TRADITION.
160 N FRANKLIN ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 19 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 282024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken , beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
Low Temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained on CL test strips, instructed to provide proper sanitizer concentration levels at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.
Food handler with long beard not wearing beard restraints. Instructed to wear.
Broken floor tiles noted at dish washing area, instructed to replace.
JAN 112023PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND DISHES IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT WHILE STORED, MAINTAIN.
FOUND LEAK AT PIPE UNDER BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND COLD WATER HANDLE OF KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.
FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, AND MAINTENANCE.
FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING, MAINTAIN.
FOUND TWO LIGHTS IN POOR REPAIR AT THE KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/9/19, REPORT #2315632: #58: 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. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THE ABOVE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THAT FACILITY COOK TO ORDER FOOD AND SOMETIMES SERVES FOOD UNDERCOOKED. NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
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.
OCT 22019FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED THAT HAND SINK ARE NOT PROPERLY MARKED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER MARKING FOR ALL EXPOSED AND WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINKS
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN STORED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED THAT FACILITY COOK TO ORDER FOOD AND SOMETIMES SERVES FOOD UNDERCOOKED. NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES ,LIDS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM.MUST KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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.
MAY 32018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.
FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKY AT HANDLES AND FAUCET NECK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED UNUSED GLASSES STORED ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO WRAP AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE OFF FLOOR.
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JUN 232017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINKISH/BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER AND BY THE PANEL. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT ON THE FAN LOCATED IN THE REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON BASEMENT FLOOR. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED MINOR GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL BY THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 232016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 23 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOORS AND ON TOP OF UNSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.ALSO 3 LIVE INSECTS ON FLOOR BEHIND BEER WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT,6-RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL AT NEAR BASEMENT DOOR OF COMMON AREA. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.STRONGLY RECOMMENED PEST CONTROL SERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON ALL POT/PANS,FOOD EQUIPMENT STORAGE SHELVES.MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED UNCLEAN UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENT(PLATES,POTS,ETC) STORED IN BASEMENT .MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE.
OBSERVED LOWER WALLS BEHIND, DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO OPENING,(HOLES) THRU-OUT PREP,STORAGE AREA,AND DISH ROOM AT UPPER WALL LEDGE,CEILING,LOWER,UPPER WALLS.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THRU-OUT FOOD EQUIPMENT PAN STORAGE ROOM.MUST REPAIR.BLACK LINE COVERING ON WATER LINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. LOCATED UNDER COUNTER AT BAR.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAIN OF LITTER, UNCLEAN UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON FLOORS,NOT BEING USED. MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING FOR BUSINESS AND ORGANIZE REMAINING STORAGE.ALSO CLEANING SUPPLIES AND MOPS,DUST PAN,BROOMS STORED IN ELECTRICAL ROOM IN DINING ROOM BAR AREA.MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
NOV 42015FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED HEAVY RAT INFESTATION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE CLOSET AT THE DINING AREA, OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT THE BAR, OVER 15 RAT DROPPINGS AT THE REAR ROOM WHERE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ARE STORED, OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND INSIDE DISH WASHING LIQUID CONTAINER AT THE DISH WASHING AREA, OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS AT CORNER WALL BASE OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA.ALL ON THE FIRST FLOOR. NOTED OVER 150 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVING THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-020
NOTED A BROWNISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED OVER 40 FLYING INSECTS THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
NOTED HEAVY SPILL ON WALL BEHIND THE SODA DISPENSING SYRUP MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS OF THE KITCHEN AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE ALL CLOSETS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
FEB 242015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKET AT THE ICE MACHINE LID.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING RACKS LOCATED INSIDE THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR HALLWAY.
MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT FLOOR IN THE SMALL CLOSET ACROSS FROM THE DOOR LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. FOUND VARIOUS OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR.
MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT WALLS IN THE SMALL CLOSET ACROSS FROM THE DOOR LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. FOUND VARIOUS OPENINGS ON THE WALL ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE AS YOU ENTER SPACE MENTIONED ABOVE. MUST SEAL WALL CREVICE SPACE BETWEEN STAINLESS STEEL STAIRCASE AND WALL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST REPAIR BOTTOM PORTION OF THE WALL LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE TO SEAL AND REPAIR WALL SURFACE. MUST CLEAN CELING VENT IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST.
