1ST FLOOR,REAR AREA).

Minor Sanitation

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. REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE,ARE BROKEN AND NOT SEALED.SEAL PLASTIC BASEBOARD WALL THROUGHOUT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. A SELF CLOSED DOOR IS NEEDED AT EMPLOYEES' WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA,BUILD-UP OF DUST.PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

MAY 6

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINE TUBING IS IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE DRAIN LINE AND COLD PLATE FROM CONSUMABLE ICE.

Minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES OF THE PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DRAIN LINE TUBING IS MISSING FOR THE SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT COOLER NEAR THE STAIRCASE. MUST PROVIDE.

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