TRINITY BAR.

Chicago Health Dept

2721 N HALSTED ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

11 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2015.

Last inspected Feb 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 3

2015

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LARGE REACH IN CHEST FREEZER IN KITHCEN WITH TOP LID IN DISREPAIR. LID MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED. OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN KITHCEN WITH DOOR OFF HINGES. REPAIR DOOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BEER COOLERS IN BASEMENT BAR AND UNSTAIRS REAR BAR WITH RUSTY INTERIOR. OBSERVED DIRTY STANDING WATER IN REACH IN BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT BAR. REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER IN BASE OF BEER COOLERS AND REMOVE ALL RUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILINGS OF BOTH WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT USED TO STORE BOTTLED/CANNED BEER AND KEGS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES. ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS OF BOTH WALK IN COOLERS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES. ALL FAN COVERS HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. FAN COVERS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. ALL LIQUOR SHELVES IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL LIQUOR SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR OF KITCHEN UNCLEAN BEHIND REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NEAR DISH MACHINE. ALL FLOOR MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT OF REAR BAR WITH LEAKING CONDITION AND IN DISREPAIR. LEAK MUST BE REPAIRED AND CEILING MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS IN MENS AND LADIES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK IN REAR BAR. RESTORE FULL WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED BROKEN COOLER STORED IN BASEMENT. COOLER MUST BE REPAIRED OR REMOVED. ALL CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED FROM BASEMENT AND BASEMENT MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN AND SANITIRY CONDITION TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE

JAN 29

2015

FAIL 13 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN BAR NOT ATTACHED TO WALL AND PLUMBING NOT ALIGNED SO WHEN WATER IS RUN WATER RUNS ALL OVER FLOOR. OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ANY EXPOSED HADNSINK IN KITCHEN REAR BAR OR BASEMENT BAR. ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT AL TIMES. ALL EMPLOYEES ARE INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT NEAREST HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. 48 HOURS GIVEN TO ATTACH SINK TO WALL AND REPAIR PLUMBING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BEER COOLERS IN BASEMENT BAR AND UNSTAIRS REAR BAR WITH RUSTY INTERIOR. OBSERVED DIRTY STANDING WATER IN REACH IN BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT BAR. REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER IN BASE OF BEER COOLERS AND REMOVE ALL RUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN KITHCEN WITH DOOR OFF HINGES. REPAIR DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LARGE REACH IN CHEST FREEZER IN KITHCEN WITH TOP LID IN DISREPAIR. LID MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILINGS OF BOTH WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT USED TO STORE BOTTLED/CANNED BEER AND KEGS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES. ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS OF BOTH WALK IN COOLERS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES. ALL FAN COVERS HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. FAN COVERS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL LIQUOR SHELVES IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL LIQUOR SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR OF KITCHEN UNCLEAN BEHIND REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NEAR DISH MACHINE. ALL FLOOR MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING VENTS IN MENS AND LADIES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT OF REAR BAR WITH LEAKING CONDITION AND IN DISREPAIR. LEAK MUST BE REPAIRED AND CEILING MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK IN REAR BAR. RESTORE FULL WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES INPLACE. ADDITONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.

MAR 21

2014

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 20

2014

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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

WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WE PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE COOLER DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.VIOLATION NOTED AT THIS TIME.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED VIOLATION AT THIS TIME. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING WALL TILES ACROSS FROM KITCHEN DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY CEILING VENT ABOVE COOKS LINE PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN. HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND IN WALL UNDER STAIRWELL TO BASEMENT BAR. MUST SEAL.

MAR 14

2014

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT BY THE BSMT BAR AREA AND ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN WHICH IS 7 STEPS AWAY THE WASTE WATER COME OUT WHEN WATER IS RUNNING FROM 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CLEAN WASTE WATER BACK UP AT THE FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Other

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

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE COOLER DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.VIOLATION NOTED AT THIS TIME. GREASE IN HOOD ON COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED VIOLATION AT THIS TIME. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VIOLATIONS NOTED AT THIS TIME. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THREE BARS. INSTALL A METAL DRAIN BOARD FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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MAR 13

2014

FAIL 11 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES PREVIOUSLY TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION COOLER STILL FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.2F WITH FOOD HELD, SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 45.6F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). COOLER REMAINS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE.

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 3LBS COOKED CHICKEN BREASTS AT 45.6F, 4LBS FRESH SALSA AT 47.1F, BEEF AT 42.6F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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

VIOLATION NOTED AT THIS TIME. WASTE WATER BACK UP INTO ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND ALL PROPERLY DRAIN.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 3-6-14 NOT CORRECTED. #29-#33-INTERIOR ONE DOOR COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.34-FLOOR OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING FOOD IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #37-MUST INSTALL A DOOR WITH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. #38-BROKEN VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. MISSING ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090. LICENSE SUSPENDED AT THIS TIME BY C.D.P.H.

