Chicago
18
BEAT

Tree House Chicago / Tunnel

149-151 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654 · River North · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
21
10 passed
Last Inspected
2025-02-26
Pass Rate
48%
6 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-02-26)
Failed 6 inspections (2025, 2024, 2023...)
Sanitation issues found across 46 inspections
Other issues found across 15 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 46×
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Other critical 15×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety minor
2025-02-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E):OBSERVED PINK, BLACK AND ORANGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELDS OF ALL THREE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.12: OBSERVED LIQUOR STORED UNDERNEATH SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED IN SMALL LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE LIQUOR OR SHIELD SEWER LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS IN SMALL LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-204.113: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPER...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLES IN UPPER WALL UNDERNEATH COUNTER WHERE LIGHTS ARE IN NORTHSIDE SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR UPPER WALL UNDERNEATH COUNTER WHERE LIGHTS ARE IN NORTHSIDE SECOND FLOOR BAR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

2025-02-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK, BLACK AND ORANGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELDS OF ALL THREE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 20 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON WALLS AND CEILING. SOME OF THE AREAS AFFECTED INCLUDE BASEMENT WASHROOMS, FIRST FLOOR BARS, AND SMALL ROOM WITH ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL A...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENINGS ON SIDE AND BASE OF BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED LIQUOR STORED UNDERNEATH SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED IN SMALL LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE LIQUOR OR SHIELD SEWER LINES TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS IN SMALL LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECI...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN UPPER WALL UNDERNEATH COUNTER WHERE LIGHTS ARE IN NORTHSIDE SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR UPPER WALL UNDERNEATH COUNTER WHERE LIGHTS ARE IN NORTHSIDE SECOND FLOOR BAR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLO...

2024-04-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
7
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELDS OF RIGHT AND LEFT ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHIELDS IN ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FLOUR IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN ON PREP TABLE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE IN SMALL ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.16: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSABLE TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSABLE TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED OPEN HOLES ON CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES IN CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST IN INTERIOR OF VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT AND ABOVE PIZZA PREP STATION ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

2024-04-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES READ, SIGN AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDSOAP AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN EMPLOYEES WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND AT ATRIUM BAR NORTHERN HANDWASHING SINK. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDSOAP PROVIDED AT SAID HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATE...

critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HOT WATER AT 147.7F AND 169.9 AT SOUTHERN HANDWASHING SINKS IN TREE HOUSE MAIN AND ATRIUM BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL HAVE MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDA...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELDS OF RIGHT AND LEFT ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHIELDS IN ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING AND NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORIT...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FLOUR IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN ON PREP TABLE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON WALLS AND CEILING. SOME OF THE AREAS AFFECTED INCLUDE WASHROOMS, BARS, HALLWAYS, UTILITY ROOMS, DISHWASHING AREA, PREP AREAS AND SMALL ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE IN SMALL ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT 2ND FLOOR SOUTHSIDE SOUTHERN MOST AND 1ST FLOOR NORTHSIDE SOUTHERN MOST HANDWASHING SINKS. CORRECTED ON SITE COLDWATER PRESSURE AT SAID HANDWASHING SINKS INCREASED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSABLE TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSABLE TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPEN HOLES ON CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES IN CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST IN INTERIOR OF VENT ABOVE DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT AND ABOVE PIZZA PREP STATION ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL HANDLERS.

2023-04-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
7
minor Facility Condition

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: DID NOT OBSERVE LABELS ON DRY SEASONING CONTAINERS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11: DRY STORAGE FOOD/DRINK CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE CONTAINER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

4-901.11: CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON BASEMENT SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19: PRODUCE/MILK CRATES USED AS DISH/UTENSIL STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH CONTAINERS THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13: OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL ADJACENT TO SINK FIXTURES IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST SEAL OPEN GAPS BETWEEN SINK FIXTURES THAT ARE ADJACENT TO THE WALLS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: OBSERVED OPEN HOLES ON CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. FACILITY SEAL AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.

2023-04-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDSINK IN SERVICE COFFEE BAR IS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE DUE TO WATER FAUCET HANDLES MISSING. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

minor Facility Condition

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DID NOT OBSERVE LABELS ON DRY SEASONING CONTAINERS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN THE MAIN BAR AND SERVICE COFFEE STATION. THE PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF INSECTS, RODENTS, AND OTHER PESTS. FACILITY MUST EFFECTIVELY MINIMIZE SMALL BLA...

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

DRY STORAGE FOOD/DRINK CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE CONTAINER. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON BASEMENT SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.

minor Sanitation

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

PRODUCE/MILK CRATES USED AS DISH/UTENSIL STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH CONTAINERS THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER, SODA, FOOD DEBRIS, AND BROKEN DISHWARE UNDER THE MAIN BAR SINK FIXTURE UNITS AND IN THE SERVICE COFFEE BAR STATION. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL ADJACENT TO SINK FIXTURES IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST SEAL OPEN GAPS BETWEEN SINK FIXTURES THAT ARE ADJACENT TO THE WALLS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPEN HOLES ON CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. FACILITY SEAL AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.

2022-03-09 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN FRONT BAR AND AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). C...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AND IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT SEVERAL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIFE STORED IN ROLL TOP OF LOW BOY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS AND EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF STICKY RESIDUE ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT ROOM CONTAINING SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD ABOVE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN ICE MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

2021-06-23 Pass Canvass
2
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SOME FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 2-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED SLOW DRAINS IN HAND SINKS IN MENS & WOMENS BASEMENT TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2019-06-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2019-05-28 Fail Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NO SANITIZER FOUND AT BAR DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE, MACHINE WAS RUINING ON AN EMPTY SANITIZER JUG, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION WHEN IN USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, MACHINE WAS FI...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NO DISCLAIMER FOR UNDER COOKED FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON MENU. NO CITATION.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND SOILED SODA DISPENSERS GUNS COMPLETELY IMMERSED IN ICE BIN THAT'S FOR CONSUMPTION AT BAR SERVICE LINE, ALSO FOUND SEVERAL BEER BOTTLE STORED IN SAME ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL SODA GUNS STORED IN APPROPRIATE GUN HOLDER. PRIORITY VIOLATIO...

