SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TRADITION.

BEAT. 18/100

160 N FRANKLIN ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 28, 2024 · passed with conditions

Failed 6 of 19 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
10 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
83
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 28
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken , beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handler with long beard not wearing beard restraints. Instructed to wear.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Broken floor tiles noted at dish washing area, instructed to replace.

JAN 11
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND DISHES IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT WHILE STORED, MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, AND MAINTENANCE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING, MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND TWO LIGHTS IN POOR REPAIR AT THE KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

MINOROther
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.

OCT 2
2019
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THAT HAND SINK ARE NOT PROPERLY MARKED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER MARKING FOR ALL EXPOSED AND WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINKS

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

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

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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.

MINOROther
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.

MAY 3
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKY AT HANDLES AND FAUCET NECK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

OBSERVED UNUSED GLASSES STORED ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO WRAP AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE OFF FLOOR.

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JUN 23
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

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

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.

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

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 30
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 23
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON ALL POT/PANS,FOOD EQUIPMENT STORAGE SHELVES.MUST REPAIR.

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

OBSERVED UNCLEAN UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENT(PLATES,POTS,ETC) STORED IN BASEMENT .MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE.

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

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.

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

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 9
2015
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 4
2015
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

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

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

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)

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

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

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

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

MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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

NOTED HEAVY SPILL ON WALL BEHIND THE SODA DISPENSING SYRUP MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE ALL CLOSETS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

FEB 24
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKET AT THE ICE MACHINE LID.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING RACKS LOCATED INSIDE THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR HALLWAY.

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

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.

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

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.

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

MUST ORGANIZE ARTICLES IN BASEMENT AREA. STORE ARTICLES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. ALSO 1ST FLOOR CLOSET.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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 12
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

WASH BOWL ON RIGHT SIDE IN MENS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.

DEC 5
2014
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

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).

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

WASH BOWL ON RIGHT SIDE IN MENS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.

FEB 27
2014
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 25
2014
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

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.

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

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.

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

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.

SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA,1 ST HAND SINK IN MENS BATHROOM NOT DRAINING PROPERLY,

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL CONTAINERS NEEDS TO BE LABELED IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA STORAGE AREA, THUR OUT THE PREMISES

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

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,

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

LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN DISH STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR. REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD AND CEILING TILES AT CEILING IN PREP AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE BLOWN BULBS AT CEILING IN PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

OBSERVED ASH TRAYS IN THE LOWER BASEMENT AREA BAR, 1ST AND LOWER BASEMENT AREA NO SMOKING SIGN POSTED OR DISPLAY.

JUL 23
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

JAN 19
2011
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. 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.

MINORSanitation
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. 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.

MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND/AROUND DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS AT PREP AREA.

MINOROther
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. MUST PROVIDE INTERIOR THERMOMETER FOR FOOD WALK IN COOLER.

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

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.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

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 29
2010
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 22
2010
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

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.

SERIOUSSanitation
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. 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).

MINORSanitation
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. Floors thruout bar area must be kept clean & free of food debris/dust build-up.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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. 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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