Critical Pest Activity

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

THE FOLLOWING OUTSIDE EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. THE REAR BASEMENT HALLWAY EXIT DOOR AND THE SIDE DOOR OF THE FRONT BAR WITH OPEN GAPS ON BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH EXPIRED STATE PEST LICENSE. MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT STATE OF ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL LICENSE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Serious Other

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

SEE VIOLATION #14

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE TAPE AS SEALANT ON SHELVING ABOVE PREP TABLE.VIOLATION NOTED AT THIS TIME. LID OF BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST BE COMPLETELY SEALED.VIOLATION NOTED AT THIS TIME. SHELVING ABOVE BASEMENT BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE COOLER DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.VIOLATION NOTED AT THIS TIME. GREASE IN HOOD ON COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED VIOLATION AT THIS TIME. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VIOLATIONS NOTED AT THIS TIME. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BOTH BARS. EXTREME LEAK UNDER BASEMENT BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. LEAK UNDER KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.

MAR 6

2014

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND IN TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 44.7F TO 50F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF ASSORTED CHEESES FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 44.7F TO 44.9F IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $100.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Serious Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION MADE ON 6-4-13. #33-INTERIOR ONE DOOR COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.34-FLOOR OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING FOOD IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #37-MUST INSTALL A DOOR WITH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. #38-BROKEN VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. MISSING ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE TAPE AS SEALANT ON SHELVING ABOVE PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE COOLER DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING WALL TILES ACROSS FROM KITCHEN DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY CEILING VENT ABOVE COOKS LINE PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

JUN 4

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING, FOOD DEBRIS REMOVED. AT BASEMENT BAR, UNDER CHARBROIL GRILL. OPEN BAIT ON FLOOR BEHIND BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE. FLOOR OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING FOOD IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOLE IN WALL AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST SEAL.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST INSTALL A DOOR WITH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE WASTE DRAINAGE LINES ON SODA GUN HOLDERS AT BACK BAR. BROKEN VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. MISSING ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MAY 24

2013

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

NO SOAP AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Serious Sanitation

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

ICE (FOOD) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR FOUND WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ALL SURFACES AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL AT 312-746-5426 OR FAX WRITTEN REQUEST TO 312-746-4240.

Critical Pest Activity

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

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. ALSO OBSERVED 10 TO 15 DRAIN FLIES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT BAR. MUST HAVE LICENSED PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Serious Food Temperature

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE: CHEESE SAUCE IN HOT HOLDING AT 180.5F. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOZZLE OF KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH ENCRUSTED DIRT. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

HOLE IN WALL AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST SEAL.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST INSTALL A DOOR WITH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF DIRTY ICE MACHINE.

NOV 15

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.MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.

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. FLOOR BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. WALL AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD SPLATTER, MUST CLEAN.

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. MUST PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOV 5

2010

FAIL 13 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2LBS MARINARA SAUCE AND 2LBS CHEESE SAUCE BEING HELD HOT IN DOUBLE BOILER PAN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 79.5F & 84.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE RAPIDLY HEATED TO 165F. FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $10.00.

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. OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINES WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE. ALSO EXCESSIVE RUST ON INTERIOR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE, MUST REMOVE. ALL ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. ALSO OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION FROM RAW TO READY TO EAT MEATS. UNCOVERED RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED OVER READY TO EAT TURKEY AND IMPROPERLY COVERED READY TO EAT QUESADILLAS (COVERED WITH A CLOTH TOWEL). RAW BEEF ALSO STORED OVER COOKED CHICKEN BREASTS, SLICED HAM AND CORNED BEEF. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES APPROXIMATELY 18LBS WITH ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $75.00.

Critical Food Temperature

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

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER. 0 PPM FOUND AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. DISHES NOTED INSIDE MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.

Critical Pest 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. OBSERVED 15 DRAIN FLIES AT BASEMENT UTILITY MOP SINK AND FLOOR GREASE TRAP LOCATED NEXT TO REFRIGERATION AND DRY FOOD STORAGE. PEST CONTROL RECENT INSPECTION ON 11-4-10 NOTED NO INSECT ACTIVITY IN ANY AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY AND RECOMMEND PEST CO. SPECIFICALLY TREAT AREA FOR DRAIN FLIES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.

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. DISH MACHINES DISH RACK BADLY STAINED FROM DIRT. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.

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. INTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY,MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR LARGE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT INSIDE BIN MUST CLEAN.

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. LARGE AREA OF BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR CEMENT AT BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND CLEAN LINEN STORAGE WITH EXPOSED DIRT FLOOR. MUST REPAIR/SEAL. FLOOR OF LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM WITH DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN. FLOOR BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER MUST CLEAN.

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. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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. MUST REMOVE ALL PREP TABLES, FOOD PREP UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT FROM BASEMENT OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE PLUMBING AND FOOD PROTECTION OF WALLS, FLOORS, CEILING. ALSO, REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM UTILITY MOP SINK OR PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. EXPOSED HAND SINK AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASHBOWL EXTREMELY DIRTY AND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. CLEAN LINENS MUST NOT BE STORED ABOVE DIRT FLOOR.

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. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL UNITS.

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