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUT SIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING A LID, OVERFLOWING GARBAGE HIGH ABOVE DUMPSTER LINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS TO ALL DUMPSTERS AND KEEP LIDS DOWN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)

2018-08-08 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITA...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO MATERIALS ON SITE AVAILABLE FOR PROPER VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENT CLEAN UP. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER POSTED FOR MENU ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED/COOKED TO ORDER (EGGS, HOLLANDAISE SAUCE, ETC). MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE LOOSE ON THE MAIN BAR FRONT HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR SO HANDLE FUNCTIONS PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE PIPES SERVING THE CHEN'S COOK LINE EQUIPMENT COATED IN GREASE ON THE RIGHT SIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT WATER SUPPLY LINE AT THE CHEN'S COOK LINE, AT THE RIGHT SIDE AND UNDER THE WOK. MUST REPAIR.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

2018-07-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITA...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO MATERIALS ON SITE AVAILABLE FOR PROPER VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENT CLEAN UP. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER POSTED FOR MENU ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED/COOKED TO ORDER (EGGS, HOLLANDAISE SAUCE, ETC). MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE LOOSE ON THE MAIN BAR FRONT HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR SO HANDLE FUNCTIONS PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE PIPES SERVING THE CHEN'S COOK LINE EQUIPMENT COATED IN GREASE ON THE RIGHT SIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT WATER SUPPLY LINE AT THE CHEN'S COOK LINE, AT THE RIGHT SIDE AND UNDER THE WOK. MUST REPAIR.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

2017-08-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING WITH SQUARE HOLES NEAR DISH MACHINE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED CEILING OF DRY STORAGE IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING OF DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED WALL UNDER DRAFT SYSTEM IN MAIN FRONT BAR IN DISREP...

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHT MISSING SHIELD ABOVE GRILL IN KITCHEN ON MAIN FLOOR.

2017-08-21 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
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 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT 10-20 IN FRONT MAIN FLOOR BAR, 10-20 IN REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR REAR MAIN FLOOR BAR, 5 IN BASEMENT MOP SINK AREA, 5 IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, 10-20 IN 2ND FLOOR FRONT BAR AND 10-20 IN 2ND FLOOR REAR BAR. MUST ...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED 3 OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING, UNCOVERED AND NOT RODENTPROOF. MUST HAVE DUMPSTER AREA CLEAN, COVERED AND RODENTPROOF AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING WITH SQUARE HOLES NEAR DISH MACHINE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED CEILING OF DRY STORAGE IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING OF DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED WALL UNDER DRAFT SYSTEM IN MAIN FRONT BAR IN DISREP...

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHT MISSING SHIELD ABOVE GRILL IN KITCHEN ON MAIN FLOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK IN 2ND FLOOR BAR NOT DRAINING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

2016-12-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE FOOD WALK IN COOLER- CHEESE BETWEEN 45.0 F AND 57.5 F, COOKED BEANS AT 49.0 F AND CHILI AT 46.0 F. HOWEVER SAID WALK IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 40 F. INS...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP AND SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE LEFT AND RIGHT AND SIDE ICE MACHINES. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLES IN CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

2016-04-01 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK CONTAINERS (SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC.) NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR LITTERED/ITEMS ON FLOOR AT REAR LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND AT BASEMENT COAT ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MAIN BAR NORTH SIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER TURNED OFF AND REAR BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING. MUST MAINTAIN SINKS.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR BAR COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINERS FOR ICE SCOOPS.

2015-06-29 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ICE BIN AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MAIN BAR FIRST FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE SECOND FLOOR BAR CLOSE TO THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE LADIES WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR,WITH DUST BBUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR 2ND FLOOR DISCO BAR AND EXPOSED HAND IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. LEAK UNDER THE PIPE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT BAR 2ND FLOOR, MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LE...

2014-04-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 59.1F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED REPAIR PERSON THAT ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOU...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 49F TO 57.F.GARBAGE 55.7F, SALSA 50.5F,SLICED TOMATOES 52F,COLE SLAW 49F,CHEESE (ASSORTED)57.7F,CHICKEN 54.9F,PASTA 53.4F,HAM 4...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT 6 OF THE 12 EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS (MAINLY AT THE BARS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PLACE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL SINKS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITIC...

minor Chemical Safety

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

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING BULK ITEMS WITH NAME OF PRODUCTS AND DATES.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PROVIDE DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

2013-04-02 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED SECTION ON CEILING ABOVE ICE MAKERS IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

2012-10-26 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-10-09 Fail License
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

WALK-IN COOLERS MUST BE OPERATING & HOLDING 40-F TEMPS OR LESS.

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

HIGH-TEMP DISHMACHINE IS NOT OPERABLE AT THIS TIME.

critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

BAR HANDSINKS (2ND FL-NORTH) & THE PREP SINK (1ST FL) MUST BE INSTALLED & BE OPERABLE. THE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM IS NOT OPERABLE, MUST ADDRESS.

100
Keefer'S Kaffe
100
Keefer'S Restaurant
59
Blue Sushi Sake Grill and Ghost Donkey
77
The Eastman Egg Company
27
Avli River North

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