MUST ORGANIZE ARTICLES IN BASEMENT AREA. STORE ARTICLES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. ALSO 1ST FLOOR CLOSET.
MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
DEC 122014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
WASH BOWL ON RIGHT SIDE IN MENS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
DEC 52014FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD (ICE)NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. ICE STORED IN BINS BEHIND BAR EXPOSED WITHOUT LIDS TO COVER AND PROTECT. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA.
WASH BOWL ON RIGHT SIDE IN MENS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.
FEB 252014FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREMISES HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS; CUSTOMERS MENS'/WOMENS' WASHROOM ALSO USED BY STAFF, EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMP SINK BEHIND THE BAR, BATHROOMS MEN'S AND WOMEN'S IN LOWER BASEMENT AREA THIS IS WERE SMOKING IS DONE,BASEMENT LOWER BAR AREA SINKS ARE NOT CONSTRUCTED THEY HAVE EXPOSED HAND SINK WHICH IS NOT CONNECTED,LIQUOR IS COMSUMED THERE . PREMISES UNABLE TO PROVIDE COLD WATER AT 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA AND WITHOUT CONSISTENCY AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED LEAK AT THE GREASE BOX WHEN WATER IS DRAIN OUT FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. THE WATER AND GREASE IS ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR AREA,DISHES ARE STORED BY RACK.ALSO A FOUL ODOR IS PRESENTED.
NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR VALID PROOF PROVIDED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, SOUP, HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA,1 ST HAND SINK IN MENS BATHROOM NOT DRAINING PROPERLY,
ALL CONTAINERS NEEDS TO BE LABELED IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA STORAGE AREA, THUR OUT THE PREMISES
CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND DISH STORAGE ROOM.BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, KITCHEN AREA, LOWER AREA IN BASEMENT BEHIND THE BAR ON 1ST AND BASEMENT AREA,
LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN DISH STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR. REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD AND CEILING TILES AT CEILING IN PREP AREA.
REPLACE BLOWN BULBS AT CEILING IN PREP AREA.
HOT WATER HANDLE AT 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPAIR.THE FILTER ABOVE THE GRILLS ARE EMBEDED WITH GREASE LEAKING TO THE WALLS OF THE KITCHEN.
REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED ASH TRAYS IN THE LOWER BASEMENT AREA BAR, 1ST AND LOWER BASEMENT AREA NO SMOKING SIGN POSTED OR DISPLAY.
JUL 232013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
JAN 192011PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS, BAR GUN HOLDERS, EXTERIOR OF SINKS AND COOLERS IN PREP AND DISHWASH AREA AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUPMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED BEER/BOTTLE CAPS ON FLOOR AT BAR AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA/STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND/AROUND DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS AT PREP AREA.
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. MUST PROVIDE INTERIOR THERMOMETER FOR FOOD WALK IN COOLER.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. 1ST FLOOR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS OR REMOVE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER(S).
JUN 222010FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Found over 50-mice droppings along wallbase to the left of the ice machine. Must seal any openings on walls/ceiling in this room, clean/sanitize the area & contact P.C.D.
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. Found the 3-comp sink at the bar is clogged. Instructed to fix, sanitize & maintain & use the dishmachine or 3-comp sink in dishroom.
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. Following minor violations from 3/5/09 visit, not corrected this time. (#33-exterior of cooking equipment, interior floors & gaskets of coolers in bar & kitchen; #34-floors behind/under kitchen equipment & in basement must be kept clean & all items/stock must be elevated off the floor in basement storage areas; #35-missing ceiling tiles above dishmachine, interior attachments to hood above cooking equipment, condensers/compressors/fan guards of most coolers must be free of heavy dust/grease build-up).
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors thruout bar area must be kept clean & free of food debris/dust build-up.
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. Faucet sprayer at 3-comp sink must be fixed & stay above the water level of the sink to prevent back siphonage.
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